About Your Water Heater - Rheem Stellar 50L Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER

WATER HEATER APPLICATION
This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the
purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may
shorten its life.
MODEL TYPE
®
The Rheem water heater you have chosen is a Stellar™ model with a stainless
steel cylinder. Stellar stainless steel models are available with either a single
heating unit or with twin heating units (refer to
"Twin Element Model"
and
or outdoor if it does not have a supply cord and plug, or indoor only if it is has a
supply cord and plug.
The water in the cylinder is heated by the electric immersion heating unit. A
thermostat controls the temperature. Automatic safety controls are fitted to the
water heater to provide safe and efficient operation.
The water heater has a brass plug on one side of the tank. The plug blocks off
an alternative cold water connection point and is not to be tampered with or
removed.
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 22, a pressure
limiting valve must be fitted. The supply
pressure should be greater than 350 kPa
for true mains pressure operation to be
achieved.
HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?
The water heater
tradesperson adjustable
which allows you to choose the most
suitable temperature for your hot water
needs. Refer
Adjustment"
on page 6.
To meet the requirements of the National
Plumbing Standard the temperature of
the stored water must not be below 60°C.
on page 7). The water heaters can be installed indoor
features
thermostat,
"Temperature
to
"Single Element Model"
setting 080 to 315 models
a
maximum recommended
4
on page 7
maximum thermostat
setting 050 models
maximum thermostat
minimum thermostat
setting and minimum
recommended stored
water temperature.
top heating unit
thermostat setting on a
twin element model
(not adjustable)
supply temperature to
bathrooms and ensuites