Rheem 871024 User Manual

1OwnersGuideandInstallationInstructionsThis water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.Please leave this guide with the house

10KITCHEN CONTROLLERThe Kitchen controller allows the user to select the temperature setting for the hotwater to be used in the kitchen and laundry. I

11TEMPERATURE CONTROLBATHROOM CONTROLLERSThe Bathroom controller/s allow the user to select the temperature setting for the hotwater to be used in the

12TEMPERATURE CONTROLWATER VOLUME FUNCTIONThe function provided by the water volume button and alarm is to warn, by a beepingsound, that a certain vol

13TEMPERATURE CONTROLNotes:●The water volume can only be set by the Kitchen controller.●The Kitchen controller does not require priority nor to be on

14SAVE A SERVICE CALLCheck the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attendingto any condition or fault, which is not rela

15SAVE A SERVICE CALLCLOUDS OF WHITE ‘SMOKE’ FROM FLUETERMINALWhen the burner is operating, it is not unusual to seewater vapour clouds steaming from

16INSTALLATION - WATER HEATERTHIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.Check the water hea

17INSTALLATION - WATER HEATERFLUEINGThis water heater does not require additional flueing. A secondary flue must not beinstalled.FROST PROTECTIONThe w

18WATER AND GAS CONNECTION DETAILHOT WATER OUTLETProvide a union for disconnection.Insulate pipe.COLD WATER INLETThe cold water supply pipe is to befi

19CONNECTIONS - PLUMBINGCONNECTION SIZESNotes:●It is essential all pipe connections be correctly aligned, otherwise componentconnections within the wa

2PATENTSThis water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in thename of Rheem Australia Limited, Southcorp Australia Pty

20COMMISSIONINGAll water heaters are tested and adjusted before dispatch, however furtheradjustments may become necessary because of local conditions.

21COMMISSIONINGMinimum test point gas pressureRefer to the rating label on the water heater forthe minimum test point gas pressure.1. Open a hot tap s

22INSTALLATION - CONTROLLERSCONTROLLERSThere are three types of Rheem controllers suitable for installation with this waterheater. They are the Kitche

23KITCHEN CONTROLLERThe Kitchen controller (Rheem PN 299853) is to be installed in the kitchen or laundryonly. It allows a maximum temperature setting

24INSTALLATION - CONTROLLERSBATHROOM1 AND BATHROOM2 CONTROLLERSIf only one Bathroom controller is to be installed, the Bathroom1 Controller (RheemPN

25Cable HolderNotchesTerminalScrewsProjectionScrewElectricalCoverCableWater heaterINSTALLATION - CONTROLLERSCONNECTING TO THE WATER HEATER1. Ensure th

26INSTALLATION - DIAGRAMSINSTALLATION - KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CONTROLLERSINSTALLATION - KITCHEN CONTROLLER ONLYINSTALLATION - BATHROOM CONTROLLERS ONLY

27INSTALLATION - DIAGRAMSWATER SUPPLIESYour Rheem water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of mostAustralian and New Zealand metropol

28FOR SERVICE TELEPHONE SOUTHCORP WATER HEATERS AUSTRALIA131 031 AUSTRALIA SOUTHCORP AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.0800 657 335 NEW ZEALAND A.B.N. 72 004 213 665

3CONTENTSHOUSEHOLDER - We recommend you read pages 4 to 15.The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest.About your water heat

4MODEL TYPECongratulations for choosing a Rheem integrity electronic instantaneous gas water heater.The model you have chosen is for outdoor installat

5TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATERIf the water heater has been drained, screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet andhot water outlet of the water he

6FROST PROTECTIONThe water heater may have frost protection. Refer to the rating label on the water heater.The frost protection system will protect th

7TEMPERATURE CONTROLRheem controllers enable the user to control the temperature of the delivered waterfrom the outlet of the water heater. There are

8TEMPERATURE CONTROLFUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLLERSIf one or more controllers are installed, at least one must be on for the water heaterto operate. If a

9TEMPERATURE CONTROLBATHROOM CONTROLLERKITCHEN CONTROLLER