To turn off the water heater, To turn on the water heater, Does the water quality affect the water heater – Rheem 260 Litre User Manual
Page 6: How long will the water heater last, About your water heater
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
6
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
•
Shut down the gas control (refer to
“Close Down Procedure”
on page 36).
•
Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the gas control.
•
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
•
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
•
Open the gas isolation valve fully at the inlet to the gas control.
•
Light the water heater (refer to
“Lighting the Water Heater”
on page 33).
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
Installation requirements are
shown on pages
21
and
22 and
pages
26
to
30.
The water heater must be installed by an authorised person and the installation
must comply with National Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 and all local
codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the installation
must conform with the Code of Practice for installation of Gas Appliances
NZS 5261 and the New Zealand Building Code.
DOES THE WATER QUALITY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some
water qualities may have detrimental effects on the cylinder and fittings. If you
are in a known harsh water area
you must read page
38. If you are not sure,
have your water quality checked against the conditions
described on page
38.
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water
heater will provide. These include the water quality, the water pressure,
temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern. However, your
water heater is supported by a comprehensive warranty
(refer to page
40
)
.