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LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER
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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 26).
• 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.