Page 2 - PATENTS; Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Paloma; TRADEMARKS; ® Registered trademark of Rheem New Zealand Pty Ltd.; with the householder or a responsible officer.; DO NOT; leave this guide inside of the cover of the water
PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Paloma &R Ltd. Rheem New Zealand Pty Ltd is the supplier of the Rheem range of electronic continuous flow gas water heaters, manufactured by Paloma &R Ltd, a worl...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 73.
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 73. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................................................................ 4 Temperature Control .............
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; MODEL TYPE; “Warranty”; WATER HEATER OPERATION; “Temperature Control”; GAS BOOSTING FOR A SOLAR WATER HEATER
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE The Rheem ® electronic continuous flow gas water heater model you have chosen is for outdoor installation only. This model has an extended warranty (refer to “Warranty” on page 73). The water heater has a preset outlet temperature setting of: • 874 series 55 ° C ...
Page 5 - MAINS PRESSURE; shown on page; HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?; must; HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed for direct connection to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 44, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 140 kPa for the rated f...
Page 6 - WARNING; flammable or combustible materials; GOING ON HOLIDAYS; “To Turn off the Water Heater”
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 WARNING This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so. This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or...
Page 7 - TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER; “Frost Protection”; TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER; must not; DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?; If you are in a known harsh water are; described on
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: • Turn off the controllers(s) (if fitted) by pressing the on / off button. The light in the on / off button will go out and the priority light (standard controller) or the ACTIVE light (Deluxe con...
Page 8 - HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?; “Warranty Exclusions”; DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; Turn off the water heater (refer to
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST? There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include the water chemistry, the water pressure, temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern. However, your water he...
Page 9 - TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTROLLERS; Standard Controllers; 99862) and the Bathroom2 Deluxe controller (Rheem; be fitted to this water heater (874 series) as part of a solar; must be; disconnected and removed.
9 TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROLLERS The Rheem 874 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 heater. These...
Page 10 - TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD; STANDARD CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS
10 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 ...
Page 11 - STANDARD CONTROLLER; operating light and; water volume; symbol are on the Kitchen; SILENCING A CONTROLLER – STANDARD; Press and hold the up (
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 11 STANDARD CONTROLLER in t e g r it y 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 tur...
Page 12 - TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – STANDARD CONTROLLER; The temperature settings of each type of controller are:
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 12 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – STANDARD CONTROLLER The temperature settings of each type of controller are: • Bathroom1 & 2 37 ° C to 48 ° C (in 1 ° C increments), 50 ° C • Kitchen 37 ° C to 48 ° C (in 1 ° C increments), 50 ° C*, 55 ° C Temperature settings 37 38 39 40 ...
Page 13 - TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – STANDARD CONTROLLER
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 13 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 ( i ) button or down ( j ) button. • The maximum temperature setting for th...
Page 14 - KITCHEN CONTROLLER – STANDARD; C and a maximum temperature setting of:; Notes on the Kitchen controller:; The controller cannot be turned on whilst a hot tap is open.; Kitchen Controller
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 14 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: • 874 series 55ºC The...
Page 15 - Refer to the; Turn on the Kitchen controller; Refer to; Turn off the Kitchen controller; Turn off the Kitchen controller after hot water usage; Important
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 15 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 controll...
Page 16 - BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – STANDARD; Notes on the Bathroom controllers:; bathroom; Bathroom Controller
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 16 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: • 874 series 50ºC The B...
Page 17 - notes on the Bathroom controllers; Turn on the Bathroom controller; “Temperature Adjustment – Standard Controller”; Open the hot tap
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 17 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 ...
Page 18 - WATER VOLUME FUNCTION – STANDARD CONTROLLER; It does not stop either the flow of or the heating of water.; notes on the water volume; Turn on the water volume alarm
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 18 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...
Page 19 - Turn off the alarm; “Silencing A
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 19 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 t...
Page 20 - TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE; DELUXE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS; “Temperature
20 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...
Page 21 - “Bath Fill Mode”; DELUXE CONTROLLER; Rheem; BATH
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 21 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 30) or when the bath fill...
Page 22 - VOICE PROMPT AND OPERATING TONE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 22 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...
Page 23 - Adjusting the Volume of the Voice Prompt and Operating Tone; Turn off all Deluxe controllers.; ASSISTANCE CALL FUNCTION; To Call for Assistance; The voice prompt will sound on all Deluxe controllers,; “assistance required,
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 23 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...
Page 24 - TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS; The temperature settings of each type of Deluxe controller are:
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 24 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS The temperature settings of each type of Deluxe controller are: • Bathroom1 & 2 Deluxe 37 ° C to 48°C* (in 1 ° C increments), 50 ° C • Kitchen Deluxe 37 ° C to 48°C* (in 1 ° C increments), 50 ° C*, 55 ° C (Limited to 48ºC ...
Page 25 - TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – DELUXE CONTROLLERS; up
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 25 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 ( i ) button or down ( j ) button. • The minimum temperature...
Page 26 - KITCHEN CONTROLLER – DELUXE; C and a maximum temperature setting; Notes on the Kitchen Deluxe controller:; The Deluxe controller cannot be turned on whilst a hot tap is open.; Kitchen Deluxe Controller
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 26 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: • 874 series 55ºC ...
Page 27 - Turn off the Bathroom Deluxe controller(s); Kitchen Deluxe controller; Turn on the Kitchen Deluxe controller; “hot water temperature has been increased”; Turn off the Kitchen Deluxe controller
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 27 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 the...
Page 28 - BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – DELUXE; Notes on the Bathroom Deluxe controllers:; Bathroom Deluxe
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 28 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: • 874 series 50ºC Th...
Page 29 - warning
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 29 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 ...
Page 30 - BATH FILL MODE; notes
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 30 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...
Page 31 - Close the front panel on the Deluxe controller.; “please ensure the bath hot water tap is turned off”
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 31 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 bath fi...
Page 33 - “bath fill water volume has been decreased”
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 33 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 i ( up button) or the BATH FILL VOLUME j (down button) will display the last selected bath fill water vol...
Page 34 - Turn off the Bath Fill mode
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 34 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 water...
Page 35 - Turning Off Bath Fill Mode During Its Operation; Step
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 35 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:...
Page 36 - Notes on the Bath Fill mode:; “please ensure the bath hot water tap is turned off”.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 36 Notes on the Bath Fill mode: • The Bath Fill mode can be set and turned on at any of the Deluxe controllers. • The Deluxe controllers do not require to have priority (ACTIVE light glowing) or be on in order to set the bath fill water volume or bath fill temperature or...
Page 37 - Opening a Second Hot Water Tap During Bath Fill Operation; “Turning Off Bath Fill Mode During Its Operation”
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 37 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 expecte...
Page 38 - During; “hot water temperature has been decreased”; During
TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 38 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 32). However, if a Deluxe controller is ACTIVE during the setting and operatio...
Page 39 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; NO DISPLAY ON THE CONTROLLER; COLD WATER FROM THE HOT TAP; WATER IS TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH; NO WATER FROM THE HOT TAP
39 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 “Warranty” on page 74). NO DISPLAY ON THE CONTROLLER • Is the controller turned on? Press the on ...
Page 40 - GAS BOOSTER OPERATING TOO FREQUENTLY; “Fan Continues to Run after Water Heater; FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER WATER HEATER OPERATION STOPS
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 40 GAS BOOSTER OPERATING TOO FREQUENTLY If the water heater is installed as a gas booster water heater to a solar preheat water heater, you may find that the water heater operates more frequently than expected. This will occur when the solar preheat water temperature is lower tha...
Page 41 - CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL; Normal operation; “Mains Water Supply”; ERROR CODE; Is the gas booster water heater operating too frequently?
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 41 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 ...
Page 42 - INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER LOCATION; for mounting hole positions)
42 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) The 874 series of water heater may be installed as an ...
Page 43 - At least 300 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the eaves.; PIPE COVER
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 43 As a guide the following requirements extracted from the New Zealand Gas Installations Standard NZS 5261, must be observed. • At least 300 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the eaves. • At least 300 mm (024) or 500 mm (027) between the flue terminal and the e...
Page 44 - MAINS WATER SUPPLY; Relief valve setting
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 44 MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve that does not have non return valve characteristics (such as an RMC PSL series valve) is required and should be fitted as shown in the in...
Page 45 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; C in accordance with AS 3498. There; Gas Booster for a Solar Water Heater; Temperature controllers; be fitted to this water heater as part of a solar water heater
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 45 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 874 series water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas ...
Page 46 - before the non return valve prior; MUST BE; installed on the cold water line to the solar storage tank; AFTER; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 46 Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the gas booster water heater, 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...
Page 47 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always be set to at least 60; Temperature Limiting Device; REDUCING HEAT LOSSES
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 47 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A Rheem continuous flow water heater cannot be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. If a circulated flow and return system is required, it is necessary to bypass the continuous flo...
Page 48 - WATER TEMPERATURE DIAGRAMS; Temperature Limiting Devices – refer to
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 48 WATER TEMPERATURE DIAGRAMS 874 Series - Kitchen and Bathroom Controllers 874 Series - Kitchen Controller Only 874 Series - Bathroom Controllers Only 874 Series - No Controllers Notes: • Temperature Limiting Devices – refer to “Hot Water Delivery” on page 45. • Factory ...
Page 49 - Dimensions And Technical Data; Empty; Gas Details; Model
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 49 Dimensions And Technical Data Model 874 027 Rated delivery (@ 40 ° C rise) litres / min 16.5 Recovery (@ 25 ° C rise) litres / min 27 Mass Empty kg 24 Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ) Min Gas Pressure (kPa) Test Point Gas Pressure (kPa) Max Gas Pressure (kPa) mi...
Page 50 - DIMENSIONS – STANDARD CONTROLLERS
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 50 DIMENSIONS – STANDARD CONTROLLERS Kitchen Controller (Standard) Bathroom Controller (Standard)
Page 51 - DIMENSIONS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS; Deluxe Controller – Cover Open
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 51 DIMENSIONS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS 120 120 24 120 Deluxe Controller – Cover Closed U U P Set Bath Fill Water Volume and Temperature Bath Water Volume BathFillTemp Bath Fill 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. Press Bath Fill Button (Red light on) 4. Open hot tap Bath Fill completed (automatic...
Page 52 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION; TYPICAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 52 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRONIC CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER EXTERNAL MODELS 874 SERIES NZS 5261
Page 53 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION – GAS BOOSTER FOR SOLAR WATER HEATER; TOP
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 53 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – GAS BOOSTER FOR SOLAR WATER HEATER Solar Loline Open Circuit With An In-Series Gas Booster Water Heater (Top) Solar Premier Loline Closed Circuit With An In-Series Gas Booster Water Heater (Bottom) NZS:5261 NZS: 5261 NZS:5261 NZS:5261 TOP Solar L...
Page 54 - Solar Hiline Open Circuit with an In-Series Gas Booster Water
INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 54 [Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point. You can position the text box anywhere in the document. Use the Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text box.] Solar Premiere Hiline Closed Circuit with an In-Series Gas B...
Page 55 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; “Hot Water Delivery”; do not
55 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES Model 874 027 Hot water connection R¾/20 Cold water connection R¾/20 Gas inlet connection R¾/20 All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the National Plumbing Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and local authority requirements....
Page 56 - PIPE SIZES; of copper and be fully insulated in accordance with; GAS INLET; diagram on page 54
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 56 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 individual application. Reference to the technical specifications of the water heater and local...
Page 57 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; Component; Gas water heater
57 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 and local authority requirements. Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater (874 series) as part of a sola...
Page 58 - INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS
58 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS The Rheem 874 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 heate...
Page 59 - Do not install the controllers:; Outdoors. The controllers are not weatherproof.; KITCHEN CONTROLLER; C and a maximum; Kitchen Controller (Standard) Components
INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 59 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 ...
Page 60 - Wiring installation:; “Connecting the Controller(s) to the Water Heater”; Kitchen Controller (Standard and Deluxe) Installation
INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 60 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...
Page 62 - BATHROOM1 AND BATHROOM2 CONTROLLERS; Bathroom1 and Bathroom2 Controller Components
INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 62 BATHROOM1 AND BATHROOM2 CONTROLLERS If only one Bathroom controller is to be installed, the standard Bathroom1 Controller (Rheem PN 299854) or the Bathroom1 Deluxe controller (Rheem PN 299862) must be used. If two Bathroom controllers are to be installed, one must be a ...
Page 63 - Bathroom Controller (Standard and Deluxe) Installation
INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 63 Wiring installation: 1. Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. 2. Install the supplied cable between the location of the controller and the water heater. 3. Remove the base plate from the controller. 4. Peel off one side of the adhesive pape...
Page 64 - CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER(S) TO THE WATER HEATER; The cable connections are non-polarised.
INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 64 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 ...
Page 65 - COMMISSIONING; “Gas Inlet Pressure”; GAS INLET PRESSURE
65 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 va...
Page 66 - Gas Inlet Test Point Pressure
COMMISSIONING 66 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. Remove ...
Page 67 - BURNER GAS PRESSURE; Minimum test point gas pressure
COMMISSIONING 67 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...
Page 68 - release the MIN and adjuster buttons; Maximum test point gas pressure; “Minimum test point gas pressure”; Clearing Error Code
COMMISSIONING 68 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 recommence the procedure from Step 8. • If the adjuster button is released before Step 13, clear any error code (if displayed) and re...
Page 69 - PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING; Maximum Outlet Temperature; C for the system to operate correctly.
COMMISSIONING 69 PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The factory preset outlet temperature setting of the water heater is: • 874 series 55°C If a temperature controller is connected to the water heater, this will override the preset outlet temperature setting and the maximum temperature setting will b...
Page 70 - TEMPERATURE CHANGE MUST ONLY BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR; Remove the screws holding the front panel to the jacket.; FF; DI
COMMISSIONING 70 WARNING: TEMPERATURE CHANGE MUST ONLY BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR RHEEM SERVICE CENTRE REPRESENTITIVE. SEVERE SCALD INJURIES COULD OCCUR IF BATHROOMS AND ENSUITES ARE NOT PROTECTCED BY A HOT WATER TEMPERING DEVICE. TO CHECK OR ADJUST THE PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The...
Page 71 - Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater
COMMISSIONING 71 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation, such as on a building site or where the premises are vacant, then: • Turn off the controllers(s) (if fitted) by pressing the on / off button. The light in the on / off but...
Page 72 - WATER SUPPLIES
72 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: • Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 71). • 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 ...
Page 73 - RHEEM ELECTRONIC CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER; Components Installation Model; WARRANTY CONDITIONS; Ltd, a world leader in water heater technology and manufacture.; WATER QUALITY
73 RHEEM ELECTRONIC CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY (NEW ZEALAND ONLY) Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most New Zealand metropolitan water supplies. However, there are some known water supplies that can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its ...
Page 74 - WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS; For service telephone
Revision Date: 4 th March 2010 317658B 74 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS SET OUT IN THE RHEEM WATER HEATER WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS MAY CAUSE THE WATER HEATER WARRANTY TO BECOME VOID AND MAY INCUR A SERVICE CHARGE AND / OR COST OF PARTS. a...
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