LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER
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10. If the burner fails to light, depress the gas knob slightly and turn it to the
white dot “” (off) position. Wait five (5) minutes for any unburnt gas to
escape and then begin again at step 5.
Warning: Failure to wait five (5) minutes may result in a fire or
dangerous situation.
11. When the burner remains alight with the gas knob released, turn the
temperature dial so the setting of mid way between „3‟ and „4‟ is at the top
of the dial, aligning with temperature dial position indicator. This is the
recommended setting and will give a water temperature of about 60°C.
12. Turn the temperature dial past this position to a higher number setting if a
higher water temperature is required.
13. Replace the access cover.
The main burner will now automatically ignite when heating is required and
extinguish when the water has been heated to the set temperature. If the main
burner does not light at the selected setting, the water may already be at the
selected temperature.
Note: Never press the igniter button while the top knob is in other than the red
star “ ” (pilot) position (faces the front).
TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION
The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the installer
on completion of the installation.
The pilot flame should burn with a small blue flame. A luminous yellow or
„floating‟ flame is not acceptable.
The burner flame must light smoothly and quickly from the pilot flame, and
must go out quietly and completely.
The main burner flame must be stable, although slight lifting at the front
edge of the burner is acceptable when the burner is cold.
The main burner flame should be blue, with a clearly defined inner cone -
luminous yellow or "floating" flames are not acceptable.
Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. Refer to
“Gas Supply Pressure Testing” and “Burner Gas Pressure Testing and
Adjustment” on pages 37 and 38. If the test point pressure cannot be
adjusted to within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem Service or their
nearest Accredited Service Agent.
If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact Rheem Service
or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
When satisfied everything is working properly instruct the user in the correct
method of operation.
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