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Rheem 325 II Series - COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES; Storage Tank Components Replacement

Rheem 325 II Series
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COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Storage Tank
Draining the Water Heater
1. Isolate power and water supplies to the water heater.
2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the T&PR valve or a hot tap.
3. For AquaMax storage tanks only, remove the heat pump module. Follow steps 6 8 of
the „Heat Pump Module Removal‟ procedure on page 62.
4. Remove the storage tank upper electrical access cover and confirm with a multi-
meter across thermostat terminals 1 and 3 that voltage is not present.
5. Disconnect the cold water supply pipe.
6. Fit a drain hose to the cold-water connection and run the other end to a drain or safe
location.
7. Open the T&PR valve or a hot tap to allow air into the system.
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
Never fit a T&PR valve with a rating higher than that indicated on the water
heater rating plate. Do not use reconditioned T&PR valves.
1. Isolate power and water supplies to the water heater.
2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the T&PR valve or a hot tap.
3. Remove the drain line from the T&PR valve.
4. Unscrew the T&PR valve and remove.
A quantity of hot water will discharge from the tank during this process.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn to prevent scalds or burns.
5. Confirm the replacement T&PR valve is the correct rating and refit using thread tape.
6. Refit the drain line.
7. Close the hot tap and restore water supply.
8. Check T&PR valve thread for leaks.
9. Operate the T&PR valve lever to reset relief drain.
10. Purge air from the system through hot taps.
11. Restore the power supply to the water heater.

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