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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 

 

 

 

Gas Domestic Outdoor 

Water Heater 

647270 models 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...water 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 647270 mod...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest About Your Water Heater 4 Regular Care 10 Water Supplies 14 Save A Service Call 18 Installation 22 Connections Plumbing 32 Commissioning 36...

Страница 4: ...burner is transferred to the water through the base top and wall of the cylinder and through the wall of a flue pipe which passes through the centre of the cylinder The gas supply to the burner is con...

Страница 5: ...r or filling a bath or basin to ensure it is suitable for the application and will not cause scald injury We recommend and it may also be required by regulations that an approved temperature limiting...

Страница 6: ...erhot 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 combustible...

Страница 7: ...nspection and Replacement on page 15 If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or business you should ensure that you have back up re...

Страница 8: ...cal regulations and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements In New Zealand the installation must also conform with NZS 5261 as applicable under local regulations and the New Zealand Buil...

Страница 9: ...urer s warranty refer to page 46 There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide These include but are not limited to the water chemistry the water p...

Страница 10: ...ater 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 adj...

Страница 11: ...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 replaced it should be replaced within t...

Страница 12: ...lower the lever gently Refer to Expansion Control Valve on page 12 Check the drain line from the safe tray if one is installed is not blocked EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas including South Aus...

Страница 13: ...e once 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 splashin...

Страница 14: ...er heater any resultant faults will not be covered by the Everhot warranty In addition the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder The correct colour c...

Страница 15: ...blic 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 changed...

Страница 16: ...t and for the Everhot 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...

Страница 17: ...re the water supply meets the requirements given in these guidelines for the Everhot warranty to apply SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not...

Страница 18: ...ame is burning by removing the access cover Relight the pilot flame according to the lighting instructions refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 40 Temperature pressure relief valve running Is th...

Страница 19: ...etimes 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 rating He...

Страница 20: ...r heater During periods of heavy condensation the condensate may also form around the base of the water heater This is quite normal especially in winter months and will dry off as the water is heated...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 23: ...r for servicing 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...

Страница 24: ...tween the flue terminal and a return wall or external corner measured horizontally At least 500 mm from of any combustibles Note If these horizontal distances cannot be achieved AS NZS 5601 1 states a...

Страница 25: ...Remove the bracket Drill the hole to receive the M6 5 masonry anchor or other suitable fastener Replace the wall bracket with the angled profile facing the wall Secure the wall bracket to the wall MA...

Страница 26: ...the 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 o...

Страница 27: ...ated 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...

Страница 28: ...Everhot warranty to apply to the water heater cylinder refer to Water Supplies on page 14 and the Anode Selection chart on page 15 The black anode is typically fitted as standard Total Dissolved Soli...

Страница 29: ...heater jacket we recommend the use of self drilling screws with a maximum length of 12 mm An effective seal must be achieved where the screw penetrates the jacket The Flashing Kit must not be installe...

Страница 30: ...INSTALLATION 30 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION...

Страница 31: ...70 Mass Empty kg 65 Full kg 200 Gas Details Hourly Gas Consumption MJ Min Gas Supply Pressure kPa Test Point Gas Pressure kPa Max Gas Supply Pressure kPa Natural 30 1 13 1 00 3 50 Propane 30 2 75 2 70...

Страница 32: ...rk must be cleared of foreign matter 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 o...

Страница 33: ...he spanner flats provided A copper drain line must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve refer to Relief Valve Drain on page 34 The valve is supplied with an insulation collar This must n...

Страница 34: ...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...

Страница 35: ...o ensure it is installed in the correct orientation Note Refer to the Gas Installations Standard AS 5601 or AS NZS 5601 1 for the correct method of sizing the gas supply pipe to the water heater The p...

Страница 36: ...page 37 Test the burner gas pressure and adjust if required Refer to Burner Gas Pressure Testing and Adjustment on page 38 Light the water heater Refer to Lighting the Water Heater on page 40 Test th...

Страница 37: ...the inlet pressure test point on the left hand side of the gas control valve and attach the manometer hose to the test point refer to the gas control valve diagram on page 38 for location 5 Open the...

Страница 38: ...ver 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 valve and attach the manometer hose to the test point...

Страница 39: ...to within 5 of the specified value for either a natural gas or propane gas model complete this procedure and phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection...

Страница 40: ...ing 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 a Piezo push button igniter which lights the pilot When lighti...

Страница 41: ...ousing and after 20 seconds whilst keeping the GAS KNOB depressed repeatedly press the igniter button for up to 40 seconds until the pilot flame ignites The igniter is a red button located below and t...

Страница 42: ...ress the igniter button while the top knob is in other than the red star pilot position faces the front TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly ch...

Страница 43: ...ds 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 extinguish when the water in the storage cylinder has...

Страница 44: ...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...

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Страница 46: ...verhot warranty you are responsible for 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 compo...

Страница 47: ...ctly due to leakage from the water heater or due to leakage from fittings and or pipe work of metal plastic or other materials caused by water temperature workmanship or other modes of failure 2 9 If...

Страница 48: ...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 determ...

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