Operating instructions

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
CONTROLLERS
The 884 and 886 series can be installed with Rheem Deluxe controllers to enable the user to control the
temperature of the delivered water from the outlet of the water heater. Rheem standard controllers will not
operate with this water heater and should not be connected.
Deluxe Controllers
There are three types of Deluxe controller. They are the Kitchen Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299861,
NZ - Part A299861), Bathroom1 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299862, NZ - Part A299862) and the
Bathroom2 Deluxe controller (Rheem AU - Part 299863, NZ - Part A299863).
The Deluxe controllers are identified by a ‘K’ (Kitchen Deluxe controller), ‘B1’ (Bathroom1 Deluxe controller)
or ‘B2’ (Bathroom2 Deluxe controller), located under the front panel, to the bottom left hand corner adjacent
to the BATH FILL VOLUME label.
The Deluxe controllers offer additional functions to temperature control. These are:
• An assistance call function, which provides a voice prompt when pressed and will sound on all
controllers. This is useful should a family member require assistance when in the bathroom.
• A Bath Fill mode, which is designed to allow the water heater to deliver a selected volume of water at a
selected temperature. Bath filling takes place when the hot tap is opened. When the set volume has
been delivered, the water flow from the water heater ceases. Refer to “Bath Fill Mode” on page 22.
Note: The bath level should be monitored periodically while this function is in use to avoid the possibility
of the bath overflowing. The Bath Fill mode should also be used with caution until you are familiar with
its operation.
Warning: Baths should not be left unattended whenever young children are present.
Warning: Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater (884 series) if it is installed as
an in-series gas booster with a solar water heater or if a Water Star water heater is installed, because water
at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered. If a solar or Water Star water
heater is installed to an existing water heater installation, then all controllers must be disconnected and
removed.
Notes:
• One, two or three controllers can be installed. Only one of each type of controller can be connected to
the water heater. Therefore, a maximum of three controllers only can be connected to each water
heater.
• A Bathroom2 Deluxe controller can only be installed if a Bathroom1 Deluxe controller is installed.
• Other manufacturers’ controllers are not suitable to and cannot be installed with this water heater.