ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
Screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater if the water heater
has been drained.
Open all of the hot taps in the house (don’t forget the shower).
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
Air will be forced out of the taps.
Close each tap as water flows freely from it.
Open the gas isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
The water heater will operate automatically when you open a hot tap.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you are going on holidays, it is not necessary to turn the water heater off. If it is necessary to turn off the
water heater, refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 7.
NO FROST PROTECTION
The water heater is NOT fitted with a frost protection system. If there is a risk of freezing, then it is necessary
to drain the water heater (refer to “Draining the Water Heater” on page 8).
Notes:
Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the Rheem warranty (refer to “Terms of the Rheem
Warranty” on page 27).
Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing.
DRAINING THE WATER HEATER
Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 7).
Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet).
Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of
the water heater.
Water will drain from the water heater.
When water stops flowing from the water heater, close the hot tap.
Note: It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until the water heater is to be turned on again.
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