Rheem 260 Litre, Installation & Owners Manual

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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 instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local
regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
In New Zealand the installation must also conform with NZS 5261, as applicable under local regulations, and
the New Zealand Building Code.
All packaging materials must be removed from the water heater prior to its installation. This includes the
removal of the cardboard base of the carton from the underside of the water heater and the protective
packaging from the draught diverter of an indoor model.
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.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for the application or
business, then there should be redundancy within the hot water system design. This should ensure the
continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater was to become inoperable for any reason.
We recommend you provide advice to the system owner about their needs and building backup redundancy
into the hot water supply system.
Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in
potable water. This water heater can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is operating and the
thermostat setting is 60°C or higher, including when it is used as an in-series booster water heater for a solar
water heater.
WATER HEATER LOCATION
An indoor model must be installed indoors and an outdoor model must
be installed outdoors.
The water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used
outlets or with a circulated flow and return system 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 clear
of obstructions and shrubbery.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the water heater. The water
heater must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold.
Make sure the temperature pressure relief valve lever is accessible
and the front cover and burner can be removed for service.
You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. If possible
leave headroom of one water heater height so the anode can be
inspected or replaced. Remember you may have to remove the entire
water heater later for servicing.
The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or
where aerosol propellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through
a flame, chemical changes take place which may attack the water heater.