Rheem MPs Series Specifications

This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder. Owner’s Guide and Installatio

10 REGULAR CARE MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant. The minor m

REGULAR CARE 11 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is po

12 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Rheem warranty. This wat

WATER SUPPLIES 13 CAUTION If the water supply has a TDS greater than 150 mg/L and a green anode has not been changed to a black anode, or if the TDS

14 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that i

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 HEAT PUMP IS NOT OPERATING There must be power available at the water heater and to the heat pump for the heat pump to operate

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 16 Backup heating mode and series of red flashes During the backup heating mode by the booster heating unit, caused b

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small qua

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 18 HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS With the installation of your new air sourced heat pump water heater, maximum electrical

19 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. INSTALLATION STANDARDS The

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TRADE MARKS ® Regist

INSTALLATION 20 WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater is suitable for outdoor installation only. The water heater should be installed close to the

INSTALLATION 21 TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply and a minimum water supply pressure

INSTALLATION 22 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM An MPi 551 series heat pump water heater should not be installed as part of a circulated h

INSTALLATION 23 ANODE TYPES The vitreous enamel lined cylinder of the water heater is only covered by the Rheem warranty when the total dissolved soli

INSTALLATION 24 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA AD1018H574HOTOUTLETCOLDINLETE546871BK245100WALL AIRINLET AIR INLETCAIROUTLET300 MIN VENTILATION CLEARAN

25 HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY STORAGE TANK AND HEAT PUMP MODULE The heat pump water heater is made of two main components, the storage tank and the

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 26 KIT There is a kit supplied with the heat pump module (PN 080199) and a kit supplied with the 410 model heat pump stora

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 27 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Warning: The heat pump must be assembled, plumbed and filled with water prior to pow

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 28 4. Mains Power Connection: Connect the mains power supply wiring to the terminal block and earth connect

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 29 7. Foam Tape: (410 litre storage tank only) – Retrieve the length of foam tape from the kit supplied with the 410 sto

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 18. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your W

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 30 9. Cover Strip: (410 litre storage tank only) – Retrieve the length of rubber cover strip from the kit supplied with t

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 31 13. Flexible Braided Hoses: Retrieve the loose ends of the two flexible braided hoses from within the heat pump module

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 32 17. Cable Tab: Remove the tab on the side of the electrical entry to the heat pump module to accommodate the electrica

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 33 19. Position Heat Pump Module: Position the heat pump module against the tank.  Engage the tab at the bottom of the

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 34 23. Tank Sensor Cable Connection: Insert the tank sensor cable plug to the connector on the underside of the control b

HEAT PUMP AND TANK ASSEMBLY 35 26. Water Connections: Connect the cold water supply and the hot water pipe work to the water heater.  Connect the t

36 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the requirements of the Standard AS/N

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 37 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE Local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold wate

38 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with wate

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 39 WIRING DIAGRAM PUMP PLUGCOMPRESSORPLUGFAN PLUGCONTROL BOARD ENCLOSUREREMOTE LED DISPLAYRemote LEDDisplayBLACKBROWNBLUEBLU

4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of hea

40 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water hea

COMMISSIONING 41 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER An operating mode monitor is located on the front of the heat pump module and houses

COMMISSIONING 42 Possible fault condition There may be a fault condition with the water heater if either:  there is power available at the water h

43 RHEEM HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY - HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MODELS 551325, 551410 1. THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL 1.1 Th

RHEEM HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY - Revision Date: 2011 December 126575D 44 HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MODELS 551325, 551410 3.

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply. I

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 SAFETY This water heater is supplied with a thermostat, two over-temperature energy cut-outs and a combination

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 Notes: Power must be available at the water heater and to the heat pump for the LEDs to glow or flash. When power is

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 TIMER CONTROL A timer can be installed in the electrical circuit to the water heater. The timer must be weatherproof if

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater m