Rheem 60- Manuals

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 GAS BOOSTING FOR A SOLAR WATER HEATER Water stored in the solar storage tank passes through the in-series gas booster when a hot tap is opened. The in-series gas booster is for heating water at times of low solar energy gain, such as during cloudy or rainy weather, or durin...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 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 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed over 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 r...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A Rheem 871 series continuous flow water heater can be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. Refer to “Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System” on page 50 for further information and...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 FROST PROTECTION The water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the water heater from damage, by preventing ice forming in the waterways of the water heater, in the event of freezing conditions occurring. Notes: The frost protection...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 10 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 45 to 56. The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4,...

11 TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROLLERS The Rheem 871 and 875 series can be installed with Rheem controllers to enable the user to control the temperature of the delivered water from the outlet of the water heater. There are two families of Rheem controllers suitable for installation with this water heat...

12 TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD STANDARD CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If one or more controllers are installed, at least one must be on for the water heater to operate. If all controllers are off, the water heater will only deliver cold water. on / off button – This button must be pressed once to turn on ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 13 STANDARD CONTROLLER Note: water volume button, water volume operating light and water volume symbol are on the Kitchen controller only. SILENCING A CONTROLLER – STANDARD The controller emits a sound whenever a button is pressed. This sound can be turned off to provi...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 14 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – STANDARD CONTROLLER The temperature settings of each type of controller are: Bathroom1 & 2 37°C to 46°C (in 1°C increments), 48°C*, 50°C Kitchen 37°C to 46°C (in 1°C increments), 48°C*, 50°C, 55°C**, 60°C * limited to 48°C on an 875 series...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 15 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – STANDARD CONTROLLER A controller must be on and have priority to be able to adjust the temperature setting. The temperature adjustment is made by pressing the up (  ) button or down (  ) button. The maximum temperature setting for the cont...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 16 KITCHEN CONTROLLER – STANDARD The Kitchen controller allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hot water to be used in the kitchen and laundry. It has a minimum temperature setting of 37°C and a maximum temperature setting of: 871 series 60°C – AU 55...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 17 To operate the Kitchen controller: 1. Turn off the Bathroom controller(s)  If a temperature setting is displayed and the priority light is not glowing, it is necessary to turn off the Bathroom controller(s) to gain priority.  Refer to the notes on the Kitchen cont...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 18 BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – STANDARD The Bathroom controller(s) allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hot water to be used in the bathroom. They have a minimum temperature setting of 37°C and a maximum temperature setting of: 871 series 50°C 875 serie...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 19 c h e c k h o t w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e b e f o r e u s e o n o f f 40 C p r i o r i t y i n u s e 42 C p r i o r i t y i n u s e 42 C p r i o r i t y i n u s e 42 C p r i o r i t y i n u s e To operate a Bathroom controller: 1. Turn off the Kitchen controll...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 20 WATER VOLUME FUNCTION – STANDARD CONTROLLER The water volume function is designed to warn, by a beeping sound, that a certain volume of water has been delivered from the water heater. It does not stop either the flow of or the heating of water. This function is part...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 21 5. Turn off the alarm  Press the water volume button to turn off the alarm. The water volume operating light goes out and 0 x10 l is displayed momentarily on the controller. The temperature setting of the controller with priority is then displayed. 6. Close the hot...

22 TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE DELUXE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If one or more Deluxe controllers are installed, at least one must be on or the bath fill function activated for the water heater to operate. If all Deluxe controllers and the bath fill function are off, the water heater will only deliver c...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 23 bath fill water volume display panel – The selected bath fill water volume is displayed in litres on all Deluxe controllers. The selected bath fill water volume is displayed whenever the Bath Fill mode is on (refer to “Bath Fill Mode” on page 32) or when the bath fill...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 24 VOICE PROMPT AND OPERATING TONE The Deluxe controllers have a series of voice prompts and operating tones which sound during certain operations. The voice prompts and operating tones sound from all Deluxe controllers, regardless of which Deluxe controller is being ope...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 25 Adjusting the Volume of the Voice Prompt and Operating Tone The volume of the voice prompt and the operating tone can be adjusted to a level comfortable for you. The volume of the voice prompt and the operating tone can be adjusted independently of each other. The vol...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 26 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS The temperature settings of each type of Deluxe controller are: Bathroom1 & 2 Deluxe 37°C to 46°C (in 1°C increments), 48°C*, 50°C Kitchen Deluxe 37°C to 46°C (in 1°C increments), 48°C*, 50°C, 55°C**, 60°C * limited to 48°...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 27 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – DELUXE CONTROLLERS A controller must be on with the ACTIVE indicator displayed to be able to adjust the temperature setting. The temperature adjustment is made by pressing the up (  ) button or down (  ) button. The minimum temperature setti...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 28 KITCHEN CONTROLLER – DELUXE The Kitchen Deluxe controller allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hot water to be used in the kitchen and laundry. It has a minimum temperature setting of 37°C and a maximum temperature setting of: 871 series 60°C – AU...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 29 To operate the Kitchen Deluxe controller: 1. Turn off the Bathroom Deluxe controller(s)  If a temperature setting is displayed and the ACTIVE light is not glowing, it is necessary to turn off the Bathroom Deluxe controller(s) to gain priority.  Refer to the notes on...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 30 BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – DELUXE The Bathroom Deluxe controller(s) allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hot water to be used in the bathroom. They have a minimum temperature setting of 37°C and a maximum temperature setting of: 871 series 50°C 875 se...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 31 To operate a Bathroom Deluxe controller: 1. Turn off the Kitchen Deluxe controller  If a temperature setting is displayed and the ACTIVE and ON / OFF operating lights are not glowing, it is advised to turn off the Kitchen Deluxe controller. Refer to the notes on the ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 32 BATH FILL MODE The Bath Fill mode is designed to allow the water heater to deliver a selected volume of water at a selected temperature. The Bath Fill mode commences when the BATH FILL button is on and a hot tap is opened. When the set volume has been delivered, the w...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 33 5. Close the front panel on the Deluxe controller. 6. Turn on the Bath Fill mode  Press the BATH FILL button. On all Deluxe controllers:  The BATH FILL operating light will glow.  The bath fill temperature setting will appear on the temperature display panel.  The...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 35 4. Set the bath fill water volume  Press the BATH FILL VOLUME  ( up button) or the BATH FILL VOLUME  ( down button). The first press of either the BATH FILL VOLUME  ( up button) or the BATH FILL VOLUME  ( down button) will display the last selected bath fill wate...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 36 7. Open the hot tap. The operating light will glow on all Deluxe controllers. Measurement of the water flow at the water heater will commence when the hot tap is opened. Notes:  If a second hot tap is opened when the Bath Fill mode is turned on, the set bath fill wat...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 37 Turning Off Bath Fill Mode During Its Operation The bath fill operation can be interrupted by pressing the BATH FILL button before completion of the bath fill operation. If it is necessary to turn off the Bath Fill mode before the operation is complete, during Step 7:...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 38 Notes on the Bath Fill mode: The Bath Fill mode can be set, turned on and turned off at any of the Deluxe controllers. The Deluxe controllers do not require to have priority (ACT IVE light glowing) or be on in order to set the bath fill water volume or bath fill tempe...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 39 Opening a Second Hot Water Tap During Bath Fill Operation The bath fill water volume is measured as the water flows through the water heater. If more than one hot tap is open, the Bath Fill mode will measure the total water volume drawn from all taps and the expected ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 40 Operation of the Bath Fill mode whilst a Deluxe Controller is ACTIVE It is recommended the Bath Fill mode be set and operated with the Deluxe controllers turned off (refer to Step 1 on page 34). However, if a Deluxe controller is ACTIVE during the setting and operatio...

41 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 suppl ies. However, there are some known water chemistries which can have detrimen...

42 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault, which is not related to manufacture or failure of a part (refer to “Terms of the Rheem Warranty” on page 79). NO DISPLAY ON THE CONTROLLER Is the controller turned ...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 43 WATER FLOW FLUCTUATES More than two or three taps in use at the same time may cause a decrease in the hot water flow from the taps. This can also be evident if the water heater has been installed as an in-series gas booster to a solar water heater and the solar heated water is...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 44 CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL During the heating cycle, it is not unusual to see water vapour clouds steaming from the flue terminal, particularly on cold days. This is normal operation of the water heater. PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGING A pressure relief ...

45 INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 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 on the water heater) INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be instal...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 46 Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water heater. The water heater must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold. Make sure the entire front panel can be removed for service. You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. Remember...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 47 PIPE COVER The pipe work to the water heater can be housed within a pipe cover. A pipe cover kit (AU - Part 299848, NZ - Part 316381) is available for such an installation. Refer to the installation instructions which accompany the pipe cover kit. RECESS INSTALLATION T...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 48 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 an 871 series water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas ...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 49 Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the in-series gas booster, the cold water line to the temperature limiting device can be branched off the cold water line either before or after the isolation valve and pressure limiting valve to the solar st...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 50 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A Rheem 871 series continuous flow water heater can be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. Notes: the preset outlet temperature setting of the water heater must be set to at least...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 51 Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return – Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return In-series Gas Booster as part of a Solar Water Heater Installation REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The hot water line from the water heater and the pipe work between the s...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 52 WATER TEMPERATURE DIAGRAMS Note: NZ - max outlet temperature and Kitchen Controller max setting are 55°C 871 Series - Kitchen and Bathroom Controllers 875 Series – Kitchen and Bathroom Controllers Note: NZ - max outlet temperature and Kitchen Controller max setting are...

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 54 DIMENSIONS – STANDARD CONTROLLERS Kitchen Controller (Standard) Bathroom Controller (Standard)

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 56 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION

57 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. In New Zealand the installation must also conform with the New Zealand Building Code. All gas work must b...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 58 PIPE SIZES The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, choosing the most suitable pipe size to ensure adequate flow for each in dividual application. Reference to the technical specifications of the water heater and loca...

59 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in acco rdance with the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater (871...

60 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS The Rheem 871 and 875 series can be installed with Rheem controllers to enable the user to control the temperature of the delivered water from the outlet of the water heater. There are two families of Rheem controllers suitable for installation with this wat...

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 61 Location – The controllers must be installed in dry, shaded and clean locations. Do not install the controllers: Near a heat source, such as a cook top, stove or oven. Heat, steam and smoke will interfere with the electronic components of the controllers. In direct sunl...

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 62 Wiring installation: 1. Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. 2. Install the Kitchen controller cable between the location of the controller and the water heater. 3. Remove the base plate from the controller. 4. Draw the cable through the c...

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 63 If it is necessary to have an exposed wiring installation, follow this procedure omitting Steps 1 and 4, and make an opening in the thin section in the underside of the controller to accommodate the cable (as shown in the diagram), prior to Step 6. Kitchen Controller (S...

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 64 BATHROOM1 AND BATHROOM2 CONTROLLERS If only one Bathroom controller is to be installed, the standard Bathroom1 Controller (Rheem AU - Part 299854, NZ - Part A299851) or the Bathroom1 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299862, NZ - Part A299862) must be used. If two Bath...

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 66 CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER(S) TO THE WATER HEATER To connect the controller(s) to the water heater: 1. Ensure the electrical supply to the water heater is switched off. 2. Unscrew and gently remove the electrical cover from the underside of the water heater. 3. Draw the ...

67 COMMISSIONING All water heaters are tested and adjusted before dispatch from the factory, however further adjustments may become necessary because of local conditions. TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER Open all of the hot taps in the house (don‟t forget the shower). Open the cold water isolation valve ...

COMMISSIONING 68 Gas Inlet Test Point Pressure To check the gas inlet pressure: 1. Close any hot taps and ensure the burners are not operating. 2. Close the gas isolation valve at the gas inlet to the water heater. 3. Locate the gas inlet test point on the gas connection to the water heater.  Remov...

COMMISSIONING 69 BURNER GAS PRESSURE It is necessary to check the burner gas pressure at both the minimum and maximum operational settings. To check and if necessary adjust the operational gas pressures, the electrical supply to the water heater must be switched on, the burners ignited and hot water...

COMMISSIONING 70 Notes: If the burners extinguish and error code 11 or 12 starts to flash on the LED display:  release the MIN and adjuster buttons  close the hot tap  clear the error code (refer to “Clearing Error Code” on page 70)  recommence the procedure from Step 8. If the adjuster button i...

COMMISSIONING 71 PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The factory preset outlet temperature setting of the water heater is: 871 series 624, E24, E26 models 60°C – AU, 55°C – NZ 875 series 624, E24, E26 models 48°C If a temperature controller is connected to the water heater, this will override the pres...

COMMISSIONING 72 TO CHECK OR ADJUST THE PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The temperature settings will be displayed on the LED display. The preset outlet temperature settings are: 871 series 40°C, 43°C, 50°C, 55°C, 60°C*, 70°C** * NZ – 60°C is the maximum preset outlet temperature. There is no 70°C...

COMMISSIONING 73 OUTLET TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT – 875 SERIES The maximum outlet temperature of an 875 series 624, E24 and E26 model water heater may be adjusted to compensate for temperature losses in the pipe work between the water heater outlet and sanitary fixtures. Warnings After adj...

COMMISSIONING 74 Note: The preset outlet temperature setting of this water heater must be set at 48°C prior to the commencement of this procedure. This procedure cannot be performed if the preset outlet temperature is set at 43°C or 45°C. Refer to “To Check or Adjust the Preset Outlet Temperature Se...

76 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 75). Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet). Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of the water heater...

79 RHEEM CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATERS 871, 875 SERIES, 624, E24, E26 MODELS 1. THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL 1.1 This warranty is given in Australia by Rheem Australia Pty Limited ABN 21 098 823 511 of 1 Alan Street, Ryda...

RHEEM CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY Revision Date: 2013 August (31-76284-00  ) 122475D 80 CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATERS 871, 875 SERIES 624, E24, E26 MODELS 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 ...