Rheem 871 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 7

PRECAUTIONS
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be
installed over a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with
AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner's Guide and Installation Instructions.
Refer to "General Maintenance"
on page 7.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or
business you should ensure that you have back up redundancy within the hot water system design. This
should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater were to become
inoperable for any reason. We recommend you seek advice from your plumber or specifier about your needs
and building back up redundancy into your hot water supply system.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The jacket of the water heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm mild soapy water. Under no
circumstances should abrasive materials or powders be used.
The area around the water heater can be sprayed with insecticide to rid the area of insects. Insects
encroaching into or nesting in the water heater can interfere with the operation of the water heater and also
damage components.
MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE
It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant.
The minor maintenance includes:
• Inspect around the air inlet, flue terminal and the water heater in general for plant growth.
Trim back any shrubs, bushes or other plants which have encroached around the water heater.
Plant growth across the air let and flue terminal can interfere with the performance of the water
heater.
• Inspect around the water heater for insect infestations, such as ants.
Spray insecticide around the water heater if necessary to rid the area of insects. Do not spray the
surface or into the air inlet or flue terminal of the water heater.
Insects encroaching into or nesting in the water heater can interfere with the operation of the water
heater and also damage components.
• Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.
ANNUAL SERVICE
For safe and efficient operation, it is recommended an annual service be conducted on the water heater.
Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater.
Warning: Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem
Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent / Centre.
The annual service includes the following actions:
• Check and if necessary adjust the gas pressure.
• Check the operation of and clean the burner.
• Visually check the unit for any potential problems.
• Inspect all connections.
• Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.
on page 7, "Minor Six Month Maintenance"
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
on page 7 and "Annual Service"