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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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 its life.
MODEL TYPE
The Rheem
®
water heater model you have
chosen is suitable for outdoor installation only. It
is a five star high efficiency, quick recovery
Rheem 8A0340 model stainless steel water
heater.
Water is stored in a stainless 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, top
and side walls of the storage cylinder with flue
baffle rings capturing heat to improve efficiency.
The gas supply to the burner is controlled by the
thermostat 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 features a user adjustable
thermostat, which allows you to personally
choose the most suitable temperature for your
hot water needs. Refer to “Temperature
Adjustment” on page 13.
To meet the requirements of the National
Plumbing Standard the temperature of the
stored water must not be below 60°C.
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.
maximum thermostat
setting
maximum
recommended
supply temperature
to bathrooms and
ensuites
minimum
recommended
stored water
temperature