Page 2 - Contents
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 2 Contents Introduction .............................................................
Page 3 - Introduction; bold italics
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 3 Introduction The information provided in these instructions is based on the wate...
Page 4 - Specifications; Model; Fixed
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 4 Specifications Model R ated Ca paci ty (Litres) T & PR V alve R ating ( kPa)...
Page 5 - Operation; „manual reset‟ over temperature cut out is
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 5 Operation The Rheem Water Star is designed to work in conjunction (in series) wi...
Page 6 - A T&PR valve is designed to provide automatic; Wiring Diagram
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 6 Components and their Function Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve: A T&PR ...
Page 7 - Common Faults
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 7 Common Faults When a complaint is lodged about the performance of a hot water sy...
Page 8 - Hot water plumbing leaks
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 8 Hot water plumbing leaks If hot water has not been used for a period of time, fe...
Page 9 - General Fault Finding Chart
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 9 General Fault Finding Chart Fault Diagnosis Is the complaint for no hot water ? ...
Page 10 - Fault Finding Chart 1
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 10 Fault Finding Chart 1 1. Is 240 volts present at the terminal block? Is the iso...
Page 11 - Fault Finding Chart 1.1
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 11 Fault Finding Chart 1.1 No hot water Replace thermostat Replace thermostat Repl...
Page 12 - Test 1
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 12 Component Tests 1, 5, & 6 Test 1 With the water heater plugged in and switc...
Page 13 - Component Tests 7 & 8; Test 7
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 13 Component Tests 7 & 8 Test 7 Using a multimeter on the x1 resistance scale,...
Page 14 - Fault Finding Chart 2
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 14 Fault Finding Chart 2 2 High energy bill/ Insufficient hot water NO Refer to Rh...
Page 15 - Zone Plumbing Option
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 15 2 Zone Plumbing Option ...
Page 16 - Fault Finding Chart 4
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 16 Fault Finding Chart 4 4 Water too hot Is the outlet water temperature approx. 7...
Page 17 - Fault Finding Chart 5
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 17 Fault Finding Chart 5 5. Noisy Water Heater Check for:(A) Mineral build-up on t...
Page 18 - Fault Finding Chart 6; If continuing with diagnostic procedure flow
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 18 Fault Finding Chart 6 Electrical Insulation Testing There are three basic test ...
Page 19 - Component Replacement Procedures; NOTE: A small amount of water will be left in the cylinder.; Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve (Procedure 3); Partially drain the water heater
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 19 Component Replacement Procedures Draining the Water Heater (Procedure 1) 1. Swi...
Page 20 - Switch off power at GPO and unplug power cord from GPO.
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 20 12. Purge air from the system through hot taps. 13. Refit the front polystyrene...
Page 21 - Drain the water heater
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 21 Outlet Water Connector (Procedure 6) 1. Drain the water heater (refer to proced...
Page 23 - Pin Outlet Socket
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 23 3 Pin Outlet Socket 1. Switch off power at GPO and unplug power cord from GPO. ...
Page 24 - Exploded View
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 24 Exploded View Replacement Parts List Item Description Part Nº Item Description ...
Page 25 - WARRANTY CONDITIONS; WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 25 Rheem Electric Water Heater Warranty - (Australia Only) WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. ...
Page 26 - Document Revision History; Title: Service Instructions - Rheem Water Star; Revision; Service Instructions issued for Rheem Water Star
TM039 Rheem W ater Star Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 02/09 This document is stored and maintained electronically by Service. All printed copies not bearing this statement in RED are deemed “uncontrolled” 26 Document Revision History Title: Service Instructions - Rheem Water Star Docume...
