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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8.  Fix a Wall Bracket after each transition to a vertical run. 
This is to prevent vertical loading on the bends and offsets. 
9.  Support vertical sections of flue at a distance no greater than 2 m using a Wall Bracket (PN 295128). 
Note: The Wall Bracket can be used to support vertical sections of flue from a ceiling by rotating the 
legs through 90°. 
10.  Install  an  Adjustable  Straight  Length  (PN 295127)  if  a  special  length  is  required  between  offsets  or 
changes in direction of the flue. 
  The Adjustable Straight Length can be adjusted from 560 mm to 890 mm by pulling on its end to 
increase its length or pushing on its end to decrease its length. 
  Firmly  tighten  the  compression band  on  the  Adjustable  Straight  Length  to  prevent  the  pipe  from 
extending or compressing its length over time. 
11.  Fit  a  Trim  Ring  over  the  last  section  of  flue  prior  to 
penetrating the ceiling, if one is to be fitted. 
12.  Once  all  of  the  flue  components,  excluding  the  Vertical 
Terminal, have been installed and all supports are securely 
fastened, the roof flashing must be installed and adequately 
sealed to prevent rain entry. 
  Cut the flashing to a diameter that allows a snug fit over 
the flue. 
  Install the roof flashing over the flue and using suitable 
fasteners, fix to the roof material. 
The flue must extend a minimum of 150 mm through the 
roof flashing. 
13.  Connect the Vertical Terminal (PN 295117) to the flue exiting 
the roof. 
  Secure the joint with sheet metal screws provided. 
The top of  the Vertical Terminal should not be less than 
450 mm above the flashing below. 
Observe  flue  terminal  clearances  in  accordance  with 
AS 5601  or  AS/NZS 5601.1.  Refer  also  to  “Vertical  Flue 
Terminal Location” on page 28. 
Note: The flue should not extend more than 1.5 m from the 
roof unless guy wires or other additional support is provided. 
14.  Apply an adequate bead of sealant around the flue assembly 
and flashing and around the flashing and roof material, using 
a  general  purpose  silicone  sealant  suitable  for  outdoor 
application. 
Failure to properly seal the flue penetration through the roof 
will result in long term damage due to weather conditions. 
15.  Apply an adequate bead of sealant around the flue assembly and ceiling and on the rear face of the 
Trim Ring (if fitted), using a general purpose silicone sealant suitable for indoor application. 
Press the Trim Ring (if fitted) up against the ceiling. 
16.  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. 










