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Rheem 3 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Rheem 3 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Electric boiling water unit
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Owners Guide

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Installation Instructions

Electric
Boiling Water Unit
Models 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 25, & 40 Litre
This boiling water unit must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder.

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  • Page 1: Owners Guide

    Owners Guide Installation Instructions Electric Boiling Water Unit Models 3, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 25, & 40 Litre This boiling water unit must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder.
  • Page 2 Australia Only Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This boiling unit must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993. Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the relevant standards.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION ..............19 OVERFLOW / VENT CONNECTION IMPORTANCE ........19 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..............22 COMMISSIONING ..................... 23 FAULT FINDING GUIDE ................... 24 SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 25 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS ........26 DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS ..............27 RHEEM WARRANTY ..................28...
  • Page 4: About Your Boiling Water Unit

    ABOUT YOUR BOILING WATER UNIT INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing our Rheem Boiling Water Unit. Please take a few minutes to read this booklet because it contains important information about the correct installation and operation of your boiling water unit. The Rheem Boiling Water Unit supplies boiling water.
  • Page 5 TO TURN OFF THE BOILING WATER UNIT The boiling water units are supplied with a programmable timer (see page 6), Rheem recommend the timer function be used to conserve energy. If it is necessary to turn off the boiling water unit: •...
  • Page 6 If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds 1000kPa a secondary pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 50 kPa (3-10Litre), 75kPa (15-25L) or 100kPa (40L) for the Rheem Boiling Water Unit operating to its optimum performance.
  • Page 7: Setting The Timer Functions

    SETTING THE TIMER TIMER FUNCTIONS Function Mode Description Clock Set clock time. BWU ‘ON’ 24 hours 7 days. STD/AUTO BWU operates according to programmed ‘Set AUTO ON/OFF Times’. Set ON/OFF Program ON/OFF times for AUTO mode. Times Program delay-off time from last usage...
  • Page 8: A) Setting The Clock

    2. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. ‘Set Clock Day’ will be displayed on the screen with the day selection shown flashing. 3. Press and release the (Up) button until the desired day is selected. 4. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. ‘Set Clock HOUR’...
  • Page 9: C) Programming 'Set On/Off Times

    17:30 Set ON hour’ will be displayed on the screen. 11. Continue steps 3 – 8 for Monday through to Saturday. When step 8 is completed for Saturday the display will automatically revert to the main menu and the program will be saved.
  • Page 10: D) Programming 'Sleep Delay Timer

    XXXX Litres’ will be displayed on the screen where XXXX is the value of remaining filter life in litres. 3. Press and release the (Cancel) or (Accept) button to revert back to the main menu. Activating ‘Filter Reset’ & ‘Set Filter Life’...
  • Page 11: F) Accessing 'Service Menu

    2. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. ‘Error Codes’ will be displayed on the screen. 3. Press and release the (Cancel) or (Accept) button to revert back to the main menu. Note: An error code will be automatically cleared from the display when the fault relating to that error code is rectified and the BWU is re-powered.
  • Page 12 2. Press and release the (Up) button until ‘Boiling Temp XXX ºC’ is displayed on the screen where XXX is the current boiling water temperature in ºC. 3. Press and release the (Cancel) or (Accept) button to revert back to the main menu.
  • Page 13 2. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. ‘Error Codes’ will be displayed on the screen with any error codes listed below 3. Press and release the (Up) button until ‘Temp override’ is displayed on the screen. 4. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. The current calibrated (or preset) boiling water temperature will be displayed flashing on the screen.
  • Page 14 2. Press and release the (Accept) button to confirm selection. ‘Error Codes’ will be displayed on the screen with any error codes listed below. 3. Press and release the (Up) button until ‘TB Treq’ is displayed on the screen. Under the letters ‘TB’ the boiling water calibration temperature will be displayed in ºC.
  • Page 15 Press (Prog) and (Up) buttons simultaneously for a period of approximately 5 seconds until ‘Keypad Locked’ disappears from the screen and display returns to normal.
  • Page 16 In an acidic water supply, the water can attack metal parts and cause them to fail. Where the pH is less than 6.8, the water is acidic and the Rheem warranty does not apply to the boiling water unit.
  • Page 17: Save A Service Call

    If water will still not come out of the tap check the timer screen, if there is an error message contact Rheem service. In Australia phone 131 031, in New Zealand phone Rheem Service Centre on 0800 657 335 to resolve any problems with the unit.
  • Page 18: Installation

    For element replacement reasons Rheem recommend clearance of 150mm from the right hand side of 3 to 10 litre units and 300mm from the left hand side of the 15 to 40 litre units. Rheem recommend a minimum clearance of 400mm measured from the underside of the BWU jacket to any sink bench.
  • Page 19: Water Supply Connection

    (i.e. copper). This pipe must have a continuous fall, not exceeding 3 metres in length and or contain no more than 4 bends (refer to figure 1).
  • Page 20 DRAINING To drain 3-25L models, turn unit off and open tap until no water flows out. Remove unit from wall and tip over with tap open until unit is empty. For 40L units, a drain plug is accessible from the bottom of the unit (note switch unit off before draining)
  • Page 21 It is recommended a major five year service be conducted on the boiling water unit. The service must be conducted by a qualified person. In Australia phone Rheem Service on 131 031 or their nearest Accredited Service Technician. In New Zealand phone your nearest Rheem Service Centre on 0800 657 335.
  • Page 22: Electrical Requirements

    • 20 Amps on 40 litre model A flexible cord is supplied on all 3, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 Litre models. Do not loosen the cord grip or pull excess cord into the BWU. If the supply cord of this unit is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service person.
  • Page 23: Commissioning

    Operation based on an inlet water temperature of 18ºC Approx. time to heat full Lazer Approx Recovery Capacity Size Litres / Hour (in minutes) 3.0 L 17.5 5.0 L 7.5 L 10 L 15 L 25 L 40 L...
  • Page 24: Fault Finding Guide

    FAULT FINDING GUIDE It is strongly recommended that any REMEDY be carried out by a qualified service person Rheem Boiling Water Unit - Fault Finding Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy There Is No Power Supply Check The Electrical Supply There Is No Water Supply...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION CLASSIC SERIES 3 Litre 5 Litre 7.5 Litre 10 Litre 15 Litre 25 Litre 40 Litre Approx Weight (kg) Empty Approx Weight (kg) Full Minimum Water Pressure kPa Maximum Water Pressure kPa 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000...
  • Page 26: Dimensions And Mounting Specifications

    DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS Overflow and Vent Connections Mounting Dimension Specifications Classic Models Dimension 3 Litre 5 Litre 7.5 Litre 10 Litre 15 Litre 25 Litre 40 Litre J mm K mm L mm...
  • Page 27: Dimensions Specifications

    DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimension 3 Litre 5 Litre 7.5 Litre 10 Litre 15 Litre 25 Litre 40 Litre A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm F mm G mm H mm N mm M mm...
  • Page 28: Rheem Warranty

    7 days a week on Australia 131 031 with Service personnel available to take your call from 8am to 8pm daily (hours subject to change). 1.3 For details about this warranty, you can contact us on Australia 131 031 or New Zealand 0800 657 335 or in Australia, by email at warrantyenquiry@rheem.com.au...
  • Page 29 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE BOILING WATER UNIT DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your boiling water unit if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...
  • Page 30 6.2 The Rheem warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

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