Maintenance Requirements - Rheem 610340 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS
It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months. Minor maintenance can be
performed by a responsible officer.
The minor maintenance includes:

Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very important you raise and
lower the lever gently. Refer to
Warning: Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water, as water discharged from the drain line will
be hot. Stand clear of the drain line's point of discharge when operating the valve's lever.
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Operate the easing lever on the expansion control valve (if fitted). It is very important you raise and lower
the lever gently. Refer to
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Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.
MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS
It is recommended a major service be conducted on the water heater every five (5) years.
Warning: Servicing of the storage tank must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem
Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the anode and relief valve(s),
are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts
should be used on this storage tank.
The major service includes the following actions:

Replace the temperature pressure relief valve.

Inspect and flush the expansion control valve (if fitted). If required, replace the valve.

Inspect and if required, replace the anode.
If the anode is not replaced, it should be replaced within three years of this service (refer to
Inspection and Replacement"
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Drain and flush the storage tank if required.
In commercial applications where large volumes of hot water are used, sediment may build up on the
bottom of the cylinder. In extreme cases, particularly in areas of high water sediment, draining and
flushing out may be necessary.

Visually check the unit for any potential problems.

Inspect all connections.
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Check the drain line from the safe tray (if one is installed) is not blocked.
Note: The storage tank may need to be drained during this service. After the completion of the service, the
water heater will take some time to reheat the water. Depending upon the heating source, hot water may not
be available for a while.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

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