SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Air Sourced Heat Pump TM017 550275 551275 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
551 Series Replacement Parts List ................50 Rheem Electric Water Heater Warranty - (Australia Only) ..........51 Document Revision History....................52 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
Environmental At the end of the service life of a Rheem heat pump the refrigerant must be recovered by personnel qualified and licensed to work with refrigerants prior to the unit being disposed of. Refrigerants must not be vented to atmosphere.
6. Check evaporator fins and fan blade for build up of dust or debris. 7. Check for sludge build up and if necessary drain and flush tank. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service.
7 degrees, cutting power to the booster element and reactivating the compressor and evaporator fan motor, at this point normal heat pump operation is resumed. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
De-Ice Thermostat - A device responsive to temperature that controls a solenoid to perform de-icing of the evaporator in cold weather. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
Discoloured water - This may be the result of discoloured water entering from the cold water mains. Check if the cold water is also discoloured. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
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1. Turn off the stopcock on the cold water supply to the water heater. 2. Open a hot tap. If water flow is persistent and cold a cross connection exists. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service.
R409A (part number 180024) Wiring Diagrams 55027500 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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55127507 (Manufactured before August 2004) 55127507/A (Manufactured after August 2004) TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Refrigeration Sealed System Diagrams 55027500 55127507 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Leaking water heater Noisy water heater Blowing fuse/circuit breaker TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Noisy water heater? Blowing fuse/circuit breaker TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
2. Faulty circuit breaker or fatigued fuse wire 3. Unit may be short cycling due to faulty thermostat TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
Fault in electrical wiring Locate and repair TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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4L. Normal resistance should be less than 1 ohm. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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6.01 ohms when the compressor is cold. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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5 and neutral on the terminal strip. Normal voltage is 240 volts TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Locate and repair Note: Failure of the condenser will require complete water heater replacement TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
2050 - 2150 2250 - 2350 2450 - 2550 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Note: Unusual current draw or high head pressure can be a sign of other problems such as a blockage or malfunctioning TX valve. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
Remove hand and replace insulation, the TX valve should close, resulting in the reversal of the above results. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
HIGH TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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Normal resistance is 2 kilo- ohms TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
NOTE: While in boost mode the evaporator will defrost naturally, depending on the ice build up this may take several hours TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
Recommend a water heater of sufficient capacity to meet needs TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Normal Operation Replace Tempering Valve 2 Zone Plumbing TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Remove anode and repair leak using Teflon thread tape TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Fit 600kPa pressure limiting valve TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Check for pinched or damaged wiring touching the heater jacket TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 1 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem safety procedure on electrical testing.
1. Faulty circuit breaker or fatigued fuse wire 2. Unit may be short cycling due to faulty thermostat TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
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The reading should be less than 1 ohm. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Booster circuit electrically ok TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
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2L and 2T on the thermostat. The reading should be less than 1 ohm. TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by...
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2.4kW: 20 - 25 ohms 3.6kW: 13 -17 ohms TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn to prevent scalds or burns. Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 3 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power and water supplies to the water heater.
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Compressor Thermostat (Procedure 4) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power to the water heater and remove access cover.
Heating Unit (Procedure 7) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 3 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Drain the water heater. Refer to procedure 1.
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Evaporator Fan Motor (Procedure 10) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. The fan motor may commence operation without warning. Failure to isolate the power may result in serious injury if the fan commences operation during the removal process.
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Evaporator Thermostat – 551 Series only (Procedure 13) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power to the water heater.
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Receiver/Filter Drier (Procedure 15) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power to the water heater.
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Bypass Valve – 550 Series Only (Procedure 17) Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power to the water heater.
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Refrigerant Conversion - R22 to R409A (Procedure 20) This procedure details the steps to convert the refrigerant used in Rheem 550/551 series Heat Pumps from R22 to R409A. Prior to replacing the refrigerant it will be necessary to determine the current operating head pressure of the refrigeration system with R22.
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1. Isolate power to the water heater and remove electrical access cover. Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 2. Confirm with a multi-meter between Active and Neutral at the terminal block that voltage is not present.
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126528 55127505 126526 55127507 126527 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
102747 Louvre Rail End Cap – RH 102748 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
102747 Louvre Rail End Cap - RH 102748 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Anode – Green 222024 Terminal Block 051565 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
Exploded View - Water Heater - 551 Series TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
050319 21 Element Gasket 050704 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.
In addition to this warranty, the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar laws in each state and territory provide the owner under certain circumstances with certain minimum statutory rights in relation to your Rheem water heater. This warranty must be read subject to that legislation and nothing in this warranty has the effect of excluding or restricting those rights.
9/03 R409A models added 11/05 TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 5/11/05 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled”.