Maintenance Requirements - Rheem XWELL XC-10 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

USER MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS
It is recommended user maintenance be performed every six (6) months by the
dwelling occupant. The user maintenance includes:
Pressure Relief Valve – Operate the easing lever on the pressure relief valve. It
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is very important the lever is raised and lowered gently. Refer to "Pressure
Relief Valve" on page 4.
Ensure a drain line is fitted to the pressure relief valve outlet and the discharge
water is directed to the drain.
Warning: Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water by standing clear of
the drain line's point of discharge when operating the valve's easing lever.
If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the
water heater must be checked. Phone Rheem Service or the nearest authorised
Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
Safety Device (On selected models) – Test the Safety Device (Earth Leakage
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Circuit Breaker) fitted to the power cord. To test the Safety Device:
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Ensure the power outlet to the water heater is switched on.
Indicator Light (B) will be on.
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To test, push Test button (A). Power will cut off, Indicator Light (B) will turn off
and Reset button (C) will pop up.
Note: If the Indicator Light (B) remains on, the safety device is not working
properly. Turn the water heater off at the power outlet and call for service.
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To reset, push Reset button (C). Power will be reinstated and Indicator Light
(B) will turn on.
Note: If the Indicator Light (B) remains off, the water heater is not working
properly. Turn the water heater off at the power outlet and call for service.
A
B
Safety Device (ELCB)
C
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