Specifications

TM016 Rheem Gas Permanent Pilot Service Instructions
D.O.I: 01/2006
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T&PR Valve Replacement (Procedure 7)
Never fit a T&PR valve with a rating higher than that indicated on the water
heater rating label. Do not use reconditioned T&PR valves.
1. Isolate the gas and water supplies to the water heater.
2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the T&PR valve or a hot tap.
3. Remove the drain line from the T&PR valve.
4. Unscrew the T&PR valve and remove.
A quantity of hot water will discharge from the tank during this process.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn to prevent scalds or burns.
5. Confirm the replacement T&PR valve is the correct rating and refit using thread tape.
6. Refit the drain line.
7. Close the hot tap and restore water supply.
8. Check T&PR valve thread for leaks.
9. Operate the T&PR valve lever to reset relief drain.
10. Purge air from the system through hot taps.
11. Restore the gas supply to the water heater and relight the pilot.
Anode Inspection or Replacement (Procedure 8)
1. Remove the access door (outdoor models).
2. Note the current setting on the gas control.
3. Turn the gas control to the off position.
4. Isolate water supply at stop cock and relieve pressure through a hot tap or the
T&PR valve.
5. Outdoor models: Remove holding screws from the jacket top and remove jacket top
and flue terminal assembly. Indoor models: Remove the plastic anode cover.
6. Using a 27mm tube or socket spanner unscrew and remove the anode(s).
7. Apply thread sealing tape to anode(s) thread, refit and tighten.
8. Restore water supply and check for leaks.
9. Outdoor models: Refit the jacket top and flue terminal assembly. Indoor models:
Refit the plastic anode cover.
10. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the
front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.
11. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.
12. Refit access cover.
Pilot Assembly Replacement (Procedure 9)
1. Remove the gas control and burner assembly (Refer to procedure 4).
2. Disconnect the pilot feed pipe and thermocouple from the gas control and disconnect
the high-tension lead from the piezo igniter.
3. Remove the screw retaining the pilot assembly to the burner air channel.
4. Reassemble in the reverse order of above.
5. Restore gas supply.
6. Relight the pilot. Lighting instructions are provided on the access door or the
front of the water heater, follow the instructions carefully.
Test for gas leaks using soapy water solution after reconnecting gas
supply.
7. Turn gas control to setting noted previously.
8. Refit access cover.