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Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Document control header Title: - Service Instructions for Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Water Heaters Document Number: - TM014 Revision Details of change D.O.I. Service Instructions issued for Rheem Heavy Duty Electric 07/02 Models Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A...
HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS MODELS 613050 613315 616315 610340 – Storage Tank Rheem Australia Pty Ltd ABN 21 098 823 511 Revision: A Published: July 2002 TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
The purpose of this Service Manual is to provide sufficient information to allow a person with the skills as required by the controlling Regulatory Authorities to carry out effective repairs to a Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Water Heater in the minimum of time.
A double pole “manual reset” over temperature cut out is incorporated into each thermostat to provide additional protection in the event the controlling thermostat contacts fail. The ECO contacts open between 87ºC and 93ºC. TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
Isolate power to the water heater and check all electrical connections for signs of overheating due to poor connection. Conduct an electrical insulation test on the water heater. (Refer to page 18) Check for sludge build up and if necessary drain and flush tank. TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
Open a hot tap while listening for any pressure release. If there is a pressure release there will be no leaks in the plumbing system. TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
2. The hot water manifold must be designed to balance the flow from each unit i.e. each branch line must be the same diameter and length and be fitted with identical ball or gate valves. TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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4. The first heater supplied from the cold (inlet) manifold must be the last heater supplying the hot (outlet) manifold (see examples below). In Line Manifold Back to Back Manifold Angle Manifold TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
? Noisy water heater TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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Using the procedure on Test 3, 4 and 5 page 18 conduct an electrical insulation test Is the Isolate power and reading below 1 continue with diagnosis mega-ohm? procedure TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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Repeat diagnoses for each water heater Repeat diagnoses for each more than thermostat element 1 water heater combination installed? Water heater electrically ok. Refer to manifolding section TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
Using a multimeter on the AC voltage scale, measure between each active on the terminal block. Normal voltage is 415 volts when connected to a 3-phase supply. TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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3.6kW: 15 - 17 ohms 4.8kW: 11 - 13 ohms The resistance should be greater than 1 mega ohm 6.0kW: 9 – 11 ohms TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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Check for hot spots on the jacket. If any are detected conduct a pressure test. Replace water heater if pressure will not hold TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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ECO contacts contacts closed? closed? Replace thermostat the element Repeat test for each thermostat Refit element correctly installed in the correct and element combination orientation? Replace thermostat TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
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T & PR valve rating? Check for restrictions in pipe work, faulty valves, loose plumbing or other appliances i.e washing machine or dishwasher. Fit 600kPa pressure limiting valve TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 1 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem safety procedure on electrical testing. Test No.3 Insulation resistance of the water heater Neutral Circuit. (Reading not to be below 1 mega-ohm).
Equipment should be worn to prevent the risk of scalding. Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 3 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power and water supplies to the water heater.
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Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. 1. Isolate the power to the water heater and remove access cover.
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Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing. Where a fault or leak is traced to the element, the water heater should be drained to prevent damage to flooring or floor coverings by accidental flooding.
18 Anode Cover 221720-1 221720-1 221720-1 221720-1 19 Name Band 120493 120492 120492 120491 20 Dip Tube (Outlet) 220510 220511 220511 220511 * Mandatory on all heavy duty models TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A Date of Issue: 10/7/2002...
In addition to this warranty, the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar laws in each state and territory provide the owner under certain circumstances with certain minimum statutory rights in relation to your Rheem water heater. This warranty must be read subject to that legislation and nothing in this warranty has the effect of excluding or restricting those rights.
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