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This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person.

Please leave this guide with the householder.

Owner’s Guide

and

Installation Instructions

Gas Domestic Outdoor

Water Heater

350, 354 series

265, 295 models

Summary of Contents for 265 series

Page 1: ...eater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person Please leave this guide with the householder Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater 350 354 series 265...

Page 2: ...re the accuracy in preparation of this publication No liability can be accepted for any consequences which may arise as a result of its application Warning Upon completion of the installation and comm...

Page 3: ...pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest About Your Water Heater 4 Regular Care 9 Water Supplies 14 Save A Service Call 18 Installation 22 Connections Plumbing 31 Commissioning 35 L...

Page 4: ...the water is heated to a constant temperature Automatic safety controls are fitted to the water heater to provide safe and efficient operation HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE The water heater features a...

Page 5: ...r young aged sick or disabled people 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 wil...

Page 6: ...wner s Guide and Installation Instructions The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these ins...

Page 7: ...ould ensure that you have back up redundancy within the hot water system design This should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater were to become inoperable for...

Page 8: ...he 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 Compliance C...

Page 9: ...the following actions Check the operation of the temperature limiting valve RheemPlus model Inspect and flush the temperature pressure relief valve Inspect and flush the expansion control valve if fit...

Page 10: ...e temperature pressure relief valve Inspect and flush the expansion control valve if fitted If required replace the valve Inspect and if required replace the anode If the anode is not replaced it shou...

Page 11: ...rom the hot tap nearest to the water heater with a thermometer If the water temperature exceeds 50 C phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection Refer to...

Page 12: ...e every six months It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently Warning Failure to do this may result in the water heater cylinder failing Warning Exercise care to avoid any splashing of...

Page 13: ...hot tap nearest to the water heater with a thermometer If the water being delivered is at a temperature exceeding 50 C phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an i...

Page 14: ...coded anode is used If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem warranty In addition the use of an incorrect colour coded anode...

Page 15: ...ed public supply or another supply it is recommended the anode be replaced within 5 years of installation CAUTION If the water supply has a TDS greater than 150 mg L and a green anode has not been cha...

Page 16: ...ct and for the Rheem warranty to apply to the temperature pressure relief valve and water heater cylinder Water which is scaling may be treated with a water softening device to reduce the saturation i...

Page 17: ...sure the water supply meets the requirements given in these guidelines for the Rheem warranty to apply SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not...

Page 18: ...ot flame according to the lighting instructions Refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 38 Temperature pressure relief valve running Is the relief valve discharging too much water Refer to Temperat...

Page 19: ...for a few seconds refer to Temperature Pressure Relief Valve on page 12 This may dislodge a small particle of foreign matter and clear the fault Release the lever gently Steady flows for long period o...

Page 20: ...lle at the front of the water heater This is quite normal especially in winter months and will dry off as the water is heated The plastic drain near the bottom left hand side of the water heater will...

Page 21: ...Is there a leaking hot water pipe dripping hot water tap etc Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and gas Replace faulty tap washers and have your plumber rectify any leaki...

Page 22: ...ater 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...

Page 23: ...floor level on a stable fireproof base as acceptable to local authorities The water heater must also stand vertically upright with the back of the water heater against or within 25 mm of an external w...

Page 24: ...iagonally from the nearest discharge point of the flue terminal to the opening may be deemed to comply Check with the local regulator SAFE TRAY Where damage to property can occur in the event of the w...

Page 25: ...on and recommendations for the type of fastener to use for the wall type and load bearing requirements To fit the wall bracket Position the bracket against the wall ensuring the bracket is centered at...

Page 26: ...led on the cold water line to the water heater and the cold water line to a temperature limiting device branches off before this valve or from another cold water line in the premises then a pressure l...

Page 27: ...off the circulated hot water flow and return pipe If circulated tempered water were to be returned back to the water heater depending on the location of the return line connection on the water supply...

Page 28: ...ly fitted as standard Total Dissolved Solids Anode colour code 0 40 mg L Green 40 150 mg L Green or Black 150 400 mg L Black 400 600 mg L Black or Blue 600 2500 mg L Blue 2500 mg L Blue no cylinder wa...

Page 29: ...Max Gas Pressure kPa 265 295 265 295 265 295 265 295 Natural 30 1 13 1 00 3 50 Propane 30 2 75 2 70 3 50 Butane 30 2 75 2 70 3 50 Universal LPG 26 2 75 2 70 3 50 Model numbers N Natural P Propane B B...

Page 30: ...60 Hourly recovery natural gas 45 C rise litres 135 135 First Hour Capacity litres 265 295 Mass Empty kg 75 85 350 series Full kg 205 245 Mass Empty kg 76 86 354 series Full kg 206 246 Dimensions A B...

Page 31: ...rged before attempting to operate the water heater All olive compression fittings must use brass or copper olives Use thread sealing tape or approved thread sealant on all fittings An isolation valve...

Page 32: ...use a wrench on the valve body use the spanner flats provided A copper drain line must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve refer to Relief Valve Drain on page 33 The valve must be insul...

Page 33: ...to local regulatory authority approval the drain lines from the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve from an individual water heater may be interconnected The outlet of a dra...

Page 34: ...ing to light the water heater An isolation valve and disconnection union must be installed to allow servicing and removal of the water heater Note Refer to the Gas Installations Standard AS 5601 or AS...

Page 35: ...e 36 Warning Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heater leave this guide with the householder or responsible officer DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the w...

Page 36: ...t tap in the hot water pipe work after the water heater used for personal hygiene purposes such as in a bathroom or ensuite To adjust the maximum outlet temperature Ensure the temperature of the water...

Page 37: ...the temperature limiting valve as required turning the adjusting knob either counter clockwise down away from the water heater or clockwise up towards the water heater to increase or decrease the outl...

Page 38: ...r higher including when it is used as an in series booster water heater for a solar water heater SAFETY INFORMATION A This water heater is equipped with an igniter button which lights the pilot When l...

Page 39: ...after the pilot flame lights 8 Release the knob and check the pilot is still alight The pilot can be checked by looking through the large opening below the gas control 9 If the pilot has failed to li...

Page 40: ...ressure is not within 5 of the specified value refer to Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent If unable to get the water heater working properly contact Rheem Service or their neares...

Page 41: ...aps Operate the relief valve release lever do not let the lever snap back or you will damage the valve seat Operating the lever will release the pressure in the water heater Undo the union at the cold...

Page 42: ...rranty you are responsible for our standard call out charge If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Rheem that service will be at your cost 2 3 Where a failed component or c...

Page 43: ...and or pipe work of metal plastic or other materials caused by water temperature workmanship or other modes of failure 2 9 If the water heater is not sized to supply the hot water demand in accordanc...

Page 44: ...ater heater or if that s unavailable the date of manufacture and serial number from the rating label on the water heater b Rheem will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on site c I...

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