Page 2 - PATENTS; in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; TRADEMARKS; ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TM Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Note: Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy in preparation...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 20.; The other pages are intended for the installer
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 20. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest About Your Water Heater ............................................................ 4 Maintenance Requirements ...................................................... 1...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER APPLICATION; “Single Element Model”; HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?; “Temperature
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE The Rheem ® water heater you have chosen will be either a...
Page 5 - HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY; “Hotter Water Increases The Risk of
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 ...
Page 6 - WARNING; For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed,
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 8 - MAINS PRESSURE; “Maintenance Requirements”; TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 23, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greate...
Page 9 - HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 GOING ON HOLIDAY? If you plan to be away from home for one or two nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on. However, if you plan to stay away more than a few nights, conserve energy by switching the water heater off at either the switchboard or isolating sw...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS; MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS; : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified
10 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS It is recommended a major service be conducted on the water heater every five (5) years. Warning : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. No...
Page 11 - MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS; Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water, as water; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; If water does not flow freely from the
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 11 MINOR MAINTENANCE EVERY SIX MONTHS It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months. Minor maintenance can be performed by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve. It i...
Page 12 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; It is very; Failure to do this may result
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 12 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 expan...
Page 13 - TEMPERATURE LIMITING VALVE; “Water Supplies”
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 13 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 (12) months. This can be performed by me...
Page 14 - WATER SUPPLIES; ANODE; Anode Selection chart
14 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...
Page 15 - ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT; “Major Service Every Five Years”; CAUTION; ANODE SELECTION
WATER SUPPLIES 15 ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The anode installed in your water heater will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the cylinder may be extended by replacing the anode. For water supplies which are either softened or desalinated, or where the water supply ma...
Page 16 - SATURATION INDEX; Saturation Index chart
WATER SUPPLIES 16 SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the water’s corrosive or scaling properties. The saturation index figures stated are calculated using a water temperature of 80°C. In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. Wh...
Page 17 - CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY; water heater cylinder
WATER SUPPLIES 17 CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY The changing or alternating from one water supply to another can have a detrimental effect on the operation and / or life expectation of a water heater cylinder, a temperature pressure relief valve and a heating unit. Where there is a changeover from one wate...
Page 18 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; : Check the electricity supply to which
18 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 the manufacture or failure of a part. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) Is the electricity switched on? Inspect the isolating switch ma...
Page 19 - suggests average sizes that may be needed.
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 19 Water heater size Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements? The sizing guide in the Rheem sales literature and on the Rheem website (www.rheem.com.au) suggests average sizes that may be needed. WATER TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH A RheemPlus water heater is fit...
Page 20 - EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 20 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater (refer to the cold water connection diagram on page 32) it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the temperature pressure relief valve on the water h...
Page 21 - INSTALLATION; THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING; The water heater must be installed:
21 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING INSTALLATION STANDARDS 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, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulat...
Page 22 - SAFE TRAY; codes
INSTALLATION 22 You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. If possible leave headroom of one water heater height so the anode can be inspected or replaced. Remember you may have to take the entire water heater out later for servicing. The water heater is to be installed at ground ...
Page 23 - cold water connection diagram
INSTALLATION 23 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 025 to 160 250 to 315 Temp press relief valve setting 1...
Page 24 - Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device; deliver
INSTALLATION 24 Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the 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, pressure limiting valve and non-return valve to the water heater. ...
Page 25 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always be set to at least 60°C.; Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 25 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A RheemPlus water heater cannot be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. If a Rheem water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system, it must be able to pro...
Page 26 - Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System
INSTALLATION 26 Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply A single or twin element electric water heater connected to an Off-Peak electricity supply should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. The benefits of the Off-Peak electricity supply wi...
Page 27 - SADDLING PIPE WORK
INSTALLATION 27 ANODE The vitreous enamel lined 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 2500 mg/L and when the correct colour coded anode is used. If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the wate...
Page 28 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION; Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed; TYPICAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION 28 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed INDOOR LOCATIONS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domestic Electric Water Heaters - Dual Handed INDOOR LOCATIONS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
Page 29 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION 29 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA – RHEEMGLAS 025 TO 050 MODELS Rheemglas Single Element Rheemglas Single Element LH DH 111025 - - 191050 Hot Water Delivery Litres 18 50 Dimensions A mm 390 695 B mm 385 400 C mm 420 436 D mm 130 397 E mm 116 142 F mm 60 60 H deg 26 26 J deg 65 59 TPR Val...
Page 32 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES; “Hot
32 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand the installation must also conform to the New Zealand Building Code. CONNECTION SIZES Rhee...
Page 33 - LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE WATER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 33 LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE WATER CONNECTIONS The cold and hot water supplies (050 to 160 Rheemglas models) and temperature pressure relief valve (050 to 125 Rheemglas models) can be connected to either side of a water heater. A kit is supplied with the water heater to plug of...
Page 34 - PIPE SIZES; labelled “Relief Valve” (refer to the
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 34 PIPE SIZES To achieve true mains pressure operation, the cold water line to the water heater should be the same size or bigger than the hot water line from the water heater. The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, ch...
Page 35 - “Water Supplies”
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 35 insulation collar preformed insulation collar 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 +...
Page 36 - RELIEF VALVE DRAIN
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 36 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...
Page 37 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; WATER HEATER; twin element model; THERMOSTAT SETTING
37 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. All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Wiring Rul...
Page 38 - – fixed setting
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 38 The thermostat of a RheemPlus model should not be set to less than 65°C. This is to assist in the specified operation of the temperature limiting valve. For reasons of safety and economy, we advise the thermostat be set at the lowest temperature that will provide sufficie...
Page 39 - COMMISSIONING; and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained.
39 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...
Page 40 - OUTLET TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT; After adjustment of the temperature limiting valve, the water; MUST NOT; exceed 50°C from the first tap in the hot water pipe
COMMISSIONING 40 OUTLET TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT – RHEEMPLUS The maximum outlet temperature of a RheemPlus water heater may be adjusted to compensate for temperature losses in the pipe work between the water heater outlet and sanitary fixtures. Warning: After adjustment of the temperature...
Page 41 - RHEEMPLUS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
COMMISSIONING 41 Turn the adjusting knob on the temperature limiting valve counter-clockwise (down away from the water heater), using a 6 mm Allen key. Turning the adjusting knob counter clockwise (down away from the water heater) increases the outlet water temperature, turning it clockwise (up to...
Page 42 - DRAINING THE WATER HEATER
42 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 releas...
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Page 45 - THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL
45 RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 111, 121, 191, 192 SERIES 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 ...
Page 46 - The Rheem warranty does not cover faults that are a result of:
RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 46 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 111, 121, 191, 192 SERIES 2.7 The Rheem warranty does not cover faults that are a result of: a) Accidental damage to the water heater or any component (for example: (i) Acts of God such as floods,...
Page 47 - WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY
RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 47 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 111, 121, 191, 192 SERIES 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fa...
Page 48 - Revision Date: 2016 November; RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2016 November 122179D 48 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 111, 121, 191, 192 SERIES 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 owne...
