Rheem 491 series electric hot water systems

Rheem 491 Series Electric Hot Water Systems

Rheem 491 range

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Description

Rheem 250L – 315 L- 400L electric water heaters are designed and manufactured by Rheem,
Australia’s No.1 Backed by a 10 year cylinder warranty and 75 years of local manufacturing experience.

• Capacities to suit every family size and hot water requirement
• Mains pressure water delivery for water that comes on steady, hot and strong!

model 250l 315l 400l
Rheem Single element 491 250 491 315 491 400
Rheem Twin element 492 250 492 315 492 400
Hot Water Delivery Litres 250 315 400
Boost Capacity (twin element models) Litres 50 50 90
kW Rating 1.8 Yes – –
2.4 Yes – –
3.6 Yes Yes Yes
4.8 Yes Yes Yes
Relief Valve Setting kPa 1000 1000 1000
Expansion Control Valve (ECV) kPa 850 850 850
Max Water Supply Pressure:
with ECV kPa 680 680 680
without ECV kPa 800 800 800
Water Connections RP3 /4 /20 RP3 /4 /20 RP3 /4 /20
Dimensions
A mm 1395 1640 1840
B mm 640 640 690
C mm 680 680 735
D mm 1117 1317 1479
E mm 73 113 121
F mm 103 103 105
G – Twin element models mm 988 1228 1323
H degrees 32 32 30
J degrees 88 88 83
M degrees 92 92 97
Approx. Weight (Empty) kg 76 97 118

Rheem 491 Brochure

Rheem 491 Owner’s Guide

  • Easy Like for Like replacement – common footprint and fitting locations to older model electric water heaters ensures an easy changeover
  • Dual handed fittings – provides installation flexibility
  • Commercial grade enamel – provides tougher, longer lasting finish than standard domestic enamels
  • Thicker sacrificial anode – provides additional protection for cylinder against water borne contaminants
  • Twin element model available – provides a daytime boost for high demand hot water use
  • Suitable for connection to lower cost tariffs – resulting in lower running costs
  • Manufactured in Australia

Warranty:

  • 10 Years on cylinder*
  • 3 Years on Labour on cylinder*
  • 1 Year parts & labour*

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