Draining The Water Heater - Rheem 872 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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COMMISSIONING
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:
Turn off the controller(s) (if fitted) by pressing the on / off ( ) button.
The on / off operating light will go out and the priority light, if it is on, will go out.
Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater (refer to note below).
Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Drain the water heater if there is a risk of freezing conditions occurring (refer to
Heater"
on page 40).
Notes
The frost protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the water
heater.
Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the water heater is not covered by the
Rheem warranty (refer to
If the power has been switched off to the water heater and there is a risk of freezing, then it is necessary
to drain the water heater (refer to
To drain the water heater:
Turn off the water heater (refer to
Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet).
Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of
the water heater.
Water will drain from the water heater.
When water stops flowing from the water heater, close the hot tap.
It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until the water heater is to be turned on again.
Note:
"Terms of the Rheem Warranty"

"Draining the Water Heater"

DRAINING THE WATER HEATER
"Turn Off The Water Heater"
on page 4).
on page 40).
on page 40).
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"Draining The Water

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