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VULCAN CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER 

WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY 

Revision Date: 2011 November 

 

 

122150C 

 

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CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER 244 027 MODELS 

 

3.

 

WHAT IS COVERED BY THE VULCAN WARRANTY 

FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 

3.1

 

Rheem  will repair or replace a faulty  component of  your  water heater  if it fails to  operate in accordance with its specifications  as 
follows: 

 

What components are covered 

The period in which the fault must 

appear in order to be covered 

What coverage you receive  

All 

components 

Year 1 

Repair  and/or  replacement  of  the  faulty 
component, free of charge, including labour. 

All 

components 

(only if the water heater is installed in 

a single-family domestic dwelling)

 

Years 2 & 3 

Repair  and/or  replacement  of  the  faulty 
component, free of charge, including labour. 

The heat exchanger 

(only if the water heater is installed in 

a single-family domestic dwelling) 

Years 4 to 7 

Replacement  heat  exchanger,  free  of  charge. 
Installation  and  repair  labour  costs  are  the 
responsibility of the owner. 

 

 

4.

 

ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 

4.1

 

To be entitled to make a claim under this warranty you need to:  
a)

 

Be the owner of the water heater or have consent of the owner to act on their behalf. 

b)

 

Contact Rheem Service without undue delay after detection of the defect and, in any event, within the applicable warranty period. 

4.2

 

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. 

 

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 and provide owner’s details, address of the water heater, a contact 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 heater to be tested and assessed on-site. 

c)

 

If Rheem determines that you have a valid warranty claim, Rheem will repair or replace the water heater in accordance with this 
warranty. 

5.2

 

Any expenses incurred in the making of a claim under this warranty will be borne by you. 

 

6.

 

THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW 

6.1

 

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the 

Australian Consumer Law

. You are entitled to a replacement or 

refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have 
the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 

6.2

 

The Vulcan warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the 

Australian Consumer Law

 

RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

 

A.B.N. 21 098 823 511 
www.rheem.com.au 

FOR SERVICE TELEPHONE 

131 031 AUSTRALIA 

0800 657 335 NEW ZEALAND

 

 

Summary of Contents for 244 027

Page 1: ...ter 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 244 series 027...

Page 2: ...f Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Note Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication No liability can be accepted for any consequences wh...

Page 3: ...er pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest About Your Water Heater 4 Water Supplies 10 Save A Service Call 11 Installation Water Heater 14 Connections Plumbing 22 Connections Elect...

Page 4: ...outlet temperature setting as the water passes through the water heater The heat produced by the burner is transferred to the water through the heat exchanger The water is heated to a constant temper...

Page 5: ...l outlet Take care not to touch the power plug with wet hands SAFETY This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors a FlameSafe protection system and a pressure relief valve These devices must...

Page 6: ...ion of the water heater and also damage components MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant The minor maintenance includes...

Page 7: ...at the solar heated water inlet and hot water outlet of the water heater if the water heater has been drained Open all of the hot taps in the house don t forget the shower Open the cold water isolati...

Page 8: ...risk of freezing then it is necessary to drain the water heater refer to Draining the Water Heater on page 8 Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing Th...

Page 9: ...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 Complianc...

Page 10: ...mation 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 Vulcan warranty to apply SATURATION INDEX The satur...

Page 11: ...appliance Has the gas line been purged of air after installation Refer to your plumber NO WATER FROM THE HOT TAP No flow of water from the hot tap may indicate a restriction in or failure of the cold...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...e If an error code appears Close the hot tap 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 th...

Page 14: ...uitable for installation as an in series gas booster to a solar water heater For information relating to the function and operation of the solar water heater refer to the Owner s Guide and Installatio...

Page 15: ...ured along the wall behind the water heater At least 300 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the eaves At least 500 mm between the flue terminal and the edge of any opening into the building s...

Page 16: ...g wind chill factor The solar preheat line to the water heater must be insulated with suitable thickness insulation if freezing conditions are likely to occur The insulation must be fitted to the unde...

Page 17: ...g valve to the solar storage tank but it MUST BE before the non return valve prior to an open circuit direct system The cold water line to the temperature limiting device can be branched off the cold...

Page 18: ...allation Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device LEGEND In series Gas Booster as part of a Closed Circuit Indirect Solar Water Heater Installation Two Temperature Zones Using a Tempe...

Page 19: ...on of the return line connection on the water supply line to the water heater then either water will be supplied to the cold water inlet of the temperature limiting device at a temperature exceeding t...

Page 20: ...s Hourly Gas Consumption MJ Min Gas Pressure kPa Test Point Gas Pressure kPa Max Gas Pressure kPa minimum maximum Model 027 027 027 027 027 Natural 205 1 13 0 193 0 905 3 50 Propane 205 2 75 0 277 1 4...

Page 21: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 21 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRONIC CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER FOR SOLAR PREHEAT WATER HEATER...

Page 22: ...efer also to Hot Water Delivery on page 17 and to Mains Water Supply on page 16 A disconnection union must always be provided at the cold water solar preheat inlet and hot water outlet on the water he...

Page 23: ...tions on both the solar storage tank and the in series gas booster A full flow isolation valve must be installed on the water line to the in series gas booster GAS INLET The gas connection is made at...

Page 24: ...red 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 c...

Page 25: ...ated in the water heater is 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 25 the min...

Page 26: ...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 readi...

Page 27: ...et to the water heater 7 Open the gas isolation valve fully at the gas inlet to the water heater if not already open 8 Open a hot tap slowly until the burners ignite 9 Press and hold down the MIN butt...

Page 28: ...Code If an error code does appear on the LED display during the commissioning process it will be necessary to clear the error in order to complete the installation To clear an error code switch off th...

Page 29: ...n the LED display is the desired preset outlet temperature setting then proceed to step 7 as no further adjustment is necessary 6 Press the MAX button to increase or the MIN button to decrease the pre...

Page 30: ...eater Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the water heater is not covered by the Vulcan warranty refer to Terms of the Vulcan Warranty on page 31 If the power has been swit...

Page 31: ...g or removing cupboards doors or walls and the cost of any special equipment to bring the water heater to floor or ground level or to a serviceable position is not covered by this warranty 2 5 This wa...

Page 32: ...rranty period 4 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 5 HOW TO MA...

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