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This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of your Richmond RMTEX-27 Essential Tankless Electric Water Heater. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and use, and retain it for future reference.
The Richmond RMTEX-27 is designed to provide on-demand, continuous hot water. It features a compact design, digital temperature control from 80°F to 140°F, and 99.8% energy efficiency. Robust copper immersion heating elements with brass tops are threaded for easy replacement.
Segurtasun Informazioa
OHARRA: Instalazioak, doikuntzak, aldaketak, zerbitzuek edo mantentze-lanak desegokiek kalteak, lesioak edo heriotza eragin ditzakete. Irakurri arretaz instalazio, funtzionamendu eta mantentze-argibideak ekipo hau instalatu edo zaindu aurretik.
- Ensure all electrical connections are made by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
- Ziurtatu lurra egokia deskarga elektrikoa saihesteko.
- Do not operate the water heater if any part has been submerged in water.
- Tresna hau ez da gaitasun fisiko, sentsorial edo mental murriztua duten edo esperientzia eta ezagutza falta duten pertsonek (haurrak barne) erabiltzeko, baldin eta haien segurtasunaz arduratzen den pertsona batek gailuaren erabilerari buruz gainbegiratu edo jarraibiderik eman ez badu.
Konfigurazioa eta Instalazioa
Installation should be performed by a qualified professional. Refer to the complete installation guide provided with the product for detailed instructions.
Kokapen-baldintzak:
- Instalatu barrualdean bakarrik.
- Choose a location protected from freezing temperatures.
- Ensure adequate clearance for servicing and maintenance.
- Muntatu unitatea bertikalki gainazal solido batean.
Iturgintza-konexioak:
- Connect to 3/4" NPT water lines.
- Install shut-off valves on both hot and cold water lines.
- Flush the system thoroughly before connecting the heater to remove debris.
Konexio elektrikoak:
- This unit requires 240V electrical service.
- Ensure dedicated circuit breakers are installed as per local codes.
- Connect wiring according to the diagram provided inside the unit's cover.

1. irudia: Aurrealdea view of the Richmond RMTEX-27 Tankless Electric Water Heater, showing the digital temperature display set to 105°F and the control knob.
Funtzionamendu-argibideak
Hasierako hasiera:
- Ziurtatu iturgintzako konexio guztiak seguruak direla eta ihesik ez dutela.
- Open all hot water faucets in the house to purge air from the system. Allow water to flow for several minutes until a steady stream is observed from all faucets.
- Close all hot water faucets.
- Piztu unitatearen energia elektrikoa zirkuitu-hauslean.
- The digital display will illuminate, showing the current temperature or a default setting.
Tenperaturaren doikuntza:
- The RMTEX-27 features a digital temperature control.
- Use the control knob on the front panel to adjust the desired water temperature.
- The temperature can be set in 1°F increments, ranging from 80°F to 140°F.
- The digital display will show the set temperature.

Figure 2: Detail of the digital temperature display and control knob on the Richmond RMTEX-27, indicating temperature adjustment functionality.
Mantentzea
Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and longevity of your tankless water heater.
Urteko garbiketa:
- To prevent mineral buildup, it is recommended to flush the unit annually with a descaling solution.
- Consult a qualified plumber for this procedure, especially in areas with hard water.
Elementuen ikuskapena:
- The copper immersion heating elements are threaded for easy replacement.
- Inspect elements periodically for signs of wear or corrosion. Replacement should be done by a qualified technician.
Garbiketa:
- Garbitu unitatearen kanpoaldea leun batekin, damp oihal. Ez erabili garbitzaile edo disolbatzaile urratzailerik.
Arazoak konpontzea
Bezeroarentzako zerbitzuarekin harremanetan jarri aurretik, berriroview arazo eta irtenbide ohikoenak hauek dira:
| Arazoa | Kausa posiblea | Irtenbidea |
|---|---|---|
| Ez dago ur berorik / Unitatea ez da pizten | No power, tripped breaker, water flow too low | Check circuit breaker. Ensure adequate water flow (minimum activation flow rate). |
| Uraren tenperatura ez-koherentea | Fluctuating water pressure, mineral buildup, incorrect temperature setting | Check water pressure. Perform descaling. Adjust temperature setting. |
| Ura ez da nahikoa beroa | Temperature set too low, high incoming water temperature, multiple hot water demands | Increase temperature setting. Reduce simultaneous hot water usage. |
| Errore kodea pantailan | Barneko akatsa, sentsore arazoa | Refer to the full manual for specific error code definitions or contact customer support. |
Zehaztapenak
| Ezaugarri | Zehaztapena |
|---|---|
| Eredua | RMTEX-27 |
| Marka | Richmond (Rheem) |
| Wattage | 27 KW |
| liburukiatage | 240 voltio (AC) (Note: Product data listed 1800 Volts DC, which is atypical for this appliance type. 240V AC is assumed based on wattage and common tankless heater specifications.) |
| Gehienezko Emaria | 6.6 litro minutuko |
| Tenperatura tartea | 80 °F eta 140 °F artean |
| Eraginkortasuna | 99.8% Energy Efficient |
| Konexioak | 3/4" NPT |
| Neurriak (L x W x H) | 19.75 x 17.8 x 6.75 hazbete |
| Elementuaren pisua | 19.14 kilo |
| Instalazio mota | Barruko Instalazioa |
Bermea eta Laguntza
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Richmond/Rheem webgunea. Gorde erosketaren egiaztagiria bermearen erreklamazioetarako.
Fabrikatzailea: RHEEM / RICHMOND
UPC: 020352682976
Modelo zenbakia: 682976 (Internal Item Model Number)





