Caring For Your Water Heater; Water Heater Inspections - Rheem RTGH-95XLP-2 Use And Care Manual

Water Heater Inspections

Venting System (Direct Vent Only)
The venting system should be inspected annually to
ensure all of the vent sections are secure and airtight.
Qualified service personnel are familiar with vent
system inspections and may be contacted for advice.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the water heater if the vent system shows
signs of leaking exhaust. Leaking exhaust could lead to
death, personal injury, and/or product failure.
Outdoor models
Air Intake
For outdoor models, check the air intake and vent
outlet for blockage and/or debris.
DANGER:
Shock Hazard – Make sure the electrical power to the water
heater is OFF before removing protective cover. Electric
shock will cause death or serious personal injury.

CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER

Vent Outlet
Condensate Collector
CAUTIONS:
• Condensate is known to be acidic; refer to federal, state
(provincial), and local codes for proper handling and
discharge methods.
• DO NOT operate without the condensate collector
drain connected and routed to a proper drain that can
handle corrosive condensate. This could cause the
system to malfunction or fail.
Condensate Drain
On a regular basis, inspect the condensate drain line to
ensure the condensate is draining properly.
The condensate coming from the water heater is
known to be acidic. The heater features a built-in
condensate neutralizer that uses CaCO3 (calcium
carbonate) in rock form as a medium.
Periodically check the medium visually to ensure that it
is not depleted and refill accordingly. It is recommended
that you contact a qualified service technician to
perform the work.
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