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TM061 Rheem 27 Water Star Service Instructions
– Issued: 11/10
REV A Issued 08/13
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6. Remove the three screws retaining the heat exchanger. Two from the top of the heat
exchanger to the side of the flue outlet and one from the bottom of combustion chamber
to the right of fan housing.
7. Remove heat exchanger by gently lifting the assembly up and clear of heater cabinet.
8. Some wiring retainers will need to be released to enable removal of wiring.
9. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
10. Test for gas leaks using soapy water solution
11. Check for water leaks.
Heat Exchanger Replacement (Procedure 22)
1.
Isolate power and water supplies.
2. Remove heat exchanger. Refer to procedure 21.
3. Remove the burner assembly, anti-frost heaters, fan assembly and cowling assembly
from the old heat exchanger and refit to the replacement heat exchanger.
4. Check the overheat limiter. Replace if damaged or open circuit.
5. Reassemble in reverse order of above.
6. Test for gas leaks using soapy water solution
7. Check for water leaks.
Over Heat Limiter Assembly: (Procedure 23)
Replacement of the overheat limiter requires removal and possible replacement of the heat
exchanger.
1. Remove heat exchanger. Refer to procedure 21.
2. Inspect the heat exchanger for holes or combustion damage. (Replace heat exchanger if
necessary)
3. Remove the two white wires from the terminal block on the right hand side of overheat
limiter assembly.
4. Remove the two plastic rivets retaining the overheat limiter assembly to the back of
heater cabinet and remove the overheat limiter assembly.
5. Reassemble in reverse order of above (Note: Ensure all multi-pin plugs are reconnected
and all wiring is neatly repositioned and retained to prevent damage during operation).
Ignition Pack Replacement: (Procedure 24)
1.
Isolate power supply.
2. Remove the front cover, burner cover plate, gas manifold assembly and burner
assembly. Refer to procedures 1, 5, 6 and 7.
3. Disconnect black high voltage lead from ignition electrode on right hand side of burner
assembly.
4. Replace ignition pack.
5. Reassemble in reverse order of above. NOTE: Ensure wiring to igniter and flame
sensors is not pinched during reassembly.