Rheem RTGH Owners Manual

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Use Instructions
USING YOUR WATER HEATER
Maximum water temperature occurs while the water
heater burner is ON. To determine the water temperature:
Turn on the hot water faucet and place a thermometer
in the water stream.
NOTICE:
Water temperature at the faucet may vary depending on the
season and the length of pipe from the water heater.
The remote control temperature range is between 100°F
(38°C) and 120°F (49°C). To adjust the temperature to
a desired setting, press the UP or DOWN adjustment
button on the face of the remote control. The new
temperature set point will show on the LED display.
NOTICE:
The temperature set point on the standard remote control
cannot be increased above 112°F (44°C) when a hot water
faucet is in the open position. To achieve temperatures
above 120°F (49°C) or 85°F (29°C), contact a qualified
service technician. Only factory-authorized remote control(s)
should be used.
The water heater may not operate with a small water
flow. Increase the water flow and recheck. If it still does
not operate with the hot water faucet completely open,
increase the temperature setting on the remote control.
Water Heater Facts
DANGER:
Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) will result in death
and/or severe burns from scalding.
• The hottest temperature water will be at the faucet
closest to the water heater.
• Always remember to test the water temperature
with your hand before use.
• Always supervise young children or others who are
incapacitated.
• The water heater is equipped with a device that will
shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water
heater exceeds normal operating temperatures.
• Any water heater that has been subjected to fire,
flood, physical damage, or been under water should
be turned off at the manual gas shut-off valve and
not used until it has been checked by qualified
service personnel.
Temperature
Adjustment
Buttons
Power On/Off
Button and
Indicator
LED Temperature
and Error Code
Display
In-Use Indicator
(Lit during operation)
Priority
Indicator
Setting the Water Temperature (cont.)