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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17.  Once  the  flue  is  assembled  and  penetrating  the  wall,  install  the  Horizontal  Terminal  and  secure  the 
termination to the flue using the sheet metal screws provided. 
Note: If the flue terminal position is more than 1800 mm above a safe working surface, then suitable 
equipment will be required to enable safe access to fit the flue terminal. 
Alternatively, the  flue  terminal  may  be  fitted  to  the  flue 
assembly prior to the assembly penetrating the wall. 
18.  Make  a  final  adjustment  to  the  Adjustable  Straight 
Length, if required, to ensure the end of the outer skin of 
the flue terminal extends a minimum of 75 mm from the 
face of the external wall. 
  Firmly  tighten  the  compression  band  on  the 
Adjustable Straight Length to prevent the pipe from 
extending or compressing its length over time. 
19.  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. 
20.  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. 
21.  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. 
22.  Connect a Condensate Trap (PN 295139) 
to  the  condensate  drain  spigot  on  the 
water  heater  flue  outlet  the  flue  has  a 
change  of  direction  from  horizontal  to 
vertical  or  if  there  is  a  long  vertical  rise 
directly from the water heater. 
  Install a condensate drain line to the 
Condensate Trap. 
Refer  to  “Draining  the  Condensate”  on 
page 29  and  to  “Condensate  Trap  and 
Condensate Drain Line” on page 30. 
23.  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. 
CONDENSATE
SPIGOT
CONDENSATE SPIGOT LOCATION
CFWH 627 INDOOR MODELS
SK7166-5 REV AD 1/12
REMOVE
CLIP
REMOVE
RUBBER CAP
condensate drain spigot 










