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INTRODUCTION
The information provided in these instructions is based on the water heater being installed
in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with each water heater.
Contact Rheem Technical Support on 1300 712 863 should you require any further technical
advice regarding a 12-26L Series II Continuous Flow water heater.
SAFETY WARNING
The purpose of this service manual is to provide sufficient information to allow a person with
the skills as required by the Regulatory Authorities to carry out effective repairs to a Rheem
Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater in the minimum of time.
Safety precautions or areas where extra care should be observed when conducting tests
outlined in this service manual are indicated by print in bold italics and/or a warning symbol.
Take care to observe the recommended procedure.
Live Testing
A number of test procedures detailed within this service instruction
require 'live' testing to be conducted.
All State and Territory Authorities stipulate requirements that must be met
before working live i.e. conducting a risk assessment and/or preparing a
safe work method statement and wearing appropriate PPE.
It is the responsibility of the service person to be aware of and comply
with the requirements of the State or Territory where the water heater is
installed before working 'live'.
An RCD shall be installed between the power point and 3-pin cord of the
water heater to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Isolate power before conducting the indicated test.
Hot surface or liquid. Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) shall be worn to
reduce the risk of scalding.
General warning symbol. Observe the instructions accompanying the
symbol.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
When conducting repairs to a gas appliance the gas train including
injector sizes must not be altered or modified in any way.
TM090 12-26 Series II CFGWH Service Instructions
REV AB – Issued February 2019
This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed "uncontrolled"
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