Rheem GAS BOOSTED SOLAR WATER HEATER Specifications download pdf (Page 15)

REGULAR CARE

TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for

its safe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little

water through the drain line during each heating period. This

occurs as the water is heated and expands by approximately

1/50 of its volume.

Continuous leakage of water from the valve and its drain line

may indicate a problem with the water heater (refer to

“Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on page 25).

Warning: Never block the outlet of this valve or its drain line

for any reason.

Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief

valve once every six months. It is very important you raise

and lower the lever gently.

Warning: Failure to do this may result in the water heater

cylinder failing.

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.

If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is

lifted, then the water heater must be checked. Phone Rheem

Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for

an inspection.

The temperature pressure relief valve should be replaced at

intervals not exceeding 5 years, or more frequently in areas

where there is a high incidence of water deposits (refer to

“Water Supplies” on page 21).

EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE

In many areas, including South Australia, Western Australia and scaling water areas, an expansion control

valve is fitted to the cold water line to the water heater. The expansion control valve may discharge a small

quantity of water from its drain line during the heating period instead of the temperature pressure relief valve

on the water heater.

Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve once every six months. It is very important you

raise and lower the lever gently. The expansion control valve should be checked for performance or

replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years, or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of

water deposits.

COLLECTOR GLASS

Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust, salt spray or any other matter, which may reduce the

effectiveness of the solar collectors. If the collector glass becomes dirty, hose down or if the solar collectors

are accessible, wash the collector glass with water and a soft brush when the solar collectors are cool.

Have any trees trimmed which may shade the solar collectors.

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 collectors against vandalism or accidental damage. Refer to your local Solar Distributor for

details.

water

heater

drain

line

lift until water

flows from the

drain line –

lower gently

1 2 ... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ... 59 60

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Rheem GAS BOOSTED SOLAR WATER HEATER Specifications Page 15

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Water heaters & boilers Rheem GAS BOOSTED SOLAR WATER HEATER