Page 2 - ® 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 or Aquamax Australia Pty Limited. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TM Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Note: Every care has been taken to e...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 18.; The other pages are intended for the installer
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 18. 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; “Single Element Model”; MAINS PRESSURE; “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 is a Stellar ™ m...
Page 5 - HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY; For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed,
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 - PRECAUTIONS; ter heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide; THERMOSTAT; “Hotter Water Increases The
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority req...
Page 7 - SINGLE ELEMENT MODEL
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 SINGLE ELEMENT MODEL This type of water heater has one heating unit with its own thermostat. The heating unit is at the base of the water heater and can be connected to a Continuous or Off-Peak electricity supply. The thermostat is factory set to 65°C and is tradesperson ad...
Page 8 - HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 19 to 25. 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, ...
Page 9 - REGULAR CARE; MAJOR FIVE YEAR SERVICE; : Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified
9 REGULAR CARE MAJOR FIVE YEAR SERVICE It is recommended a major five (5) 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 (5) year servi...
Page 10 - MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; The
REGULAR CARE 10 MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six (6) months by the dwelling occupant. 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. Re...
Page 11 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; “Water Supplies”
REGULAR CARE 11 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 12 - WATER SUPPLIES; CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY
12 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 13 - CHLORIDE AND PH; pH and Chloride chart
WATER SUPPLIES 13 CHLORIDE AND PH In a high chloride water supply, the water can corrode stainless steel parts and cause them to fail. Where the chloride level exceeds 250 mg / L the Rheem warranty does not apply to a stainless steel cylinder. pH is a measure of whether the water is alkaline or acid...
Page 14 - The saturation index is use
WATER SUPPLIES 14 SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is use d as a measure of the water’s corrosive or scaling properties. In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. Where the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive and the Rheem...
Page 15 - TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS
WATER SUPPLIES 15 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS The stainless steel 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 600 mg / L. Note: Some water analysis reports may state the conductivity of the water rather than th...
Page 16 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; “Off-Peak electricity supply”
16 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 mark...
Page 17 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING; “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”; must; be switched off at the switchboard. Phone Rheem; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING; cold water connection diagram
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable that 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. Cont...
Page 18 - HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS; Is the relief valve running excessively?; ELECTRICITY TARIFFS
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 18 HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS Should you at any time, feel your electricity bill is higher than expected, we suggest you check the following points: Is the relief valve running excessively? Refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on page 17. Is one outlet...
Page 19 - INSTALLATION; THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING; The water heater must be installed:
19 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 regulatory au...
Page 20 - on; also
INSTALLATION 20 You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. Remember you may have to take the entire water heater out later for servicing. The water heater is to be installed at ground or floor level and must stand vertically upright on a stable base as acceptable to local authorit...
Page 21 - cold water connection diagram; “Water Supplies”
INSTALLATION 21 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 27. Model 080 to 160 250, 315 Temp Pressure relief valve setting ...
Page 22 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 22 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 this water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to re...
Page 23 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always; Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 23 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 se...
Page 24 - Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply; diagram on page; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System
INSTALLATION 24 Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply An 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 will be significantly re...
Page 25 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION; Domest ic Elect ric Wat er Heat ers; TYPICAL INSTALLATION; Domest ic Elect ric Wat er Heat ers
INSTALLATION 25 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION St ainless St eel Dual Handed Models TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domest ic Elect ric Wat er Heat ers INDOOR LOCATIONS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION St ainless St eel Dual Handed Models TYPICAL INSTALLATION Domest ic Elect ri...
Page 26 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA; DIMENSION DRAWING; Stainless Steel Dual Handed Electric Water Heater
INSTALLATION 26 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSION DRAWING Stainless Steel Dual Handed Electric Water Heater Single Element 4A1080 4A1125 4A1160 4A1250 4A1315 Hot Water Delivery Litres 80 125 160 250 315 Dimensions A mm 885 1295 1615 1440 1760 B mm 490 490 490 620 620 C mm 500 500 500 630 630 D...
Page 27 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES; “Hot
27 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 with the New Zealand Building Code. CONNECTION SIZES Ho...
Page 28 - HEAT TRAP; labelled “Relief Valve”
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 28 A ¾” brass plug with an internal hex is supplied with the water heater to plug off the unused cold water fitting. When installing the brass plug, apply thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant to the plug thread before installation. Tighten the plug with the allen ...
Page 29 - RELIEF VALVE DRAIN
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 12). Th...
Page 30 - As the function of the temperature pressure relief valve on this
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 30 If a drain line discharges into a tundish, the drain line from the tundish must be not less than DN20. The drain line from a tundish must meet the same requirements as for a drain line from a relief valve. Warning: As the function of the temperature pressure relief valve on...
Page 31 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; and a satisfactory megger reading is; WATER HEATER; single element model; THERMOSTAT SETTING
31 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 32 - WIRING DIAGRAM SINGLE ELEMENT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS; – tradesperson adjustable
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 32 If this water heater is installed as part of a solar water heating system: the solar control system must be of a design to limit solar contribution so the water temperature in the tank does not exceed 80°C. This is necessary to ensure the solar input does not cause the th...
Page 33 - COMMISSIONING; TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
33 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...
Page 34 - DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
34 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 33). Close all hot water taps. Operate the relief valve release leve...
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Page 38 - RHEEM STELLAR STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC MODELS; THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL
38 RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY RHEEM STELLAR STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC 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 t...
Page 39 - Misuse or abnormal use of the water heater.
RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 39 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, storms, fires, lightning strikes and the like; a...
Page 40 - Revision Date: 2013 October; ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY; RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
RHEEM ELECTRIC DOMESTIC MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2013 October AQ0901062-B 40 RHEEM STELLAR STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRIC MODELS 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...
