Maintenance Requirements - Rheem 511161 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS
It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months. Minor maintenance can be
performed by the dwelling occupant.
The minor maintenance includes:

Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very important you raise and lower
the lever gently. Refer to
Warning: Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water, as water discharged from the drain line will
be hot. Stand clear of the drain line's point of discharge when operating the valve's lever.

Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve (if fitted). It is very important you raise and lower
the lever gently. Refer to

Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.

Check the status of the LEDs. The green LED should be illuminated (either solid, pulsing or flashing). The
red LED should be off. Refer to
Storage Tank"
on page 14.
It is important to ensure the solar controller and circulator are operating correctly, particularly at the onset
of the colder winter season. Solar gain will not be achieved and the freeze protection system will be
rendered inoperative if the solar controller or circulator are not operating.
If this solar storage tank is installed with an integrated or remotely installed Rheem in-series continuous flow
gas booster, it is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months on the gas booster by the
dwelling occupant. Another type of in-series booster may have its own recommended minor maintenance
schedule. Refer to the Owner's Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the booster water heater for
information regarding its recommended maintenance.
MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS
It is recommended a major service be conducted on the water heater every five (5) years. If an anode
replacement is conducted sooner than a major service, then the major service should coincide with the
replacement.
Warning: Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem
Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the anode and relief valve(s),
are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts
should be used on this water heater.
The major service includes the following actions:

Replace the temperature pressure relief valve.

Inspect and flush the expansion control valve (if fitted). If required, replace the valve.

Inspect and if required, replace the anode.
If the anode is not replaced, it should be replaced within three years of this service (refer to
Inspection and Replacement"

Check the electric heating unit for excessive calcium build-up or corrosion and replace if necessary.

Check the solar control unit for correct operation.

Flush and bleed the solar collectors.

Clean the collector glass.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

"Temperature Pressure Relief Valve"
"Expansion Control Valve"
"Solar Monitor"
on page 16).
on page 13.
on page 14.
"Household Maintenance Around the Solar
on page 9 and
12
"Anode