Reliance Water Heaters 184123-000 manual

Instruction Manual for Residential Manufactur ed Home Gas W ater Heaters ALL TECHNIC AL AND W ARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED T O THE LOC AL DEALER FROM WHOM THE W A TER HEA TER W AS PURCHASED . IF Y OU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMP ANY LISTED ON THE RA TING PLA TE ON THE W A TER HEA TER. GAMA certification applies to all residen[...]

Gener al Safety 2 W ARNING T his water heater has been factor y equipped to oper ate with the type gas indicated in the “EQUIPPED FOR” ar ea of the rat- ing plate located near the gas control v alve. T he indicated gas ma y be either Natural or Pr opane (L.P .). By follo wing the con- version instructions in this manual or the instructions near[...]

Gener al Safety (cont’ d) 3 W ARNING T his water heater must not be installed dir ectly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected b y a metal or w ood panel beneath the appliance extending be yond the full width and depth of the appliance b y at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any dir ection, or if the appliance is installed in an alcov e or closet, t[...]

Gener al Safety ................................................................................................................................2,3 T able of Contents .........................................................................................................................4 Intr oduction ..............................................[...]

referred to as NFP A 54. T his publication is a vailable from your local go vernment or public library or gas company or b y writing NFP A, Batterymarch P ark, Quincy , MA 02269. 3. If after reading this manual you ha ve an y questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the local gas utility and/or plumbing inspector . 4. Ca[...]

T ypical Installation NO TE: T o protect against untimel y corrosion of hot and cold water fittings, it is str ongly recommended that di-elec- tric unions or couplings be installed on this water heater when connected to copper pipe. HOT W A TER OUTLET GAS SUPPL Y TEMPERED W ATER OUTLET MIXING VA LVE OUTSIDE W ALL OF MANUF ACTURED HOME MOUNTING BRAC[...]

F acts to Consider About the Location T his manufactured home gas-fired water heater is for use in a manufactured home.Y ou should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater , because the placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economi- cal use of the appliance. [...]

8 3. T he location selection must provide adequate clear- ances for servicing and proper operation of the w ater heater . Locating the Ne w W ater Heater (cont’ d) Installing the Ne w W ater Heater Securing W ater Heater to Floor and W all T he water heater must be secured to the floor and to the wall of the enclosure with the three mounting br a[...]

If a water heater is installed in a closed w ater supply sys- tem; such as one ha ving a back-flo w preventer , check valv e, water meter with a chec k valve, etc... in the cold water supply; means shall be pro vided to control thermal expansion. Contact the water supplier or plumbing inspector on how to control this situation. NO TE: T o protect a[...]

Installing the Ne w W ater Heater (cont’ d) T emper ature-Pr essure Relief V alve 10 DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug. Must terminate beneath manufactured home.) TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE COLD HOT W ARNING At the time of manufacture this w ater heater was pr ovided with a combination temper ature-pressure r elief valv e certi- fied [...]

Installing the Ne w W ater Heater (cont’ d) T he combustion and ventilation air flo w must not be obstructed. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the structure (dwelling). Install only the dr aft hood provided with the new water heater and no other dr aft hood. T he water heater must be connected to a roof jac k: T he vent[...]

A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater . Consult the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also referred to as NFP A 54 and the gas company con- cerning pipe size. T here shall be: – A readily accessible manual shut off v alve in the gas supply line serving the water heater , and – A drip leg (sediment tr[...]

Installing the Ne w W ater Heater (cont’ d) 13 “Fuel” Conv ersion Instructions F rom Natur al Gas T o Propane (L.P .) Gas Read and follow detailed conv ersion instructions below and also in the instruction manual in their entirety before starting the conversion. Conversion kit with necessary parts are in a bag attac hed to the drain v alve. S[...]

“Fuel” Conv ersion Instructions F rom Natur al Gas T o Propane (L.P .) Gas (cont’ d) Step 21. Replace the outer door if not replaced in step 17. Step 22. Remove adhesi ve label found in conv ersion kit and place next to rating plate. Mark label indi- cating for whic h type gas the water heater is now equipped. “Fuel” Conv ersion Instructi[...]

Installation Checklist BEFORE LIGHTING THE PILO T : 1. Check the gas lines for leaks. a . Use a soapy w ater solution. DO NOT test for gas leaks using a match or open flame. b . Brush the soapy w ater solution on all gas pipes, joints and fittings. c. Check for bubbling soap. T his means you ha ve a leak. T urn “OFF” gas and make the necessary [...]

Lighting and operating instructions are located on front of the water heater , abov e or to one side of the gas control valv e. CHECK FOR LEAKS Be sure to chec k all your gas pipes for leaks before light- ing your w ater heater . Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Chec k the factory gas fittings after pilot is lit and gas contro[...]

Lighting (cont’ d) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING If y ou do not follow these instructions e xactly , a fire or explosion may result causing pr oper ty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which m ust be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follo w these instructions exactl y . B. BEFORE LIGHT[...]

18 Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater , the water temper ature in certain situations may v ary up to 30°F higher or lower at the point of use suc h as bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. T his means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at the mark approximating 120°F , the actual water temperature at an y hot water tap could [...]

Start Up Conditions DRAFT HOOD OPERA TION Check dr aft hood operation by performing a worst case depressurization of the building. With all doors and windo ws closed, and with all air handling equipment and exhaust fans operating, suc h furnaces, clothes dryers, range hoods and bathroom fans, a match flame should still be dr awn into the draft hood[...]

HIGH TEMPERA TURE SHUT OFF SYSTEM T his water heater is equipped with an automatic gas shut off system. T he high temperature shut off is built into the gas control valv e. T his system shuts off the gas supply to the water heater burners w hen high water temperatures are present. It is non-resettable. If the high temperature shut off activ ates, t[...]

Burner Cleaning In the event y our burner needs cleaning, use the follow- ing instructions: If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn the gas control knob clockwise ( ) to the “OFF” position, depressing slightly . NO TE: The knob cannot be turned fr om “PILOT” to “OFF” unless knob is depressed slightly . DO NOT F[...]

T emper ature-Pressur e Relief V alv e Oper ation T he temperature-pressure relief v alve must be manually operated at least once a y ear . P eriodic Maintenance (cont’ d) Ser vice If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the oper- ation of the water heater , let a qualified person c heck it out. Call the local utility and/or plumbing i[...]

Use this guide to chec k a “Leaking” water heater . Many suspected “Leakers” are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the w ater can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with gas codes y our water heater , and safety practices, contact the gas utility to chec k the water heater . W ater at the draft hood is water v a[...]

Repair P arts 18 1 2 18 17 16 12 13 3 4 14 KEY NO. P ART DESCRIPTION 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 2 Primary Anode Rod 3 Drain V alve* 4 Drain V alve W asher ( 17 ⁄ 32 ″ x 13 ⁄ 64 ″ x 1 ⁄ 8 ″ thick)* 5 T hermocouple Clip 6 Pilot (Natural) 6 Pilot [Propane (L.P .)] 7 T hermocouple* 8 Pilot T ubing w/Fittings 9 Burner Orifice (Nat[...]