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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Indoor Water Heater 441 Series This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder. 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
- Page 2 WARNING Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heater, leave this guide with the householder or responsible officer. It’s important to ensure testing of the flue for complete extraction of products to ensure there are no down draught or spillage back into the house occurs. DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the water heater, as it may interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water heater is turned on.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 19. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............4 Regular Care ................9 Water Supplies ................13 Save A Service Call ..............17 Installation .................. -
Page 4: About Your Water Heater
Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE ® The Rheem water heater model you have chosen is suitable for indoor installation only. Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. - Page 5 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. Always check the delivered water temperature before entering a shower, or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it will not cause scald injury. The New Zealand Building Code requires that;...
- Page 6 Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions. 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 7 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 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 shown on page 23, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved.
- Page 8 The water heater must be installed: By a qualified licenced person. In accordance with Rheem’s installation instructions. Comply with the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and AS/NZS 5601.1 (Gas codes). Refer to page 20 for further information.
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Page 9: Regular Care
Rheem Accredited Service Agent. Note: The annual 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 10 Rheem Accredited Service Agent. Note: The five year service and routine replacement of any components, such as the Thermocouple, anode and relief valve(s), 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 11 REGULAR CARE MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very “Temperature important you raise and lower the lever gently. Refer to Pressure Relief Valve”...
- Page 12 If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the water heater must be checked. Turn off the water heater (page 7). Phone the Rheem Service Department 0800 657 335 who can direct you to your nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection of the water heater.
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Page 13: Water Supplies
Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder. - Page 14 WATER SUPPLIES ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The anode installed in a vitreous enamel lined steel water heater cylinder will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the cylinder may be extended by replacing the anode. “Major Five Year If the anode is not replaced during a five year service (refer to Service”...
- Page 15 Where the saturation index exceeds +0.40, the water is very scaling. An expansion control valve must be fitted on the cold water line after the non-return valve to protect and for the Rheem warranty to apply to the temperature pressure relief valve and water heater cylinder.
- Page 16 The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries. Those chemistries are listed below. If the water heater is connected at any time to a water supply with the following water chemistry, the Rheem warranty will not cover any resultant faults on the components listed below:...
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Page 17: Save A Service Call
55° C. Water heater size Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the Rheem sales literature and on the Rheem website (www.rheem.co.nz) suggests average sizes that may be needed. ... - Page 18 “Close Down Procedure” thermostat (refer to on page 37). Phone the Rheem Service Department 0800 657 335 who can direct you to your nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection of the water heater. 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
- Page 19 If you have checked all the foregoing and still believe you need assistance, phone THE RHEEM SERVICE DEPARTMENT 0800 657 335 who can direct you to your nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection of the water heater.
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Page 20: Installation
INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR INDOOR 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.) COMPLIANCE Installation of this water heater and associated plumbing and gas fitting work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the New Zealand Building Code, Clauses G11, G12 and H1. - Page 21 INSTALLATION WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure people (particularly children) will not touch the flue outlet. Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water heater.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION SECONDARY FLUE A secondary flue must be installed with an indoor water heater to discharge combustion products outside the building. The water heater is supplied with a draught diverter and adaptor assembly, designed to receive a 75 mm diameter flue. ...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION MAINS WATER SUPPLY The Water Heater is supplied with a 1000 kPa Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve. A pressure Limiting Valve is required when the supply pressure to the water heater could exceed 680 kPa. The set pressures for the valves required are specified in the following table. Set Pressure Valve Relief valve setting...
- Page 24 INSTALLATION An acceptable method of limiting hot water temperature delivered from storage water heaters is to install a Tempering Valve between the outlet of the water heater and the sanitary fixture. Ensure tempering valves are certified as compliant to AS4032.2. If a pressure limiting valve is installed on the cold water line to the water heater and the cold water line to a temperature limiting device branches off before this valve or from another cold water line in the premises, then a pressure limiting...
- Page 25 60° C. If a Rheem water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, a storage water heater able to provide a hot water outlet temperature of at least 60°C must be used.
- Page 26 Note: If the cylinder is damaged as a result of attaching pipe clips or saddles to the jacket, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem warranty. 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
- Page 27 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Model 441 135NO 1555 1475 45° 441 170NO 1855 1775 45° Linear dimensions in mm. Capacity Model Storage Capacity Mass Empty Mass Full Litres 441 135NO 441 170NO Natural Gas Details Model Hourly Gas Min.
- Page 28 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
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Page 29: Connections - Plumbing
CONNECTIONS - PLUMBING CONNECTIONS TO THE WATER HEATER Rp¾ (¾” BPST) Hot water connection: Rp¾ (¾” BPST) Cold water connection: Rp½ ( ½“ BSPT) Relief valve connection: Rp½ ( ½“ BSPT) Gas inlet: WATER INLET AND OUTLET All pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to operate the water heater. - Page 30 PLUMBING - CONNECTIONS PIPE SIZES To achieve true mains pressure operation, the cold water line to the water heater should be the same size or bigger than the hot water line from the water heater. The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, choosing the most suitable pipe size for each individual application.
- Page 31 PLUMBING - CONNECTIONS RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the PTR and ECV to carry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions. The drain line from the valve to the point of discharge should be as short as possible, have a continuously downward fall all the way from the water heater to the discharge outlet and have no tap, valves or other restrictions in the pipe work.
- Page 32 Warning: Always isolate the water heater before pressure testing the gas supply system. Disconnect the water heater after the isolating cock 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.
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Page 33: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The gas pilot or burner must not be lit until the water heater is filled with water. Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). ... - Page 34 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER Testing flue for complete extraction of products to ensure there are no down draught or spillage back into the house. (Refer on page 10 for further details). Commissioning Gas Water Heater (Flueing) in conjunction with AS/NZS5601.1, Clause 6.3.1 and 6.4.4 for ventilation.
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Page 35: Lighting The Water Heater
If the gas smell is throughout the area, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the “” (off) position and then turn off the isolation valve on the gas line to the water heater. Leave the area and call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician. - Page 36 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: Stop, read the safety information on page 35. Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the “” (off) position. Remove the front cover below the gas control. Wait five (5) minutes so any build-up of unburnt gas can escape.
- Page 37 Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem Service If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact Rheem Service Centre When satisfied everything is working properly instruct the user in the correct method of operation.
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Page 38: Draining The Water Heater
DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Warning: Exercise care, as water discharged from the water heater may be of a very high temperature. To drain the water heater: “To Turn Off the Water Heater” Turn off the water heater (refer to on page 33). - Page 39 NOTES 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
- Page 40 NOTES 318457 Rev D Issued: 15/11/18...
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Page 41: Warranty
Rheem offer a trained and qualified national service network who will repair or replace components at the address of the unit subject to the terms of the Rheem warranty in New Zealand – contact your Rheem Service Centre on 0800 657 335. - Page 42 Fair wear and tear from adverse conditions (for example, corrosion). Cosmetic defects. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are responsible for Rheem Service Centre call out costs. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Rheem that service will be at your cost.
- Page 43 WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE UNITS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your unit if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows: The years from the date of installation, in *Domestic use is defined as;...
- Page 44 A Rheem service centre will arrange for the unit to be tested and assessed on-site. c) If Rheem determines that you have a valid warranty claim, Rheem will repair or replace the unit in accordance with this warranty. Any expenses incurred in the making of a claim under this warranty will be borne by you.
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