Rheem Gas Domestic Indoor Water Heater Installation And Owner's Manual page 8

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
Installation requirements are shown on
be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1,
as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory
authority requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with NZS 5261, as
applicable under local regulations, and the New Zealand Building Code.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry
Commission. This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as
required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the
work complies with all the relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have
insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a
licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance
Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some
water chemistries may have detrimental effects on the water heater, its
components and fittings. Refer to
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water
chemistry, have your water checked against the conditions
pages 13 to 16.
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer‟s warranty
There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water
heater will provide. These include but are not limited to the water chemistry, the
water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage
pattern. Refer to "Precautions"
pages 20
"Water Supplies"
on page 7.
8
to 28. The water heater must
on page 13.
described on
(refer to page 38).