Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About Your Water Heater
- Water Heater Application
- Model Type
- Water Heater Operation
- Gas Boosting For A Solar Water Heater
- Mains Pressure
- How Hot Should The Water Be?
- Hotter Water Increases The Risk Of Scald Injury
- Warning
- Safety
- Precautions
- General Maintenance
- Minor Six Month Maintenance
- Annual Service
- To Turn Off The Water Heater
- To Turn On The Water Heater
- Going On Holidays
- Frost Protection
- Draining The Water Heater
- How Do I Know If The Water Heater Is Installed Correctly?
- Victorian Customers
- Does The Water Chemistry Affect The Water Heater?
- How Long Will The Water Heater Last?
- Water Supplies
- Save A Service Call
- No Display On The Controller (If Fitted)
- Cold Water From The Hot Tap
- Water Is Too Hot Or Not Hot Enough
- No Water From The Hot Tap
- Water Flow Fluctuates
- Gas Booster Operating Too Frequently
- Fan Continues To Run After Water Heater Operation Stops
- Smell Of Flue Gases
- Clouds Of White ‘Vapour’ From The Flue Terminal
- Pressure Relief Valve Discharging
- Error Code
- Higher Than Expected Gas Bills
- Installation – Water Heater
- Installation Standards
- Water Heater Application
- Water Heater Location
- Ventilation
- Secondary Flue
- Safe Tray
- Pipe Cover
- Frost Protection
- Mains Water Supply
- Preset Outlet Temperature Setting
- Hot Water Delivery
- Circulated Hot Water Flow And Return System
- Reducing Heat Losses
- Dimensions And Technical Data
- Typical Installation – Indoor Location
- Connections – Plumbing
- Flueing
- Connections – Electrical
- Multiple Installations
- Commissioning
- Draining The Water Heater
- Rheem Continuous Flow Gas Water Heater Warranty – Australia Only
- 1. The Rheem Warranty – General
- 2. Terms Of The Rheem Warranty And Exclusions To It
- 3. What Is Covered By The Rheem Warranty For The Water Heaters Detailed In This Document
- 4. Entitlement To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
- 5. How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
- 6. The Australian Consumer Law
FLUEING
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FLUE TERMINAL LOCATION
The water heater must be located to ensure that the location of the flue terminal complies with the
requirements of AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations. As a guide the following
requirements are extracted from the Gas Installations Standard. The distances are measured along the wall
from the flue penetration.
Horizontal Flue Terminal Location
At least 300 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the eaves.
At least 300 mm between the bottom of the flue terminal and the ground, balcony or other surface.
At 500 mm between the flue terminal and the edge of any opening into the building, such as an
openable door or window, measured horizontally*.
At least 1500 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the edge of any opening into the building,
such as an openable window, measured vertically.
At least 300 mm between the flue terminal and a return wall or external corner, measured horizontally*.
At least 1500 mm between the flue terminal and any opening into a building, in the direction of the flue
discharge.
At least 500 mm between the flue terminal and a fence, wall or other obstruction, in the direction of the
flue discharge.
At least 300 mm between the flue terminal and any other flue terminal, cowl or other combustion air
intake.
Note: * If these horizontal distances cannot be achieved, AS/NZS 5601.1 states an equivalent horizontal
distance measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the flue terminal to the opening may be
deemed to comply. Check with the local regulator.
For a multiple unit installation, refer to “Horizontal Flue Terminations” on page 40 for minimum distances
between flue terminals.
Vertical Flue Terminal Location
At least 300 mm between the underside of the flue terminal and the nearest part of a non-trafficable roof.
At least 1500 mm between the top of the flue terminal and the edge of any opening into the building,
such as an openable window, measured vertically.
At least 500 mm between the flue terminal and any building structure or obstruction facing the terminal,
measured horizontally.
At least 1500 mm between the flue terminal and the edge of any opening into the building, measured
horizontally.
At least 300 mm between the flue terminal and any other flue terminal, cowl or other combustion air
intake.
For a multiple unit installation, refer to “Vertical Flue Terminations” on page 40 for minimum distances
between flue terminals.