Lighting The Water Heater - Rheem 800 Series Owner's Manual

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operate reliably and safely as
long as the operating instructions are followed exactly. You must comply with
these lighting instructions at every stage.
Make sure the water heater is filled with water and the water supply is on,
otherwise serious damage to the vitreous enamel cylinder lining and
plastic components may occur.
The installer must check all gas connections for leaks, gas supply pressure and
test point pressure (refer rating label).
Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to inhibit the
growth of Legionella bacteria in potable water. This water heater can satisfy this
AS 3498 requirement provided it is operating and the thermostat setting is 60°C
or higher, including when it is used as an in-series booster water heater for a
solar water heater.
SAFETY INFORMATION
An igniter button is used to light the pilot. When lighting the pilot follow the
A.
lighting instructions exactly.
DANGER: Never press the igniter button while the gas control knob is
in a numbered position. Before pressing the igniter button, turn the gas
control knob to the "" (off) position and wait five minutes.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING ensure there is no smell of gas near the water heater
and the burner opening. Be sure to smell next to ground level as some gases
can settle there.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
C.
Do not try to light the water heater.
Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the "" (off) position, then turn off
the isolation valve in the gas line to the water heater.
Leave the area and call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician.
D. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob, never use tools. If the
control knob will not turn by hand, call a qualified service technician. Force
or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
If the water heater has been damaged DO NOT attempt to operate it - call
E.
a qualified service technician.
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