Rheem 871024 Operations Instructions

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

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 10 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 45 to 56. The water

11 TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONTROLLERS The Rheem 871 and 875 series can be installed with Rheem controllers to enable the user to control the temperatur

12 TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD STANDARD CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If one or more controllers are installed, at least one must be on for the water heat

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 13 STANDARD CONTROLLER Note: water volume button, water volume operating light and water volume symbol are on the K

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 14 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – STANDARD CONTROLLER The temperature settings of each type of controller are: • Bathroom1 &am

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 15 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – STANDARD CONTROLLER • A controller must be on and have priority to be able to adjust the t

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 16 KITCHEN CONTROLLER – STANDARD The Kitchen controller allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hot w

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 17 To operate the Kitchen controller: 1. Turn off the Bathroom controller(s)  If a temperature setting is displayed

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 18 BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – STANDARD The Bathroom controller(s) allows the user to select the temperature setting for the

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 19 check hot water temperature before use on off 40 °C priority in use 42 °C priority in use 42 °C priority in use

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd, Rheem New Zealand Lim

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 20 WATER VOLUME FUNCTION – STANDARD CONTROLLER The water volume function is designed to warn, by a beeping sound, that

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – STANDARD 21 5. Turn off the alarm  Press the water volume button to turn off the alarm. The water volume operating light goes

22 TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE DELUXE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS If one or more Deluxe controllers are installed, at least one must be on or the bath fil

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 23 bath fill water volume display panel – The selected bath fill water volume is displayed in litres on all Deluxe contro

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 24 VOICE PROMPT AND OPERATING TONE The Deluxe controllers have a series of voice prompts and operating tones which sound

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 25 Adjusting the Volume of the Voice Prompt and Operating Tone The volume of the voice prompt and the operating tone can

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 26 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS The temperature settings of each type of Deluxe controller are: • Bathroom1

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 27 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT – DELUXE CONTROLLERS • A controller must be on with the ACTIVE indicator displayed to be able

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 28 KITCHEN CONTROLLER – DELUXE The Kitchen Deluxe controller allows the user to select the temperature setting for the ho

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 29 To operate the Kitchen Deluxe controller: 1. Turn off the Bathroom Deluxe controller(s)  If a temperature setting

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 44. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your W

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 30 BATHROOM CONTROLLERS – DELUXE The Bathroom Deluxe controller(s) allows the user to select the temperature setting for

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 31 To operate a Bathroom Deluxe controller: 1. Turn off the Kitchen Deluxe controller  If a temperature setting is di

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 32 BATH FILL MODE The Bath Fill mode is designed to allow the water heater to deliver a selected volume of water at a sel

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 33 5. Close the front panel on the Deluxe controller. 6. Turn on the Bath Fill mode  Press the BATH FILL button. On

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 34 Bath Fill Mode – Explanatory Notes To operate the Bath Fill mode: 1. Turn off all Deluxe controllers  It is advise

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 35 4. Set the bath fill water volume  Press the BATH FILL VOLUME i (up button) or the BATH FILL VOLUME j (down button)

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 36 7. Open the hot tap. The operating light will glow on all Deluxe controllers. Measurement of the water flow at the wa

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 37 Turning Off Bath Fill Mode During Its Operation The bath fill operation can be interrupted by pressing the BATH FILL b

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 38 Notes on the Bath Fill mode: • The Bath Fill mode can be set, turned on and turned off at any of the Deluxe controlle

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 39 Opening a Second Hot Water Tap During Bath Fill Operation • The bath fill water volume is measured as the water flows

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

TEMPERATURE CONTROL – DELUXE 40 Operation of the Bath Fill mode whilst a Deluxe Controller is ACTIVE It is recommended the Bath Fill mode be set and o

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

42 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 43 NO WATER FROM THE HOT TAP No flow of water from the hot tap may indicate a restriction in or failure of the cold water supply t

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 44 CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL During the heating cycle, it is not unusual to see water vapour clouds steaming

45 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 46 This water heater must be installed vertically upright with the water, gas and power connections on the underside, poin

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 47 RECESS INSTALLATION The water heater can be installed recessed into a wall. A recess box (AU - Part 299842, NZ - Part 3

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 48 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and w

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 49 Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the in-series gas booster, the cold water line to the temp

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed for direct connection to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 50 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A Rheem 871 series continuous flow water heater can be installed as part of

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 51 Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return In-series Gas Booster as part of a Solar Water Heater Installation REDUCING

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 52 WATER TEMPERATURE DIAGRAMS Note: NZ - max Kitchen Controller and outlet temperature is 55°C 871 Series - Kitchen

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 53 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 871 018 - 875 018 - 871 020 - - - 871 022 - 875 022 - 871 024 871 M24 875 024

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 54 DIMENSIONS – STANDARD CONTROLLERS Kitchen Controller (Standard) Bathroom Controller (Standard)

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 55 DIMENSIONS – DELUXE CONTROLLERS Deluxe Controller – Cover Closed Deluxe Controller – Cover Open

INSTALLATION – WATER HEATER 56 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Clearances must comply with AS 5601, AS/NZS 5601.1 or NZS 5261 as applicab

57 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in compliance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all loca

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 58 PIPE SIZES The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, choosing the mo

59 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Wiring Rul

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding

60 INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS The Rheem 871 and 875 series can be installed with Rheem controllers to enable the user to control the tem

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 61 Location – The controllers must be installed in dry, shaded and clean locations. Do not install the controllers: • Nea

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 62 Wiring installation: 1. Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. 2. Install the Kitchen con

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 63 If it is necessary to have an exposed wiring installation, follow this procedure omitting Steps 1 and 4, and make an ope

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 64 BATHROOM1 AND BATHROOM2 CONTROLLERS If only one Bathroom controller is to be installed, the standard Bathroom1 Controlle

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 65 Wiring installation: 1. Penetrate the wall with a 30-35 mm hole at the controller location. 2. Install the supplied ca

INSTALLATION – CONTROLLERS 66 CONNECTING THE CONTROLLER(S) TO THE WATER HEATER To connect the controller(s) to the water heater: 1. Ensure the electr

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

COMMISSIONING 68 Gas Inlet Test Point Pressure To check the gas inlet pressure: 1. Close any hot taps and ensure the burners are not operating. 2. C

COMMISSIONING 69 BURNER GAS PRESSURE It is necessary to check the burner gas pressure at both the minimum and maximum operational settings. To check a

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed

COMMISSIONING 70 Notes: • If the burners extinguish and error code 11 or12 starts to flash on the LED display:  release the MIN and adjuster button

COMMISSIONING 71 PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The factory preset outlet temperature setting of the water heater is: • 871 series (pre 2007 manuf

COMMISSIONING 72 TO CHECK OR ADJUST THE PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE SETTING The temperature settings will be displayed on the LED display. The preset ou

COMMISSIONING 73 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

74 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: • Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 73). • Open a ho

75 RHEEM CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATERS 871, 875 SERIES 1. THE RHEEM

RHEEM CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY Revision Date: 2011 November (31-76380-00 e) 122133F 76 CONTINUO

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: • Turn off the controllers(s) (if fitted) by

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 FROST PROTECTION The water heater has a frost protection system. The frost protection system will protect the water heater f