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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Stainless Steel Electric Domestic Water Heater 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 Aquamax Australia Pty Limited. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER This booklet contains important information about your new water heater, including terms of the Everhot warranty. We recommend you read pages 8 to 24, and the terms of the Everhot warranty on pages 4 to 7. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. Warranty .................. -
Page 4: Warranty
EVERHOT STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC 2A1 MODELS 1. THE EVERHOT WARRANTY – GENERAL This warranty is given by Rheem Australia Pty Limited ABN 21 098 823 511 of 1 Alan Street, Rydalmere New South Wales. Rheem offer a trained and qualified national service network who will repair or replace components at the address of the water heater subject to the terms of the Everhot warranty. - Page 5 EVERHOT STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC 2A1 MODELS Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Rheem or further than 25 km from either a regional Rheem branch office or an Accredited Rheem Service Agent's office, the cost of transport, insurance and travelling between the nearest branch office or Rheem Accredited Service Agent’s office and the installed site shall be the...
- Page 6 WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY EVERHOT STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC 2A1 MODELS Rheem may reject a claim under this warranty in its sole discretion if a third party solar diverter is connected to the water heater. 2.10 Subject to any statutory provisions to the contrary, this warranty excludes any...
- Page 7 (from the rating label on the water heater). b) Rheem will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on- site. If Rheem determines that you have a valid warranty claim, Rheem will repair or replace the water heater in accordance with this warranty.
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Page 8: Safety, Warnings, Installation Notes
• If the electrical conduit to the water heater is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection. •... - Page 9 SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES • Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. • Only a person qualified to install or service a water heater should drain the water heater, if this is required.
- Page 10 If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the water heater must be checked. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection. The temperature pressure relief valve should be replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years and the expansion control valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years.
- Page 11 SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES ▪ The power supply wires are to be directly connected to the terminal block and earth tab connection, with no excess wire loops inside the front cover. The temperature rating of the power supply wires insulation must suit this application, or the wiring protected by insulating sleeving with an appropriate temperature rating if it can make contact with the internal storage cylinder.
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Page 12: About Your Water Heater
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE ®... - Page 13 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver hot water at temperatures up to 80°C for an 050 model and up to 75°C for a 250 and 315 model, sufficiently hot to cause severe scalding.
- Page 14 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER SINGLE ELEMENT MODEL This type of water heater has one heating unit with its own thermostat, located at the base of the water heater. • Continuous electricity supply This type of connection is suited to where the storage capacity is less than the normal daily usage.
- Page 15 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If you plan to be away from home for only a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on. If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: •...
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Page 16: Maintenance Requirements
(5) years. Warning: Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the relief valve(s), are not included in the Everhot warranty. A charge will be made for this work. - Page 17 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months. Minor maintenance can be performed by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: • Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very “Relief Valves”...
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Page 18: Water Supplies
/ or life expectancy. A list of postcodes is available on the Rheem website (www.rheem.com.au) indicating known areas where the stainless steel cylinder is not covered by the Everhot warranty due to the water chemistry of the area. - Page 19 WATER SUPPLIES CHLORIDE AND PH In a high chloride water supply, the water can corrode stainless steel parts and cause them to fail. Where the chloride level exceeds 250 mg / L the Everhot warranty does not apply to a stainless steel cylinder. pH is a measure of whether the water is alkaline or acid.
- Page 20 Water which is scaling may be treated with a water softening device to reduce the saturation index of the water. Contact Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent if a replacement heating unit is required. Refer to the Saturation Index chart on page 20.
- Page 21 WATER SUPPLIES TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS The stainless steel cylinder of the water heater is only covered by the Everhot warranty when the total dissolved solids (TDS) content in the water is less than 600 mg / L. Note: Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than the level of total dissolved solids.
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Page 22: Save A Service Call
SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to the manufacture or failure of a part. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) •... - Page 23 Heavy flows of hot water from the temperature pressure relief valve until water heater is cold - then stops until water reheats The water heater must be switched off at the switchboard. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an...
- Page 24 Extended time controlled supply, Domestic / Continuous. For types “Single Element Model” of tariffs, refer to on page 14. IF YOU HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FOREGOING AND STILL BELIEVE YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PHONE RHEEM SERVICE OR THEIR NEAREST ACCREDITED SERVICE AGENT.
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Page 25: Installation
INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: • by a qualified person, and • in accordance with the installation instructions, and • in compliance with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), Standards AS/NZS 3500.4 and AS/NZS 3000, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 26 INSTALLATION You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. Remember you may have to take the entire water heater out later for servicing. The water heater is to be installed at ground or floor level and must stand vertically upright on a stable base as acceptable to local authorities.
- Page 27 INSTALLATION MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve is required and should be fitted as shown in cold water connection diagram on page 34. 250, 315 Model Temp pressure relief valve setting 1400 kPa...
- Page 28 INSTALLATION HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver hot water at temperatures up to 80°C for an 050 model and up to 75°C for a 250 and 315 model, sufficiently hot to cause severe scalding. Water at these temperatures may be plumbed to fixtures where water hotter than 50°C is allowed, such as the kitchen and laundry, after ensuring all pipe work, fixtures and fittings are suitable for at least 80°C.
- Page 29 INSTALLATION CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM If an Everhot water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, it must be able to provide a hot water outlet temperature of at least 60°C.
- Page 30 INSTALLATION Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply A water heater connected to an Off-Peak electricity supply should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. The benefits of the Off-Peak electricity supply will be significantly reduced. If a circulated flow and return system is required, it is necessary to install a secondary water heater supplied from the Off-Peak electric water heater.
- Page 31 INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION...
- Page 32 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA – 050 MODELS Single Element 2A1050 Hot Water Delivery Litres TPR Valve Setting 1400 Weight cartoned A 2A1050 model is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation. 2A1050 models have left and right hand (dual handed - DH) water and TPR valve connections.
- Page 33 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA – 250 TO 315 MODELS Single Element 2A1250 2A1315 Hot Water Delivery Litres Dimensions 1440 1760 1000 1320 TPR Valve Setting 1000 1000 Weight cartoned 250 and 315 models are suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation, have left and right hand (dual handed - DH) cold water connections, a hot water connection at the top of the water heater and a TPR valve fitting on the left hand side.
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Page 34: Connections - Plumbing
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection Rp 3/4 • Cold water connection Rp 3/4 •... - Page 35 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING The water heater has a plastic dip tube in the inlet fittings and the outlet fittings of a 050 model (see diagram). This must be in place for the water heater to function properly. Do not remove or damage them by using heat nearby.
- Page 36 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 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 37 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING flexible insulation collar supplied with the temperature pressure relief valve meets these requirements and must be placed over the body of the valve (refer to diagram on page 37). “Left and Right Hand Side Refer to Water Connections” on page 35 for instructions on how to plug the unused connection.
- Page 38 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING Subject to local regulatory authority approval, the drain lines from the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve from an individual water heater may be interconnected. The outlet of a drain line must be in such a position that flow out of the pipe can be easily seen, but arranged so discharge will not cause injury, damage or nuisance.
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Page 39: Connections - Electrical
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the edition of the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 in force in the state or territory at the time of installation, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 40 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL THERMOSTAT SETTING The thermostat is tradesperson adjustable from 60°C to 75°C for a 250 to 315 model and from 60°C to 80°C for a 050 model. The factory setting of the thermostat is 70°C for a 250 to 315 model and 80°C for a 050 model. The thermostat is adjusted by turning the adjuster anticlockwise to decrease the temperature setting and clockwise to increase the temperature setting.
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Page 41: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). •... -
Page 42: 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 page 41). - Page 43 This page is intentionally blank.
- Page 44 Revision Date: 2020 October AQ0901098-C...