How Long Will The Water Heater Last?; Servicing; Going On Holidays; Frost Protection - Rheem 27 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER

HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?

There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These
include the water chemistry, the water pressure, temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern.
However, your water heater is supported by a comprehensive warranty

SERVICING

For safe and efficient operation, the water heater should be serviced annually by your nearest Rheem
Service Department or their Accredited Service Centre. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on
this water heater.
Warning: Servicing of a gas water heater should only be carried out by authorised personnel.

GOING ON HOLIDAYS

If you are going on holidays, it is not necessary to turn the water heater off. If it is necessary to turn off the
water heater, refer to "To Turn Off The Water Heater"

FROST PROTECTION

The water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the water heater from
damage, by preventing ice forming in the waterways of the water heater, in the event of freezing conditions
occurring.
Notes:
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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 warranty (refer to
•
If it is necessary to switch the power off to the water heater and there is a risk of freezing, then it is
necessary to drain the water heater (refer to
•
Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing.
•
The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature falls below -20ºC
(including wind chill factor).
•
Refer to "Warranty Exclusions"
DRAINING THE WATER HEATER
•
Turn off the water heater (refer to
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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.
Note: It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until the water heater is to be turned on again.
"Warranty Exclusions" on page 95).
"Draining the Water Heater"
on page 95.
"Turn Off The Water Heater"
(refer to page
on page 7.
on page 8).
on page 7).
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