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Owners Guide
and
Installation Instructions
Gas Domestic Outdoor
Water Heater
This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.
Please leave this guide with the householder.
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Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993. Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the relevant standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Complia
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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 Regular Care ................................................................................9 Save A Service Call ...................................................................11 In
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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 warranty (refer to the warranty on page 32). HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE? The water heater features a user adjustable thermostat, which allows you to personally choose the most suitable tem
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 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 of approximately 6 °C. To increase the water temperature to 65 °C, turn the gas control knob anticlockwise to a setting of ‘7’. Refer to “Hotter Water Increases the Risk of S
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER • 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 near the water heater whilst it is working. Gases from some aerosol sprays, stain removers and household chemicals become corrosive when drawn into a flame. • Do not store swimming po
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 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 regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the installation must conform with the Code of Practice for installation of Gas Appliances NZS 5261 and the New Zealand Building Code. DOES THE WA
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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 centre of the cylinder. A flue baffle in this flue ensures the efficiency of the water heater is correct. The gas supply to the burner is controlled by the thermostat so the water is heated to a
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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 approximately 1/50 of its volume. Continuous leakage of water from the valve and its drain line may indicate a problem with the water heater (refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Run
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REGULAR CARE 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 water temperature from a hot tap with a thermometer. If the water is being delivered at a temperature exceeding 50 °C, phone your nearest Rheem Service Department or Accredited Service Agent to arr
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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 (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Very often it is not realised the amount of hot water used, particularly when showering. Carefully review the family’s hot water u
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL 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 water is being delivered at a temperature exceeding 50 °C, phone your nearest Rheem Service Department or Accredited service Agent to arrange for an inspection. Care must be taken by all householde
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL 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 conserved as the discharged water is cooler. CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME • Is there gas to the water heater? Check the gas isolation valve on the gas supply line is open. • Is there a norma
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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 the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure people (particularly children) will not touch the flue outlet. The flue terminal must be c
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INSTALLATION 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 either side the flue terminal. Failure to observe this precaution can cause problems in high wind areas. The water heater must be secured to the wall or screen using the brackets provided. A secondary
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INSTALLATION 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 with a full flow gate valve or ball valve. HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature li
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INSTALLATION 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 for young, aged, sick or disabled people. CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A RheemPlus water heater cannot be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return syste
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INSTALLATION 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, the operation and performance of the device cannot be guaranteed. Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Gas Water Heater REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot wate
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INSTALLATION 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 jacket of the water heater. Note: Damage to the cylinder as a result of saddling to the jacket will void the warranty. 19
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INSTALLATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Hourly Gas Min. Gas Test Point Gas Max. Gas Gas Details Consumption (MJ) Pressure (kPa) Pressure (kPa) 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 3.50 Butane 30 30 30 2.75 2.70 2.70 2.70 3.50 27/25 32/30 38/35 0.75 0.45 0.40 0.35 3.50 Town / TLP Model numbers: N = Natural, P = Propane, B = Butane, T = Town / TLP
