Technical data
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About Your Water Heater
- Water Heater Application
- Model Type
- Mains Pressure
- How Hot Should The Water Be?
- Hotter Water Increases The Risk Of Scald Injury
- Temperature Adjustment
- Piezo Ignition
- Pilot Igniter
- Warning
- Safety
- Precautions
- To Turn Off The Water Heater
- To Turn On The Water Heater
- Going On Holidays
- How Do I Know If The Water Heater Is Installed Correctly?
- Victorian Customers
- Does The Water Chemistry Affect The Water Heater?
- How Long Will The Water Heater Last?
- Regular Care
- Water Supplies
- Save A Service Call
- Installation
- Installation Standards
- Water Heater Application
- Water Heater Location
- Indoor Installation
- Outdoor Installation
- SAFE TRAY
- Mains Water Supply
- Tank Water Supply
- Hot Water Delivery
- Circulated Hot Water Flow And Return System
- Reducing Heat Losses
- Anode
- Saddling - Pipe Work
- Dimensions And Technical Data
- Typical Installation – Outdoor Location
- Typical Installation – Indoor Location
- Connections – Plumbing
- Multiple Installations
- Commissioning
- Lighting The Water Heater
- Draining The Water Heater
- Rheem Heavy Duty Gas Mains Pressure Water Heater Warranty - Australia Only
- 1. The Rheem Warranty – General
- 2. Terms Of The Rheem Warranty And Exclusions To It
- 3. What Is Covered By The Rheem Warranty For The Water Heaters Detailed In This Document
- 4. Entitlement To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
- 5. How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
- 6. The Australian Consumer Law
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LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operate reliably and safely as long as the operating
instructions are followed exactly. You must comply with these lighting instructions at every stage.
Make sure the water heater is filled with water and the water supply is on, otherwise serious damage
to the vitreous enamel cylinder lining and plastic components may occur.
The installer must check all gas connections for leaks, gas supply pressure and test point pressure (refer
rating label).
Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in
potable water. This water heater can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is operating and the
thermostat setting is 60°C or higher, including when it is used as an in-series booster water heater for a solar
water heater.
SAFETY INFORMATION
A. This water heater is equipped with an igniter button which lights the pilot. When lighting the pilot follow
these instructions exactly.
B. Before lighting ensure there is no smell of gas around or in the vicinity of the water heater and the
burner opening. Be sure to smell next to ground level as some gases can settle there.
C. What to do if you smell gas.
Do not try to light the water heater.
If the gas smell is throughout the area, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the “” (off) position and
then turn off the isolation valve on the gas line to the water heater. Leave the area and call Rheem
Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent or a qualified service technician.
D. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob, never use tools. If the control knob will not turn by
hand, don‟t try to repair it, call Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent or a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may cause a fire or explosion.
E. Do not attempt to operate this water heater if it has been damaged. Call Rheem Service or their nearest
Accredited Service Agent or a qualified service technician.