Rheem 330- Manuals

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. Check the water temperature before use, such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it is suitable for the application and ...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT This water heater has two forms of water temperature adjustment: A temperature dial on the gas control (thermostat) – this controls the water temperature inside of the storage cylinder. An adjustable water mixing valve – this controls the delivered wa...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 Note: When a temperature limiting device is fitted to the hot water pipe work downstream of a Rheem Stellar 330 stainless steel model or if the water heater is installed as part of a circulated flow and return system, the dial of the water heater‟s adjustable water mixing v...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 Notes If the adjustable water mixing valve is set on the lowest setting (position „1‟) and the delivered water temperature is still too hot, then reduce the thermostat setting on the gas control and wait twenty four (24) hours before repeating the procedure above. Refer to ...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 10 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: Shut down the gas control (refer to “Close Down Procedure” on page 43). Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the gas control. Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the wat...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 11 DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to “Water Supplies” on page 15. If you are in ...

12 REGULAR CARE MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently. Re...

REGULAR CARE 13 MAJOR FIVE YEAR SERVICE It is recommended a major five (5) year service be conducted on the water heater. Warning : Servicing of a gas water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The five (5) year ...

REGULAR CARE 14 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 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 approx...

15 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Rheem warranty. This water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most public reticulated water supplies. However, there are some known water chemistries which can have detriment...

WATER SUPPLIES 16 CHLORIDE AND PH In a high chloride water supply, the water can corrode stainless steel parts and cause them to fail. Where the chloride level exceeds 250 mg / L the Rheem warranty does not apply to a stainless steel cylinder. pH is a measure of whether the water is alkaline or acid...

WATER SUPPLIES 17 SATURATION INDEX The saturation index (SI) is used as a measure of the water‟s corrosive or scaling properties. In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. In a scaling water supply calcium carbonate is deposited out of the water onto any ...

WATER SUPPLIES 18 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS The stainless steel 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 600 mg / L. Note: Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than th...

19 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below 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 (especiall...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 20 WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH Has your hot water usage increased? You may find that due to heavy hot water usage the water temperature may be lower than normally expected. Is the adjustable water mixing valve setting correct? Check the setting of the adjustable water mixing valve. If t...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 21 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater (refer to page 32 ) it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the temperature pressure relief valve on the water heater. The benefit is that energy is...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 22 HIGHER THAN EXPECTED GAS BILLS Should you at any time, feel your gas bill is higher than expected, we suggest you check the following points: Is the relief valve running excessively? Refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on page 20. Is one outlet (especially the...

23 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. 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 affixed behind the access cover on the water heater). INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heat...

INSTALLATION 24 WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure people (particularly children) will not touch the flue terminal. The flue terminal must be clear of obstructions and ...

INSTALLATION 25 The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aerosol propellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through a flame, chemical changes take place which may attack the water heater...

INSTALLATION 26 MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve is required and should be fitted as shown in the cold water connection diagram on page 32. Model 330 Relief valve setting 1400 kPa Expansion control val...

INSTALLATION 27 FLASHING KIT A Flashing Kit (PN AQ1064105) for a recessed installation is available from Rheem. It is sold separately to the water heater. The Flashing Kit must not be installed within a 100 mm wide vertical strip either side of the cold water inlet, hot water outlet and temperature ...

INSTALLATION 28 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 bathroom, ensui...

INSTALLATION 29 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 se...

INSTALLATION 30 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION GAS SUPPLY PIPE Isolating valve andunion must be used. COLD WATERCONNECTIONCold water connectionmust comply with localregulations. ACCESS COVER Lighting instructions are on the back of thisdoor. The rating labelcan be found on the internal pane...

INSTALLATION 31 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA 320 10 610 415 520 548 TPR VALVE 270 1625 1405 360 333 393 TOP OF FLUE TERMINAL 840 GAS INLET ACCESS COVER DIMENSION DRAWING STAINLESS STEEL GAS WATER HEATER GAS INLET HOT OUTLET COLD INLET TPR VALVE Model 8A0 330 Gas Details – Natural Gas Storage capaci...

32 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/...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 33 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is shipped behind the front cover. The temperature pressure relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated. Before fitting the relief valve, make sure the probe has not been bent. Seal ...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 34 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve (if one is installed) to carry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions. The drain...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 35 GAS INLET The gas connection is made through the left hand side near the access cover to the gas control. The pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to light the water heater. An isolation valve and disconnection union mus...

36 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 house (don‟t forget the shower). Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater. Air will be forced out of t...

COMMISSIONING 37 GAS INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT – CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater with the water heater and all other gas burning appliances in the premises operating (burners alight). The minimum gas supply pressure for Natural Gas is 1.13 kPa. If this minimum cannot be...

COMMISSIONING 38 BURNER GAS PRESSURE TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT The burner gas pressure must be checked and adjusted (if required) as part of the commissioning procedure. Refer to Gas Details in the table on page 31 or check the rating label of the water heater for the burner test point pressure with th...

40 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operate 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 fill...

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 41 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop , read the “Safety Information” on page 40. 2. Remove the access cover. 3. Depress the gas knob slightly and turn fully clockwise so the white dot “  ” (off position) faces the front,...

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 42 10. If the burner fails to light, depress the gas knob slightly and turn it to the white dot “  ” (off) position. Wait five (5) minutes for any unburnt gas to escape and then begin again at step 5. Warning: Failure to wait five (5) minutes may result in a fire or danger...

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 43 CLOSE DOWN PROCEDURE 1. Remove the access cover. 2. Depress the gas knob slightly and turn it clockwise so the red star “ ” (pilot position) faces the front, aligning with gas knob position indicator. This setting will leave the pilot flame alight, however the main burne...

44 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: Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 39). Close all hot water taps. Operate the relief valve easing lever...

46 RHEEM GAS DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY RHEEM STELLAR STAINLESS STEEL 8A0330 GAS MODEL 1. THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL 1.1 This warranty is given by Rheem Australia Pty Limited ABN 21 098 823 511 of 1 Alan Street, Rydalmere New South Wales. 1.2 Rheem offer a train...

RHEEM GAS DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 47 b) Misuse or abnormal use of the water heater. c) Installation not in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions or with relevant statutory and local requirements in the State or Territory in which the w...

RHEEM GAS DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2013 September AQ0901063-A 48 RHEEM STELLAR STAINLESS STEEL 8A0330 GAS MODEL 4. ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 4.1 To be entitled to make a claim under this warranty you need to: a) Be the owner ...