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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 1
This water heater must be installe d and serviced by an authorised person. Please leave this guide with the householder. Owners Guide and Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 2
PA TE NTS This water heater may be protected b y one or more patents or regi stered designs. ® Registered trademark of Rhee m Australia Pty Ltd. ™ Trademark of Rheem Australia Pt y Ltd. Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Indust ry Commission. This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victo ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 3
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 13. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................ 4 How Your Water Heater Works ................................................... 8 Regular Care ................................. ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 4
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Rheem ® water heater. The model you have chosen is suitable for outdoor installation only. The model is either a 3 11 series Rheemglas ® , 314 series RheemPlus™ or 811 series Optima™ water heater. Optima models have an extended warranty (refer to the warranty on page 32 ) . H ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 5
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The temperature adjusting dial is on the gas valve, located behind the access cover on the lower front of the water heater. A setting of ‘6’ will normally maintain the water temperature at about 60 ° C. Each number represents a temperature difference of approximately 6 ° C. To increase the wate ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 6
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 • Do not store flammable or combustible mater ials near the water heater. Flammable liquids (such as petrol), newspapers and similar articles must be kept well away from the water heater and the flue terminal. • Do not use aerosols, stain remov ers and household chemicals near the water heater whilst it is working. Gas ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 7
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INST ALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on page 20. The w ater heater must be installed by an authorised person and the installation mu st comply with National Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, t ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 8
8 HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylind er and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. The heat produced by the burner is transferred to the water through the base of the cylinder and through the wall of a flue pipe which passes through the cent re of the cylinder. A flue baf fle in this flue ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 9
9 REGULAR CARE TEMPERATU RE PRE SSU RE REL IEF VAL VE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little water through the drain line during each heating period. This occurs as the water is heated and expands by approximately 1/50 of its volume. Continuous leakage ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 10
REGULAR CARE 10 TEMPERATURE LIMITING VALVE A RheemPlus water heater is fitted with a temperature limiting valve at the hot water outlet. The valve is set to deliver water not exceeding 50 ° C. The valve should be checked for performance every twelve months. This can be performed by measuring the water temperature from a hot tap with a thermometer. ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 11
11 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items belo w before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of a part. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) • Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you t ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 12
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 12 WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH You may find that due to heavy hot water usage the water temperature may be lower than normally expected. WATER TEMPERATURE T OO HIGH A RheemPlus water heater is fitted with a temperature limiting valv e set to deliver water not exceeding 50 ° C. If the water is being delive red at a temperature exceedin ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 13
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 13 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the wat er heater (refer to page 22 ) it may discharge a sm all quantity of water instead of the temperature pressure relief valve on the water heater. The benefit is that energy is conserved as the discharged water is cooler. CA ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 14
14 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEAT ER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEAT ER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POO L HEATING. Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available (refer to the rating label on the water heater). WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 15
INSTALLATION 15 The water heater is to be installed at gro und level on a concrete or brick plinth (fire proof base) and must stand vertically upright with the back of t he water heater against an external wall or alternatively against a fireproof screen extending at least 500 mm above, below and either side the flue terminal. Failure to observe th ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 16
INSTALLATION 16 TANK WATER SU PPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank sup ply, then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1 m above the highest hot water outlet. Take care to avoid air locks. The cold water line to the water heater should be adequately sized and fitted with a full flow gate valve or ball valve. HOT WATE ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 17
INSTALLATION 17 A RheemPlus water heater will not deliver temperatures exceeding 50 ° C, in accordance with AS 3498. There is no statutory requirement to fit a temperature limiting device if this water heater is installed in other than an early childhood centre, school, nursing home or a facility for young, aged, sick or disabled people. CIRCULATE ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 18
INSTALLATION 18 These conditions may result in either water at a temperature exceeding the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4 being delivered to the hot water outlets in the ablution areas, or the device closing completely and not delivering water at all, or the device failing. Under either condition, the operation and performance of the device cannot b ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 19
INSTALLATION 19 SADDLING - PIPE WO RK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket, we recommend the use of self-drilling scre ws with a maximum length of 12 mm. Should pre drilling be required, extreme caution must be observed when penetrating the jacket of the water heater. Note: Damage to the ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 20
INSTALLATION 20 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ) Min. Gas Pressure (kPa) Test Point Gas Pressure (kPa) Max. Gas Pressure (kPa) 090 135 170 090 to 170 090 135 170 090 to 170 Natural 30 35 40 1.13 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.50 Propane 30 35 40 2.75 2.70 2.70 2.70 3.50 Butane 30 30 30 2.75 2.70 2.70 2.70 3.50 Tow ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 21
INSTALLATION 21 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Rheemglas and Optima RheemPlus Rheemglas Optima RheemPlus 311 090 -- -- 311 135 811 135 314 135 311 170 811 170 314 170 Storage capacity litres 85 130 160 Dimensions A mm 1198 1598 1898 B mm 422 422 422 C mm 502 502 502 D mm 588 988 1213 E mm 328 328 403 F mm 298 298 298 G mm 1078 1478 1778 K mm 473 473 ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 22
22 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTIO N SIZ ES Rheemglas, Optima RheemPlus • Hot water connection: RP ¾/20 G ¾ B • Cold water connection: RP ¾/20 G ¾ B • Relief valve connection: RP ½/15 RP ½/15 • Gas inlet: RP ½/15 RP ½/15 All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified pe rson and in accordance with the National Plumbing Stan ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 23
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 23 GAS INLET The gas connection is made through the grommet in the left hand side panel to the gas control. The pipe work must b e cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to light the water heater. An isolatio n valve and disconnection union must be installed to allo w servicing and removal ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 24
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 24 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN A copper drain line must be fitted to the relief valve to c arry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain line to the relief valve using a disconnection union. The pipe work from the relief valve to the drain should be as short as possible and fall all the way from the water heater wi ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 25
25 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HE ATER The gas pilot or burner must not be lit until the water heater is filled w ith wat er . • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). • Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater. Air will be forced out of the taps. • Close each tap as water ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 26
26 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY RE AD BEFORE LIGHTING Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operat e reliably and safely as long as the operating instructions are followed exactly . You must comply with these lighting instructions at every stage. Make sure the water heater is filled wi th water and the w ater supply is on, othe ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 27
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 27 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop , read the safety information on page 26. 2. Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the “ z ” (off) position. 3. Wait five (5) minutes so any build up of unburnt gas can escape. If you then smell gas, stop and follow “C” ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 28
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 28 TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION • The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the installer. • The burner flame must light smoothly and quickly from the pilot flame, and must go out quietly and completely. • The main burner flame must be stable, although slight lifting at the front edg ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 29
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 29 CLOSE DOWN PROCEDU R E 1. Turn the gas control knob to the “ · ” position (pilot). This setting will leave the pilot flame alight however the main burner will not be able to light. 2. Turn the gas control knob to the " z " (off) position. This setting shuts the gas control down completely. DRAINING THE WA ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 30
30 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supp lies. However, there are some known water su pplies which can have detriment al effects on the wate r heater a nd its operation a nd/or life expectancy. If you are unsur e of your wate r qua lity, you can obtai n information from yo ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 31
31 RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HE ATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st September 2005. 2. The water heater must be installed in accordance with the Rheem water heater installation instructions, supplied with the water heater, and in accordance with all re ...
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Rheem Rheem Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater - page 32
RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HE ATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – 32 WARRANTY Rheem will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace any Rheem water heater; or b) Replace any component (or, if necessary, arrange the installation of a new water heater) , which falls within the Warranty Periods specified below , subject to the warranty conditions and exclus ...
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