Rheem 300 series Manuel d'utilisateur

This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. Please leave this guide with the householder. Owners Guide and Installation

10 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 is not r

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 11 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING • Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small quantity of

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 12 CAN’T LIGHT THE PILOT FLAME • Is there gas to the water heater? Check the gas isolation valve on the gas supply line is open.

13 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check the water heater is sui

INSTALLATION 14 Keep the water heater and flue at least 25 mm clear of walls, cupboards, timber or any other combustibles and at least 500 mm clear of

INSTALLATION 15 TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply, then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1

INSTALLATION 16 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM If a Rheem water heater is to be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and retu

INSTALLATION 17 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requ

INSTALLATION 18 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 300 135620 130 300 170 Storage capacity litres 135 170 Mass (tank) Empty kg 54

INSTALLATION 19 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION

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20 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: RP¾/20. • Cold water connection: RP¾/20. • Relief valve connection: RP½/15. •

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 21 GAS INLET The gas connection is made to the left hand side of the gas control. The pipe work must be cleared of foreign matt

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 22 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN A copper drain line must be fitted to the relief valve to carry the discharge clear of the water heater.

23 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The gas pilot or burner must not be lit until the water heater is filled with water. • Open

24 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operate reliably and safely as long

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 25 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop, read the safety information on p

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 26 TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION • The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the installer

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 27 CLOSE DOWN PROCEDURE 1. Turn the gas control knob to the “·” position (pilot). This setting will leave the pilot flame a

28 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: • Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 23). • Close

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3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 12. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your W

30 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some k

31 RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactu

RHEEM MAINS PRESSURE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – 32 WARRANTY Rheem will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace any Rheem water heater; or b

4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Rheem® water heater. The model you have chosen is suitable for indoor installati

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 WARNING This water heater is not intended to be operated, adjusted or tampered with by young children or infirm persons. You

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER • Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater. • Open the gas i

7 HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS Water is stored in a vitreous enamel lined steel cylinder and heated by a gas burner located under the cylinder. The h

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

REGULAR CARE 9 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas, including South Australia, Western Australia and scaling water areas, an expansion control valve