ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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SAFETY
This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors, a FlameSafe
®
protection system and a pressure
relief valve.
The Water Star water saving component within the water heater is supplied with a temperature limiting valve,
a thermostat, an over-temperature cut-out and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. The
operation of the over-temperature cut-out on the thermostat indicates a potentially dangerous situation. If the
over-temperature cut-out operates, it must not be reset and the water heater must be serviced by a qualified
person.
These devices must not be tampered with or removed. The water heater must not be operated unless each
of these devices is fitted and is in working order.
The general purpose outlet (GPO) this water heater is plugged into should be protected by an RCD (residual
current device
). RCD‟s can provide additional protection should there be a fault in the electrical wiring
system. Check with your electrician if in doubt.
If the power supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard. The power supply cord and plug must be replaced with a genuine replacement part available from
Rheem. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
Warning:
For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the Owner‟s Guide and Installation Instructions.
The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or
if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
Do not store
flammable or combustible materials
near the
water
heater. Flammable liquids (such as
petrol),
newspapers and similar articles must be kept well away from
the water heater and the flue terminal.
Do not use
aerosols, stain removers and household
chemicals
near the water heater whilst it is working. Gases
from some aerosol sprays, stain removers and household
chemicals become corrosive when drawn into a flame.
Do not store
swimming pool chemicals, household
cleaners,
etc., near the water heater.
Do not place anything on top of the water heater or in contact
with the flue terminal. Ensure the flue terminal is not
obstructed in any way at any time.
Do not use Propane / Butane gas mixtures in a Propane model. A Propane model is designed to operate
on Propane only. The use of Propane / Butane mixture, such as automotive LPG fuel, in a Propane
model is unsafe and can cause damage to the water heater.
PRECAUTIONS
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be
installed over a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with
AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
The water heater must be maintained in accordance
with the Owner‟s Guide and Installation Instructions.
Refer to
“General Maintenance”
on page 10,
“Minor Six Month Maintenance”
on page 10 and
“Major Five
Year Service”
on page 10.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or
business you should ensure that you have back up redundancy within the hot water system design. This
should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater were to become
inoperable for any reason. We recommend you seek advice from your plumber or specifier about your needs
and building back up redundancy into your hot water supply system.
