Rheem RTE 9 Series Use and Care Manual - Page 2

Safety Information Safety Precautions. . . . . 3, 4 Installation Instructions Location 5 Heater Installation 6 Mounting the Heater. . . . . 7 Water Connections 8 Electrical Connections. . . . 9 Operating Instructions Preparing for Operation . . . . 11 Water Temperature 11 Care and Cleaning Maintenance 12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 14 If You Need Service . . . . 16 2 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a label on the appliance. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your water heater. You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol ! as an indication of Important Safety Information! This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER", "WARNING", "CAUTION" or "NOTICE". These words mean: ! DANGER ! WARNING ! CAUTION An imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury. A potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to property. A potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury. Notice: Attention is called to observe a specified procedure or maintain a specific condition.