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TM061 Rheem 27 Water Star Service Instructions
– Issued: 11/10
REV A Issued 08/13
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Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve (Procedure 29)
Never fit a T&PR valve with a rating higher than that indicated on the water
heater rating plate. Do not use reconditioned T&PR valves.
1.
Switch off power at GPO, unplug power cord from GPO and isolate the water
supply to the water heater.
2. Remove the front cover (Refer to procedure 1).
3. Relieve pressure from the water heater by easing the T&PR valve. Keep valve open until
water ceases to flow from drain pipe.
4. Disconnect the drain line from the T&PR valve by removing the two quick connect clips
that retain the T&PR drain line. Gently pull the drain line clear of the T&PR valve to
disengage.
5. Disconnect the multi-pin connector (blue and brown wires) of the incoming power supply.
6. Disconnect the earth wire from the earth nest at bottom left hand side of heater cabinet
7. Undo the packing straps and remove the front polystyrene insulation to expose the hot
water storage tank.
8. Remove the
½” brass quick connect fitting from the outlet of the T&PR valve.
9. Unscrew the T&PR valve from the top of the cylinder.
10. Confirm the replacement T&PR valve is the correct rating and refit using thread tape.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order of above.
12. Restore the water supply.
13. Check the T&PR valve thread and connections for leaks.
Element (Procedure 30)
1.
Switch off power at GPO, unplug power cord from GPO and isolate the water
supply to the water heater.
2. Remove the front cover (Refer to procedure 1).
3. Relieve pressure from the water heater by easing the T&PR valve. Keep valve open until
water ceases to flow from drain pipe.
4. Disconnect the drain line from the T&PR valve by removing the two quick connect clips
that retain the T&PR drain line. Gently pull the drain line clear of the T&PR valve to
disengage.
5. Disconnect the multi-pin connector (blue and brown wires) of the incoming power supply.
6. Disconnect the earth wire from the earth nest at bottom left hand side of heater cabinet
7. Undo the packing straps and remove the front polystyrene insulation to expose the hot
water storage tank.
8. Undo the red element wires from the terminals 2 & 4 of the thermostat.
9. Unscrew the element from the hot water storage tank.
10. Confirm the replacement element is the correct rating and refit.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order of above.
12. Check the element connections for leaks.