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Rheem RTGH Series User Manual

Rheem RTGH Series
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Setting the Water Temperature
WARNING:
Improper adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can result in death, personal injury, property damage, and/
or product damage.
Maximum Temperature Adjustment
by the Main Display Control
DANGER:
Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) will result in death
and/or severe burns from scalding.
WARNING:
Refer to chart below and the scald potential warnings
on page 4 on this manual before making an adjustment.
Changing this setting is done at your own risk.
Residential water heater temperatures can be
adjusted up to 140°F (60°C). DO NOT perform the
following adjustment if a setting of up to 140°F (60°C)
is not required.
To adjust the set temperature above 120°F (49°C),
please refer the following steps.
Turn on the control.
Turn off the gas and water to the water heater by
closing the shut-off valves.
Press the UP adjustment button repeatedly until
120°F (49°C) shows in the LED display.
NOTICE:
LED display only shows °F.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Time to Produce
Temperature a Serious Burn
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds
150°F (66°C) About 1 1/2 seconds
155°F (68°C) About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
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Start/Adjust
Temperature Conversion Chart °F/°C
°F 100 102 104 106 108 110 112
°C 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
°F 114 116 118 120 125 130 140
°C 46 47 48 49 52 54 60
In-Use Indicator
(Lit during operation)
Priority
Indicator
Temperature
Adjustment
Buttons
LED
Temperature
and Error Code
Display
Power On/Off
Button and
Indicator
USING YOUR WATER HEATER

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Rheem RTGH Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTankless
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
Ignition SystemElectronic
Energy Factor0.82 - 0.94
Vent TypeDirect Vent
Installation LocationIndoor or Outdoor
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model
Warranty12 years heat exchanger, 5 years parts

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