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Issued: November 13 Revision: AB Issued: July 16 Everhot AquaMax Rheem Stellar 2A1050 E50S 4A1050 4A1080 4A1125 4A1160 2A1250 4A1250 4A2250 2A1315 4A1315 4A2315 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Thermostat (Procedure 3) ....................27 Element (Procedure 4) ....................27 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ................... 29 TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
General warning symbol. Observe the instructions accompanying the symbol. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
36 – 3600W SS – Stainless Steel L – Lead & Plug TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
60 ~ 70 RP¾/20 RP½/15 x – Substitutes for element rating TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
4. Visually check water heater for any potential problems. 5. Inspect all plumbing and electrical connections. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Standard ratings are 1.8, 2.4, 3.6, and 4.8 kW. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Single Element Twin Element TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
AS/NZS 3500.4. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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Circulated Flow & Return Plumbing Diagrams (continued) TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
PRODUCT CHANGES There are no product changes at date of issue TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
(PLV) to reduce the household cold-water pressure will usually solve most problems. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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2. Open a hot tap. If water flow is persistent and cold then a cross connection exists. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Insufficient hot water / Water not hot enough Water too hot Leaking water heater Noisy water heater TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Rewire fuse or reset circuit breaker if necessary. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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Locate wiring failure and repair. water heater correct? (TEST 5) Water heater electrically ok. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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Locate wiring failure and repair. water heater correct? (TEST 5) Water heater electrically ok. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
If practical a 2 zone plumbing solution may be offered. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Install element in correct orientation. orientation? Replace thermostat. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Check for faulty stop cock, non return valve or TPR valve. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Normal resistance is less than 1 ohm when the ECO contacts are closed. thermostat contacts are closed. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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ECO contacts are closed. neutral contact to the top element is closed. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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Normal resistance is less than 1 ohm when the neutral contact to the bottom element is closed. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
12. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Note: If continuing with diagnosis procedures do not replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
5. Replace lower access cover. 6. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
9. Purge air from the system through hot taps. 10. Restore the power supply to the water heater. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
Refer to element flange for orientation directions. Note: Never reuse old element gaskets. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
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12. Replace access cover securely and restore the power supply to the water heater. TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...
TM074: Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Service Instructions REV AB Issued: 07/16 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Rheem Technical Support. All printed copies are deemed “uncontrolled”...