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Summarization of Contents
About Your Water Heater
Water Heater Application
Specifies the intended use of the water heater in a single-family domestic dwelling for heating potable water.
Model Type
Describes the Stellar™™ model with a stainless steel cylinder, available in single or twin heating units.
Mains Pressure
Details the water heater's design for mains pressure operation and requirements for pressure limiting valves.
How Hot Should The Water Be?
Explains the adjustable thermostat for hot water needs and the National Plumbing Standard temperature requirement.
Maintenance Requirements
Major Service Every Five Years
Recommends a major service every five years, detailing specific actions to be performed by qualified personnel.
Minor Maintenance Every Six Months
Advises performing minor maintenance every six months, which can be done by the dwelling occupant.
Expansion Control Valve
Explains the mandatory fitting of an expansion control valve in certain areas and its maintenance requirements.
Water Supplies
Chloride and pH
Discusses the detrimental effects of high chloride levels and extreme pH on the water heater and warranty.
Saturation Index
Explains the saturation index as a measure of water corrosiveness or scaling and its impact on warranty.
Total Dissolved Solids
States the warranty coverage limit for total dissolved solids (TDS) in the water supply.
Water Chemistry Summary
Lists water chemistries that are not suitable for the water heater and components not covered by warranty.
Save a Service Call
Not Enough Hot Water
Troubleshooting steps for insufficient or no hot water, checking electricity, usage, and thermostat settings.
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running
Explains normal operation and potential issues with the temperature pressure relief valve discharge.
Higher Than Expected Electricity Bills
Suggests checks for high electricity bills, including relief valve, hot water usage, leaks, and tariff rates.
Installation
Installation Standards
Outlines requirements for installation by a qualified person, following instructions and relevant standards.
Water Heater Location
Provides guidance on choosing an indoor or outdoor location, ensuring safety, service access, and clearance.
Connections – Plumbing
Connection Sizes
Specifies the required pipe sizes for hot water, cold water, and relief valve connections.
Water Inlet and Outlet
Describes dual-handed connections for Stellar models and single hot outlet for 080-315 models, plus pipe work preparation.
Connections – Electrical
Water Heater Electrical Setup
Covers direct connection to 240V AC, 50Hz supply, conduit requirements, and warning labels.
Thermostat Setting
Explains tradesperson adjustable thermostats for single and twin element models, including factory settings.
Commissioning
To Fill and Turn On the Water Heater
Details the procedure for filling the water heater with water and turning on the power supply safely.
To Turn Off the Water Heater
Describes how to safely turn off the water heater, especially after installation or for vacant premises.
Rheem Stellar Stainless Steel Electric Models
1. The Rheem Warranty – General
Provides general warranty information, contact details, and scope of coverage for Rheem water heaters.
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