Specifications

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REGULAR CARE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The jacket of the gas booster can be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm mild soapy water. Under no
circumstances should abrasive materials or powders be used.
The area around the gas booster can be sprayed with insecticide to rid the area of insects. Insects
encroaching into or nesting in the water heater can interfere with the operation of the gas booster and also
damage components.
COLLECTOR GLASS
Ensure the glass on your solar collector is free of dust, salt spray or any other matter, which may reduce the
effectiveness of the solar collector. If the collector glass becomes dirty, hose down or if the solar collector is
accessible, wash the collector glass with water and a soft brush when the solar collector is cool.
Have any trees trimmed which may shade the solar collector.
Rheem solar collectors have passed the AS/NZS 2712 requirements for resistance to hailstone damage, so
it is not normally necessary to fit a guard to a collector. Stone Guards are available to provide a level of
protection to the solar collectors against vandalism or accidental damage. Refer to your local Solar
Distributor for details.
MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE
It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant.
The minor maintenance includes:
Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very important you raise and
lower the lever gently. Refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve” on page 13.
Warning: Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water, as water discharged from the drain line will
be hot. Stand clear of the drain line‟s point of discharge when operating the valve‟s lever.
Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve (if fitted). It is very important you raise and
lower the lever gently. Refer to “Expansion Control Valve” on page 12.
Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.
Inspect around the air inlet, flue terminal and the gas booster in general for plant growth.
 Trim back any shrubs, bushes or other plants which have encroached around the gas booster.
Plant growth across the air inlet and flue terminal can interfere with the performance of the gas
booster.
Inspect around the gas booster for insect infestations, such as ants.
 Spray insecticide around the gas booster if necessary to rid the area of insects. Do not spray the
surface or into the air inlet or flue terminal of the gas booster.
Insects encroaching into or nesting in the gas booster can interfere with the operation of the gas
booster and also damage components.