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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Note: Steps 10 to 14 can only be conducted whilst the water heater is off the wall. 
10.  Connect the 90° Bend (PN 295118) to the water heater flue 
outlet so it is orientated behind the water heater. 
  Fit the end of the bend down over the water heater flue 
outlet as far as it will go. 
Ensure there is a minimum 35 mm and maximum 42 mm 
overlap, the rubber seal on the inner flue is well seated 
and the bend is fully engaged on the water heater flue 
outlet. 
  Secure the bend to the outlet with the screws provided. 
11.  Fit  the  300 mm  Straight  Length  (PN 295126)  of  flue  to  the 
90° Bend, if required. 
Note:  A total  wall thickness of  greater than  170 mm  will 
require a 300 mm Straight Length of flue. 
12.  Fit  the  Horizontal  Terminal  (PN 295116)  to  either  the 
90° Bend or 300 mm Straight Length of flue. 
13.  Secure  each  flue component using  the  sheet  metal screws 
provided. 
14.  Fit a Trim Ring over the last section of flue. 
15.  Rehang the water heater on the wall, carefully inserting the 
flue assembly through the wall penetration. 
The water heater should be installed in its final location and 
fixed in position before completing the flue installation. 
Securely fasten  the water  heater to the  wall  at  each of the 
Wall Bracket mounting points. 
Adjust  the  mounting  brackets  at  the  top  and  bottom  of  the 
water heater if required. Bracket adjustment of up to 30 mm 
can be made and may assist with flue fitment and alignment. 
16.  Check the end of the outer skin of the flue terminal extends a 
minimum of 75 mm from the face of the external wall. 
17.  Apply an adequate bead of sealant around the flue assembly 
and  exterior  wall  of  the  building,  using a  general  purpose 
silicone sealant suitable for outdoor application. 
Failure  to  properly  seal  the  flue  penetration  through  the  wall  will  result  in  long  term  damage  due  to 
weather conditions. 
18.  Apply an adequate bead of sealant on the rear face of a Trim Ring, using a general purpose silicone 
sealant suitable for outdoor application. 
  Fit the Trim Ring over the flue terminal and press against the wall. 
19.  Apply an adequate bead of sealant around the flue assembly and interior wall of the building and on the 
rear face of the Trim Ring, using a general purpose silicone sealant suitable for indoor application. 
Press the Trim Ring against the wall. 
20.  Upon  completion  of  the  secondary  flue  installation,  remove  the  warning  label  adhered  to  the  top  left 
hand corner of the water heater‟s front panel. 
Refer to “Connections – Electrical” on page 43 electrical connection details and “Commissioning” on page 47 
for the commissioning details of the water heater. 
flue components required 










