Rheem Air Sourced 310- Manuals

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE? The system controls (compressor, evaporator and fan) will operate until a water temperature of approximately 60°C is reached. If the ambient air temperature is outside of the heat pump‟s operating range, the water temperature is boosted automati...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If you plan to be away from home for only a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on. If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the water heater. Close the c...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 ENVIRONMENT At the end of the service life of the heat pump water heater and prior to the water heater being disposed o f, a person qualified to work with refrigerants must recover the refrigerant from within the sealed system. The refrigerant must not be vented to atmosphe...

8 REGULAR CARE 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 approxi...

9 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the 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 detrimental effe...

11 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) Is the electricity switched on? Inspect the isolating switch marked “...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 12 HEAT PUMP IS NOT OPERATING Time controlled power supply If the water heater is connected to a time controlled power supply, then during periods of no power supply at the water heater the heat pump and booster heating unit will not operate. This is not a fault condition, but a ...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 13 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small quantity of water to escape during the heating cycle. However, if it discharges more than a bucket full of water in 24 hours, there may be another problem. Continuou...

14 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATON ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The installation must comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the installation must con...

INSTALLATION 15 It is recommended the heat pump water heater be installed at ground or floor level and must stand vertically upright, supported by a level slab or solid base. The base of the water heater is made of corrosion resistant material, and it may be placed directly in contact with the suppo...

INSTALLATION 16 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 area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to red...

INSTALLATION 17 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A 551 310 model heat pump water heater should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow a nd return system in a building. If a circulated flow and return system is required, it is necessary to bypass the heat pump water heater...

INSTALLATION 18 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. ANODE TYPES The vitreous enamel lined cylinder of the wate...

INSTALLATION 19 TYPICAL INSTALLATON – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER

INSTALLATION 20 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA HEAT PUMP DIMENSIONS System number 551 310 Part numbers Model Number 1.8 kW 551 310 04 Tank only 1.8 kW T551 310 04 2.4 kW 551 310 05 Tank only 2.4 kW T551 310 05 3.6 kW 551 310 07 Tank only 3.6 kW T551 310 07 Heat pump module 180532 Maximum rated power ...

21 HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY STORAGE TANK AND HEAT PUMP MODULE The heat pump water heater is made of two main components, the storage tank and the heat pump module. For transport and handling (weight) purposes both items are shipped separately and designed to be assembled at the installation site....

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 22 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Warning: The heat pump must be assembled, plumbed and filled with water prior to power being connected and switched on. The following procedure should be followed to properly lift, place and connect the heat pump module onto the storage tank: 1. Stor...

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 23 3. Air Louvre Removal: Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the six (6) screws from each of the two air louvres (twelve (12) screws in total).  Remove the louvres from the heat pump module. 4. Electrical Cover: Remove the mounting screw from the side of the elec...

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 24 6. Heat Pump Module Placement: Using two people, one person on each lifting bar, lift the heat pump module and place it on the top of the storage tank. It is recommended to place the hands under the bar to enable the lift in a curl action.  Ensure the two water fittin...

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 25 9. Inlet Flexible Braided Hose: Attach the flexible braided hose marked “INLET” to the water fitting marked “INLET”.  Tighten the swivel nut on the hose using a 24 mm spanner.  Push down the pipe seal ring to seat over the swivel nut and against the pipe seal cover. ...

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 26 11. Air Bleed Valve: Open the air bleed valve screw by rotating anticlockwise one turn. This will allow air to bleed from the circulator and flexible hose during the filling of the tank process.  Leave the screw in this position.  Ensure the screw is not removed, nor...

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 27 14. Electrical Cover: Replace the electrical cover, engaging the bottom of the cover into the slots on the supporting bracket.  Secure at the side with the mounting screw. 15. Water Connections: Connect the cold water supply and the hot water pipe work to the water he...

28 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES Hot water connection: RP¾/20. Cold water connection: RP¾/20. Relief valve connection: RP½/15. All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Plumbing Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and local authority requirements. WATER INLE...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 29 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE Local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold water line to the water heater. In other areas, an ECV is required if the saturation index is greater than +0.4 (refer to “Water Supplies” on page 9). The...

30 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. MEGGER READING When a megger test is conducted on this water heater, then the following should be noted. Warning: This w...

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 31 WIRING DIAGRAM E FAN CAP 123 4 WHITE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK RED RED RED ORANGE RED GREEN/YE LLO W GR/YE L GR/YE L RE D BLUE BL ACK W H IT E RE D RELAY N.O. N.C. 123 4 E A A UNIT HEATING PMP FAN CONTROL BOARD BROWN GR/YE L BLUE BROWN BLACK BLUE BROWN M1 S C R ROBE...

32 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS A multiple installation of Rheem heat pump water heaters on a single manifold or multiple manifolds is possible, using the Equa-Flow ® manifold system, where large volumes of hot water is required. The Equa- Flow principle will function with water heaters in line, around a ...

MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 33 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – MULTIPLE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS MULTIPLE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS TYPICAL INSTALLATION LEGEND INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – MULTIPLE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS MULTIPLE HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Notes Installation Layout Minimum Dimensi...

MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 34 MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT Manifold Arrangement - Multiple Installation Heat Pump Water Heaters Hot Manifold Assembly Manifold Arrangement - Multiple Installation Heat Pump Water Heaters Cold Manifold Assembly

35 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don‟t forget the shower). Open the cold water iso...

36 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 35). Close all hot water taps. Operate the relief valve release lever - do not let the lever snap back or you will damage the valve seat. Operating the lever will releas...

39 RHEEM HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY - HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MODEL 551310 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st August 2010. 2. The water heater must be installed in accordance with the water heater installation instruct...

RHEEM HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY - Revision Date: 2011 March 126524H 40 WARRANTY – HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MODEL 551310 Rheem will repair or replace, at Rheem’s sole discretion and subject to the warranty conditions and exclusions, any component, the storage tank or the heat pum...