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Rheem PowerVent Series User Manual

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Be sure to read and understand the entire Use and Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water
heater. It may save you time and money. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in
this manual, or have any questions, STOP, and get help from a qualified service technician, or the local gas utility.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Failure to install the blower assembly and properly vent the water heater to the outdoors
as outlined in the Venting Section of the Installation Instructions in this manual can result
in unsafe operation of the water heater. To avoid the risk of fire, explosion, or asphyxiation
from carbon monoxide, never operate this water heater unless it is properly vented and
has an adequate air supply for proper operation. Be sure to inspect the vent system for
proper installation at initial start-up; and at least annually thereafter. Refer to the Care and
Cleaning section of this manual for more information regarding vent system inspection.
DANGER!
INSTALL THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND PROPERLY VENT
THE WATER HEATER
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids (which include but are not
limited to adhesives, solvents, paint thinners etc.), and the vapours 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 or any other
appliance. 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.
WARNING!
!
!
FLAMMABLES
Flammable Vapors
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Storage of or use of gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance can result in serious injury or death.
W ARNING
NOTICE: This water heater is equipped with a flammable vapour sensor that will automatically
shut down the water heater in the presence of gasoline vapours and some other flammable vapours.
If the flammable vapour sensor shuts down the water heater, contact a qualified service technician.
Clear any hazardous materials and ventilate the area around the water heater. DO NOT turn off the
appliance or adjust the ON/OFF switch in any way. DO NOT tamper with the flammable vapour
sensor. DO NOT submerse the flammable vapour sensor in water. DO NOT allow the flammable
vapour sensor to come into contact with any substances such as bleach or cleaners. See the “Gas Valve
LED Error Code” Section of this manual for a list of error codes.

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Rheem PowerVent Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRheem
ModelPowerVent Series
CategoryWater Heater
LanguageEnglish

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