Page 2 - PATENTS; in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; TRADEMARKS; Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; with the householder or 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. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TM Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Note: Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 15. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................................................................ 4 Regular Care ......................
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER APPLICATION
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE The model Rheem ® Heavy Duty Gas water heater you have chosen is a quick recovery water heater. Water ...
Page 5 - TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT; flammable or combustible materials; near the water; aerosols, stain removers and household chemicals
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The temperature adjusting dial is on the gas valve, located at the lower front of an indoor model and behind the access cover on the lower front on an outdoor model. A setting of „6‟ will normally maintain the water temperature at about 60°C. Each num...
Page 7 - DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 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 11. If you are in a...
Page 8 - REGULAR CARE; MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE; Warning
8 REGULAR CARE MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by a responsible officer. 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. Refer t...
Page 9 - MAJOR FIVE YEAR SERVICE; “Anode Inspection and Replacement”; It is very important you
REGULAR CARE 9 MAJOR FIVE YEAR SERVICE It is recommended a major five year service be conducted on the water heater. Warning : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: The five year service and r...
Page 10 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; It is very important you raise and lower the lever; “Water Supplies”
REGULAR CARE 10 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...
Page 11 - WATER SUPPLIES; CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY; TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS & CONDUCTIVITY; ANODE SELECTION
11 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 12 - ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
WATER SUPPLIES 12 ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The anodes installed in your water heater will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the cylinder may be extended by replacing the anodes. If the anodes are not replaced during a five year service (refer to “Major Five Year Se...
Page 13 - GAS STORAGE WATER HEATERS; SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY; water heater cylinder
WATER SUPPLIES 13 -1.0 no warr anty a pp li e s to a : te m p e ra tu re p re s s u re r e li e f v a lv e o r a w a te r h e a te r c y li n d e r u n le s s a n e x p a n s io n c o n tr o l v a lv e i s f it te d . SATURATION INDEX (SI) GAS STORAGE WATER HEATERS WITHIN WARRANTY SPECIFICATION SATU...
Page 14 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; “Lighting the Water Heater”
14 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...
Page 15 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING; Normal Operation; “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”; Steady flows for long period (often at night); “Close Down Procedure”
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 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 the discharge is deemed excessive (more than 2% of hot water used), there may be another problem. C...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION; INSTALLATION STANDARDS
16 INSTALLATION 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 installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance the installation inst...
Page 17 - diagrams on pages; Ventilation
INSTALLATION 17 For a single water heater installation, follow the diagrams on pages 24 and 23. For multiple water heater installations, follow the instructions on pages 28 to 31. INDOOR INSTALLATION The water heater is to be installed at floor level and must stand vertically upright on a stable fir...
Page 18 - OUTDOOR INSTALLATION; against or; At least 500 mm clear of any combustibles.
INSTALLATION 18 OUTDOOR INSTALLATION The water heater is to be installed at ground or floor level on a stable fireproof base as acceptable to local authorities. The water heater must also stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against or within 25 mm of an external wall or altern...
Page 19 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 19 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 bathrooms, ensu...
Page 20 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; Temperature Limiting Device; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Gas Water Heater
INSTALLATION 20 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 s...
Page 21 - REDUCING HEAT LOSSES
INSTALLATION 21 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 The vitreous enamel lined cylinder of the water heat...
Page 22 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA; Indoor; Model
INSTALLATION 22 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Indoor Outdoor Model 620 260 630 260 Storage capacity litres 260 260 Mass (tank) Empty kg 98 106 Full kg 358 366 Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ) Min. Gas Pressure (kPa) Test Point Gas Pressure (kPa) Max. Gas Pressure (kPa) 620 260, 630 260 620 26...
Page 23 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION; INSTALLATION HEAVY DUTY
INSTALLATION 23 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION INSTALLATION HEAVY DUTY GAS OUTDOOR 260L
Page 25 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES
25 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/...
Page 27 - GAS INLET
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 27 GAS INLET The gas connection is made to the left hand side of the gas control, through the grommet in the left hand side panel on outdoor models. The pipe work must be c leared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to light the water heater. An is...
Page 28 - MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS; diagrams on page; must not; diagram on page
28 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS A multiple installation of Rheem water heaters on a single manifold or multiple manifolds is possible, using the Rheem Equa-Flow ® manifold system, where large volumes of hot water are required. The Equa-Flow principle will function with water heaters in line, around a corn...
Page 30 - RHEEM COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS; RHEEM COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS; Notes; Minimum recommended space between wall; In Line Manifold
MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 30 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS WATER HEATERS RHEEM COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS TYPICAL INSTALLATION LEGEND INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS – RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS WATER HEATERS RHEEM COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS MODEL A B C D E* F* INSTALLATION LAYOUT M...
Page 31 - MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT
MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 31 MANIFOLD ARRANGEMENT Hot Manifold Assembly Cold Manifold Assembly
Page 32 - COMMISSIONING; TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER; GAS INLET PRESSURE; IMPORTANT; TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
32 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 building (don‟t forget the showers) and supply cock(s) and valve(s) in the system. Open the isolation valves fully on the c...
Page 33 - LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; SAFETY INFORMATION; Before lighting
33 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...
Page 34 - LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Using the gas control light the water heater as follows:; read the safety information
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 34 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop , read the safety information on page 33. 2. Remove the access cover of an outdoor model. 3. Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the “ ” (off) position. 4. Remove the front ...
Page 35 - TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 35 TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the installer. The burner flame must light smoothly and quickly from the pilot flame, and must go out quietly and completely. The main burner flame must be stable, al...
Page 36 - DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
36 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 32). Close all hot water taps. Operate the relief valve release leve...
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Page 39 - THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL; (not for service; TERMS OF THE RHEEM WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS TO IT; Misuse or abnormal use of the water heater.
39 RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY GAS WATER HEATER 620260, 630260 MODELS 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 trained and...
Page 40 - Revision Date: 2013 August; ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY; Australian Consumer Law
RHEEM HEAVY DUTY GAS MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2013 August 122042L 40 GAS WATER HEATER 620260, 630260 MODELS 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...
