Rheem 70103 Service Instructions Manual page 54

12. Remove inlet strainer by following steps 2 – 3 of procedure 5.
13. Remove inlet fitting lock nut by unscrewing locknut in an anticlockwise direction.
14. Pull silicone tube away from inlet solenoid valve and remove inlet solenoid valve
complete with inlet fitting from BWU.
15. Remove vent outlet fitting lock nut by unscrewing locknut in an anticlockwise direction
and remove vent outlet fitting complete with silicone tube.
16. Unscrew and remove M4 controller mounting nut using a 7mm socket.
17. Using a pair of long nose pliers, compress barbs on plastic mounting spacers and
remove controller complete with wiring from backing plate.
18. Remove blue tank straps from base assembly.
19. Remove screws or nuts (depending upon mounting method used) retaining base
assembly to wall and remove base assembly.
20. Reassemble in reverse order of above. Note: Ensure silicone tubes are not kinked.
Rethread blue straps through strap clips and pull to tighten. Element and thermistor
wiring goes under lower blue strap only.
21. Check for leaks.
Spout Replacement (Procedure 19) 701 series only
1. Remove jacket surround procedure 1
2. Place jacket face down on a firm surface covered with a soft clean cloth. Whilst
applying a small amount of outward pressure to the inside of the spout, slide the spout
toward the front of the jacket.
3. Position new spout in jacket and slide to the rear of jacket to lock in position.
4. Reassemble in reverse order
WARNING:-Ensure that silicone boiling water outlet tube is positioned correctly in
spout.
Outlet Tap Silicone tube replacement (Procedure 20) 701 Series only
1. Remove tap assembly procedure 2B steps 1-6
2. Disconnect silicone tubes from top and bottom of tank outlet fitting and remove from
tank insulation. Note: Silicone tubes are easier to remove if seal has been cracked first
by levering with a small flat bladed screwdriver.
3. Complete reassembly in reverse order of above
WARNING:-When refitting jacket surround, ensure that silicone boiling water outlet
tube is positioned correctly in spout.
TM063 701, 702 & 703 Series Boiling Water Unit Service Instructions
Revision D: Feb 2017
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