TM039 Rheem Water Star Service Instructions REV: A
Date of Issue: 02/09
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Introduction
The information provided in these instructions is based on the water heater being installed
in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with each water heater
Should you require further technical advice on a Rheem Water Star, contact your nearest
Rheem Australia Service Department where all genuine replacement parts are also
available.
Safety Warning
The purpose of this Service Manual is to provide sufficient information to allow a person
with the skills as required by the controlling Regulatory Authorities to carry out effective
repairs to a Rheem Water Star in the minimum of time.
Safety precautions or areas where extra care should be observed when conducting tests
outlined in this service manual are indicated by print in
bold italics
and/or a warning
symbol.
Take care to observe the recommended procedure.
“Live” testing to be conducted. Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) shall
be worn and an RCD shall be installed between the power point and 3-pin
cord of the water heater to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Isolate power before conducting the indicated test
Hot surface or liquid. Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) shall be worn to
reduce the risk of scalding.
General warning symbol. Observe the instructions accompanying the
symbol.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
When handling pipe work attached to the Rheem Water Star, assume that
all pipes are carrying hot water. Personal Protective Equipment should be
worn to prevent scalds or burns.
Heater Model Identification Number
The identification number is designed to convey detailed information about the water
heater to which it is attached. The model number consists of 8 digits.
W
8
1
004
0
1
W
– Water Star
8 - 70°C temperature limited
1
– Single Heating Unit
Rated Capacity in Litres
0
– Not fitted
Top Element Rating
1
– 800 Watts
Bottom Element Rating
Note:
Model number, serial number and date of manufacture should be quoted in all correspondence.
