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318026G-02
April 2012
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
&
OWNER'S GUIDE
RHEEM STAINLESS STEEL
MAINS PRESSURE ELECTRIC
WATER HEATERS
Congratulations for choosing a
Rheem Water Heater
It is important that you take a few minutes to read this booklet as
this will help you get a long, safe and trouble-free life from your
water heater.
If you require any further information or your water heater needs
to be serviced, please contact
Rheem Service on 0800 657 335 or your local plumber.
Important to the Installer
This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified
person.
Do not leave this booklet inside the element cover
after installation. Please leave the booklet with the householder
or owner.
www.rheem.co.nz
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
If you require any further information or your water heater needs to be serviced, please contact Rheem Service on 0800 657 335 or your local plumber. Important to the Installer This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. -
Page 2: About Your Water Heater
Subject to any rights the owner may have under the “Consumer Guarantees Act 1993”, Rheem New Zealand Limited will not be liable to any person for any inaccuracy or omission in the information or advice arising through the fault or negligence of Rheem New Zealand Limited or any other person or through any other cause whatsoever. -
Page 3: How The Water Heater Works
If water does not flow freely from the drain line – drain line or the valve fails to lower gently completely close and water continues to be discharged, contact Rheem Service on 0800 657 335, or your local plumber. Drain line Water Heater... -
Page 4: Going On Holidays
Heavy flow of hot water discharging from valve, vent or drain line Immediately turn off the electricity supply to the water heater. Call Rheem Service or your local plumber to arrange an inspection. ... -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION Please take careful notice of the advice given as Rheem New Zealand Limited will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the incorrect installation of the water heater, or any failure to check the capability of the electrical supply and wiring to the water heater. - Page 6 Warning: The drain line from the TPR valve must be in copper. A Rheem mains pressure water heater must not be installed and operated without a suitable temperature and pressure relief valve that complies with AS 1357.1. Under no circumstances block the outlet of this valve or its drain pipe.
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Page 7: Connections - Electrical
Water heater system design must be carried out by licensed competent persons. For further advice contact Rheem. For uncontrolled heat source, such as wetback heaters or some solar systems, the water heater must be open vented. -
Page 8: To Turn Off The Water Heater
Rheem and we will provide you with contact details of a suitable agency capable of testing your water for compliance with Rheem standards. Water quality tests must be carried out at the owner’s cost. -
Page 9: Saturation Index
Refer to your Local Water Authority for information on water in your area. A build up of white sediment on hot water taps or shower roses can be indicative of scaling water. Contact Rheem if this condition is observed. -
Page 10: Rheem Warranty
THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL This warranty is given in respect of sales in New Zealand by Rheem New Zealand Ltd, Company number 1175771, 475 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland. - Page 11 Fair wear and tear from adverse conditions (for example, corrosion). Cosmetic defects. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are responsible for the Rheem Service Centre’s call out cost. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Rheem, that service will be at your cost.
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Page 12: What Is Covered By The Rheem Warranty For The Water Heaters Detailed In This Document
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: Period from installation in which the fault must... -
Page 13: Entitlement To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
Rheem, then you are entitled to a replacement or refund and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. -
Page 14: Installation Notes
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- Page 16 RHEEM NEW ZEALAND LTD FOR SERVICE TELEPHONE 0800 657 335 NEW ZEALAND www.rheem.co.nz 475 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland Note: Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication. No liability can be accepted for any consequences, which may arise as a result of its application.