Commissioning - Rheem 551180 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Heat pump water heaters
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TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
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.
Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don't forget the shower).
Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater.
Air will be forced out of the taps and the air bleed valve.
Close each tap as water flows freely from it.
Check the pipe work for leaks.
Inspect for leaks at the temperature pressure relief valve connection to the water heater.
If a leak is detected, close the cold water isolation valve fully and relieve pressure from the water heater
by either operating the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve or opening a hot tap.
Remove the valve and all of its thread sealant from the threads of the valve. Reapply new thread sealant
and refit the valve.
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Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve to check the smooth operation of the
valve plunger and that water discharges freely from the drain line. It is very important the lever is raised
and lowered gently. The lever should move smoothly and without undue force.
If the lever cannot be moved or is jerky in its movement, then the valve has been damaged and must be
replaced.
Ensure the water heater has been in the installed position for a minimum of 30 minutes before switching
on the electricity supply to the water heater.
Switch on the electrical supply at the water heater isolating switch on the switchboard and at the
isolating switch at the water heater.
Note: When the electrical supply is switched on, there will be a knocking sound from the heat pump for
a short period of time. This is the electronic expansion valve operating. This is normal and not a fault
with the heat pump.
Turn the water heater "On" at the Display Panel.
"Turn the Water Heater "On" at the Display Panel"
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The heat pump may take up to 5 minutes to commence operating when the power supply is switched on.
The heat pump will only operate when the water in the storage tank requires heating and power is available
at the water heater.
If the ambient air temperature is below -7°C or above 43°C and the system calls for heating, the heat pump
will not operate and the electric heating unit will operate instead.
When the heat pump is operating, the system may switch to the electric heating unit if it detects that the
ambient air temperature is below the minimum operating temperature of -7°C or above the maximum
operating temperature of 43°C. It may also switch back to heat pump operation from the electric heating unit
if it detects the ambient air temperature has moved back to within the heat pump's operating temperature
range.
Note: The heat pump may not turn on after having just completed a heating cycle and more hot water is
drawn from the water heater, or whilst the heat pump was operating and either power was switched off or it
was turned "Off" at the Display Panel. The heat pump may wait a few minutes before operating and the
conditions for start-up are favourable.

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"Temperature Pressure Relief Valve"
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