Rheem 27 874 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 GENERAL MAINTENANCE The jacket of the water heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm mild soapy water. Und

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 possib

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 CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY The changing or alternating from one water supply to another can have a detrimental effect on the operation a

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, which is not

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL During the heating cycle, it is not unusual to see water vapour clo

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 16 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING If an expansion control valve is fitted in the cold water line to the continuous

17 INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check the wat

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 18 The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aeros

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 19 FROST PROTECTION The water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the water hea

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Paloma Co., Ltd. R

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 20 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and w

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 21 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 874W27 Rated delivery (@ 40°C rise) litres / min 16.5 Recovery (@ 25°C

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 22 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION

23 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS/NZS 350

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 24 PIPE SIZES The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, choosing the m

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 25 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control val

26 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfact

27 WIRING DIAGRAM

28 COMMISSIONING All water heaters are tested and adjusted before dispatch from the factory, however further adjustments may become necessary becaus

COMMISSIONING 29 Gas Inlet Test Point Pressure To check the gas inlet pressure: 1. Close any hot taps and ensure the burners are not operating.

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 16. The other pages are intended for the Installer but may be of interest. About Your W

COMMISSIONING 30 BURNER GAS PRESSURE It is necessary to check the burner gas pressure at both the minimum and maximum operational settings. To check a

COMMISSIONING 31 Notes: If the burners extinguish and error code 11 or 12 starts to flash on the LED display:  release the MIN and adjuster button

COMMISSIONING 32 TO CHECK OR ADJUST THE PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The temperature settings will be displayed on the LED display. The preset ou

COMMISSIONING 33 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation, such as on a building

34 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater. Close the gas

35 RHEEM WATER STAR CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATERS 874 SERIES, W27 MODELS 1. THE RHEE

RHEEM WATER STAR CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2013 February 122165D 36 CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HE

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

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE? The water heater heats the water to the preset outlet temperature setting. The fact

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 SAFETY This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors, a FlameSafe® protection system and a pressure rel

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: Switch off the electrical supply at th

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater. Close the gas isolat

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, how