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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
8
CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM
A Rheem 871 series continuous flow water heater can be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and
return system in a building. Refer to “Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System” on page 51 for further
information and notes on this type of installation.
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
Turn off the controllers(s) (if fitted) by pressing the on / off (
X 10L
88
°C
) button.
The on / off operating light will go out and the priority light, if it is on, will go out.
Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater if there is no risk of freezing
conditions occurring (refer to note below).
Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
Note: If there is a risk of freezing conditions, the electrical supply to the water heater should not be switched
off unless the water heater is drained, otherwise damage could result (refer to “Frost Protection” on page 9
and “Draining the Water Heater” on page 9).
TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
Screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater if the water
heater has been drained.
Open all of the hot taps in the house (don’t forget the shower).
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
Air will be forced out of the taps.
Close each tap as water flows freely from it.
Open the gas isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
Plug in the power supply cord at the power outlet.
Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater.
Turn on a controller, if one is fitted, by pressing the on / off (
X 10L
88
°C
) button.
The on / off operating light and the priority light will both glow.
The water heater will operate automatically when you open a hot tap.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you are going on holidays, it is not necessary to turn the water heater off. If it is necessary to turn off the
water heater, refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 8.
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