Safety Devices - Rinnai SG175 Operation & Installation Manual

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SAFETY DEVICES

The water heating system is supplied with various safety devices including temperature sensors, overheat sensors
and switches and a Pressure & Temperature Relief (PTR) valve� These devices must not be tampered with or
removed. The water heating system must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working
order�
DONOTtamperwithorremovesafetydevices.
DONOToperatethewaterheaterunlessallsafetydevicesarefittedandinworkingorder.
WARNING
DONOTblockorsealthePTRValveanddrainpipe.
Pressure & Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve
This valve is located near the top of the water heater
and is essential for safe operation� It is normal for the
valve to release a small quantity of water through the
drain line during heating�
However, continuous leakage of water from the valve
and its drain line may indicate a problem with the
water heater�
NeverblocktheoutletofthePTRvalveorit'sdrainlineforanyreason.Theeasinggearmustbe
operatedatleastevery6monthstoremovelimedepositsandverifythatitisnotblocked.Failure
to do this may result in the water heater failing.
WARNING
If the valve does not discharge water when the easing gear lever is opened, or does not seal again
when the easing gear is closed, attendance by an authorised person must be arranged without
delay.ThePTRvalveisnotserviceable.
EXCESSIVE DISCHARGE FROM SAFETY DEVICES
Pressure & Temperature Relief (PTR) Valve
It is normal and desirable that this valve allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle.
If it discharges more than a bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges continuously there may be
another problem�
If the valve dribbles continuously, try easing the valve gear for a few seconds as described above� This may
dislodge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem�
If the valve discharges at high flows, especially at night, it may be as a result of the water pressure exceeding the
design pressure of the water heater. Ask your installer to fit a Pressure Limiting Valve (PLV).
NEVERreplacethePTRvalvewithonewhichhasahigherpressureratingthanisspecifiedfor
your water heater.
WARNING
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) - if required
It is normal that this valve allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle. If it discharges
more than a bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges continuously there may be another problem�
If the valve leaks continuously, try easing the valve gear for a few seconds� This may dislodge any foreign matter
and alleviate the problem� If this does not alleviate the problem contact Rinnai�
Operate the easing gear regularly to remove any lime deposits and to verify that it is not blocked�
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Tw ist cap until w ater
flow s from drain line
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Lift lever until w ater
flow s from drain line
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