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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater 347 Series 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. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 19. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............4 Maintenance Requirements ............9 Water Supplies ................13 Save A Service Call ..............17 Installation .................. -
Page 4: About Your Water Heater
The Rheem water heater model you have chosen is suitable for outdoor installation only. The model is a 347 series 4 star gas water heater. Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. - Page 5 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. Check the water temperature before use, such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it is suitable for the application and will not cause scald injury.
- Page 6 Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions. The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
- Page 7 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 22, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved.
- Page 8 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 27. The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and ...
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Page 9: Maintenance Requirements
Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The service and routine replacement of any components, if required, are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater. - Page 10 Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the anode and relief valve(s), are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater.
- Page 11 If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the water heater should be checked by Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. The expansion control valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years, or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits.
- Page 12 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, or more frequently in areas where there is a high “Water Supplies”...
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Page 13: Water Supplies
Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder. - Page 14 WATER SUPPLIES TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) mg/L 2500 (CONDUCTIVITY - μS/cm) (60) (215) (570) (860) (3570) Green Black Blue Blue Above 2500 mg/L, Warranty applies to a vitreous-enamel-lined no warranty applies water heater cylinder if the correct coloured to a vitreous- enamel-lined water anode is used for the TDS of the water heater cylinder...
- Page 15 Where the saturation index exceeds +0.40, the water is very scaling. An expansion control valve must be fitted on the cold water line after the non- return valve to protect and for the Rheem warranty to apply to the temperature pressure relief valve and water heater cylinder.
- Page 16 Those chemistries are listed below. If the water heater is connected at any time to a water supply with the following water chemistry, the Rheem warranty will not cover any resultant faults on the components listed below: Water Chemistry Component Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) >...
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Page 17: Save A Service Call
Water heater size Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the Rheem sales literature and on the Rheem website (www.rheem.com.au) suggests average sizes that may be needed. WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH You may find that due to heavy hot water usage the water temperature may be lower than normally expected. - Page 18 The gas control must be turned off using the knob on top of the gas control “Close Down Procedure” thermostat (refer to on page 36). Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING...
- Page 19 Has your water heating tariff rate been increased by your gas retailer since your previous bill? 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 20: Installation
INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available. (refer to the rating label on the water heater) INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: ... - Page 21 Alternatively, the water heater may be installed partially recessed into an external wall. A recessed installation kit is available from Rheem. A secondary flue is not required. It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 to secure the water heater to the wall.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION The water heater must be located to ensure that the location of the flue terminal complies with the requirements of AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations. As a guide the following requirements are extracted from the Gas Installations Standard. The distances are measured along the wall behind the water heater.
- Page 23 INSTALLATION TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply and a pressure pump system is not installed, then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1 m above the highest point of the hot water plumbing system, including the water heater.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between this water heater and hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas such as a bathroom, ensuite or public amenities, to reduce the risk of scalding.
- Page 25 INSTALLATION CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM If a Rheem water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, a storage water heater able to provide a hot water outlet temperature of at least 60°C must be used. Note: The thermostat must always be set to at least 60°C.
- Page 26 Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
- Page 27 INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Installation Typical Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater-4 Star Hourly Gas Min. Gas Test Point Gas Max. Gas Gas Details Consumption Pressure Pressure Pressure (MJ) (kPa) (kPa) (kPa) 135, 170 090 to 170 135, 170 090 to 170 Natural 1.13...
- Page 28 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 347 090 347 135 347 170 Storage capacity litres Dimensions 1158 1558 1858 Dimensional Drawing Domestic Outdoor Gas Water Heater - 4 Star 1213 1078 1478 1778 Weight empty full...
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Page 29: Connections - Plumbing
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. All gas work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 30 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 31 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve (if one is installed) to carry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions.
- Page 32 Warning: Always isolate the water heater before pressure testing the gas supply system. Disconnect the water heater after the isolating cock to prevent the risk of serious damage to the gas control. The Rheem warranty does not cover damage of any nature resulting from failure to observe this precaution.
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Page 33: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The gas pilot or burner must not be lit until the water heater is filled with water. Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). ... -
Page 34: Lighting The Water Heater
Turn the gas control knob clockwise to the “” (off) position, then turn off the isolation valve in the gas line to the water heater. Leave the area and call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician. Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob, never use tools. If the control knob will not turn by hand, call a qualified service technician. - Page 35 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Stop, read the safety information on page 34. Remove the access cover. DANGER: If the main burner or pilot flame is extinguished for any reason during the lighting process, ALWAYS turn the gas control knob to the “”...
- Page 36 Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
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Page 37: 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 33). -
Page 38: Warranty
2.1 The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem’s sole discretion. 2.2 If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Rheem, that service will be at your cost. - Page 39 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...
- Page 40 6.2 The Rheem warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
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