User Manual

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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
5
HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE?
The water heater may be installed with one or more user adjustable temperature controllers, which allow you
to choose the most suitable temperature for your hot water needs (refer to “Temperature Control” on page 11).
If a controller is not installed, the water heater heats the water to the preset outlet temperature setting. The
factory preset outlet temperature setting is:
874 series 60°C AU 55°C NZ
876 series 50°C
Note: The preset outlet temperature setting of this water heater cannot be adjusted by the householder. The
setting can only be adjusted by the installer, Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent / Centre.
Australia New Zealand
Note: Australian Standard AS 3498 and New Zealand Building Code Clause G12 requires that a water heater
provides the means to inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in potable water. When this water heater is
used as an in-series booster for a solar water heater it can satisfy these AS 3498 and Clause G12 requirements
provided it is energised, the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70°C, and that a remote temperature
controller is not used.
Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater (874 series) if it is installed as an
in-series gas booster with a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the
controller setting can be delivered. If a solar water heater is installed to an existing water heater installation,
then all controllers must be disconnected and removed.
If this water heater is installed as part of a solar water heater system, the system can deliver water at
temperatures from 58°C up to 80°C and possibly higher depending upon the model of solar water heater
installed.
maximum recommended supply
temperature to bathrooms and ensuites.
maximum Bathroom controller
temperature setting 874 series.
maximum Kitchen and Bathroom
controller temperature setting
876 series.
maximum Kitchen controller
temperature setting 874 series.
maximum recommended supply
temperature to bathrooms and ensuites.
maximum Bathroom controller
temperature setting 874 series
minimum Kitchen and Bathroom
controller temperature setting
maximum Kitchen controller
temperature setting 874 series
minimum Kitchen and Bathroom
controller temperature setting