Rheem 36406 Owner’s Manual

ResidentialGas WaterHeater

USE & CARE MANUAL

WrTH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR

Thepurposeofthis manualis lwofeld: forthe installing

contractor, toprovide requirements&ndrecommenda-
tions for the proper installation _mdadjustmentof the

waterheater,andforthe owner-operator,to explainthe
features,operation,safetyprecautions,maintenanceand

troubleshootingofthewaterheater.Thismanualalsoin-
ciudesa parts list

It is imperative that all persons who are e×3ected to in-

stal], operate or adjust this water healer read the in-
structions carefully so that they may understand how to

do so.

Any questions regarding the opera[ion, maintenance,
service orwarrantyof this water hearershouldbe directed

to Ihe entity from whom Jtwas purchased, If additional
information is required, refer to the aecgon onHowto 0b-

rain Service Assistance.

Do Not Destroy this Manual. Please read care-

fully and keep in a safe place for Future Refer-
ence.

,_k Recognize this symbol esan Indication

of Important Safety Information[

._ WARNING:If the informationin these instructionsare notfollowedexactly,e fire orexplosion

may result causingpropertydamage, personalinjury or death.

FOR YOURSAFETY!

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids or other

combustible materia{s in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. To do so may result

in an explosionor fire.

-- WHATTO DOIF YOUSMELL GAS

• Do nottry to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.

e Immediately call your gee supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas aupplier'a
instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

® Do not returnto your home untilauthorized

bythe gas supplieror fire department.

-- Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cauee injury,

property damage or death. Refer to this
manual, Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, service
agencyor the gas supplier.

PrnredinU._

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General Safety Precautions

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WARNINGJ

Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and ]iq_ids
(adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors they produce,

are extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store
gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials

anywhere near or in the vicinity of a water heater. Be sure

to read and follow the warning label pictured below and
other labels on the water heater, as well as the warnings

printed In this manual. Failure to do so can result in

property damage, bodily injury, or death.

Failure to install the draft hood and properly vent the water
heater to the outdoors as outlined in the Venting Section

of this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water

heaten To avold the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation

from carbon monoxide, never operate fhis water heater

unless it is properly vented and has an adequate air

supply for proper operagon. Be sure to inspect the vent
system for proper installation at initial start-upl and at

least annually the_after. Refer to Maintenance seetion of

this manual for more information regarding vent system

inspections.

IF- ! W ' "

LIQUEFIEDPETROLEUMMODELS-- Propane,or LPgas,

must beused w_thgreattaut'on.

• It is heavier than air and will collect first in lower areas
making if hard to detect at nose level.

• Make sure to look and smell for LP leaks before
attempting to light appliance. Use a soapy solution to

check aJl gas fittings and connections. B_bbiing at a
connection indicates a leak that must be corrected.

When smelling to detect an LP leak, be sure to sniff
near the floor too.

, Gas detectors are recommended in LP applications

and their installation should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws,

rules, regulations or customs.

• It is recommended that more than one method be used

to detect leaks in LP applications.

IF LP GAS IS PRESENT OR SUSPECTED:

• DO MOT attempt to find the cause yourself;

• DO NOT try to light any appliance;

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch;

• DO NOTuse any phone in your building,

• Leave the house immediately and make sure your

family and pets leave also.

• Leave the doors open for ventilation and contact the
gas supplier, a qualified service agency or the fire

department,

• Keep the area clear until the service call has been
made, the leak ]s corrected, and a qualified agency has

determined the area to be safe.

Vapors ttom flammable Wmer healer has a main

liquids wilt explode and burner and pUotflame.

catch fire causing death or The pilot flame:
severe burns 2. will ignite flammable

DO rtc3t U£O or s_ore flsmmable VapQrS.

ptOducls _UOh _9 gas aline* Vapor_;

solvents or add ¢,_ive_ It1tha 1. carlnoL be seen,

881TB rtt o_ri3 Or a_ Ileal tile 2. are heavier i _,_ i1 _l[r,

W_lter hBB_JB _

Keep flamnlal_lo products; [io_ r _d

1. tar _ay fcom h_ter, 4. _n _ _r r16_ from

2. in appl oved contaiRers_ other learns to the pilot

3, tightly _l_sed and flame by air curT_ats.

1, I_ on all the lime arid

3. go a long way on the

4.outofchildren'sreach,

Ir_sLa[lation:
Do not irtst,311W_to_ ho_teT

where tlarn r_a hie produ_ will

be stored or user1 tJnl_s the

main burner artd pil_L flam£_

Read and t_l[ow water boule=warnings _nd ir_a_ca ons. h*owners
manual ismlSSlng_o:¢t_act the reta_r or manufacturer.

are at least 119"above the
floor, This will reduce, but not

elimina_e_ [he ri_k Of VapOr_

being ignited by the main
burner _r ]=ilc)tflame.

I WARNINGI

Both LP and natural gas have an odorant added to help

detection, Some people may not physically be able to
smell or recognize this odorant. It unsure or unfamigar
about the smell associated with LP or natural gas, ask the

gas supplier. Other conditions, such as "Odorant Fade",
which causes the odorant to "fade", or diminish ]n

intensity can also hide or camouflage a gas leak.

Water heaters utilizing Liquefied Petroleum gas {LP) are
different from nafural gas models. A natural gas heater will

not function safely on LP gas and vice versa. No attempt
should ever be made to convert a heater from natural gas

to LP gas. To avoid possible equ[pmest damage, personal

injury or fire', DO NOT connect this water heater to a fuel

typeno maccodancewthumtdataplate.Propanefor

propane units. Natural gas for natural gas units. These
units are not certh'iedfor any other type fuel,

WARN]NGI

LP appliances should not be installed below-grade (for
examp e, n a basemen ) d such nstenat on s prod bged by
federal, state and/or local laws, rules, regulations or

customs,

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SupplementSheet

The Use & Care Manual supplied with this water heater details the Installation and proper Operation and Maintenance,
aswel[ as replacement parts infermation for the following Montgomery Ward Residential Gas Water Heaters:

1000 Series

100 Series 500 Series 800 Series 800 Series "Heavy Duty

"Energy Saver .... Energy Saver .... 5nergy Saver" 'Special Edition .... Energy Saver"

SRM-3330t

SRM-34301

Besureto read and understandthe entire Use&CareManualbeforeattemptingtoinstal]oFoperatethlswaterheater. PaYparticular

attention to theGeneratSafety Precautionsincluded intheUse &CareManuaI. Failuretofollowthosewarningscouldresultin afire
erexplosion, causingpropertydamage, bodily injuryor death.Shouldyouhaveany problemsunderstandingthe instructions in the

manual, STOP, andgethe[pfromaqualifiedinsta]lerorservicetechnicianorthegassuppliet.

SRM-33305
SRM-33405

SRM-34305
3RM-34405

SSM-g6405

SRM-33408
SRM-g3508

SRM-34408

SRM-34508

SRM-33480
SRM-34480

SRM-33410
SRM-33510
SRM-34410

SRM-34510

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General Safety Precautions

WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT - Safety and

energy conservation are factors to be considered when
selecting the water temperature sening of water heater's

thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F. can cause
severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and

foltew tbe warnings outlined on the label pictured below.

NOTE: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly
persons may require a 120°F, or lower thermostat setting

to prevent contact with "HOT" water.

The fo[iow]ng chart may be used as a guide in
determining the proper water temperature for your home,

TIME iTEMPERATURE RELATIONSH[PS IN SCALDS

120_F.
125_F _1=2t02 rnnule_

130_F. About33seconds
135°F A_ut 10$e3onds
140_F Les_than5seconds
145_F Lessthan3sec0nd_

150=F Ab0utP/2sec0nds
155_P Ab0L_I second

The temperature of the water in the heater can be
regulated by setting the temperature diaJ on front of the
thermostat. To comply with safety regulations the
thermostat was set at its lowest setting before water
heater was shipped from the factory• The iPustration

be[ow details the approximate water temperature for each

mark on the Thermostat Temperature Dial.

Water temperature over 125°F can
cause severe burns instantly or

death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.

See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water

heater.

"Danger Range" I "Safety Range"

• 120_F [Approx)

• 11fJF (Apptex)

• B0°F IApp[o× ]

• 73_F.(Appm×.!

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Feel water before bathing or

showering,

Temperaturelimitingvalvesare

available, see manual.

J

Maximum water temperatures occur just alter burner has

shut off. To find hot water temperature being delivered,
turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the

hot water stream and read the thermometer.

There Is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the thermostat is
set teo high.

Mixing valves for reducing point of use water temperature

by mixing hot and cold water in branch water nnes are
available. Contact a licensed plumber or the local

olumbino authodtv for further information.