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Owner’s Guide

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Installation Instructions

Stellar Gas Domestic

Outdoor Water Heater

850 series 330, 360 models

Summary of Contents for 850 Series 330

Page 1: ...ter must be installed and serviced by a qualified person Please leave this guide with the householder Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Stellar Gas Domestic Outdoor Water Heater 850 series 3...

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 13 Save A Service Call 17 Installation 21 Connections Plumbing 29 Commissioning 33 L...

Page 4: ...y 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 HO...

Page 5: ...er water to the kitchen and laundry 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...

Page 6: ...uctions 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 Do not store flammable or...

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: ...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...

Page 9: ...heater The annual service includes the following actions Inspect and flush the temperature pressure relief valve Inspect and flush the expansion control valve if fitted Check and if necessary adjust t...

Page 10: ...s Replace the 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 repl...

Page 11: ...lower the lever gently Refer to Expansion Control Valve on page 11 Check the drain line from the safe tray if one is installed is not blocked EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas including South Aus...

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: ...our 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 a...

Page 14: ...ated public supply or another supply it is recommended the anodes 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...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...ng the access cover Relight the pilot flame according to the lighting instructions Refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 34 Temperature pressure relief valve running Is the relief valve dischargi...

Page 18: ...e sometimes rises above the designed pressure of the water heater Ask your installing plumber to fit a pressure limiting valve Warning Never replace the relief valve with one of a higher pressure rati...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...underside of the 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 ot...

Page 22: ...g The water heater is to be installed at ground level on a concrete or brick plinth or other fireproof base as approved by the local authority The water heater must also stand vertically upright with...

Page 23: ...quivalent horizontal distance measured diagonally 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...

Page 24: ...installation of this water heater meets the delivery water temperature requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 so that scalding water temperatures are not delivered to a bathroom ensuite or other ablution or pu...

Page 25: ...ed tempered water were to be returned back to the water heater depending on the location of the return line connection on the water supply line to the water heater then either water will be supplied t...

Page 26: ...cally 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...

Page 27: ...ax Gas Pressure kPa 330 360 330 360 330 360 330 360 Natural 42 1 13 1 00 3 50 Propane 42 2 75 2 70 3 50 Butane 39 2 75 2 70 3 50 Universal LPG 34 2 75 2 70 3 50 Model numbers N Natural P Propane B But...

Page 28: ...ty litres 130 160 Hourly recovery natural gas 45 C rise litres 200 200 First hour capacity litres 330 360 Mass tank Empty kg 70 80 Full kg 200 240 Dimensions A B C D E F G K L M N 330 mm 1600 485 558...

Page 29: ...before connection and purged 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 fitt...

Page 30: ...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 31 The valve must be insul...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...he householder or a responsible officer the functions and operation of the water heater GAS INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater with the water heate...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...Keep the knob depressed for 20 seconds after the pilot flame lights The pilot can be checked by looking through the large opening below the gas control 7 Release the knob and check the pilot is still...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...r 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 cylinder is replaced under thi...

Page 39: ...etal 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 accordance with the guidelines...

Page 40: ...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 heater to be tested and assessed on site c...

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