Test The Water Heater After Installation; Air Shutter - Rheem Water Heater User Manual

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER
The main burner will now automatically ignite during the set timer period when
heating is required and extinguish when the water has been heated to the set
temperature. If the main burner does not light at the selected setting, the water
may already be at the selected temperature.
Note: Never press the igniter button while the top knob is in a numbered
position.

TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION

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The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the
installer.
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The burner flame must light smoothly and quickly from the pilot flame, and
must go out quietly and completely.
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The main burner flame must be stable, although slight lifting at the front
edge of the burner is acceptable when the burner is cold.
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The main burner flame should be blue, with a clearly defined inner cone -
luminous yellow or "floating" flames are not acceptable, and must be
corrected by opening the air shutter (refer to
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Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The
pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not
within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem or their Accredited Service
Agent.
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If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact the nearest
Rheem Service Department or their Accredited Service Agent.
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When satisfied everything is working properly instruct the user in the correct
method of operation.

AIR SHUTTER

The air shutter is a hinged flap in the burner aeration tube. It may require
adjustment on installation.
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For a Propane and Butane model, the air shutter should be fully open.
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The shutter is held in place by a screw on the side of the burner aeration
tube.
Note: A Natural gas model does not have an air shutter.
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