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Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for
attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of
a part.
NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER)
Are you using more hot water than you think?
Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think?
Very often it is not realised the amount
of hot water used, particularly when
showering. Carefully review the family‟s
hot water usage.
Have your plumber fit a flow control
valve to each shower outlet to reduce
water usage.
Pilot flame alight?
Check the pilot flame is burning by
removing the access cover. Relight the
pilot flame according to the lighting
instructions.
"Lighting the Water Heater"
Refer to
Temperature pressure relief valve running
Is the relief valve discharging too much water?
"Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running"
Refer to
Thermostat setting
Ensure the thermostat setting is appropriate. You may choose to adjust the
thermostat upwards to gain additional hot water capacity.
"Gas Control Temperature Dial"
Refer to
Warning: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury.
Water heater size
Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements?
The sizing guide in the Rheem sales literature and on the Rheem website
(www.rheem.com.au)
SAVE A SERVICE CALL
suggests average sizes that may be needed.
on page 40.
on page 7.
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on page 20.
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