Draining The Water Heater - Rheem 953060DP Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation,
such as on a building site or where the premises are vacant, then:
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Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the water heater.
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Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the system.

DRAINING THE WATER HEATER

To drain the water heater:
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Turn off the water heater (refer to
86.
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Close all hot water taps.
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Operate the relief valve release lever on one of the storage tanks - do not let
the lever snap back or you will damage the valve seat.
Operating the lever will release the pressure in the water heater.
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Close the isolation valves at the inlet and outlet of the water heater. (cold and
hot side).
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Undo the unions/flanges at the inlet and outlet of the water heater.
"To Turn Off The Water Heater"
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