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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Rheem Pronto Instantaneous Gas Water Heater 834 Series 012, 016 Models This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder. - Page 2 PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Paloma Co., Ltd. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. ™ Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
- Page 3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 12. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ......................4 Water Supplies ........................... 10 Save A Service Call ........................11 Installation –...
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Page 4: About Your Water Heater
The Rheem instantaneous gas water heater model you have chosen is for outdoor installation only. This model has a manufacturer’s warranty (refer to the Rheem warranty on page 27). The water heater has a maximum preset outlet temperature setting of 60°C. - Page 5 These devices must not be tampered with or removed. The water heater must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order. The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
- Page 6 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WARNINGS This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so. This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e.
- Page 7 Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, if required, are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater.
- Page 8 8). Notes: “Terms of the Rheem Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the Rheem warranty (refer to Warranty” on page 27). Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing.
- Page 9 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 18. The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and ...
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Page 10: Water Supplies
In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. Where the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive and the Rheem warranty does not apply to a copper heat exchanger in a continuous flow water heater. -
Page 11: Save A Service Call
Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the sales literature and on the Rheem website (www.rheem.com.au) suggests average sizes that may be needed. REDUCED HOT WATER FLOW WHEN HEAT EXCHANGER IS COLD At a cold start-up, i.e. - Page 12 Wait 5 minutes, then open a hot tap. If the error code persists, count the number of flashes and then turn off the hot tap. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. HIGHER THAN EXPECTED GAS BILLS...
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Page 13: Installation – Water Heater
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available. (refer to the rating label on the water heater) INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: ... - Page 14 Damage to the water heater caused by freezing of the pipe work to or from the water heater is not covered under the Rheem warranty. Refer to AS/NZS 3500.4 for precautions to be taken for installations in frost prone areas.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve that does not have non-return valve characteristics (such as an RMC PSL series valve) is required and should be fitted as shown in the installation diagram (refer to page 20).
- Page 16 Refer to the Heat Shield Dimensions and Position diagram no page 16. A heat shield is available from Rheem (PN 299880) as an accessory. Notes: If the installation is on an uneven wall surface, ensure a metal plate heat shield is NOT in contact with the wall surface.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between an 834 series water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas such as a bathroom, ensuite or public amenities, to reduce the risk of scalding.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA (12L ONLY) HOT WATER COLD WATER GAS INLET OUTLET INLET R3.5 (FLUSH TO BASE) HOT WATER OUTLET 69 K COLD WATER GAS INLET INLET DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM MECHANICAL INSTANTANEOUS 843 SERIES 834 012 834 016 Model...
- Page 19 TYPICAL INSTALLATION MECHANICAL INSTANTANEOUS GAS WATER HEATER INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 843 SERIES TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION...
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Page 20: Connections – Plumbing
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. All gas work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
Warning: Always isolate the water heater before pressure testing the gas supply system. Disconnect the water heater after the isolation valve to prevent the risk of serious damage to the gas control. The Rheem warranty does not cover damage of any nature resulting from failure to observe this precaution. Refer to rating label for gas types and pressures. -
Page 22: Commissioning
Note: The maximum gas supply pressure shall not exceed 3.5 kPa. A gas pressure regulator shall be installed upstream to the water heater if the gas supply pressure may exceed this value. Damage to the water heater due to high gas pressure is not cover by the Rheem warranty. - Page 23 COMMISSIONING Inlet Gas Pressure Test Point To check the inlet gas pressure: Close any hot taps and ensure the burner is not operating. Close the gas isolation valve at the gas inlet to the water heater. Remove the screws holdings the front cover to the jacket. Gently disengage the front panel and pull downward to remove from the water heater.
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Page 24: Flow Sensor
OVER TEMPER R : RED If adjustment is required, using a phillips head screw driver turn the “MAX” dial anti-clockwise to increase AVAILABLE FROM RHEEM SERVICE W : WHITE CUT OUT SWIT the maximum burner gas pressure or clockwise to reduce the maximum burner gas pressure, whilst... - Page 25 COLOUR CODE IGNITION Refit the front panel to the water heater. R BK MODULE # REPLACEMENT BATTERY IS R : RED AVAILABLE FROM RHEEM SERVICE OVER TEMPE TEMPERATURE W : WHITE CONTROLLER COLOUR CODE CUT OUT SWI BR : BROWN...
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Page 26: Draining The Water Heater
The 834 series water heater does not have a frost protection system. “Terms of the Rheem Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the Rheem warranty (refer to Warranty” on page 27). DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: ... -
Page 27: Warranty
2.1 The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem’s sole discretion. 2.2 If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. - Page 28 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...