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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater 347 Series 090, 135, 170 Models This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder.
- Page 2 DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the water heater, as it may interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water heater is turned on. RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD A.B.N. 21 098 823 511 www.rheem.com.au For Service Telephone 131031 AUSTRALIA An electronic copy of these Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Rheem warranty. We recommend you read pages 8 to 24, and the terms of the Rheem warranty on pages 4 to 7. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. -
Page 4: Warranty
The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem’s sole discretion. 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 5 GAS WATER HEATER 347 SERIES 090, 135, 170 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 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 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 7 (from the rating label on the water heater). b) Rheem will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on- site. c) 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
The water heater must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order. 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 9 Instructions. 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 can drain the water heater, if this is required.
- Page 10 (6) months may result in the water heater cylinder failing. 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.
- Page 11 SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES INSTALLATION NOTES This water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, in accordance with the installation instructions, in compliance with the Plumbing Standard AS/NZS 3500.4, This water heater is suitable for outdoor installation only. ...
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Page 12: About Your Water Heater
Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE ® The Rheem water heater model you have chosen is suitable for outdoor installation only. ® The model is a 347 series Rheemglas 4 star gas water heater. - Page 13 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 14 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER PRECAUTIONS The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and “Maintenance Requirements” Installation Instructions. Refer to on page 16 and “Anode Inspection and Replacement” on page 19. If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or business you should ensure that you have back-up redundancy within the hot water system design.
- Page 15 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have detrimental effects on the water heater, its components “Water Supplies” and fittings. Refer to on page 18.
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Page 16: 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 17 Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as an 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.
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Page 18: Water Supplies
Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder. - Page 19 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 (3570 μS/cm), warranty applies to a vitreous enamel lined water heater cylinder if the correct coloured anode no warranty applies to a is used for the TDS / conductivity level of the water vitreous enamel lined...
- Page 20 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 21 The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries. 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:...
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Page 22: 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 23 The gas control must be turned off using the knob on top of the gas control “Close Down Procedure” thermostat (refer to on page 41). Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME ...
- Page 24 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 25: 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 26 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 recommended to secure the water heater to the wall. The top of the unit is to be secured to the wall or screen with the wall brackets provided using “Wall...
- Page 27 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. Model 090 to 170 Temp press relief valve setting 1400 kPa Expansion control valve setting * 1200 kPa...
- Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
- Page 32 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 1.00 1.00 3.50 Propane 2.75 2.70 3.50 Model numbers: N = Natural, P = Propane. Letter N or P is included in the model number, e.g.
- Page 33 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 347090 347135 347170 Storage capacity litres Dimensions 1158 1558 1858 1213 1078 1478 1778 Weight cartoned full...
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Page 34: 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/NZS 5601.1, all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 35 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING This water heater is intended to be permanently connected to the water mains and not connected by a hose-set. A braided flexible hose or semi-flexible connector may be used for connection to the water heater, where permitted by AS/NZS 3500.4.
- Page 36 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 37 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 38: 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 39: Lighting The Water Heater
Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob, never use tools. If the control knob will not turn by hand, call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion. - Page 40 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Stop, read the safety information on page 39. 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 41 Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. If unable to get the water heater working properly, contact Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. When satisfied everything is working properly instruct the user in the correct method of operation.
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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 38). - Page 43 This page is intentionally blank.
- Page 44 Revision Date: 2020 January 122638C...