Operating Instructions; Installation Checklist; Operating The Water Heater - Rheem RTE 3 Use & Care Manual

Installation Checklist

A. Water Heater Location
❑ Close to area of heated water demand.
B. Water Supply
❑ Water heater completely filled with
D. Wiring
❑ P ower Supply voltage agrees with
❑ B ranch circuit wire and fusing or
❑ E lectrical connections tight and unit

Operating the water heater.

Safety Precautions
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❑ Indoors and protected from freezing
temperatures.
❑ Area free of flammable vapors.
❑ Sufficient room to service heater.
water.
❑ Air purged from water heater and
piping.
water heater rating plate.
circuit breaker of proper size.
properly grounded.
Do turn off power to water heater
if it has been subjected to over
heating, fire, flood, physical
damage.
Do Not turn on water heater
unless it is filled with water.
Do Not turn on water heater if
cold water supply shut-off valve
is closed.
❑ Water connections tight and free of
leaks.
If there is any difficulty in
understanding or following the
Operating Instructions or the
Care and Cleaning section, it is
recommended that a qualified
person or serviceman perform the
work.