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    1200 Common Bulletins


    1201 – Anode Rods and Cathodic Protection
    1201 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Describes how an anode rod protects the inside of the water heater. Also refer to doc # 1219.

    1202 – How to Flush a Residential Water Heater
    1202 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Procedures for flushing a residential gas or electric water heater to remove sediment.

    1203 – Percentage of Hot and Cold Water Mix
    1203 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “When you take a shower, do you know how much is hot water and how much is cold water? This bulletin will show you.”

    1204 – Sizing of a Residential Water Heater
    1204 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Explains “”peak hour demand”” and shows how to calculate the size of a water heater for your family.”

    1205 – Water Heater Safety
    1205 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Some general safety precautions for both gas and electric water heaters.

    1206 – Smelly Water and the Rotten Egg Odor
    1206 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Explains the incidence of smelly water and how to control it.

    1207 How to Read Rheem/Ruud Serial Numbers
    How to Read Rheem/Ruud Serial Numbers
    ABSTRACT: How to locate and interpret the Rheem/Ruud serial numbers. Also includes the new serial number conventions effective April 2012.

    1208 – Submerged Water Heaters
    1208 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: What to do if your water heater is submerged in water.

    1209 – Thermal Expansion
    1209 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Thermal Expansion

    1210 – Water Chemistry
    1210 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Explains the aggressive effects of water inside a water heater. Explains commonly found minerals.

    1211 – Draw Test and Flow Rates
    1211 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Conducting a draw test will validate if the heater is working properly.

    1212 – Formulas and Facts
    1212 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Basic computations for energy costs, gallons per hour recovery, and electrical formulas that apply to water heaters.”

    1213 – First Hour Delivery
    1213 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: First Hour Delivery (or sometimes called first hour rating) is a term that describes the performance capability of the water heater.

    1214 – Heat Trap Fitting
    1214
    ABSTRACT: 1214 – Heat Trap Fitting

    1215 – How to Read an Energy Guide Label
    1215 Technical Bulletins
    ABSTRACT: There is a big yellow Energy Guide label on every Rheem-Ruud residential water heater sold. Here is how to read the label and do some comparison shopping.

    1216 – What Does Energy Factor Mean?
    1216 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Explains the definition of energy factor; how it is computed and how to use the EF when comparison shopping.

    1217 – Dissolved Gasses and Milky Water
    1217 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The amount of gas that water can hold is decreased as the temperature of the water increases. This bulletin explains why.

    1218 – Automatic Shut Off and Safety Valves
    1218 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Automatic shut off valves for the gas supply line and the incoming water line can assist in the prevention of dangerous situations inside the home.

    1220 – Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
    1220 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves, also called T&P valves, are emergency safety limit devices that will prevent or relieve overheated water and pressure.”

    1222 – Water Hammer
    1222 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Water Hammer – a loud banging noise created when a hot or cold water valve is turned off quickly.

    1223 – How to Diagnose a Leaking Water Heater
    1223 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of steps to help determine if your water heater has a tank leak.

    1224 – Private Drinking Water Wells
    1224 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Approximately 23 million people in the U.S. obtain water from their own private drinking water supplies.

    1225 – Residential Hot Water Return Circulation Systems
    1225 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Residential hot water return circulating systems are systems that circulate hot water through the copper piping so that hot water is nearly instantaneous at the point of use.

    1227 – Plumbing Cross-Over
    1227 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: A plumbing cross over is a condition whereby cold water is allowed to flow into the hot water system.

    1228 – Hard Water and Water Softeners
    1228 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Perhaps you have on occasion noticed mineral deposits on your cooking dishes or rings of insoluble soap scum in your bathtub and faucet fixtures.

    1229 – How to Replace a Drain Valve
    1229 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Procedures for replacing the drain valve on a water heater.

    1230 – Estimated Annual Cost of Operation
    1230 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: You can calculate the estimated yearly cost of operation for a water heater by using one of the following formulas.

    1231- Installation – Series and Parallel
    1231 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: There are two methods of manifold installation: series and parallel. Manifold means to pipe together with several apertures that make multiple connections.

    1232 How to Replace the Anode Rod
    1232 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to replace the anode rod

    1233 How to Replace a Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
    1233 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to Replace a Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

    1234 Water Leak Checks for Residential Products
    1234 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This service bulletin will aid in diagnosing customer complaints related to water leaks

    1235 Installation of an Expansion Tank
    1235 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This service bulletin describes how to install an expansion tank.

    1236 Gas Supply Pressures and Testing
    1236 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This service bulletin describes gas supply pressures and testing.

    1237 How to Conduct a Proper Draw Test
    1237 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This service bulletin describes how to conduct a proper draw test.

    1297 – Energy Efficiency Compliance Certificate
    1297 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This certificate applies to Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond brand water heaters.”

    1298 – Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
    1298 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Compliance statement for the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.

    1300 Residential Electric


    1300 – General Safety Precautions – Residential Electric Water Heaters
    1300 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Safety precautions for flammable vapors and scalding.

    1301 – Electric Water Heater Maintenance
    1301 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Routine maintenance and periodic inspections can extend the life of your water heater.

    1302 – How an Electric Thermostat Works
    1302 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: A description of the operating cycle of an electric thermostat.

    1303 – Condensation of Electric Water Heaters
    1303 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Water condensation is often mistaken for a leaking heater.

    1304 – Noisy Electric Water Heaters
    1304 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Describes the causes of hissing and singing noises in an electric water heater.

    1305 – Heating Elements Properties; Voltage, Amps, Ohms
    1305 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Technical table showing characteristics of residential and commercial grade heating elements.

    1306 – Statement of Down-Rating Electrical Heating Elements
    1306 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “When less than design voltage is applied to an element, it will not function as well.”

    1307 – Residential Electric Troubleshooting Table
    1307 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table to help diagnose problems and complaints.

    1308 – Electric Heating Element Failures
    1308 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The information in this bulletin is intended to acquaint you with the various types of electric heating element field failures.

    1309 – Residential Electric Recovery Rates
    1309 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Recovery rates in gallons per hour for electric water heaters. Chart is from 1 kW to 54 kW. Also includes mathematical formulas.

    1310 – How to Replace an Electric Heating Element
    1310 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step instruction on how to replace an electric heating element.

    1311 – How to Replace an Electric Thermostat
    1311 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step instruction on how to replace an electric thermostat.

    1312 – Residential Electric Wiring Diagrams
    1312 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Wiring diagrams for single and double element heaters, 20 – 120 gallon capacities. This diagram is from the Residential Electric Use and Care Manual AP 9029

    1313 – How to Check Residential Electric Thermostats
    1313 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step instruction on how to check an electric thermostat. To perform this test you will need a multimeter capable of reading voltage.

    1314 – How to Check for an Open or Grounded Heating Element
    1314 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step instruction on how to check for an open or grounded electric heating element.

    1315 – Non Simultaneous Operation – Double Element Water Heaters
    1315 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Non-simultaneous means that only one of the heating elements may heat at a time.

    1316 – Exploded View – Residential Elecric
    1316 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Parts and their names. Some brief explanations as to what the parts funcitionality.

    1317 – Dual Voltage Rating on Residential Electric Water Heaters
    1317 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Rheem Residential Electric Water heaters are dual rated for 240 and 208 Volts AC single phase operation.

    1318 – Rheem and Ruud Heat Pump dB Level
    1318 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1318 – Rheem and Ruud Heat Pump dB Level

    1319 Heat Pump Water Heater Frequently Asked Questions
    1319 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Frequently asked questions about the Heat Pump Water Heater.

    1322 Hybrid HPWH Gen2 Troubleshooting
    1322 HPWH Gen2 Troubleshooting
    ABSTRACT:

    1323 Hybrid HPWH TSD Instructions
    1323 Hybrid HPWH TSD Instructions
    ABSTRACT

    1324 How to Replace the Anode in the Gen 2 Hybrid Heat Pump
    1324 How to Replace the Anode in the Gen 2 Hybrid Heat Pump
    ABSTRACT:

    1325 Super Sentinel Diagnostics and Repair
    1325 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Rheem introduced the Super Sentinel electronic control in February 2014. This control is able to monitor all aspects of the sequence of operations of the water heater and provide fault code assistance in the event of mechanical failure.

    1326 Super Sentinel Operational Modes
    1326 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Modes of Operations for the Super Sentinel residential electric water heater.

    1327 Gen II Thermistors
    1327 Technical Bulletin

    1328 Technical Bulletin
    1328 AP17550 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This document explains how to make the field connection of solid wire with stranded wire on our residential electric SuperSentinel water heater.

    1329 HPWH Gen3 Troubleshooting
    1329 HPWH Gen 3
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting for the Gen3 Hybrid (Heat Pump Water Heater) manufactured after September 2015.

    1330 – HPWH Gen4 Troubleshooting
    1330
    ABSTRACT: Heat Pump Water Heater (Generation 4); Troubleshooting (Effective 1 Nov 2016)

    1331 – HeatPump Water Heater w/ Recirculation
    1331
    ABSTRACT: HeatPump Water Heater w/ Recirculation

    1332 – HPWH- A108- Condensate Blocked
    1332
    ABSTRACT: HPWH- A108- Condensate Blocked

    1333 – A108 –Blocked Condensate Line
    1333
    ABSTRACT: A108 –Blocked Condensate Line

    1334 – HPWH- CONDENSATE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
    1334
    ABSTRACT: HPWH- CONDENSATE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

    1398 – Use of Residential Electric Water Heaters in Geothermal Applications
    1398 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1398 – Use of Residential Electric Water Heaters in Geothermal Applications

    1399- Underwriters Laboratory Compliance Certificate
    1399 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This certificate applies to Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond brand water heaters.”

    1400 Res. Standing Pilot Gas


    1400 – General Safety Precautions – Residential Gas Water Heaters
    1400 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Safety precautions about flammable vapors and scalding.

    1401 – Standing Pilot Gas Water Heater Maintenance
    1401 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Routine maintenance and periodic inspections can extend the life of your water heater.

    1402 – Condensation of Gas Water Heaters
    1402 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Water vapor is a chief by product of the combustion of gas. Here is what happens.

    1403 – Corrosive Atmospheres
    1403 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Corrosive atmospheres are caused by any number of chemicals found within a home or business.

    1404 – High Altitude Affects on Gas Fueled Water Heaters
    1404 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The amount of fuel required at sea level for a clean burn is not the same amount of fuel required when the heater is installed in a high altitude application.

    1405 – Standing Pilot Gas Troubleshooting Table
    1405 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table to diagnose faults and complaints.

    1406 – Noisy Gas Water Heaters
    1406 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Describes the causes of rumbling, pounding, and sizzling noises in a gas water heater. “

    1407 – Gas Fuel Conversions of Residential and Commercial Water Heaters
    1407 – Gas Fuel Conversions of Residential and Commercial Water Heaters
    ABSTRACT: Requirements and restrictions for gas water heater fuel conversion.

    1408 – Residential Gas Recovery Rates
    1408 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Recovery rates in gallons per hour for gas water heaters. Also includes mathematical formulas.

    1409 – Negative Air Pressure
    1409 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Any device that pulls air out of a house can create negative air pressure. This bulletin describes the effects on a gas fired water heater.

    1410 – How to Replace a Thermocouple
    1410 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step procedures to replace a thermocouple on your residential standing pilot gas water heater.

    1411 – Attic Ventilation and Pilot Outage
    1411 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Poor attic ventilation can lead to excessive heat and attic temperatures in the summer, which will cause the pilot to go out on standing pilot water heaters. “

    1412 – Gas Sniffers
    1412 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The American Gas Association in conjunction with ANSI standards both recognize that a very small amount of gas leakage is not harmful and is allowable.

    1413 – How to Replace a Gas Valve (Thermostat)
    1413 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Step-by-step procedures to replace the gas valve (thermostat) on your residential standing pilot gas water heater.

    1414 – Low NOx
    1414 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Low NOx burners are one of several combustion technologies Rheem is using to reduce emissions of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx).

    1415 – Exploded View – Residential Gas (typical)
    1415 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Exploded View – Residential Gas (typical)

    1416 – 18 Inch Stands and Gas Water Heater Installation
    1416 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The 2002 edition of the National Fuel Gas Code & 2003 International Fuel Gas Code has been changed to reflect the new Guardian system flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR) product.

    1417 – Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant – ANSI Standard Z21.10.1-2001
    1417 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Effective July 1, 2003, residential gas-fired water heaters with storage capacities of 30, 40 or 50 gallons must meet a new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard: ANSI Z21.10.1-2001.”

    1418 – Guardian System Frequently Asked Questions
    1418 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Some frequently asked questions about the Guardian product and flammable vapor standards in general.

    1419 Guardian System Repairs
    1419 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How To… Instructions to replace parts on the Guardian System

    1420 – Flammable Vapors Warning Labels
    1420 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: ANSI warning labels for FVIR products.

    1421 – Recovery Rating on the Residential Gas Water Heaters Labeling
    1421 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1421 – Recovery Rating on the Residential Gas Water Heaters Labeling

    1422 – Allowable Leakage of Gas Valves – ANSI Standard
    1422 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Components that are shipped with a Rheem/Ruud gas water heater are considered part of the water heater system and fall within the certifications of the CSA and ANSI Standards.

    1423 – Direct Vent Installation Instructions for Venting
    1423 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 40/50 gallon models with Telescoping Vent Kit (standard)

    1424 – Pilot Outage Troubleshooting
    1424 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Pilot outage troubleshooting

    1425 – White Rodger Thermostat Control Atmospheric Gas Water Heater
    1425 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: White Rodger Thermostat Control

    1426 – Ultra Low NOx Burner Assy Removal
    1426 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT:

    1427 – Spillage Test for Residential Gas Water Heaters
    1427 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1427 – Spillage Test for Residential Gas Water Heaters

    1428 – How to Verify an Activated TRD
    1428 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1428 – How to Verify an Activated TRD

    1429 – TRD Replacement Site Inspection Report
    1429 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: TRD Replacement Site Inspection Report

    1432 Fury Dampered Energy Star II Sequence of Operations
    1432 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for the ESII PowerVent

    1433 Powered Dampered Products Troubleshooting
    1433 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT:

    1434 Damper Replacement Energy Star II Dampered Fury 43V…E2 Series
    1434 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Damper Replacement fot the Energy Star II Dampered Fury 43V…E2 Series

    1435 Induced Draft Troubleshooting (XR90)
    1435 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT:

    1436 How to light pilot with SIT Gas Valve; How to set water temperature With SIT Gas Valve
    1436 Tech Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to light pilot with SIT Gas Valve; How to set water temperature With SIT Gas Valve

    1437 – XR90 Venting
    1437 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Class of venting and where the XR 90 fits in.

    1438 ULN 75 & 98 Gallon Parts Repairs
    1438 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to replace the Hot Surface Igniter, pressure switch or blower motor for the residential 75 & 98 gallon ULN.

    1439 ULN 75 & 98 Gallon Sequence of Operations
    1439 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for the ULN 75 and 98 gallon residential water heater.

    1440 Troubleshooting the ULN 75 & 98 Gallon Residential Water Heater
    1440 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to troubleshoot the error codes for the 75 & 98 gallon ULN residential gas water heater.

    1441 Ultra Low Nox (California) Pilot Assembly Replacement Kit
    1441 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Effective December 1, 2013 there is a new pilot assembly kit for the California Ultra Low NOx gas water heaters.

    1442 Thermopile Gas Control (Vesta) Valve
    1442 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The Vesta Water Heater Control System is a low-power device designed to operate using the millivolt output of a thermopile placed in the pilot flame of the water heater.

    1443 Proper Position for the Pilot Assembly for the ULN Residential Gas Atmospheric
    1443 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Proper Position for the Pilot Assembly for the ULN Residential Gas Atmospheric.

    1444 SIT (Delta) Valve Temperature Settings
    1444 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: SIT Valve Temperature Settings.

    1446 How to Replace the Thermal Release Device (TRD)
    1446 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to replace the TRD on the Rheem Guardian System gas water heater.

    1498 – Space Heating Applications
    1498 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This certificate applies to Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond brand water heaters.”

    1499 – Energy Efficiency Compliance Certificate
    1499 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This certificate applies to Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond brand water heaters. “

    Obsolete
    ABSTRACT: 1426 – Ultra Low NOx Burner Assembly Removal

    XR 90 Tech Bulletin
    XR90 Venting Requirements
    ABSTRACT: XR90 Venting Requirements

    1500 Manufactured Housing


    1500 – Combustion Air – Manufactured Home Direct Vent Water Heaters
    1500 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The direct vent water heaters produced by Rheem Manufacturing Company are designed for use in manufactured housing and are required to comply with the provisions of UL Standard 307, Gas Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles.

    1501 – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Compliance Certificate (Electric)
    1501 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This certificate applies to Rheem, Ruud, and Richmond brand water heaters.

    1502 – Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Compliance Certificate (Gas)
    1502 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: HUD certification of Rheem’s residential electric water heaters.

    1504 – Alternative Roof Jacks for Atmospheric Manufactured Home Gas Water Heaters
    1504 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: These alternate supplier roof jacks have been certified and approved for use.

    1506 – Conversion Instructions—Natural Gas to LP Gas
    1506 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Fuel Conversion Instructions for Manufactured Housing products only

    1600 PowerVent


    1601 – Hot Surface Ignition PowerVent
    1601 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Explains the electronic control module and sequence of operations of the hot surface PowerVent @ 1990 – 1996

    1602 – Troubleshooting Table PowerVent Hot Surface Ignition
    1602 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to troubleshoot the hot surface PowerVent @ 1990-1996 with the one try / three try control module.

    1606 – PowerVent Control Enclosure Components – Spark Ignition
    1606 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Operating parts of the Spark Ignition Powervent @ 1996-2002

    1607 – PowerVent Spark Ignition Component Diagnostic Checks
    1607 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to check specific operating components of the Spark Ignition PowerVent @ 1996-2002

    1608 – Troubleshooting Table Spark Ignition Powervent
    1608 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table for Spark Ignition PowerVent @ 1996-2002.

    1609 – Sequence of Operations – PowerVent Spark Ignition
    1609 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for the @1996-2002 Spark Ignition PowerVent

    1611 – 2 Inch PowerVent Sequence of Operations
    1611 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for PowerVent2 @ 2002-2006.

    1612 – 2 Inch PowerVent LED Indicator Explanations & Troubleshooting Table
    1612 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: LED Indicator Explanations & Troubleshooting Table PowerVent2 @2002-2006

    1613 – 2 Inch PowerVent Venting Table
    1613 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Venting Tables for the PowerVent2 @ 2002-2006

    1614 – How to Check Operating Components of the PowerVent2
    1614 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to check operating components of the PowerVent2 @ 2002-2006

    1616 – Guardian PowerVent Sequence of Operations
    1616 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Guardian PowerVent Sequence of Operations @ 2006-2010

    1617 – Guardian PowerVent How to Check Components
    1617 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Guardian PowerVent How to Check Components

    1618 – How to Replace the Control Module and FV Sensor
    1618 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to Replace the Control Module and FV Sensor; Guardian PowerVent with Robertshaw Control July 2006-Sep 2007

    1619 – Guardian PowerVent Flash Codes for Robertshaw Controls
    1619 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Flash Codes for Robertshaw Controls; Jul 2006-Sep 2007

    1620 – Guardian PowerVent Frequently Asked Questions
    1620 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Guardian PowerVent Frequently Asked Questions

    1621 – White Rodgers Intelli-VentTM Guardian PowerVent Control
    1621 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting and error codes for the White Rodgers Intelli-VentTM Guardian PowerVent Control; Sep 2007-Oct 2010

    1622 – Sequence of Operations with the White Rodgers Control
    1622 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations with the White Rodgers Control; Sep 2007-Oct 2010

    1623 – White Rodgers Gas Control Reset Procedure
    1623 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: White Rodgers Gas Control Reset Procedure

    1624 – 60 and 75 Gallon PowerVent Connectors
    1624 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 60 and 75 Gallon PowerVent Connectors; June 2010 only.

    1626 – ESII PowerVent with Electronic Control Sequence of Operations
    1626 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Energy Star II PowerVent with Electronic Control Sequence of Operations; Oct 2010 to present

    1627 PowerVent Troubleshooting
    1627 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT:

    1629 – Pressure Switch Replacement
    1629 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Pressure Switch Replacement for the ESII PowerVent; Oct 2010 to present

    1636 ULN (California) PowerVent Troubleshooting
    1636 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT:

    1647 – Power Direct Vent Sequence of Operations
    1647 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Power Direct Vent Sequence of Operations

    1648 – Power Direct Vent Troubleshooting
    1648 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Power Direct Vent error codes and troubleshooting

    1656 – Residential High Efficiency (RHE) Sequence of Operations
    1656 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for the High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent (RHE) water heater.

    1657 Residential High Efficiency (RHE) Troubleshooting
    1657 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting based on the White Rodgers Invensys control error codes.

    1658 – Repositioning Igniter Rod
    1658
    ABSTRACT: Under certain circumstances, the pilot flame goes out when main burner lights. Pilot flame is lifting off the pilot orifice causing the pilot igniter/sense rod to lose flame sense/rectification. Once flame sense is lost, the control will almost immediately drop out and unit goes into retrial and possibly soft and hard lockouts modes. The most common fault code is 6-3.

    1698 – FV Sensor SP20172/ Low Resistance
    1698
    ABSTRACT: FV Sensor SP20172/ Low Resistance

    1699 – PVC Pipe Restrictions for Category IV Vented Water Heaters
    1699
    ABSTRACT: Per the latest ANSI Z21.10.1*CSA 4.1-2014 and ANSI Z21.10.3*CSA 4.3-2014 standards some vent pipe materials are no longer acceptable for use in Rheem water heater venting systems.

    1700 Commercial Gas


    1700 – Universal Commercial Gas Electronic Spark Ignition Sequence of Operations
    1700 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Contains the sequence of operations for the current production models of spark ignition Universal Commercial Gas water heaters.

    1701 – Troubleshooting Table – Universal Commercial Gas Electronic Spark Ignition
    1701 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table to diagnose an electronic spark ignition Universal Commercial Gas water heater.

    1702 – Commercial Gas – Standing Pilot R and RF series Diagnostics
    1702 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table and diagnostics for the R and RFseries standing pilot commercial gas water heaters.

    1704 – Condensation of High Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heaters
    1704 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: High efficiency gas water heaters are notorious for producing large amounts of water condensation. This bulletin explains why.

    1705 – Commercial Tank Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve Openings
    1705 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: High efficiency gas water heaters are notorious for producing large amounts of water condensation. This bulletin explains why.

    1706 – AdvantagePlus Commercial Gas Diagnostics
    1706 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1706 Advantage Plus Commercial gas

    1707 – AdvantagePlus Venting – Sample Views
    1707 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Many failed igniters, returned in warranty, have failed due to exhaust gas recirculation. Proper installation and using a prescribed termination vent kit will prevent exhaust gas recirculation. “

    1708 – AdvantagePlus Venting – Ignitor Burnout
    1708 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Exhaust gas recirculation is the primary cause of premature ignitor failure in the AdvantagePlus.

    1709 – Cast Iron Burner Adjustment
    1709 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The natural gas and liquefied petroleum (LP) gas water heaters are equipped with a cast iron burner that requires a primary air adjustment at the time of installation.

    1710 – Diffuser Tube Installation Instructions
    1710 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Depending upon the specific model, one or two Diffuser Tubes have been provided with your water heater. “

    1711 – AdvantagePlus Aluminum Venting Kit Installation Instructions
    1711 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to install the aluminum vent kit on a side wall for the AdvantagePlus.

    1712 – ASME and Commercial Water Heater Products
    1712 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: ASME states and codes are mentions. Also products are identified in four places on our heaters.

    1713 – Low NOx Commercial Gas Sequence of Operations
    1713 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Contains the sequence of operations for the current production models of Low NOx Commercial Gas water heaters.

    1714 – AdvantagePlus Concentric Vent Kit Installation Instructions
    1714 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Installation instructions for the concentric vent kit.

    1715 – RFD Dash One Model Automatic Flue Damper
    1715 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: NULL

    1716 – VentMaster Commercial Gas Sequence of Operation
    1716 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Contains the sequence of operations for the current production models of VentMaster Commercial Gas water heaters.

    1717 – High Altitude Applications for GN (Low NOx) and GX (Xtreme) Series
    1717 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “The instructions in the Use & Care Manual supplied with the water heater should be followed in addition to the following Instructions for the GN76-200H, GN91-200H, GN100-200H, and GX90 High Altitude models. “

    1718 – Induced Draft Commercial Gas Sequence of Operation
    1718 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1718 – Induced Draft Commercial Gas Sequence of Operation

    1719 – Xtreme Honeywell Gas Valve Replacement Instructions
    1719 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1719 – Xtreme Honeywell Gas Valve Replacement Instructions

    1720 – AdvantagePlus Troubleshooting and Sequence of Operations
    1720 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 1720 – AdvantagePlus Troubleshooting and Sequence of Operations

    1721 Spiderfire Frequently Asked Questions
    1721 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Frequently asked questions about Rheem’s ultra high efficiency commercial gas water heater – Spiderfire.

    1723 – Spiderfire and Initial Installation
    1723 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The most common start up error code is A01 – Maximum Ignition Attempts. This simply means the controller was not able to rectify the main burner flame during an ignition attempt.

    1724 – Gas Pipe Sizing for Commercial Gas Water Heaters
    1724 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Basic concepts for gas pipe sizing for commercial gas water heaters.

    1725 – Low Water Cut Off
    1725 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to Install a Low Water Cut Off switch to a commercial gas water heater.

    1726 – Spiderfire (GHE100) Refractory Adjustment
    1726 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Spiderfire (GHE100) Refractory Adjustment

    1728 GHE Combustion Assembly Replacement Kit
    1728 GHE Combustion Assembly Replacement Kit
    ABSTRACT: Spiderfire Upgrade Combustion Assembly Replacement Kit Installation Instructions

    1729 Troubleshooting Condensate Collector on the Spiderfire
    1729 Troubleshooting Condensate Collector on the Spiderfire
    ABSTRACT: The condensate collector is a special pan located on the bottom of the Spiderfire. Its job is to collect the condensation that will form in the heat exchanger, flue bundle and venting and then allow for that moisture to be removed.

    1730 Commercial Power Direct Vent Troubleshooting
    1730 Commercial Power Direct Vent Troubleshooting
    ABSTRACT: How to troubleshoot error codes on the Commercial Power Direct Vent (PDV)

    1732 – Advantage Plus Leaking Heat Exchanger
    1732 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to diagnose a leaking heat exchange on the AdvantagePlus product line.

    1733 – Spiderfire Expanded Vent Tables
    1733 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Vent tables for Spiderfire Commercial Gas water heater. Table has one pipe and two pipe conbinations.

    1734 Ignition Issues with AdvantagePlus
    1734 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Ignition issues with the AdvantagePlus frequently end up with error code F09. This bulletin will help you to troubleshoot the error code.

    1735 Troubleshooting the ULN 75 & 98 gallon Commercial Water Heater
    1735 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to troubleshoot the error codes for the 75 & 98 gallon ULN commercial gas water heater.

    1737 ULN 75 & 98 Gallon Commercial Water Heater
    1737 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sequence of Operations for the commercial 75 & 98 gallon ULN.

    1738 ULN 75 & 98 Gallon Commercial ULN
    1738 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to replace the Hot Surface Igniter, pressure switch or blower motor for the commercial 75 & 98 gallon ULN.

    1739 Spiderfire A06 Fault Code
    1739 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: A06 is a fault code indicating a blocked vent. This can mean one of the three pressure switches (Exhaust Vent or Make Up/Intake Air) is at fault.

    1741 AdvantagePlus F13 Fault Code
    1741 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: The AdvantagePlus blower has an internal over temp switch. If it reaches an overheat condition (a preset temp in that switch) it will shut the blower off. The control board reads blower status by RPM….it sees the blower is not running. It throws an F13 fault code.

    1742 Spiderfire Improved Venting Lengths
    1742 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: With the recent release of Energy Star SPIDER fire® and new longer equivalent vent lengths, Rheem-Ruud is pleased to announce that most non-Energy Star models will allow longer vent runs too.

    1743 Spiderfire A08 Fault Code
    1743 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: A08 is now the fault code for “the POF Switch has changed state for 5 seconds during heating cycle.” Effective February 2014, we are now able to distinguish the blower motor from the venting fault codes.

    1745 – GNU Commercial Troubleshooting
    1745
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting for the GNU family of commercial gas water heaters.

    1796 – PVC Pipe Restrictions for Category IV Vented Water Heaters
    1796
    ABSTRACT: Per the latest ANSI Z21.10.1*CSA 4.1-2014 and ANSI Z21.10.3*CSA 4.3-2014 standards some vent pipe materials are no longer acceptable for use in Rheem water heater venting systems.
    1797 – Triton Leak Testing
    1797
    ABSTRACT: In response to the new Triton product line which has the addition of the low gas pressure switch (switch, bushing and tee), please refer to the Use and Care manual regarding leak testing at the time of installation.

    1798 – Gas Fuel Conversion of Commercial Water Heaters
    1798 – Gas Fuel Conversion of Commercial Water Heaters
    ABSTRACT: Requirements and restrictions to cnage fuel type on Rheem Commercial Gas water heaters.

    1799 – Retrofit Program for Certain Heavy Duty Commercial Gas Products
    1799 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “The program requires that a burner tray support bracket kit be installed on specific models produced between January 1, 1997 and April 19, 2002. “

    RR118 – Commercial Installation Drawings
    RR118 Installation Drawings
    ABSTRACT: These are generic drawings use for Rheem Commercial products.

    1800 Commercial Electric


    1800 – Burned Fuse Blocks
    1800 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Burned fuse blocks from a heavy duty commercial electric are caused by electrical heat energy – sometime referred to as ampacity.

    1801 – Troubleshooting Table – Commercial Electric (heavy duty)
    1801 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Troubleshooting table to diagnose Commercial electric water heater.

    1802 – Component Diagnostic Checks – Commercial Electric (heavy duty)
    1802 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to…. check sequence for each component of a Commercial electric water heater.

    1803 – Commercial Electric Sequence of Operations Prior to Oct 2002
    1803 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This bulletin reflects the Sequence of Operations for the heavy-duty commercial electric water heaters manufactured before October 1, 2002.”

    1804 – Commercial Electric Sequence of Operations Oct 2002 to Present
    1804 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “This bulletin reflects the Sequence of Operations for the heavy-duty commercial electric water heaters manufactured after October 1, 2002.”

    1805 – Minimum Branch Circuit Sizing
    1805 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Based on National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1993; Article 422-4(a); Article 240-6(a); Chapter 9, Table 34; and Table 310-16 (based on 75° C type THW wire).”

    1806 – ELD/ELDS Clearance to Combustibles
    1806 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: There is no upper clearance to combustibles due to the fact that electric models do not require venting.

    1807 – Conversion of Commercial Electric Heavy Duty Models to Single Phase
    1807 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: “Effective May 2005, all E, ES, & ME (heavy duty electric, 10 gallon electric boosters, small volume ASME, and Eclipse) models produced beginning May 2005 will be able to be converted from three phase to single phase in the field.”

    1808 – Unbalanced Three Phase Amp Load
    1808 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Rheem recommends you make the electrical connections as shown in this document for an unbalance 3-phase 208v 12 Kw ELD

    1809 – Low Water Cut Off
    1809 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to install a Low Water Cut Off for a Commercial Electric water heater.

    1899 – Commercial Certification of Compliance Statement
    1899 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Statement certifies compliance with design and manufacturing requirements

    8000 Solar Products


    8001 – Solar Water Heating Frequently Asked Questions
    8001 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 8001 – Solar Water Heating Frequently Asked Questions

    8002 – Sizing a Solar Water Heating System
    8002 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 8002 – Sizing a Solar Water Heating System

    8003 – SolPak System Parts
    8003 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: 8003 – SolPak System Parts

    8004 – Installation Diagrams for the SolPak System
    8004 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Sample installation diagrams for the SolPak System

    8005 Solaraide Heat Exchanger Tanks
    8005 Solaraide Heat Exchanger Tanks
    ABSTRACT: This letter is in reference to the maximum temperature rating listed on the copper heat exchanger on Rheem Solaraide 80 and 120 gallon “HE” heat exchanger tanks.

    8006 Solar Panel Wind Load Approval
    8006 Solar Panel Wind Load Approval
    ABSTRACT: Solar Panel Wind Load Approval

    8500 Specialty Products


    8501 – Tankless Electric (RTE) Troubleshooting
    8501 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: How to troubleshoot Rheem’s Tankless Electric water heater.

    8502 Electrical Fluctuations and Proper Load Sizing
    8502 Technical Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: This tankless electric TB discusses proper sizing of a service panel and power fluctuations (brownouts) if the service is undersized.

    11000 Tankless Products

    Nov. 4, 2016 Tankless Gas Service Bulletin
    11/4/16 Service Bulletin
    ABSTRACT: Notice to Return or Repair Units with Incorrect Computer Chip
    TKTB
    TKTB
    ABSTRACT: TKTB
    Tankless Winterization Tech Bulletin – 11001
    Tankless Winterization Tech Bulletin – 11001
    ABSTRACT: Tankless water heaters can be damaged by freezing conditions. If precautions are not taken, damage to the
    unit will not be covered by the warranty.
    Winterizing Owner Occupied Homes Technical Bulletin – 11002
    Winterizing Owner Occupied Homes Technical Bulletin – 11002
    ABSTRACT: Tankless water heaters can be damaged by freezing conditions.
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