Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater Installation And Owner's Manual page 6

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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Do not store
combustible materials near the
water heater. Flammable liquids
(such as petrol), newspapers and
similar articles must be kept well
away from the water heater and the
flue terminal.
•
Do not use
removers
chemicals near the water heater
whilst it is working. Gases from
some aerosol
removers and household chemicals
become corrosive when drawn into a
flame.
•
Do not store
chemicals, household cleaners,
etc., near the water heater.
•
Do not place anything on top of the water heater or in contact with the flue
terminal. Ensure the flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at any time.
•
Do not use Propane / Butane gas mixtures in a Propane model. A Propane
model is designed
Propane / Butane mixture, such as automotive LPG fuel, in a Propane
model is unsafe and can cause damage to the water heater.
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
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Shut down the gas control (refer to
•
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.
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Open the gas isolation valve fully at the inlet to the gas control.
•
Light the water heater (refer to
flammable
aerosols, stain
and household
sprays, stain
swimming pool
to operate
"Lighting the Water Heater"
or
on Propane
"Close Down Procedure"
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