Rheem AP13945-2 - Manual (Page 19)

This water heater is certified for instal-
lations up to 3,280 feet (1000 m) above
sea level. The input rating of this water
heater is based on sea level operation.
At higher elevations the actual input
rate may be lower than the value listed
on the rating label.
NOTICE: Select High Altitude models
are available. One model is available
for use at elevations above 3,280 feet
(1,000 m) up to 6,560 feet (2,000 m) and
an additional model is available for use
at elevations above 6,560 feet (2,000 m)
up to 9,840 feet (3,000 m).
NOTICE: For installations above
3,280 feet ( 1 , 0 0 0 m ) elevation, the
Altitude Chip on the PC board must be
replaced. Do not install this water
heater at elevations above 3,280 feet
(1,000 m) without installing the proper
Altitude Chip. Please contact your in-
staller, local gas supplier, place of pur-
chase, or the Customer Service phone
number as listed in this Use & Care
Manual for more information.
WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown
on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions.
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Leak Testing
The water heater and its gas connections
must be leak tested at normal operating
pressures before it is placed in operation.
Turn on the gas shut-off valve(s) to
the water heater.
Use a soapy water solution to test for
leaks at all connections and fittings.
Bubbles indicate a gas leak that must
be corrected.