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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Gas Heavy Duty Water Heater 260 litre models This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with a responsible officer.
- Page 2 PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 15. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ......................4 Regular Care ..........................8 Water Supplies ........................... 11 Save A Service Call ........................14 Installation .......................... -
Page 4: About Your Water Heater
This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE ® The model Rheem Heavy Duty Gas water heater you have chosen is a quick recovery water heater. Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. - Page 5 Warning: For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Owner‟s Guide and Installation Instructions. 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 6 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
- Page 7 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 “Water Supplies” detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to on page 11.
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Page 8: Regular Care
Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The annual 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 9 Note: The five year service and routine replacement of any components, such as the 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.
- Page 10 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. lift until water...
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Page 11: Water Supplies
Rheem warranty to apply. ANODE The vitreous enamel lined 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 2500 mg/L and when the correct colour coded anode is used. - Page 12 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 13 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: Water Chemistry Component Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) >...
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Page 14: 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 15 “Close Down Procedure” control thermostat (refer to on page 35). Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater...
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Page 16: Installation
INSTALLATION 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: by a qualified person, and in accordance the installation instructions, and in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 17 INSTALLATION For a single water heater installation, follow the diagrams on pages 23. For multiple water heater installations, follow the instructions on pages INDOOR INSTALLATION The water heater is to be installed at floor level on a fireproof base and must stand vertically upright.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION OUTDOOR INSTALLATION The water heater is to be installed at ground level on a concrete or brick plinth or other fireproof base as approved by the local authority. The water heater must also stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against or within 25 mm of an external wall or alternatively against a fireproof screen extending at least 500 mm above, below and either side the flue terminal.
- Page 19 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 the water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas such as a bathrooms, ensuites or public amenities, to reduce the risk of scalding.
- Page 20 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 21 AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. ANODE The vitreous enamel lined 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 2500 mg/L and when the correct colour coded anode is used.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Indoor Outdoor Model 620 260 630 260 Storage capacity litres Mass (tank) Empty Full Hourly Gas Min. Gas Test Point Gas Max. Gas Gas Details Consumption (MJ) Pressure (kPa) Pressure (kPa) Pressure (kPa) 620 260, 630 260 620 260, 630 260 620 260, 630 260 620 260, 630 260...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION HEAVY DUTY GAS OUTDOOR 260L INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION...
- Page 24 INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION...
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Page 25: 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 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. - Page 26 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is shipped in the carton with the draught diverter of an indoor model and behind the front cover of an outdoor model. The temperature pressure relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated.
- Page 27 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. Refer to rating label for gas types and pressures.
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Page 28: 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 are required. The Equa-Flow principle will function with water heaters in line, around a corner or in rows back to back... - Page 29 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS In Line Manifold Single Bank of Water Heaters Multiple Banks of Water Heaters Angle Manifold TPR Valve Drain Line Back to Back Manifold Common Discharge Point...
- Page 30 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS TYPICAL INSTALLATION – RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS WATER HEATERS LEGEND RHEEM COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS TYPICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS WATER HEATERS In Line Manifold Angle Manifold Back to Back Manifold INSTALLATION LAYOUT MINIMUM DIMENSIONS...
- Page 31 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT Hot Manifold Assembly Cold Manifold Assembly...
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Page 32: 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 building (don‟t forget the showers) and supply cock(s) and valve(s) in the system. -
Page 33: Lighting The Water Heater
If the gas smell is throughout the area, turn the gas control knob clockwise to the “” (off) position and then turn off the isolation valve on the gas line to the water heater. Leave the area and call Rheem Service or a qualified service technician. - Page 34 „6‟. This will give a water temperature of about 60°C. If this water heater is installed as an in-series booster water heater as part of a commercial solar water heating system, then Rheem recommends the thermostat is set at 60°C to maximise solar contribution. “Temperature Adjustment”...
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Page 35: Lighting The Water Heater
Check the test point pressure and compare with the rating label. The pressure regulator is not adjustable and if the test point pressure is not within 5% of the specified value, refer to Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. -
Page 36: 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 on page 32). Close all hot water taps. - Page 37 This page is intentionally blank.
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- Page 39 2.1 The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem’s sole discretion. 2.2 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.
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Page 40: Warranty
3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as...