Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running; Expansion Control Valve Running; Normal Operation; Continuous Dribble - Rheem Stellar 850330 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING

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Normal Operation

It is normal and desirable this valve
allows a small quantity of water to
escape during the heating cycle.
However, if it discharges more than
a bucket full of water in 24 hours,
there may be another problem.
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Continuous dribble

Try gently raising the easing lever on
the relief valve for a few seconds
"Temperature
(refer to
Relief Valve"
on page 12). This may
dislodge a small particle of foreign
matter and clear the fault. Release
the lever gently.

Steady flows for long period (often
at night)
This may indicate the mains water
pressure sometimes rises above the
designed pressure of the water
heater. Ask your installing plumber to
fit a pressure limiting valve.
Warning: Never replace the relief valve with one of a higher pressure
rating.
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Heavy flows of hot water until the water heater is cold - then stops
until water reheats
The gas control must be turned off using the knob on top of the gas control
thermostat (refer to
Service or nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection.

EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING

If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater
(refer to page 30)
temperature pressure relief valve on the water heater. The benefit is that
energy is conserved as the discharged water is cooler.
Pressure
"Close Down Procedure"
it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the
on page 38). Phone Rheem
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