Rheem Electric Domestic Water Heater User Manual

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INSTALLATION 
 
 
Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return – Continuous Electric Water Heater 
 
Off-Peak or Time Controlled Electricity Supply 
A single or twin element electric water heater connected to an Off-Peak 
electricity supply should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow 
and return system in a building. The benefits of the Off-Peak electricity supply 
will be significantly reduced. 
 
If a circulated flow and return system is required, it is necessary to bypass the 
Off-Peak electric water heater and install a secondary water heater connected 
to the hot water flow and return line and supplied from the Off-Peak electric 
water heater. Refer to the 
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Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Off-Peak Electric Water Heater 
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