Do I need to turn on a pilot light to start the Rheem Continuous Flow 874T26PF?

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No, the Rheem Continuous Flow 874T26PF does not have a pilot light to be turned on manually. This water heater features an automatic ignition system (electronic ignition).

When you open a hot water tap, the device automatically detects the flow and the burners ignite without manual intervention. Therefore, you have nothing to do for ignition once the device is powered on.

Initial setup:

Open the cold water isolation valve
Open the gas isolation valve
Connect the power supply (essential for the ignition system)
Turn on the temperature controller if there is one

After these steps, the device will operate automatically. If you encounter an

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