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CONTENTS 

 

 

HOUSEHOLDER 

This booklet contains important information about your  

new water heater, including terms of the Rheem warranty. 

We recommend you read pages 8 to 25,  

and the terms of the Rheem warranty on pages 4 to 7. 

The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest.

 

 

 

Warranty  ...................................................................................... 4

 

Safety, Warnings, Installation Notes ......................................... 8

 

About Your Water Heater .......................................................... 12

 

Maintenance Requirements ...................................................... 16

 

Water Supplies ........................................................................... 18

 

Save A Service Call ................................................................... 22

 

Installation .................................................................................. 26

 

Connections – Plumbing .......................................................... 35

 

Commissioning .......................................................................... 39

 

Lighting The Water Heater ........................................................ 43

 

Draining The Water Heater ....................................................... 48

 

 

Summary of Contents for 340SS

Page 1: ...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 340SS stainless s...

Page 2: ...s been taken to ensure 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 i...

Page 3: ...e terms of the Rheem warranty on pages 4 to 7 The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest Warranty 4 Safety Warnings Installation Notes 8 About Your Water Heater 12 Maintenan...

Page 4: ...eaters manufactured from 1st December 2019 1 5 If a subsequent version of this warranty is published the terms of that warranty and what is covered by it will apply to water heaters manufactured after...

Page 5: ...ranty only applies to the original and genuine Rheem water heater in its original installed location and any genuine Rheem replacement parts 2 8 The Rheem warranty does not cover faults that are a res...

Page 6: ...l not be covered by the Rheem warranty 3 WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3 1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater...

Page 7: ...number and date of installation of the water 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 hea...

Page 8: ...is fitted and is in working order 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 instructions...

Page 9: ...rvice or their nearest Accredited Service Agent Only a person qualified to install or service a water heater can drain the water heater if this is required RELIEF VALVES Temperature Pressure Relief Va...

Page 10: ...er to Minor Maintenance Every Six Months on page 16 Warning Water discharged from the temperature pressure relief valve drain line will be hot Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water by standing...

Page 11: ...The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply The water heater is supplied with a temperature pressure relief valve with a pressure rating...

Page 12: ...ostat so 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 fea...

Page 13: ...s cover on the lower front of the water heater The temperature dial on the gas control is used to control the water temperature inside of the storage cylinder The thermostat automatically controls the...

Page 14: ...ness you should 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 inop...

Page 15: ...ance Certificate showing that the work complies with all the relevant Standards Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for six 6 years Make sure you use a licensed per...

Page 16: ...TWELVE MONTHS For safe and efficient operation it is recommended a service be conducted on the water heater every twelve 12 months Warning Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qual...

Page 17: ...parts should be used on this water heater The major service includes the following actions Replace the temperature pressure relief valve Inspect and flush the expansion control valve if fitted If requ...

Page 18: ...onnected to a water supply which complies with these guidelines which takes precedence over the list of postcodes for the Rheem warranty to apply It is recommended to install a suitable filter on the...

Page 19: ...ise the pH The water supply from a rainwater tank in a metropolitan area is likely to be corrosive due to the dissolution of atmospheric contaminants This may result in pH of less than 6 0 It is recom...

Page 20: ...he temperature pressure relief valve and water heater cylinder Where the saturation index exceeds 0 80 the Rheem warranty does not apply to a stainless steel cylinder Water which is scaling may be tre...

Page 21: ...ity in S cm SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries Those chemistries are listed below If the water heat...

Page 22: ...he pilot flame is burning by removing the access cover Relight the pilot flame according to the lighting instructions Refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 43 Relief valve running Is the relief v...

Page 23: ...ensation may form on and drip from the burner and grille at the front of the water heater During periods of heavy condensation the condensate may also form around the base of the water heater This is...

Page 24: ...er line to the water heater refer to the cold water connection diagram on page 35 Continuous dribble Try gently raising the easing lever on the relief valve for a few seconds refer to Relief Valves on...

Page 25: ...e 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 leaking pipe...

Page 26: ...TION 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 If this water he...

Page 27: ...r side the flue terminal Failure to observe this precaution can cause problems in high wind areas A secondary flue is not required It is recommended to secure the water heater to the wall The top of t...

Page 28: ...be achieved AS NZS 5601 1 states an equivalent horizontal distance measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the flue terminal to the opening may be deemed to comply Check with the loca...

Page 29: ...the hot water plumbing system including the water heater Care must be taken to avoid air locks The cold water line to the water heater should be adequately sized and fitted with a full flow gate valv...

Page 30: ...mpose any load on the gas and water pipe work connected to the water heater Refer to the fastener manufacturer s information and recommendations for the type of fastener to use for the wall type and l...

Page 31: ...ea Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the water heater the cold water line to the temperature limiting device can be branched off the cold water line either before or after t...

Page 32: ...ing 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 sup...

Page 33: ...INSTALLATION 33 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION...

Page 34: ...185 Min Gas Supply Pressure kPa 1 13 First hour capacity litres 340 Burner Test Point Gas Pressure kPa 1 00 Mass tank Cartoned kg 65 Max Gas Supply Pressure kPa 3 50 Full kg 215 Main injector orifice...

Page 35: ...o operate the water heater All olive compression fittings must use brass or copper olives Use an approved thread sealant such as Teflon tape on all sealing threads An isolation valve and non return va...

Page 36: ...mperature pressure relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated Before fitting the relief valve make sure the probe has not been bent Seal the thread with an approved thread sealant...

Page 37: ...harge should be as short as possible have a continuously downward fall all the way from the water heater to the discharge outlet and have no tap valves or other restrictions in the pipe work A drain l...

Page 38: ...e installed to allow servicing and removal of the water heater Remove the yellow warning label from the gas control after connecting the gas supply pipe Note Refer to the Gas Installations Standard AS...

Page 39: ...e 40 Test the burner gas pressure and adjust if required Refer to Burner Gas Pressure Testing and Adjustment on page 41 Light the water heater Refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 43 Test the wa...

Page 40: ...the inlet pressure test point on the left hand side of the gas control and attach the manometer hose to the test point refer to the gas control diagram on page 41 for location 5 Open the gas isolation...

Page 41: ...astic cover surrounding the burner pressure test point on gas control 4 Remove the screw from the burner pressure test point on the right side of the gas control and attach the manometer hose to the t...

Page 42: ...r to Close Down Procedure on page 47 and close the gas isolation valve to the water heater 10 Remove the manometer hose from the burner pressure test point and replace test point screw 11 Open the gas...

Page 43: ...a solar water heater SAFETY INFORMATION A An igniter button is used to light the pilot When lighting the pilot follow the lighting instructions exactly DANGER Never press the igniter button while the...

Page 44: ...b fully until the red star disappears below the housing and after twenty 20 seconds whilst keeping the gas knob depressed repeatedly press the igniter button for up to forty 40 seconds until the pilot...

Page 45: ...t gas to escape and then begin again at step 5 Warning Failure to wait five 5 minutes may result in a fire or dangerous situation 11 When the burner remains alight with the gas knob released turn the...

Page 46: ...is acceptable when the burner is cold The main burner flame should be blue with a clearly defined inner cone luminous yellow or floating flames are not acceptable Check the test point pressure and com...

Page 47: ...gas knob position indicator and hold there for 5 seconds Release the gas knob the gas knob will automatically turn to the red flame on position and the burner will ignite when heating is required and...

Page 48: ...e the relief valve easing lever do not let the lever snap back or you will damage the valve seat Operating the easing lever will release the pressure in the water heater Undo the union at the cold wat...

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Page 52: ...Revision Date 2019 December AQ0901122 A 52...

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