Rheem CFGWH 874 Series Installation Instructions Manual
Rheem CFGWH 874 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Rheem CFGWH 874 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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CONTROLLERS

The Rheem 874 and 876 series can be installed with Rheem controllers to enable the user to control the
temperature of the delivered water from the outlet of the water heater. There are two families of Rheem
controllers suitable for installation with this water heater; the standard controllers and the Deluxe controllers.

Standard Controllers

There are three types of standard controller. They are the Kitchen controller (Rheem AU - Part 299850,
NZ - Part A299850), Bathroom 1 controller (Rheem AU - Part 299851, NZ - Part A299851) and the Bathroom 2
controller (Rheem AU - Part 299852, NZ - Part A299852). These part numbers include the controller cable
supplied with the controller.
The standard controllers are suitable for use on all 874 and 876 series models.
The standard controllers are identified by a 'K' (Kitchen controller), 'B1' (Bathroom 1 controller) or 'B2'
(Bathroom 2 controller) located on the front bottom left hand corner of the standard controller.

Deluxe Controllers

There are three types of Deluxe controller. They are the Kitchen Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299858,
NZ - Part A299861), Bathroom 1 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299859, NZ - Part A299862) and the
Bathroom 2 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299860, NZ - Part A299863). These part numbers include the
controller cable supplied with the controller.
The Deluxe controllers are suitable for use on all 874 and 876 series models.
The Deluxe controllers are identified by a 'K' (Kitchen Deluxe controller), 'B1' (Bathroom 1 Deluxe controller)
or 'B2' (Bathroom 2 Deluxe controller), located under the front panel, to the bottom left hand corner adjacent
to the BATH FILL VOLUME label.
The standard and Deluxe controllers are designed to be hard wired into the water heater using either the
Kitchen Controller cable (Rheem PN 299856) or the Bathroom controller cable (Rheem PN 299857).
Notes:
Temperature controllers are only suitable for single water heater installations or where two water heaters
are installed and linked together using the Rheem EZ Link system. They are not suitable if multiple water
heaters are manifolded together.
Where more than one controller is installed, the second or third controller must be of the same family.
A standard controller can only be installed with another standard controller(s) and a Deluxe controller can
only be installed with another Deluxe controller(s). A standard controller(s) and a Deluxe controller(s)
cannot be connected to the same water heater.
One, two or three controllers can be installed. Only one of each type of controller can be connected to the
water heater. Therefore, a maximum of three controllers only can be connected to each water heater.
A Bathroom 2 controller can only be installed if a Bathroom 1 controller is installed and a Bathroom 2
Deluxe controller can only be installed if a Bathroom 1 Deluxe controller is installed.
An additional Kitchen controller cable or Bathroom controller cable can be used if an extension of the
cable length is required.
It will be necessary to cut an opposite end off both cables to be installed in order to wire them together.
Alternatively, the cables may be extended using two-core flex with a minimum cross-sectional area of
0.5 mm
2
.
Other manufacturers' controllers are not suitable to and cannot be installed with this water heater.
Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater (874 series) if it is installed as an
in-series gas booster with a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the
controller setting can be delivered. If a solar water heater is installed to an existing water heater installation,
then all controllers must be disconnected and removed.
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  • Page 1 There are three types of standard controller. They are the Kitchen controller (Rheem AU - Part 299850, NZ - Part A299850), Bathroom 1 controller (Rheem AU - Part 299851, NZ - Part A299851) and the Bathroom 2 controller (Rheem AU - Part 299852, NZ - Part A299852). These part numbers include the controller cable supplied with the controller.
  • Page 2 The standard Kitchen controller (Rheem AU - Part 299853, NZ - Part A299850) or Kitchen Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299861, NZ - Part A299861) is to be installed in the kitchen or laundry only. It has a minimum temperature setting of 37°C and a maximum temperature setting of:...
  • Page 3 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS Wiring installation: Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. Install the Kitchen controller cable between the location of the controller and the water heater. Remove the base plate from the controller. Draw the cable through the central hole in the base plate. Fix the base plate to the wall using suitable screws and wall anchors.
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS If it is necessary to have an exposed wiring installation, follow this procedure omitting Steps 1 and 4, and make an opening in the thin section in the underside of the controller to accommodate the cable (as shown in the diagram), prior to Step 6.
  • Page 5 If only one Bathroom controller is to be installed, the standard Bathroom 1 Controller (Rheem AU - Part 299854, NZ - Part A299851) or the Bathroom 1 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299862, NZ - Part A299862) must be used. If two Bathroom controllers are to be installed, one must be a standard Bathroom 1 controller and the...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS Wiring installation: Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. Install the supplied cable between the location of the controller and the water heater. Remove the base plate from the controller. Peel off one side of the adhesive paper from the foam packing and adhere to the back face of the base plate.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER(S) TO THE WATER HEATER To connect the controller(s) to the water heater: Ensure the electrical supply to the water heater is switched off. Unscrew and gently remove the electrical cover from the underside of the water heater. Draw the cable(s) through the electrical cover.

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