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Rheem RGRJ series User Manual

Rheem RGRJ series
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If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR UPFLOW & DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL HIGH
EFFICIENCY CONDENSING GAS FURNACES
RGRA/RGRJ AND RGTA/RGTJ SERIES
92-23531-16-09
SUPERSEDES 92-23531-16-08
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED AS AN AID TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL FOR PROPER
INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT
AND OPERATION OF THIS
UNIT. READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION OR
OPERATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE, POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING,
EXPLOSION, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Do Not Destroy this Manual.
Please read carefully and keep
in a safe place for future
reference by a serviceman.
WARNING
Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!
!
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids, or other
combustible materials in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Do not return to your home until
authorized by the gas supplier or fire
department.
DO NOT RELY ON SMELL ALONE TO
DETECT LEAKS. DUE TO VARIOUS
FACTORS, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
SMELL FUEL GASES.
U.L. recognized fuel gas and CO
detectors are recommended in all
applications, and their installation should
be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and/or local laws,
rules, regulations, or customs
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury,
property damage or death. Refer to this
manual. Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
!
PROPOSITION 65: THIS FURNACE CONTAINS FIBERGLASS
INSULATION. RESPIRABLE PARTICLES OF FIBERGLASS ARE
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
EXHAUST GAS FROM THIS FURNACE CONTAINS CHEMICALS,
INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
!
FOR YOUR SAFETY
!

Questions and Answers:

Rheem RGRJ series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRheem
ModelRGRJ series
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation Instructions and Safety Warnings

General Safety Warnings

Important safety alerts regarding fire, explosion, injury, or death.

Installation Check List

Installation Check List Categories

Comprehensive checklist for gas supply, electrical, furnace, ducting, condensate, and venting.

Location Requirements and Considerations

Critical Location Safety Warnings

Warnings against mobile home installation and safety for garage installations.

Location Requirements and Clearances

Combustible Floor Installation Warning

Warning against installing directly on carpeting or certain combustible materials.

Site Selection Criteria and Panel Removal

Combustible Material Proximity Warning

Warning against placing combustible materials near the furnace jacket.

Upflow Unit Clearances to Combustibles

Downflow Unit Clearances to Combustibles

Horizontal Unit Clearances to Combustibles

Ducting Requirements and Warnings

Critical Ducting Safety Warnings

Warnings against mixing combustion gases with return air and connecting to other devices.

Venting and Combustion Air Piping

Venting Guidelines, Standards, and Safety Switches

Guidelines for venting, combustion air, standards, and safety switches.

Venting Failure and Existing Vent System Warnings

Warnings about improper venting and procedures for existing vent systems.

Joining Pipe and Fittings

Combustion and Ventilation Air

Combustion Air Requirements and Warnings

Necessity of proper combustion air to prevent fire or CO poisoning.

Vent Termination Location Requirements

Non-Direct Vent Termination Clearances

Minimum clearances for non-direct vent terminations from building features.

Direct Vent Installation Guidelines

Direct Vent Safety Warnings and Pipe Sizing

Warnings regarding proper venting and pipe sizing/length table.

Location Requirements for Horizontal Direct Vents

Condensate Precautions and Direct Vent Clearances

Precautions regarding condensate and minimum direct vent clearances.

Connecting to Furnace Piping

Condensate Drain and Neutralizer Systems

Upflow and Downflow Condensate Drain Diagrams

Diagrams and explanations of upflow and downflow condensate drain setups.

Condensate Freezing Precautions

Warnings about condensate freezing and its potential to cause property damage.

Condensate Drain for Horizontal Installation

Gas Supply and Piping Installation

LP Gas Conversion Warning and Gas Piping

Warning about LP conversion and gas piping installation guidelines.

Gas Pressure and Leak Detection

Setting Gas Pressure

Electrical Wiring and Grounding

Electrical Safety, Grounding, and Blower Switch Warnings

Warnings regarding electrical shock, grounding, and blower door safety switch.

Start-Up Procedures

Furnace Start-Up and Shut-Down Steps

Detailed steps for initiating and safely shutting down furnace operation.

Furnace Sequence of Operation

Explains the furnace's operational sequence for ignition and heating.

Adjusting or Checking Furnace Input

Air Flow and Temperature Rise Checks

Temperature Rise Check Procedure

Steps to measure and verify the furnace's temperature rise.

Setting Blower Timings

System Operation Information and Annual Inspection

Troubleshooting - Integrated Furnace Control (IFC)

Troubleshooting - Integrated Furnace Control (IFC) (Continued)

Troubleshooting - Spark Ignition Controls

Troubleshooting - Spark Ignition Controls (Continued)

Troubleshooting - UTEC 1012-925 (Spark Ignition)

Troubleshooting - UTEC 1012-925 (Spark Ignition) (Continued)

Wiring Diagram - Honeywell/UTEC Control Board

Wiring Diagram - UTEC/Johnson Controls Spark Ignition

Wiring Diagram - UTEC Control Board & HSI

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