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Rheem Induro 6N3315M7 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Rheem Induro
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This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions ® Rheem Induro Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Electric Water Heater This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with a responsible officer.
  • Page 2 This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. NOTE: Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rheem warranty. We recommend you read pages 7 to 18, and the terms of the Rheem warranty on pages 4 to 6. 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 2.11 Rheem may reject a claim under this warranty in its sole discretion if a third party solar diverter is connected to the water heater.
  • Page 6 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Rheem warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

  • Page 7: Safety, Warnings, Installation Notes

    For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions. • Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent / Centre. •...
  • Page 8 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 / Centre to arrange for an inspection. The temperature pressure relief valve should be replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years and the expansion control valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years.
  • Page 9 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 Code of Australia (PCA) and Plumbing Standard AS/NZS 3500.4, ▪ This water heater is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation.

  • Page 10: About Your Water Heater

    Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE ® The Rheem Stainless steel heavy duty Electric water heater model you have chosen can be installed indoor or outdoor and is 315 litre model and the 315 litre has three heating units.
  • Page 11 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The water heater features tradesperson adjustable thermostats. They require a licensed electrical worker to make any temperature adjustments. We advise the thermostats are adjusted to the lowest temperature setting “Hotter that meets your needs, especially if there are young children or elderly people in the premises. Refer to Water Increases the Risk of Scald Injury”...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Requirements

    Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the 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 13: Water Supplies

    WATER SUPPLIES...
  • Page 14 Where the pH is less than 6.0 or greater than 9.5, the Rheem warranty does not apply to a stainless steel cylinder. Water with a pH less than 6.0 may be treated to raise the pH.
  • Page 15 In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. Where the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive and the Rheem warranty does not apply to a copper sheathed heating unit.
  • Page 16 WATER SUPPLIES TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS The stainless steel cylinder of the water heater is only covered by the Rheem warranty when the total dissolved solids (TDS) content in the water is less than 600 mg / L. Note: Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than the level of total dissolved solids.

  • Page 17: Save A Service Call

    Warning: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. • 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.
  • Page 18 Heavy flows of hot water from the temperature pressure relief valve until water heater is cold - then stops until water reheats The water heater must be switched off at the switchboard. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent / Centre to arrange for inspection.

  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: • by a qualified person, and • in accordance with the installation instructions, and • in compliance with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), Standards AS/NZS 3500.4 and AS/NZS 3000, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
  • Page 20 Note: If the cylinder is damaged as a result of attaching pipe clips or saddles to the jacket, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem warranty.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. Keep temperature settings down. Lower temperatures reduce heat losses and prolong cylinder life. Do not set the controlling thermostats above 70°C unless it is necessary.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A Rheem 613 series water heater can be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. Temperature Settings • The thermostat setting of the water heater must be set to at least 60°C – AU or 65°C – NZ.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA TABLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR MODELS Model 6N3315M7 6N3315M8 Description Electric Water Heater Storage Capacity Litres Delivery Rating Litres Weight – Empty Inlet/Outlet Connections (BSPF) Rp1-1/4 Rp1-1/4 T&PR Valve Connection (BSPF) Rp3/4 Rp3/4 T&PR Valve Setting 1000 1000 Expansion Control Valve (ECV)1 Setting...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION...

  • Page 25: Connections - Plumbing

    CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand the installation must also conform to Clauses G12 and H1 of the New Zealand Building Code. CONNECTION SIZES •...
  • Page 26 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is shipped either under the top flap of the water heater carton or behind the front cover or in a plastic bag attached to the water heater. The temperature pressure relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated.
  • Page 27 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN20 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 28: Connections - Electrical

    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 in the state or territory at the time of installation, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
  • Page 29 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS WIRING DIAGRAMS Electrical Circuit for 6N3315 Models – Robertshaw “ST” Thermostats...

  • Page 30: Multiple Installations

    MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS A multiple installation of Rheem water heaters on a single manifold or multiple manifolds is possible, using the ® Rheem Equa-Flow manifold system, where large volumes of hot water is required. The Equa-Flow principle will function with water heaters in line, around a corner or in rows back to back...
  • Page 31 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS In Line Manifold Single Bank of Water Heaters Multiple Banks of Water Heaters Angle Manifold Back to Back Manifold TPR Valve Drain Line Common Discharge Point...
  • Page 32 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS TYPICAL INSTALLATION – RHEEM STAINLESS STEEL HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – RHEEM STAINLESS STEEL HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS In Line Manifold Angle Manifold Back to Back Manifold Installation Layout Minimum Dimensions Notes Model 1. Minimum recommended space between wall and back of water heater is 100 mm.
  • Page 33 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT Hot Manifold Assembly Cold Manifold Assembly...

  • Page 34: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING 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 tap(s) in the building (don’t forget the shower(s)) and supply cock(s) and valve(s) in the system.

  • Page 35: Draining The Water Heater

    COMMISSIONING 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 on page 34).
  • Page 36 This page is intentionally blank. Revision Date: July 2023 AQ0901154 Rev-02...

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