Rheem HE45-160 User manual

AdvantagePlus Sealed-Combustion Gas-Fired Commercial Water Heaters
®
Available in Sizes Ranging From 45 - 119 Gallon Models
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100,000 BTU/Hr. thru 199,000 BTU/Hr.
Rheem-Ruud AdvantagePlusTM Gas Commercial Water Heaters are
specifically designed to provide customers with maximum savings on
operation, space and installation. Designed with the most advanced
technology available, these products optimize efficiency and operating
reliability.
Construction Features:
•316L stainless steel tank
construction (requires no
anode rods).
•No chimney required; direct
vent using plastic pipe.
•Thermal efficiency of 95%
dramatically reduces
operating costs.
•85 equivalent feet of vent length.
•Low NOxemissions. Meets
SCAQMD Rule 1146.2.
•High impact plastic jacket
eliminates dents.
•2” of non-CFC, polyurethane
foam insulation.
•Less than 1/2 degree per
hour heat loss (R17).
•Corrosion resistant, high
efficiency 90/10 cupronickel
heat exchanger.
•Self-diagnostic electronic
control with digital readout for
water temperature, set point
and differential.
•Removable front cover allows
easy access to equipment
(24" service clearance
recommended).
•Temperature range from 70°F to
160°F (maximum temperature
setting of 180°F available on
HE45-160 and HE45-199
booster models only).
•Zero clearance to all
combustible surfaces.
•Factory installed AGA/ASME
rated T&P relief valve.
•Booster installation kit provided
with HE45-160 and HE45-199
booster models.
No Chimney Required
Vents Up To 40 Feet
Using 3" Schedule 40
PVC, CPVC or ABS Pipe
100,000 BTU and
130,000 BTU Models
Are Certified To
Vent With 2"
Schedule 40 PVC,
CPVC or ABS Pipe
Certifications and Ratings:
The water heaters are UL/ULC listed and exceed the minimum efficiency
requirements of ASHRAE/IES 90.1b-2001. All water heaters are supplied
with an AGA/ASME rated temperature and pressure relief valve. The control
panel is an integrated solid state temperature and ignition control device
with integral diagnostics, LED fault display capability and a digital display of
temperature settings. All models are North Carolina Code compliant.
CERTIFIED FOR A 150 PSI MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE.
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Heat Exchanger/
Combustion Chamber
Control Well and E.C.O.
Air Inlet Connector
Gas Valve
Combustion Blower
Gas Burner
Gas Inlet Nipple 1/2”
Hot Surface Ignitor
Flame Probe
Exhaust Outlet Connector
Control Board
Vent Over-Temp
Reset Switch
Exhaust Elbow and Drain
Pressure Switch
Transformer
Condensate Connector
Hose
Condensate Connector

DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION
All dimensions shown in English and Metric
MODEL WATER CONNECTIONS APPROX
NUMBER UNITS
ABCDEFGH
VENT INLET OUTLET SHIPPING WT.
inches 42 23 1/2 32 35 5 25 1/4 27 9/16 5 7/8 2 1 1 175 lbs.
mm 1067 597 813 889 127 641 700 149 51 25 25 79 kgs
inches 42 23 1/2 32 35 5 25 1/4 27 9/16 5 7/8 3 1 1 175 lbs.
mm 1067 597 813 889 127 641 700 149 76 25 25 79 kgs
inches 72 23 1/2 32 65 5 25 1/4 20 1/4 7 3/4 3* 1-1/2 1-1/2 235 lbs.
mm 1854 597 813 1651 127 641 514 197 76 38 38 106 kgs
inches 73 27 36 66 3/4 6 3/4 28 7/8 22 9 1/2 3* 1-1/2 1-1/2 405 lbs.
mm 1854 686 914 1695 171 733 559 241 76 38 38 184 kgs
* 130,000 BTU models are certified to be installed with 2" venting.
All models require a 120V power source.
See use and care manual for venting details.
HE45-100
HE45-130
HE45-160
HE45-199
HE80-130
HE80-160
HE80-199
HE119-130
HE119-160
HE119-199
0" CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES ON
ALL ADVANTAGE
PLUS UNITS,
HOWEVER, A 24"
CONTROL PANEL
SERVICE
CLEARANCE IS
RECOMMENDED.
MODELS WITH
INPUTS OF
100,000 BTU AND
130,000 BTU ARE
CERTIFIED TO VENT
WITH 2" SCHEDULE
40 PVC, CPVC OR
ABS PIPE
HE45-100
HE45-130
HE80-130
HE119-130
HE80-160
HE119-160
HE80-199
HE119-199
HE45-160
HE45-199
MAXIMUM DELIVERY
In U.S. Gallons and Liters (Includes useable storage and recovery for indicated times)
MODEL INPUT (BTU/HR) TEMP. 5 10 15 20 30 45 1 2 3 MIN. TO RECOVER
NUMBER
GALLONS LITERS NAT. & LP
RISE UNITS MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. MIN. HR. HR. HR. CONTENTS
HE45-100 45 170 100,000 100°F GAL. 41 51 60 70 89 118 147 262 377 23
37.7°C LTR. 156 192 228 265 337 446 555 991 1427
HE45-130 45 170 130,000 100°F GAL. 44 56 69 81 106 144 181 331 481 18
37.7°C LTR. 166 214 261 308 403 544 686 1253 1819
HE80-130 80 303 130,000 100°F GAL. 68 81 93 106 131 168 206 355 505 32
37.7°C LTR. 259 306 354 401 495 637 779 1345 1912
HE119-130 119 450 130,000 100°F GAL. 96 108 121 133 158 196 233 383 532 48
37.7°C LTR. 363 410 457 504 599 750 882 1449 2015
HE45-160 45 170 160,000 100°F GAL. 47 62 78 93 124 170 216 400 584 15
37.7°C LTR. 177 235 294 352 468 642 817 1514 2211
HE80-160 80 303 160,000 100°F GAL. 71 87 102 117 148 194 240 424 609 26
37.7°C LTR. 270 328 386 444 561 735 909 1607 2304
HE119-160 119 450 160,000 100°F GAL. 99 114 129 145 175 221 268 452 636 39
37.7°C LTR. 373 432 490 548 664 838 1013 1710 2408
HE45-199 45 170 199,000 100°F GAL. 51 70 89 108 146 203 261 490 719 12
37.7°C LTR. 192 264 336 408 553 770 987 1854 2721
HE80-199 80 303 199,000 100°F GAL. 75 94 113 132 171 228 285 514 743 21
37.7°C LTR. 284 357 429 501 646 863 1079 1947 2814
HE119-199 119 450 199,000 100°F GAL. 102 121 141 160 198 255 312 542 771 31
37.7°C LTR. 338 460 532 604 749 966 1183 2050 2918
All models have a maximum setpoint of 160°F with the exception of the HE45-160 and HE45-199 booster models. The HE45-160 and HE45-199 have a maximum setpoint of 180°F.
RECOVERY CAPACITIES
Recovery in U.S. Gallons/Hr. (GPH) and Liters/Hr. (LPH) at Various Temperature Rises
MODEL INPUT (BTU/HR) THERMAL 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F 100°F 110°F 120°F 130°F 140°F
NUMBER NAT. & LP EFFICIENCY UNITS
(22°C) (28°C) (33°C) (39°C) (45°C) (50°C) (56°C) (61°C) (67°C) (72°C) (78°C)
100,000 95% GPH 288 230 192 165 144 128 115 105 96 N/A N/A
LPH 1090 872 726 623 545 484 436 396 363 N/A N/A
130,000 95% GPH 374 299 249 214 187 166 150 136 125 N/A N/A
LPH 1417 1133 944 809 708 630 567 515 472 N/A N/A
160,000 95% GPH 461 368 307 263 230 205 184 167 154 N/A N/A
LPH 1744 1395 1162 996 872 775 697 634 581 N/A N/A
199,000 95% GPH 573 458 382 327 286 255 229 208 191 N/A N/A
LPH 2169 1735 1446 1239 1084 964 867 789 723 N/A N/A
BOOSTER MODELS
160,000 95% GPH 461 368 307 263 230 205 184 167 154 142 132
LPH 1744 1395 1162 996 872 775 697 634 581 536 498
199,000 95% GPH 573 458 382 327 286 255 229 208 191 176 164
LPH 2169 1735 1446 1239 1084 964 867 789 723 667 620
Recovery rating is based on thermal efficiencies obtained in an UL certified laboratory.
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CONTROL
B
A
T&P
C
F
3.75”
CONDENSATE
CONNECTION
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
GAS INLET
HOT OUT
COLD IN
D
E
INTAKE
EXHAUST
5.0"
3.0"
H
G
DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION
VENTING OPTIONS
SIDE VENTING W/ CONCENTRIC VENT KIT
SIDE VIEW
VERTICAL ROOF VENTING W/ CONCENTRIC VENT KIT
FRONT VIEW
NOTE: An aluminum outside vent termination kit is also available. (SP12162)
* HE80 and HE119 have 7" solid core ABS factory supplied.
BOOSTER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITATION RINSE
(SP12161)
T&P PORT
COLD IN PORT
HOT OUT PORT
CONTROL PORT
TOP VIEW SHOWN
WITHOUT CABINET
AND IS THE SAME
FOR ALL TANKS SHOWN
72°
60°39°54°
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Recommended Specifications (for trade reference only)
The Water Heaters shall be Rheem-Ruud model number HE- _________. The Water Heaters shall be a sealed
combustion system, taking only outside air for combustion and exhausting the flue gas with plastic pipe. The intake
air shall be piped with plastic PVC or ABS pipe, 3" in diameter (2" in diameter for 100,000 BTU and 130,000 BTU)
and the exhaust gas shall be piped with CPVC or ABS solid NON FOAM CORE for the first 7' only, with the
remaining pipe being sch 40 or 80 CPVC solid - solid PVC NON FOAM CORE - ABS solid NON FOAM CORE.
All related intake air and exhaust gas shall be approved for zero clearance to any combustible surface.
The heaters shall be constructed of 316L stainless steel. The primary condensing heat exchanger shall be
constructed of 90/10 cupronickel. The insulation is a water blown foam and shall be 2" thick with rating of R14.2
and 3" on the top of the heater rated at R21.3. Insulation shall be enclosed in a plastic shell. All components shall
be located in the front of the heater for easy access for serviceability. All related hardware shall be constructed of
stainless steel studs and brass nuts for serviceability.
Limited Warranty
This product features a three year limited warranty against tank leaks. Please refer to Commercial Warranty
Information brochure for complete warranty information.
The HE45-160 and HE45-199 Booster models are the only models equipped with a 180°F thermostat.
Models with 180°F thermostats come standard with the Booster Installation Kit which includes all
necessary components for an approved installation.
Booster Installation Kit includes:
• Nibco Tee – 1" x 1" x 1/2" (2 pieces)
• Female Adapter – 1" (2 pieces)
• Dial Thermometer (2 pieces)
• Expansion Tank – 4-1/2 gallon
• Grundfos 3 Speed Pump with Check Valve
• Nibco 1.2" x 12" Fitting Air Chamber
• Vacuum Relief Valve
• Pressure Gauge – 0-200 PSI
• Nibco Tee 712R – 1" x 1" x 3/4" (2 pieces)
• Nibco Tee 714RR – 1" x 1/2" x 1"
• Nibco Tee – 1" x 1/2" x 1" Copper
• Reducing Coupling
• Pressure Reducing Valve
• Nibco Male Adapter – 1"
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COMMERCIAL
WATER HEATERS
Rheem Water Heaters • 101 Bell Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com
Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée,128 Barton Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3P3
PRINTED IN U.S.A 02/05 WP Form No. RR102C-8 Rev. 9
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem-Ruud reserves the right to make changes without notice.