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When installing or using any high voltage electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed. Under no circumstance should you attempt to clean, install, inspect, repair,
disassemble or otherwise service this water heater, without rst shutting off all power to the
unit directly at the circuit breaker box. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR
IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND A
QUALIFIED PLUMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL NATIONAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL
AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CODES.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION & USE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
This manual should be given to the homeowner after installation and should be retained for
future reference.
Tested and Certied by the Water Quality
Association against NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for
lead free compliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To register, complete the registration form by scanning the QR Code.
For additional support contact:
Rheem or Richmond 800-374-8806
cETLus (Intertek) certied to UL499
CONTENTS
SAFETY ................................................................................... 3
SIZING ................................................................................... 4
BEFORE INSTALLATION ........................................................ 5
SELECTING AN INSTALL LOCATION .................................... 6
MOUNTING YOUR WATER HEATER ..................................... 6
PLUMBING INSTALLATION.................................................... 7
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 8
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................. 9
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 10
USER INTERFACE ................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................ 12
WARRANTY ........................................................................... 13-14
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