Rheem 884 Series Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 72

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

Continuous Flow

Gas Water Heater

884, 886 series

024 models

Summary of Contents for 884 Series

Page 1: ...er heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person Please leave this guide with the householder Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater 884 886 series 024 models ...

Page 2: ...a Pty Ltd or Rheem New Zealand Limited Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Rheem New Zealand Limited Note Every care has been taken to ensure 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 commissioning of the water heater leave this guide with the house...

Page 3: ...nstallations 53 Installation Controllers 56 Commissioning 62 Draining The Water Heater 70 Warranty 71 This Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions is shared for the Australian and New Zealand markets Where the content of this document is specific to either market it is marked with either AU for Australian specific content or NZ for New Zealand specific content The 884024 models in both natural...

Page 4: ...m and a Hiline thermosiphon system and possibly higher temperatures from a Premier Hiline thermosiphon system during periods of low solar energy gain will boost the water temperature automatically to its preset outlet temperature setting WATER HEATER OPERATION The water heater operates automatically heating water as it passes through the water heater When a hot tap is opened the gas burners ignite...

Page 5: ... gas booster for a solar water heater it can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is energised the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70 C or higher and a remote temperature controller is not used Warning Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater 884 series if it is installed as an in series gas booster with a solar water heater or if a Water Star water heat...

Page 6: ...ller must be left on during periods the circulator may operate PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking the water heater must be installed over a safe tray Construction installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with AS NZS 3500 4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements The water heater must be maintained in accordance with...

Page 7: ...the flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at any time Do not use Propane Butane gas mixtures in a Propane model A Propane model is designed to operate on Propane only The use of Propane Butane mixture such as automotive LPG fuel in a Propane model is unsafe and can cause damage to the water heater Note LPG models sold in New Zealand are designed to operate on the Propane Butane mixture suppli...

Page 8: ... water heater Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater Note If there is a risk of freezing conditions the electrical supply to the water heater should not be switched off unless the water heater is drained otherwise damage could result refer to Frost Protection on page 9 and Draining the Water Heater on page 9 TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER Screw in the drain plugs at the...

Page 9: ... is necessary to drain the water heater refer to Draining the Water Heater on page 9 Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature falls below 20 C including wind chill factor Refer to Terms of the Rheem Warranty on page 71 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Turn off the water ...

Page 10: ...rproof and UV resistant if exposed The insulation must be fitted up to the connections on both the solar storage tank and the in series gas booster VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance ...

Page 11: ...cted volume of water at a selected temperature Bath filling takes place when the hot tap is opened When the set volume has been delivered the water flow from the water heater ceases Refer to Bath Fill Mode on page 22 Note The bath level should be monitored periodically while this function is in use to avoid the possibility of the bath overflowing The Bath Fill mode should also be used with caution...

Page 12: ...e controllers whether hot water is flowing or not when any Deluxe controller is on If all Deluxe controllers are off the display remains blank i up button The up button increases the water temperature setting refer to Temperature Adjustment Deluxe Controllers on page 17 j down button The down button decreases the water temperature setting refer to Temperature Adjustment Deluxe Controllers on page ...

Page 13: ...H FILL VOLUME i up button The up button increases the bath fill water volume setting in increments of 10 litres up to 500 litres A further setting of 990 litres can be selected BATH FILL VOLUME j down button The down button decreases the bath fill water volume setting from 990 litres to 500 litres and in increments of 10 litres from 500 litres down to 10 litres DELUXE CONTROLLER Rheem BATH l 42 C ...

Page 14: ...red from the water heater during Bath Fill mode the bath is ready please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish When the BATH FILL button is pressed to halt the bath fill function before it is complete bath filling has been stopped please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish When the BATH FILL button is pressed to turn the Bath Fill mode ...

Page 15: ...utton then within four 4 seconds press the ON OFF button Each press of the ON OFF button will change the voice prompt and operating tone in the following sequence operating tone MAX voice prompt OFF operating tone MIN voice prompt MIN operating tone MIN voice prompt OFF operating tone OFF voice prompt OFF operating tone MAX voice prompt MAX operating tone MED voice prompt OFF operating tone MED vo...

Page 16: ... temperature setting of the water heater If a Deluxe controller s is not installed the water heater defaults to the preset outlet temperature setting This may be up to 884 series 75 C 886 series 50 C Refer to How Hot Should The Water Be on page 5 On a building fitted with a temperature limiting device such as a tempering valve and where an 884 series water heater is installed without a separate un...

Page 17: ...flowing or 45 C if there is no hot water flowing From the 45 C setting the up i button must be pressed once for each increase in temperature increment The temperature setting cannot be increased above 43 C whilst hot water is flowing Each press of the down j button will decrease the temperature setting by one temperature increment Pressing and holding the down j button will scroll down the tempera...

Page 18: ...ntroller The Deluxe controller cannot be turned on whilst a hot tap is open The Kitchen Deluxe controller must be on and have priority ACTIVE light glows in order to adjust the temperature setting on the Kitchen Deluxe controller The Bathroom Deluxe controller s can be turned off from the Kitchen Deluxe controller Press and hold the ON OFF button on the Kitchen Deluxe controller for three seconds ...

Page 19: ... been decreased Refer to Temperature Adjustment Deluxe Controllers on page 17 The selected temperature setting will be displayed on all Deluxe controllers 4 Open the hot tap The operating light will glow on all Deluxe controllers 5 Close the hot tap The operating light will go out on all Deluxe controllers if no other hot tap is open 6 Turn off the Kitchen Deluxe controller Press the ON OFF button...

Page 20: ...on in order to adjust the temperature setting on the Bathroom Deluxe controller The Kitchen Deluxe controller can be turned off from a Bathroom Deluxe controller Press and hold the ON OFF button on the Bathroom Deluxe controller for three seconds This turns off all the Deluxe controllers including the bath fill function if it is on the displays go blank and the lights go out If hot water is flowin...

Page 21: ...ompt will sound hot water temperature has been increased When the down j button is pressed the voice prompt will sound hot water temperature has been decreased Refer to Temperature Adjustment Deluxe Controllers on page 17 The selected temperature setting will be displayed on all Deluxe controllers 4 Open the hot tap The operating light will glow on all Deluxe controllers 5 Close the hot tap The op...

Page 22: ...s advised to turn off all Deluxe controller s before activating the Bath Fill mode Refer to the notes on the Bathroom Deluxe controllers on page 20 2 Pull down the front panel on the Deluxe controller The BATH FILL VOLUME and BATH FILL TEMPERATURE up i and down j buttons will be exposed 3 Set the Bath Fill temperature Press the BATH FILL TEMPERATURE i up button or the BATH FILL TEMPERATURE j down ...

Page 23: ...s The temperature display will go blank The BATH FILL operating light will commence to flash The voice prompt will sound the bath is ready please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish 8 Close the hot tap 9 Turn off the Bath Fill mode Press the BATH FILL button The BATH FILL operating light and bath fill indicator light will go out The bath fill water volume display wi...

Page 24: ...j down button is pressed and the temperature setting is decreased the voice prompt will sound hot water temperature has been decreased The selected temperature setting will be displayed in the temperature display panel and will be displayed on all Deluxe controllers The temperature display panel will go blank 3 seconds after the last press of either of the bath fill temperature adjustment buttons ...

Page 25: ...icator light will glow on all Deluxe controllers The bath fill water volume display panel will go blank and the bath fill indicator light will go out 3 seconds after the last press of either of the volume adjustment buttons The set volume will be remembered when the BATH FILL button is next pressed on 5 Close the front panel on the Deluxe controller 6 Turn on the Bath Fill mode Press the BATH FILL...

Page 26: ... bath fill water volume display panel will show 0 litres The temperature display will go blank The BATH FILL operating light will commence to flash The voice prompt will sound the bath is ready please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish 8 Close the hot tap 9 Turn off the Bath Fill mode Press the BATH FILL button The BATH FILL operating light and bath fill indicator ...

Page 27: ...light will flash The voice prompt will sound bath filling has been stopped please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish Close the hot tap Press the BATH FILL button again At this second press of the BATH FILL button The bath fill operating light and bath fill indicator light will go out The bath fill water volume display will go blank Note If the hot tap has not been ...

Page 28: ...the Bath Fill mode is turned on If the ACTIVE light is glowing on a Deluxe controller it will go out The ACTIVE light on a Deluxe controller will not glow whenever the BATH Fill operating light is on Whilst water is flowing from a hot tap during the bath fill operation BATH FILL operating light is on a Deluxe controller cannot be turned on or off if it is on pressing the ON OFF button will not tur...

Page 29: ...d on the bath fill operation continues until the remaining bath fill water volume is consumed then The water flow will cease and the voice prompt will sound the bath is ready please turn off the hot water tap and press the BATH FILL button to finish Close the hot tap Press the BATH FILL button To prevent the bath fill operation completing and interrupting the hot water supply whilst the hot tap is...

Page 30: ...n The bath fill temperature setting will replace the temperature setting in the temperature display panel When the bath fill temperature setting is lower than the Deluxe controller temperature setting the voice prompt will sound hot water temperature has been decreased When the bath fill temperature setting is higher than the Deluxe controller temperature setting the voice prompt will sound hot wa...

Page 31: ...ainwater tank supply bore water supply desalinated water supply public reticulated water supply or water brought in from another supply then water chemistry information should be sought from the supplier or it should be tested to ensure the water supply meets the requirements given in these guidelines for the Rheem warranty to apply SATURATION INDEX The saturation index SI is used as a measure of ...

Page 32: ...the house Try using another electrical appliance Is the isolation valve in the gas line open Is there a gas supply to the rest of the house Try lighting another gas appliance Has the gas line been purged of air after installation Refer to your plumber WATER IS TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH Does the controller you are using have priority refer to Temperature Control on pages 11 to 30 Note For an 886 se...

Page 33: ... be greatly reduced Have the trees trimmed or the solar collectors relocated if the obstruction is permanent or clean the collector glass Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust salt spray or any other matter which may reduce the effectiveness of the solar collectors If the collector glass becomes dirty hose down or if the solar collectors are accessible wash the collector glass ...

Page 34: ...Close the hot tap turn off the controller s and switch off the electrical supply to the water heater Check the gas isolation valve at the gas inlet to the water heater is fully open Wait 5 minutes then switch on the electrical supply to the water heater turn on a controller and open a hot tap If the error code persists take note of the numerical code turn off the hot tap and turn off the controlle...

Page 35: ...ure 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 The 884 series of water heater may be installed as an in series gas booster to a solar water heater For information relating to the function and operat...

Page 36: ...n page 52 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 A secondary flue is not required The water heater must not be installed indoors or in a confined space The w...

Page 37: ...ate Neutralisation Tank PN 295133 is available for this model water heater This neutralises any condensate produced so it can be drained to waste subject to national and local regulations This accessory is fitted below the water heater Refer to the installation instructions which accompany the Condensate Neutralisation Tank MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that show...

Page 38: ...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 limiting valve of an equal pressure setting may be required prior to the temperature limiting device Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device An 886 series water heater will not deliver temperatures exceedi...

Page 39: ... application If a combination isolation valve and non return valve duo or trio valve is installed on the cold water line to an open circuit direct solar water heater and the cold water line to the temperature limiting device branches off after this valve then a second non return valve must be installed between the cold water branch and the solar storage tank Due to the higher water temperatures ge...

Page 40: ...nd either thermostatically and or timer controlled The circulator must not be set to operate continuously i e 24 hours per day Warning An 886 series continuous flow water heater must not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building Temperature Limiting Device A temperature limiting device cannot be installed in circulated hot water flow and return pipe work T...

Page 41: ... The hot water line from the water heater and the pipe work between the solar storage tank if one is installed and the in series gas booster must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed The insulation must be fitted up to the connections on the both the underside of the water heater and the solar storage tank...

Page 42: ...r and outlet temperature is 55 C 884 Series Kitchen Controller Only 886 Series Kitchen Controller Only 884 Series Bathroom Controllers Only 886 Series Bathroom Controllers Only Note NZ maximum outlet temperature is 75 C 884 Series No Controllers 886 Series No Controllers Notes Temperature Limiting Devices refer to Hot Water Delivery on page 38 The factory preset outlet temperature setting is 884 s...

Page 43: ...ressure kPa Test Point Gas Pressure kPa Max Gas Pressure kPa minimum maximum Model 024 024 024 024 024 Natural 162 1 13 0 21 0 73 3 50 Propane 162 2 75 0 24 1 09 3 50 LPG 162 2 75 0 21 1 00 3 50 Model numbers N Natural P Propane AU L LPG NZ Letter N P or L is included in the model number e g 884024NF to denote gas type F Frost protection Z New Zealand models e g 884024NFZ 884024LFZ Technical data ...

Page 44: ... Water Volume Bath Fill Temp Bath Fill 1 2 3 5 7 Press Bath Fill Button Red light on 4 Open hot tap Bath Fill completed automatic Bath Fill Button Red light flashes 6 Close hot tap Press Bath Fill Button Red light on BATH FILL BATH FILL Hot Water Press ACTIVE Light on ON OFF Adjust Temperature Open hot tap 1 2 3 4 160 160 120 120 Deluxe Controller Cover Open ...

Page 45: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 45 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION Clearances must comply with AS 5601 AS NZS 5601 1 or NZS 5261 as applicable under local regulations RATING LABEL ...

Page 46: ...be installed on the cold water line or solar preheat water line to the water heater A non return valve or stop tap must not be installed An acceptable arrangement is shown in the diagram Refer also to Hot Water Delivery on page 38 and to Mains Water Supply on page 37 A disconnection union must always be provided at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet on the water heater to allow for disconne...

Page 47: ...ir break The maximum length of 9 metres for a drain line is reduced by 1 metre for each additional bend required of greater than 45 up to a maximum of three additional bends Where the distance to the point of final discharge exceeds this length the drain line can discharge into a tundish The outlet of a drain line must be in such a position that flow out of the pipe can be easily seen but arranged...

Page 48: ...water heater is installed to an existing water heater installation then all controllers must be disconnected and removed The water heater is supplied with a 1 8 metre lead and plug and requires a weatherproof 240 V 50 Hz general purpose outlet GPO to be located within 1 2 metres of the installation The GPO must be clear of the flue exhaust draining water gas supply pipe and water connections The p...

Page 49: ...o continuous flow water heaters must be of the same model The performance of two different model water heaters manifolded together cannot be guaranteed A temperature controller is required to be installed with the EZ Link system If the preset outlet temperature of the water heater is set at greater than 60 C the maximum outlet temperature of the water heater will be limited by the maximum temperat...

Page 50: ...Refer to the Typical Two Unit Manifold with Ez Link Connection diagram on page 52 for installation and plant layout details LABELS A warning label 121109 and an AGA approval label 121901 are supplied in the Ez Link kit Where the two water heaters are installed close together and the warning label and AGA approval label on the inside face of the right hand water heater cannot be read it is necessar...

Page 51: ...r heater Draw the cable through the cable grommet on the underside of the water heater Plug the cable into the four pin connector located immediately below the MIN button toward the upper right hand corner of the Control Board refer to the Control Board diagram The connector will only fit one way Press until the connector snaps into place Secure the EZ Link cable with the clamp and screw provided ...

Page 52: ...EZ LINK SYSTEM DUAL INSTALLATION 52 Control Board with Ez Link Connection Typical Two Unit Manifold with Ez Link Connection ...

Page 53: ...rements of the Standards and the application The recommended branch line size for the cold or solar preheat and hot water and gas pipes is DN20 4 A full flow gate valve or ball valve and if required a pressure limiting valve must be installed on the cold water line to the system A non return valve or stop tap must not be installed Note The gate valve or ball valve and pressure limiting valve are n...

Page 54: ...tlet not exceeding 9 litres per minute and a tempered water temperature of 42 C Climate Chart Number of Shower Outlets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 number of water heaters warm tropical climate 20 C inlet temperature 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 number of water heaters moderate climate 15 C inlet temperature 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 number of water heaters cool climate 10...

Page 55: ...maximum number of showers suitable for 1 x water heater in accordance with the climate chart Only the first water heater should be operating If other water heaters are operating adjust their SYR valves by turning the knob anti clockwise until the water heater turns off 7 Second water heater Open the next shower The second water heater should ignite If it fails to ignite adjust the SYR valve by tur...

Page 56: ...fore a maximum of three controllers only can be connected to each water heater A Bathroom2 Deluxe controller can only be installed if a Bathroom1 Deluxe controller is installed An additional Kitchen controller cable or Bathroom controller cable can be used if an extension of the cable length is required It will be necessary to cut an opposite end off both cables to be installed in order to wire th...

Page 57: ...and the water heater 3 Remove the base plate from the controller 4 Draw the cable through the central hole in the base plate 5 Fix the base plate to the wall using suitable screws and wall anchors Ensure the projections in the base plate are pointing upwards 6 Connect the cable to the two terminals on the back of the controller connections are not polarity sensitive Ensure the connecting screws ar...

Page 58: ...ng in the thin section in the underside of the controller to accommodate the cable as shown in the diagram prior to Step 6 Kitchen Deluxe Controller Installation Exposed Cable controller cable controller screw base plate screws terminal screws suitable wall anchors opening projections controller cable controller screw base plate wall penetration screws terminal screws suitable wall anchors project...

Page 59: ...d a maximum temperature setting of 884 series 50 C 886 series 50 C The method of installation for the Bathroom1 Deluxe and Bathroom2 Deluxe controllers is identical Choose a suitable location for each Bathroom controller away from water heat and sunlight The Bathroom controllers are supplied with a 250 mm length of wire with connectors to mate with the Bathroom controller cable Notes It is not rec...

Page 60: ... hole in the base plate 7 Fix the base plate to the wall using suitable screws and wall anchors Ensure the projections in the base plate are pointing upwards 8 Plug the controller wire into the Bathroom controller cable 9 Place the controller over the base plate Ensure the projections in the base plate fit into the housings in the controller 10 Fix the controller to the base plate at the bottom of...

Page 61: ... Place the cable s in the cable holder notches It is important to seat the cables into the cable notches Failure to do this may cause an unstable contact or even disconnection of the cables from the terminals if the cables were to be pulled 6 Refit the electrical cover to the water heater and replace the screws 7 Switch on the electrical supply to the water heater Upon completion of the installati...

Page 62: ...not adjustable To complete the installation it is necessary to check the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater refer to Gas Inlet Pressure on page 62 the minimum test point pressure and the maximum test point pressure refer to Burner Gas Pressure on page 64 Upon completion and testing of the installation ensure the controller s is turned off if fitted Explain to the householder or a...

Page 63: ... switched on and turn on a controller if one is fitted by pressing the on off button 7 Open a hot tap fully and ensure the burners are fully ignited It may be necessary to open a second tap 8 Turn on all other gas burning appliances in the house which are on the same gas supply 9 Observe the gas pressure reading on the manometer If the manometer reading is between the minimum and maximum inlet gas...

Page 64: ...ull forward to remove from the water heater 5 Locate the burner pressure test point on the main burner manifold Remove the test point screw and washer from the test point orifice Connect the manometer 6 Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater and turn on a controller if one is fitted by pressing the on off button 7 Open the gas isolation valve fully at the gas inlet...

Page 65: ...oming cold water temperature Note In Step 9 4H 024 models will be shown on the LED display After setting the minimum and maximum test point gas pressures Close the hot tap Remove the manometer and refit and tighten the test point screw and washer Open a hot tap again so the burners ignite Test for gas leaks Close the hot tap Turn off the controller if one is fitted by pressing the on off button Sw...

Page 66: ...used as an in series gas booster to a solar water heater it can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is energised the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70 C or higher and a remote temperature controller is not used It will be necessary to check and if required to adjust the preset outlet temperature setting of the continuous flow water heater when it is installed as an in series...

Page 67: ...ngage the front panel and pull forward to remove from the water heater 4 Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater 5 Switch dip switches 3 and 4 to the on up position on the DIP 1 set of DIP switches on the I C Board The current preset outlet temperature setting will show on the LED display If the temperature displayed on the LED display is the desired preset outlet t...

Page 68: ...ld only be made with an insulated tool This procedure cannot be conducted with a temperature controller connected to the water heater Any temperature controller s connected to the water heater must be disconnected prior to the commencement of this procedure Disconnecting a Temperature Controller s To disconnect the temperature controller s 1 Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to ...

Page 69: ... water temperature is still below 50 C and requires to be increased repeat steps 10 to 12 followed by steps 2 to 5 until an acceptable water temperature not exceeding 50 C is measured at the same hot tap if the water temperature exceeds 50 C then switch dip switches 1 and 2 to the on up position on the DIP 2 set of DIP switches on the I C Board press the MIN button once to decrease the preset outl...

Page 70: ... inoperable if electrical power is not available at the water heater Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the water heater is not covered by the Rheem warranty refer to Terms of the Rheem Warranty on page 71 If the power has been switched off to the water heater and there is a risk of freezing then it is necessary to drain the water heater refer to Draining the Water Hea...

Page 71: ... nearest branch office or Rheem Accredited Service Agent Centre s office and the installed site shall be the owner s responsibility 2 5 Where the water heater is installed in a position that does not allow safe or ready access the cost of that access including the cost of additional materials handling and or safety equipment shall be the owner s responsibility In other words the cost of dismantlin...

Page 72: ...2 You are not entitled to make a claim under this warranty if your water heater a Does not have its original serial numbers or rating labels b Is not installed in Australia or New Zealand 5 HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 5 1 If you wish to make a claim under this warranty you need to a Contact Rheem on 131031 in Australia or 0800 657 335 in New Zealand and provide owner s details address ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 884 Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for 884 Series

Brands by name

Popular brands

Rheem 884 Series, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Search results

Summary of Contents for 884 Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for 884 Series

Brands by name

Popular brands