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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Installation and service must be
performed by
Qualified Service Personnel Only.
CHECKING EQUIPMENT
This manual supplies information for the
installation, operation and servicing of the
appliance. It is strongly recommended that this
manual be reviewed completely before
proceeding with an installation. Upon receiving
equipment, check for signs of shipping damage.
Pay particular attention to parts accompanying
the water heater, which may show signs of being
hit or otherwise being mishandled. Verify total
number of pieces shown on packing slip with
those actually received. In case there is damage
or a shortage, immediately notify carrier.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
LOCATION OF UNIT
1. Locate the appliance so that if water
connections should leak, water damage
will not occur. When such locations
cannot be avoided, it is recommended that
a suitable drain pan, adequately drained,
be installed under the unit. Under no
circumstances is the manufacturer to be
held responsible for water damage in
connection with this unit, or any of its
components.
2. Insure that the appliance is located near
an acceptable drain so that the vessel can
be properly drained when performing
service or maintenance. The drain must
also provide adequate drainage in the
event of leakage the tank or related
piping. The drain must prevent water
Commercial Electric Water Heater
Model : Rheem RH-EVR/S-SS Series
damage to the adjacent area and lower
floors of the structure.
3. The appliance must be installed so that
the electrical components are protected
from water (dripping, spraying, etc.)
during appliance operation and service
(replacing of fuses, elements, etc.)
4. The appliance must be installed on a level
floor. Shim the base as necessary if
leveling is required.
5. The floor on which the appliance is
installed must be capable of supporting
the total weight of the water heater when
completely filled with water.
Combustible floor locations may be used.
Maintain required clearances from
combustible surfaces.
6. The appliance must not be installed on
carpet.
7. The appliance must be installed indoors
where it is protected from exposure to
wind, rain and weather.
8. Locate the appliance as close as possible
to the point of major hot water usage, the
water piping and branch electrical circuit
wiring.
9. Insulate water piping to control heat loss
and possible condensation.
10. The appliance must be located in an area
that is not subject to freezing. The
ambient temperature of the space where
the appliance is installed must not go
below 32° F (0° C) or above 104° F (40° C).
11. The water heater is not intended for space
heating applications.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Commercial Electric Water Heater Model : Rheem RH-EVR/S-SS Series damage to the adjacent area and lower Installation and service must be floors of the structure. performed by 3. The appliance must be installed so that Qualified Service Personnel Only.
- Page 2 Inlet and Outlet Connections Minimum Clearences Between Water Heater For ease of service, install unions on the cold and Surrounding Surfaces water inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater. The cold water inlet connection is located on the lower right side of the water heater. A manual shutoff valve should be installed upstream on the cold water source as an isolation device.
- Page 3 RELIEF VALVE WARNING: WATER HEATER IS EQUIPPED FOR OPERATION ON ONE VOLTAGE ONLY. Check the rating plate on the front of the This water heater is supplied with a temperature control panel access for the correct voltage and and pressure relief valve(s) sized in accordance phase.
- Page 4 Internal fusing of all elements in a 6. Provide the appliance with proper overload protection in the branch circuit. It is suggested maximum of 48 amp increments provides that the electrician size the branch circuit at additional safety. 125 percent of the heater ampere rating and ...
- Page 5 MECHANICAL THERMOSTATS WATER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS 1. Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater. 2. Open the thermostat cover on the tank. 3. Adjust each thermostat to the desired temperature setting by turning the adjusting knob from hot to very hot position to increase the temperature.
- Page 6 must be found and corrected to insure proper faucet, it may be turned off. The operation. temperature and pressure relief valve should be manually opened to insure that START-UP PROCEDURE there is no captive air in the storage tank. A constant stream of water must flow from the manually opened relief valve.
- Page 7 2. Open the drain valve. Allow water to flow SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE until it runs clean. Draining the Water Heater 3. Close the drain valve when finished 1. Turn off the main electrical power to the flushing. water heater. If the power disconnect point is out of sight, lock it in the open (“OFF”) 4.
- Page 8 1. Drain the heater following “SHUTDOWN Rheem Manufacturing MEA PROCEDURE” instructions. contact@rheem-mea.com 2. Disconnect the wires attached to the element terminals. Try not to disturb the wiring unnecessarily and reconnection will be easier.
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- Page 15 Project : Scale : Name Date Signature Satiye Prepared by Drawing No.: Rev. Classification: Mermertas Alper Control Eracar Cust.Drw. No.: Info only Rheem Manufacturing Approval Controlled copy Part List : No : Existent ..Non existent ..Copy No.:...