Installation Instructions Models: RTG 199HE / RTG 199ME Outdoor kit 6 720 811 755 (2014/05) US Warning: This kit must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with these instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction.
Key to symbols and safety instructions 1 Key to symbols and safety instructions 1.1 Key to symbols Warnings Warnings in this document are identified by a warning triangle printed against a grey background. Keywords at the start of a warning indicate the type and seriousness of the ensuing risk if measures to prevent the risk are not taken.
Selecting heater location DANGER: The freeze prevention kit on the appliance is designed to provide protection from temperatures down to approximately 5 °F for short term conditions only. It will not protect the appliance in areas where the temperature is routinely expected to be below freezing. The freeze prevention kit will not protect plumbing outside the appliance from freezing.
Installing outdoor kit 4 Installing outdoor kit 4.1 Replace the control panel shield WARNING: ▶ The control panel shield must always remain closed, except when making adjustments, to prevent damage to heater from weather. ▶ Loosen the two Philips head screws located on bottom rear of cover (see Fig. 2). ▶ After replacing the control panel shield re-position the front cover. ▶ 1. Remove the cover plate (A) from the top of the appliance, as shown in Fig. 4. Fig.
Installing outdoor kit ▶ 3. Attach the gasket provided with the kit as shown in Fig. 6. ▶ Attach the outdoor vent cap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers, see Fig. 8. 6720645551-15.1V Fig. 6 ▶ 4. Install supplied Freeze Prevention Kit (separate packaging). Follow separate installation instructions provided with Freeze Prevention. Note: Freeze Prevention is not designed to protect the appliance during long durations below freezing or to protect plumbing outside the appliance.
Mounting instructions 5 Mounting instructions ▶ The water heater is approved for installation directly on an outside wall. Secure the wall mounting bracket provided with the water heater to a wall surface. See Fig. 9. ▶ The installation method of the mounting bracket will depend on the type of mounting surface. Due to the varieties of building siding or surfacing, the installer must decide how best to support and level the heater on an outside wall.
Installations DANGER: ▶ Do not place or store any combustible material within 5 feet of the appliance. Maintain specified clearance to combustibles on the wall where the appliance is installed and any adjacent walls or overhang. Observe all clearances required in this manual. DANGER: ▶ Surface temperature of the kit is less than 140 °F, except highest top surface which may reach 300 °F. DANGER: ▶ The water in this appliance is cold and always remains cold except for the times when the burner is on.
Installations 7.2 Installing outdoor vent cap on the appliance ▶ Attach the outdoor vent cap to the appliance by fastening the two provided screws and washers, see Fig. 15. WARNING: ▶ The control panel shield must always remain closed, except when making adjustments, to prevent damage to heater from weather. ▶ 1. Attach the supports (A) to the appliance by fastening with the four provided screws, as shown in Fig. 13. A A Fig.
Installations ▶ Place the protection grill in the Outdoor vent cap. ▶ Position the recess box cover as showed in Fig. 19. 6720645551-05.1V Fig. 17 ▶ Fix the frame and protection grill with two screws. 6720645551-07.1V Fig. 19 ▶ Fix the frame to the recess box cover with 4 screws, 4 metal washers and 4 silicone washers. Fig. 18 Fig.
Electrical connections ▶ Close the recess box cover with padlock (optional). The water heater requires an electrical power supply from a 120VAC / 60Hz circuit (with a dedicated outlet) and must be properly grounded. The heater is wired as shown in the wiring diagram of the water heater installation manual. Fig. 22 Connecting power supply cord [1] Power cord length: 3ft. Note: Outlet appliance is plugged in to should be clear from possible water damage. 6720645551-08.1V Fig.
Measuring carbon dioxide (CO2) 9 Measuring carbon dioxide (CO2) Note: After installation of the outdoor vent cap, measuring CO2 for proper levels is recommended before operating the appliance. See water heater installation manual for details. WARNING: Outdoor vent cap will get very hot during operation. ▶ Ensure the vent cap is cool before performing the procedure below. ▶ To measure CO2 on this appliance, a test port is available under the louvered grill on the front of the outdoor vent cap.
