Introduction Congratulations! Thank you for making excellent choice by purchasing the RHEEM Electric water heater. Please read these instructions carefully for optimum performance, necessary fitting and operating instructions. Your RHEEM Heater has been manufactured in a ISO9001 registered company which provides you with assurances of its quality safety and environmental friendly.
Important Safety Information 1. Warning! 1.1. Products manufactured by us are safe and without risk provided they are installed, used and maintained in good working order in accordance with our instructions and recommendations. 1.2. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Earthing Requirement: The Earthing installation should be carried out in accordance with the local Wiring Regulations.Where EARTHING of the premises is not evident, it is...
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Pack Contents Checklist 1 x Sliding Rail 1 x Shower Holder 1 x Rheem Unit Rail Support c/w 4 x Screw & Wall Plug Set 2 x Wall Plug & Screw Set 1 x Flexible Hose c/w 2 pcs washer...
Electrical Requirement WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Installation must be carried out by a qualified Electrician. The Current carrying capacity of the cable must be at least that of the shower circuit protection. (See table). Cable Sizes Table Power Fuse/ MCB ON /OFF Voltage...
Water Requirement Plumbing Schematic Diagram An electric water heater can be fitted in your home regardless of the type of plumb ing system as in most cases they can ______ operate directly off the mains cold water supply. ---- ---- Stop Valve Fig.
Installation FIXING THE SHOWER TO THE WALL The shower must be mounted on a Important: flat surface which covers the full width and length of the backplate. It is important that the wall surface is flat otherwise difficulty may be encountered when fitting the cover and subse...
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Installation PLUMBING CONNECTIONS COMPLETE THIS PROCESS BEFORE WIRING CON NECTION CONNECTION PROCEDURE: Connect the water supply to the inlet of the shower via 15mm copper, stainless steel or plastic pipe using a 15mm x 15mm elbow compression fitting. Do not use excessive force when making these connections.
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Fitting The Shower Set FITTING THE HOSE AND SPRAY HEAD Fit the flexible hose by screwing to the unit outlet (Left side) and sprayhead ensuring the supplied washer are in place at the outlet and the Washer at the Filter Mesh Washer sprayhead Place the sprayhead into the holder and check that it fits correctly...
Commissioning DO NOT switch on the electricity supply until the following procedure has been completed and the cover has been fitted. The first operation of the shower is intended to flush out any remaining unit dirt particles, and to ensure the heater unit contains water before the elements are switched on.
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Commissioning TESTING RCD (For RCD model only) HEATER Test the RCD by pressing the TEST Button. The heater and RCD light will turn OFF. Press the RESET Button to switch ON the unit again. This shows the RCD should be in good condition. Note! If nothing happen when these button are pressed, do not use the heater, and...
Operating the Shower Importan t: Ensure the comm1ss1oning procedure has been carried out. To start the shower, turn the stop valve handle anti-clockwise will allow water flow through the unit. To stop the shower, turn the stop valve handle clockwise back to the position as shown in the figure.
User Maintenance CLEANING NOTE: Do Not Use Thinner, Alcohol or Petrol Many household cleaners contain abrasives and chemical substances, and should not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings. These finishes should be cleaned with a mild washing up detergent or soap solution, and then wiped dry using a soft cloth.
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User Maintenance Fault/ Symptom Cause Remedy Check whether the water supply is Interrupted of Water Supply available. No shower coming out from the Incoming water supply stop Turn on stop valve. heater. valves turned off. Blocked sprayhead - clean or replace 1.3 Dirt particles blocking inlet sprayhead.