About Your Water Heater - Rheem 260 litre Installation & Owners Manual

Gas heavy duty water heater 260 litre models

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WATER HEATER APPLICATION

This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than

this may shorten its life.

MODEL TYPE

The model Rheem

Heavy Duty Gas water heater you have chosen is

a quick recovery water heater.

Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by

a gas burner located under the cylinder. The heat produced by the

burner is transferred to the water through the base of the cylinder and

through the wall of a flue pipe which passes through the centre of the

cylinder. 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.

Automatic safety controls are fitted to the water heater to provide safe

and efficient operation.

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

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 features a user adjustable thermostat, which allows

you to personally choose the most suitable temperature for your hot

"Temperature Adjustment"

water needs. Refer to

To meet the requirements of the National Plumbing Standard the

temperature of the stored water must not be below 60°C.

If this water heater is installed as an in-series booster water heater as

part of a commercial solar water heating system, it is recommended

the thermostat is set at 60°C to maximise solar contribution.

Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to

inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in potable water. This water

heater can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is operating

and the thermostat setting is 60°C or higher, including when it is used

as an in-series booster water heater for a solar water heater.

HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY

This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. Check the water temperature

before use, such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it is suitable for the

application and will not cause scald injury.

We recommend and it may also be required by regulations that an approved temperature limiting device be

fitted into the hot water pipe work to the bathing and public areas when this water heater is installed. This will

keep the water temperature below 50°C at the bathroom and ensuite. The risk of scald injury will be reduced

and still allow hotter water to the kitchen and laundry.