owner's guide water heater 260 Litre

SAVE A SERVICE CALL

CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME

• Is there gas to the water heater?

Check the gas isolation valve on the

gas supply line is open.

• Is there a normal gas supply to the

rest of the premises?

Try lighting another gas appliance to

check. If there is no gas, call the gas

supplier.

TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING

• Normal Operation

It is normal and desirable this valve

allows a small quantity of water to

escape during the heating cycle.

However, if the discharge is deemed

excessive (more than 2% of hot water

used), there may be another problem.

• Continuous dribble

Try gently raising the easing lever on

the relief valve for a few seconds

(refer to “Temperature Pressure

Relief Valve” on page 9). This may

dislodge a small particle of foreign

matter and clear the fault. Release

the lever gently.

• Steady flows for long period (often

at night)

This may indicate the mains water

pressure sometimes rises above the

designed pressure of the water

heater. Ask your installing plumber to

fit a pressure limiting valve.

NEVER replace the relief valve with one of a higher pressure rating.

• Heavy flows of hot water until the water heater is cold - then stops

until water reheats

The gas control must be turned off using the knob on top of the gas control

thermostat (refer to “Close Down Procedure” on page 36). Phone your

nearest Rheem Service Department or Accredited Service Agent to arrange

for inspection.