Rheem GAS DOMESTIC OUTDOOR WATER HEATER

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER

TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION

• The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the

installer.

• The burner flame must light smoothly and quickly from the pilot flame, and

must go out quietly and completely.

• The main burner flame must be stable, although slight lifting at the front

edge of the burner is acceptable when the burner is cold.

• The main burner flame should be blue, with a clearly defined inner cone -

luminous yellow or "floating" flames are not acceptable, and must be

corrected by opening the air shutter (refer to “Air Shutter” on page 28).

• Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The

pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not

within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem or their Accredited Service

Agent.

• If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact the nearest

Rheem Service Department or their Accredited Service Agent.

• When satisfied everything is working properly instruct the user in the correct

method of operation.

AIR SHUTTER

The air shutter is a hinged flap in the burner aeration tube. It may require

adjustment on installation.

• For a Propane and Butane model, the air shutter should be fully open.

• For a Town and TLP model, the air shutter should be within 10 mm of the

top of the burner aeration tube.

• The shutter is held in place by a screw on the side of the burner aeration

tube.

Note: A Natural gas model does not have an air shutter.