Reducing heat losses, Anode types, Installation – Rheem GAS DOMESTIC OUTDOOR WATER HEATER User Manual

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INSTALLATION

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These conditions may result in either water at a temperature exceeding the
requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4 being delivered to the hot water outlets in the
ablution areas, or the device closing completely and not delivering water at all,
or the device failing. Under either condition, the operation and performance of
the device cannot be guaranteed.

Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Gas Water Heater


REDUCING HEAT LOSSES
The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be
insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS

3500.4. The

insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed.

ANODE TYPES
The correct anode type for the water supply being used must be fitted in the
water heater (refer to

“Water Supplies”

on page 30). The black anode is fitted

as standard.

Total Dissolved Solids in water supply to the water heater

Anode colour code

0 – 40 mg/L

Green

40 – 600 mg/L

Black

600 – 2500 mg/L

Blue

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