Rheem TM039 Service Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Rheem Water Star TM039 Revision: A Published: January 09 W8100401 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Component Replacement Procedures ................19 Exploded View ........................24 Replacement Parts List ...................... 24 Rheem Electric Water Heater Warranty - (Australia Only) ..........25 Document Revision History ....................26 TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The information provided in these instructions is based on the water heater being installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with each water heater Should you require further technical advice on a Rheem Water Star, contact your nearest Rheem Australia Service Department where all genuine replacement parts are also available.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    5. Conduct an insulation test on the water heater. (Refer to page 18) TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 5: Operation

    Rheem Continuous Flow models. It works as a booster water heater to ensure immediate availability of hot water. As such the inlet pipe to the Rheem Water Star is referred to as an inlet pipe, NOT a cold water pipe, as water flowing through this pipe could have a temperature as high as 60ºC.
  • Page 6: Components And Their Function

    Heating Unit (Element): An element is a tubular device containing an electric resistance that converts electrical energy into heat. The maximum rating of the Rheem Water Star is 800 watts. Transfer Valve: A 3 way valve, sensitive to temperature that simultaneously opens one outlet and closes the other transferring the direction of water flow.
  • Page 7: Common Faults

    High water pressure areas will have more complaints of this nature and the use of a pressure-limiting valve (PLV) to reduce the household cold-water pressure will usually solve most problems. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 8: Fault Finding Chart Index

    Water too hot Noisy water heater Electrical insulation test TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 9: General Fault Finding Chart

    Is the complaint for water too hot? Noisy Water Heater TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 10: Fault Finding Chart 1

    Is the reading below 1 with diagnosis procedure Megaohm? TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 11: Fault Finding Chart 1.1

    Water heater electrically OK. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 12 1 and 2 on the thermostat. The reading should be less than 1Ω. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 13 Normal resistance when the thermostat contacts are closed is 68 - 79 ohms TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 14: Fault Finding Chart 2

    Possible fault with tempering valve TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 15: Fault Finding Chart 3

    TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 16: Fault Finding Chart 4

    Refer to service instructions on relevant model for fault finding TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 17: Fault Finding Chart 5

    Washing machine or dishwasher. Fit a 600kPa PLV if pressure is excessive. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 18: Fault Finding Chart 6

    3. Reconnect the power cord. Note: If continuing with diagnostic procedure flow chart 1.1 do not reconnect the power cord. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 19: Component Replacement Procedures

    10. Check the T&PR valve thread and connections for leaks. 11. Operate the T&PR valve lever to reset relief drain. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 20 12. Refit front polystyrene insulation and outer jacket. 13. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 21 11. Refit front polystyrene insulation and outer jacket. 12. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 22 11. Conduct an electrical insulation test. (Refer to page 18). 12. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 23 11. Conduct an electrical insulation test. (Refer to page 18). 12. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”...
  • Page 24: Exploded View

    220362 GPO socket 080410 Inlet/Outlet fitting 220361 TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
  • Page 25: Rheem Electric Water Heater Warranty - (Australia Only)

    In addition to this warranty, the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar laws in each state and territory provide the owner under certain circumstances with certain minimum statutory rights in relation to your Rheem water heater. This warranty must be read subject to that legislation and nothing in this warranty has the effect of excluding or restricting those rights.
  • Page 26: Document Revision History

    D.O.I. Service Instructions issued for Rheem Water Star 2/09 TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” This document is stored and maintained electronically by...

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