Rheem 850 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 42

COMMISSIONING
Warning: Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water
heater, leave this guide with the householder or responsible officer.
DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the water heater, as it may
interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water
heater is turned on.
Explain to the householder or a responsible officer the functions and operation
of the water heater.
GAS INLET PRESSURE
IMPORTANT – CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater
with the water heater and all other gas burning appliances in the premises
operating (burners alight). The minimum gas supply pressure is:
If this minimum cannot be achieved, it may indicate the meter or the gas line to
the water heater is undersized. It is important to ensure that an adequate gas
supply pressure is available to the water heater when other gas burning
appliances, on the same gas supply, are operating.
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation,
such as on a building site or where the premises is vacant, then:
•
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.
Natural Gas
"Close Down Procedure"
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1.13 kPa
on page 48).