Technical data

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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WARNING
This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and
the capabilities to do so. This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or by children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do
not interfere with the water heater.
This water heater uses 240 V AC electrical power for operation of the control systems and the electrically
operated components. The removal of the front covers will expose 240 V wiring. They must only be removed
by a qualified person. The power lead from the water heater must be plugged into a weatherproof electrical
outlet. Take care not to touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not touch the pipe work connecting the solar storage tank and the solar collectors. Very high temperature
closed circuit fluid can be generated by the solar collectors under certain conditions and this flows through the
pipe work from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank.
Should the water from the water heater appear blue or if blue closed circuit fluid is noticed around the base of
the water heater, this indicates a leak of the closed circuit fluid from the heat exchanger. The closed circuit
fluid is non-toxic and not hazardous to health. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent
to arrange for an inspection.
SAFETY
This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors, a FlameSafe™ protection system, pressure relief
valves and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. These devices must not be tampered with or
removed. The water heater must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order.
If the power supply cord or plug to the solar storage tank is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard. The power supply cord and plug must be replaced with a genuine replacement part
available from Rheem. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an
inspection.
Warning: For continued safety of this water heater it must be installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions.
The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or
if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
 Do not store flammable or combustible materials near the gas
booster. Flammable liquids (such as petrol), newspapers and similar
articles must be kept well away from the gas booster and the flue
terminal.
 Do not use aerosols, stain removers and household chemicals near
the gas booster whilst it is working. Gases from some aerosol sprays,
stain removers and household chemicals become corrosive when
drawn into a flame.
 Do not store swimming pool chemicals, household cleaners, etc., near
the gas booster.
 Do not place anything on top of the gas booster or in contact with the
flue terminal. Ensure the flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at
any time.
 Do not use Propane / Butane gas mixtures in a Propane model. A Propane model is designed to operate
on Propane only. The use of Propane / Butane mixture, such as automotive LPG fuel, in a Propane model
is unsafe and can cause damage to the gas booster.
MAINS PRESSURE
The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply.
If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 21, a pressure limiting valve must be
fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved.
The supply pressure should be greater than 140 kPa for the rated flow and performance of the gas booster to
be achieved.