Operating instructions

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
8
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
Turn off the controller(s) (if fitted) by pressing the on / off button.
The light in the on / off button will go out and the priority light (standard controller) or the ACTIVE light
(Deluxe controller), if it is on, will go out.
Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater if there is no risk of freezing
conditions occurring (refer to note below).
Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Note: If there is a risk of freezing conditions, the electrical supply to the water heater should not be switched
off unless the water heater is drained, otherwise damage could result (refer to “Frost Protection” on page 8
and “Draining the Water Heater” on page 9).
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.
Plug in the power supply cord at the power outlet.
Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater.
Turn on a controller, if one is fitted, by pressing the on / off button.
The light in the on / off button and the priority light (standard controller) or ACTIVE light (Deluxe
controller) will both glow.
The water heater will operate automatically when you open a hot tap.
FROST PROTECTION
The water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the water heater from
damage, by preventing ice forming in the waterways of the water heater, in the event of freezing conditions
occurring.
Notes:
The frost protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the water
heater. Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the water heater is not covered
by the Rheem warranty (refer to “Terms of the Rheem Warranty” on page 79).
If it is necessary to switch the power off to the water heater and there is a risk of freezing, then it is
necessary to drain the water heater (refer to “Draining the Water Heater” on page 9).
Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing.
The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature falls below -20°C
(including wind chill factor).
Refer to “Terms of the Rheem Warranty” on page 79.