Rheem TM039 Service Instructions Manual page 21

Outlet Water Connector (Procedure 6)
1. Drain the water heater (refer to procedure 1 on page 19).
2. Remove the outer jacket screws.
3. Remove the outer jacket and front polystyrene insulation to expose the water heater.
4. Disconnect the outlet water pipe from the T&PR valve, transfer valve and outlet water
connector by undoing the ¾" brass nuts.
5. Remove the outlet pipe.
6. Remove the two (2) screws retaining the outlet water connector fitting to the bottom
chassis.
7. Fit the replacement outlet water connector
8. Reassemble in reverse order.
9. Restore the water supply.
10. Purge air from the system through hot taps and check for leaks.
11. Refit front polystyrene insulation and outer jacket.
12. Restore the power supply to the water heater.
T&PR Valve Drain Connector (Procedure 6)
1. Drain the water heater (refer to procedure 1 on page 19).
2. Remove the outer jacket screws.
3. Remove the outer jacket and front polystyrene insulation to expose the water heater.
4. Disconnect the T&PR drain pipe from the T&PR valve and drain connector by undoing
the brass nuts.
5. Remove the drain pipe.
6. Remove the two (2) screws retaining the connector to the water heater chassis.
7. Fit the replacement drain connector
8. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
9. Restore the water supply.
10. Purge air from the system through hot taps and check for leaks.
11. Refit front polystyrene insulation and outer jacket.
12. Restore the power supply to the water heater.
TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A
Date of Issue: 02/09
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