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SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES
It is important you read the following safety and warnings information.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the
experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so.
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This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or by children. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater.
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If the electrical conduit to the water heater is damaged, it must be replaced
by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Phone your Rheem Service
Centre to arrange for an inspection.
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This water heater uses 230 V a.c. power for the electrically operated
components. The removal of the front cover will expose 230 V a.c. wiring. It
must only be removed by a qualified person.
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This water heater is supplied with a thermostat, an over-temperature cut-out
and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. 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 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.
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DANGER:
The operation of the over-temperature cut-out on a thermostat
indicates a possibly 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.
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The water heater will operate until a water temperature of 60°C to 70°C is
reached, depending upon the thermostat setting.
Refer to
“How Hot Should The Water Be?”
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The lever on the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control
valve (if fitted) requires to be operated every six (6) months to clear any
deposits and to ensure the valve and its drain line are not blocked.
Refer to
on page 9 and
on page 16.
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For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and Installation
Instructions.