Connections - Electrical - Rheem 31202519V Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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 at
the time of installation, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
WATER HEATER
The water heater must be directly connected to a 230 V a.c. 50 Hz mains power
supply with an isolating switch installed at the switchboard.
The Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2018 requires a second and lockable isolating
switch be installed adjacent to but not on or attached to the water heater, and a
residual current device (RCD) installed in the electrical circuit to the water heater.
The water heater is suitable for connection to a continuous power supply.
A flexible 20 mm conduit is required for the electrical cable to the water heater.
The conduit is to be connected to the unit with a 20 mm terminator.
Connect the power supply wires directly to the terminal block and earth tab
connection, ensuring there are 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. The temperature
of the internal storage cylinder can reach 70°C under normal operation.
THERMOSTAT SETTING
The thermostat on a Rheem 312025 model water heater is tradesperson
adjustable from 60°C to 70°C. The factory setting of the thermostat is 70°C.
The thermostat is adjusted by turning the adjuster anticlockwise to decrease the
temperature setting and clockwise to increase the temperature setting. Only
adjust the thermostat setting when the isolating switch is switched off at the
switchboard.
For reasons of safety and economy, we advise the thermostat be set at the
lowest temperature that will provide sufficient hot water. Discuss the thermostat
setting requirements with the householder.
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