Page 2 - Notice to Victorian Customers from the; Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the; DO NOT; leave this guide inside of the cover of the water heater, as it may
PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. ™ Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be installed by a ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 13.
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 13. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................4 How Your Water Heater Works...................................................8 R...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; MODEL TYPE; (refer to the warranty on page; HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?; “Temperature Adjustment”
4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Rheem ® water heater. The model you have chosen is suitable for outdoor installation only. The model is either a 311 series Rheemglas ® , 314 series RheemPlus™ or 811 series Optima™ water heater. Optima models have an extended warra...
Page 5 - TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT; C. Each number represents a; WARNING
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The temperature adjusting dial is on the gas valve, located behind the access cover on the lower front of the water heater. A setting of ‘6’ will normally maintain the water temperature at about 60 ° C. Each number represents a temperature difference ...
Page 6 - flammable or; “Close Down Procedure”; TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER; “Lighting the Water Heater”
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 • Do not store flammable or combustible materials near the water heater. Flammable liquids (such as petrol), newspapers and similar articles must be kept well away from the water heater and the flue terminal. • Do not use aerosols, stain removers and household chemicals nea...
Page 7 - shown on page; you must read page; described on page
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on page 20. The water heater must be installed by an authorised person and the installation must comply with National Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 and all local codes and regul...
Page 8 - HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS; MAINS PRESSURE; shown; PIEZO IGNITION; (refer to point 1 of
8 HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. The heat produced by the burner is transferred to the water through the base of the cylinder and through the wall of a flue pipe which passes through the cen...
Page 9 - REGULAR CARE; TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; Failure to do this may result
9 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...
Page 10 - TEMPERATURE LIMITING VALVE; “Water Supplies”; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; The; SERVICING; : Servicing of a gas water heater should only be carried out by
REGULAR CARE 10 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 months. This can be performed by measuring the wat...
Page 11 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; Are you using more hot water than you think?; Temperature pressure relief valve running; Is the relief valve discharging too much water? (Refer to; Thermostat setting; Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury.; Water heater size; suggests average sizes that may be needed.
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) • Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especia...
Page 12 - “Temperature Pressure
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 12 WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH You may find that due to heavy hot water usage the water temperature may be lower than normally expected. WATER TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH A RheemPlus water heater is fitted with a temperature limiting valve set to deliver water not exceeding 50 ° C. If the wate...
Page 13 - EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING; it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the; CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME; “Temperature Pressure Relief
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 13 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the water heater (refer to page 22 ) it may discharge a small quantity of water instead of the temperature pressure relief valve on the water heater. The benefit is that energy is...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION; WATER HEATER LOCATION; AS
14 INSTALLATION 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). WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater should be installed close to t...
Page 15 - against; or alternatively against a fireproof screen; MAINS WATER SUPPLY; (refer to diagram on page
INSTALLATION 15 The water heater is to be installed at ground level on a concrete or brick plinth (fire proof base) and must stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against an external wall or alternatively against a fireproof screen extending at least 500 mm above, below and eith...
Page 16 - TANK WATER SUPPLY
INSTALLATION 16 TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply, then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1 m above the highest hot water outlet. Take care to avoid air locks. The cold water line to the water heater should be adequately sized and fitted wit...
Page 17 - C, in accordance with; CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always; Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 17 A RheemPlus water heater will not deliver temperatures exceeding 50 ° C, in accordance with AS 3498. There is no statutory requirement to fit a temperature limiting device if this water heater is installed in other than an early childhood centre, school, nursing home or a facility fo...
Page 18 - REDUCING HEAT LOSSES
INSTALLATION 18 These conditions may result in either water at a temperature exceeding the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4 being delivered to the hot water outlets in the ablution areas, or the device closing completely and not delivering water at all, or the device failing. Under either condition, th...
Page 19 - SADDLING - PIPE WORK
INSTALLATION 19 SADDLING - PIPE WORK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket, we recommend the use of self-drilling screws with a maximum length of 12 mm. Should pre drilling be required, extreme caution must be observed when penetrating the ...
Page 20 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION
INSTALLATION 20 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ) Min. Gas Pressure (kPa) Test Point Gas Pressure (kPa) Max. Gas Pressure (kPa) 090 135 170 090 to 170 090 135 170 090 to 170 Natural 30 35 40 1.13 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.50 Propane 30 35 40 2.75 2.70 2.70 2.70 3...
Page 21 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION 21 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Rheemglas and Optima RheemPlus Rheemglas Optima RheemPlus 311 090 -- -- 311 135811 135314 135 311 170811 170314 170 Storage capacity litres 85 130 160 Dimensions A mm 1198 1598 1898 B mm 422 422 422 C mm 502 502 502 D mm 588 988 1213 E mm 328 328 403 F m...
Page 22 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES; “Hot Water
22 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES Rheemglas, Optima RheemPlus • Hot water connection: RP ¾/20 G ¾ B • Cold water connection: RP ¾/20 G ¾ B • Relief valve connection: RP ½/15 RP ½/15 • Gas inlet: RP ½/15 RP ½/15 All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance wi...
Page 23 - GAS INLET; Always isolate the water heater before pressure testing the gas; PIPE SIZES; (refer to the installation diagram on
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 23 GAS INLET The gas connection is made through the grommet in the left hand side panel to the gas control. The pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to light the water heater. An isolation valve and disconnection union must...
Page 24 - RELIEF VALVE DRAIN; C. Failure to observe this precaution may result; “Water
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 24 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN A copper drain line must be fitted to the relief valve to carry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain line to the relief valve using a disconnection union. The pipe work from the relief valve to the drain should be as short as possibl...
Page 25 - COMMISSIONING
25 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 house (don’t forget the shower). • Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater. Air will be forced out ...
Page 26 - LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
26 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 27 - Stop; read the safety information
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 27 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop , read the safety information on page 26. 2. Turn the gas control knob fully clockwise to the “ z ” (off) position. 3. Wait five (5) minutes so any build up of unburnt gas can escape. ...
Page 28 - TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION; “Air Shutter”; AIR SHUTTER; For a Propane and Butane model, the air shutter should be fully open.
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 28 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 stab...
Page 29 - CLOSE DOWN PROCEDURE; DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 29 CLOSE DOWN PROCEDURE 1. Turn the gas control knob to the “ · ” position (pilot). This setting will leave the pilot flame alight however the main burner will not be able to light. 2. Turn the gas control knob to the " z " (off) position. This setting shuts the gas...
Page 30 - WATER SUPPLIES; ANODE; cold water connection detail on page
30 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some known water supplies which can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and/or life expectancy. If you are unsure of your water qua...
Page 31 - WARRANTY CONDITIONS; WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
31 RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st September 2005. 2. The water heater must be installed in accordance with the Rheem water heater installation instructions, supplied with th...
Page 32 - WARRANTY
RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – 32 WARRANTY Rheem will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace any Rheem water heater; or b) Replace any component (or, if necessary, arrange the installation of a new water heater), which falls within the Warranty Periods specified below, su...
