Справочник Пользователя для Rheem 300 series

 

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Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas 
burner located under the cylinder. The heat produced by the burner is 
transferred to the water through the base of the cylinder and through the wall of 
a flue pipe which passes through the centre of the cylinder. A flue baffle in this 
flue ensures the efficiency of the water heater is correct. The gas supply to the 
burner is controlled by the thermostat so the water is heated to a constant 
temperature. Automatic safety controls are fitted to the water heater to provide 
safe and efficient operation. 
 
MAINS PRESSURE 
The water heater is designed to operate at 
mains pressure by connecting directly to 
the mains water supply. If the mains supply 
pressure in your area exceeds that 

shown 

on page 

14, a pressure limiting valve must 

be fitted. The supply pressure should be 
greater than 350 

kPa for true mains 

pressure operation to be achieved. 
 
PIEZO IGNITION 
The “Piezo” push button igniter makes 
lighting the pilot flame of your water heater 
very easy. Simply follow the instructions on 
the label attached to the front of the water 
heater. There is no need for matches to 
light the water heater. 
 
PILOT IGNITER 
A permanent pilot flame burns to ignite the 
main burner automatically. Heat from the 
pilot is absorbed by the water. 
 
GOING ON HOLIDAYS 
If you are going on holiday for more than a 
few days the thermostat can be set to the 
“

·” (pilot) position to conserve energy 

(refer to point 1 of 

“Close Down Procedure”

 

on page 27). If it is necessary to turn off the 
water heater, refer to 

“To Turn Off The 

Water Heater”

 on page 5.