Connections - Electrical - Rheem Water Star Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL
The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the
water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is
obtained.
All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified
person and in accordance with the Standards Australia Wiring Rules
AS/NZS 3000 and local authority requirements.
Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to a continuous flow
water heater when a Water Star water heater is installed because water at a
temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered. If a Water
Star is installed to an existing continuous flow water heater installation, then all
controllers must be disconnected and removed.
WATER HEATER
The water heater, supplied with a 1.5 metre power cord, requires a 240 V
50 Hz general purpose outlet (GPO) rated at 10 A, to be located within
1.0 metre of the installation. The GPO must have a continuous power supply.
The GPO is required to be weatherproof if installed outdoors.
The Water Star water heater has an electrical three pin socket located on its
underside, behind the spring loaded socket cover. The cover opens from the
rear to the front of the water heater. This is for the power plug from the
continuous flow water heater. This socket allows for an additional loading of up
to 1200 watts from the continuous flow water heater.
Therefore only one GPO is required for the power supply to both the Water Star
and continuous flow water heater. The GPO is for the Water Star water heater.
A saddle clip is provided on the
underside of the Water Star to secure
the power cord from the continuous
flow water heater. This will reduce the
risk of the plug being pulled
unintentionally from the socket.
Loosen the screw holding the plastic
saddle clip in position. Position the
cord from the continuous flow water
heater in the saddle clip and tighten
the screw. Ensure there is sufficient
movement in the power cord to enable
it to be plugged and unplugged.
POWER CORD RETAINING SADDLE CLIP
WATER STAR
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