Safe Tray - Rheem Stellar Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION
You must be able to read the
information on the rating plate.
Remember you may have to take the
entire water heater out later for
servicing.
The water heater is to be installed at
ground or floor level and must stand
vertically upright on a stable base as
acceptable to local authorities. The
base of the water heater is made of
corrosion resistant material, and it may
be placed directly in contact with the
supporting surface. It is not necessary
to allow for free air circulation under
the base of the water heater.
Note: The water heater should not be placed in direct contact with a concrete
surface that is less than two months old and not fully cured as this may attack
the metal coating of the water heater base. A moisture barrier should be used
between the two surfaces in this instance.
Alternatively, an 080 model may be hung on a wall capable of taking the weight
of the filled water heater. A bracket kit is available from Rheem. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the kit.
Note: If the base of the water heater is higher than the lowest hot water outlet
by 2 m or more, the tank may be subject to a negative pressure (partial
vacuum) which can cause damage to the water heater cylinder. In this
instance, an approved vacuum break valve (RMC AV50A or equivalent) must
be installed at the highest point in the hot water line. Damage to the cylinder
caused by incorrect installation is not covered by the Rheem warranty.
Remember all local authorities have regulations about putting water heaters
into roof spaces.

SAFE TRAY

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. AS/NZS 3500.4 also has
particular requirements when a safe tray must
be installed.
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