Rheem 260 Litre - Manual (Page 12)

SAVE A SERVICE CALL
12
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.