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Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater Installation And Owner's Manual

Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater Installation And Owner's Manual

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Owners Guide

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Installation Instructions
Gas Domestic Outdoor
Water Heater
This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.
Please leave this guide with the householder.

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  • Page 1: Owners Guide

    Owners Guide Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. Please leave this guide with the householder.
  • Page 2 DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the water heater, as it may interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water heater is turned on.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 13. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater...4 How Your Water Heater Works...8 Regular Care ...9 Save A Service Call ...11 Installation...14...

  • Page 4: About Your Water Heater

    A RheemPlus water heater will not deliver temperatures exceeding 50°C, in accordance with AS 3498. There is no statutory requirement to fit a temperature limiting device if this water heater is installed in other than an early childhood centre, school, nursing home or a facility for young, aged, sick or disabled people.
  • Page 5 WARNING This water heater is not intended to be operated, adjusted or tampered with by young children or infirm persons. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater.
  • Page 6 • Do not place anything on top of the water heater or in contact with the flue terminal. Ensure the flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at any time. •...
  • Page 7 ANODE PROTECTION The anode(s) installed in your water heater will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the water heater cylinder may be extended by arranging for an authorised person to inspect the anode(s) and replace if required.

  • Page 8: How Your Water Heater Works

    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.

  • Page 9: Regular Care

    – the Rheem Service Department or their lower gently Accredited Service Agent. The temperature pressure relief valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years, or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits (refer to “Water Supplies”...
  • Page 10 If the water is being delivered at a temperature exceeding 50°C, phone your nearest Rheem Service Department or Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.

  • Page 11: Save A Service Call

    • Water heater size Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the Rheem sales literature and on the Rheem website (www.rheem.com.au) showering. (refer on page 12).
  • Page 12 The gas control must be turned off using the knob on top of the gas control thermostat (refer to nearest Rheem Service Department or Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. “Close Down Procedure” on page 29). Phone your...
  • Page 13 SAVE A SERVICE CALL EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater (refer to page 22) it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the temperature pressure relief valve on the water heater. The benefit is that energy is conserved as the discharged water is cooler.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Zealand Building Code. The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aerosol propellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through a flame,...
  • Page 15 The water heater is to be installed at ground level on a concrete or brick plinth (fire proof base) and must stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against an external wall or alternatively against a fireproof screen extending at least 500 mm above, below and either side the flue terminal.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply, then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1 m above the highest hot water outlet. Take care to avoid air locks. The cold water line to the water heater should be adequately sized and fitted with a full flow gate valve or ball valve.
  • Page 17 A RheemPlus water heater cannot be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. If a Rheem water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, a storage water heater able to provide a hot water outlet temperature of at least 60°C must be used.
  • Page 18 Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Gas Water Heater REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed.
  • Page 19 SADDLING - PIPE WORK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket, we recommend the use of self-drilling screws with a maximum length of 12 mm. Should pre drilling be required, extreme caution must be observed when penetrating the jacket of the water heater.
  • Page 20 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Hourly Gas Gas Details Consumption (MJ) Natural Propane Butane Town / TLP 27/25 Model numbers: N = Natural, P = Propane, B = Butane, T = Town / TLP. Letter N, P, B or T is included in the model number, eg 311135N0, to denote gas type.
  • Page 21 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Rheemglas and Optima Rheemglas Optima RheemPlus Storage capacity Dimensions Weight INSTALLATION 311 090 311 135 811 135 314 135 litres 1198 1078 empty full RheemPlus 311 170 811 170 314 170 1598 1898 1213 1478 1778...

  • Page 22: Connections - Plumbing

    WATER INLET AND OUTLET All pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to operate the water heater. All olive compression fittings must use brass or copper olives. Use thread sealing tape or approved thread sealant on all fittings.
  • Page 23 An isolation valve and disconnection union must be installed to allow servicing and removal of the water heater. Refer to the Gas Installations Standard AS 5601 for the correct pipe sizing.
  • Page 24 Local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold water line to the water heater. In other areas, an ECV is not required unless the saturation index is greater than +0.4 (refer to “Water...

  • Page 25: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The gas pilot or burner must not be lit until the water heater is filled with water. • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower).

  • Page 26: Lighting The Water Heater

    If the gas smell is throughout the area, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the “ ” (off) position and then turn off the isolation valve on the gas line to the water heater. Leave the area and call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician.
  • Page 27 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: Stop, read the safety information Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the “ ” (off) position. Wait five (5) minutes so any build up of unburnt gas can escape. If you then smell gas, stop and follow “C”...
  • Page 28 Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem or their Accredited Service Agent. •...

  • Page 29: Draining The Water Heater

    Operating the lever will release the pressure in the water heater. • Undo the union at the cold water inlet to the water heater and attach a hose to the water heater side of the union. Let the other end of the hose go to a drain.

  • Page 30: Water Supplies

    If, under these conditions, the water heater has not been used for two or more weeks the following procedure should be carried out before using any electrical appliances (automatic washing machines and dishwashers) which are connected to the hot water supply.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Accredited Service Agent, the cost of transport, insurance and travelling costs between the nearest Rheem REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS SET OUT IN THE RHEEM WATER HEATER WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS MAY CAUSE THE WATER HEATER WARRANTY TO BECOME VOID AND MAY INCUR A SERVICE CHARGE AND / OR COST OF PARTS.
  • Page 32 ** Refer to items 4 and 5 of warranty conditions. Rheem reserves the right to transfer fully functional components from the defective water heater to the replacement water heater if required. The term “water heater” used in the Warranty, Warranty Conditions and Warranty Exclusions means the Rheem supplied water heater(s), solar storage tank(s), solar collector(s), kit(s) and components.

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