Rheem ECO160 DVLN-3 Tankless Gas Water Heater Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Rheem
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Rheem ECO160 DVLN-3 Tankless Gas Water Heater
Product Information
The Rheem Tankless Water Heater is a high-efficiency non-condensing tankless water heater available in indoor and outdoor models. It is designed to provide hot water on demand and comes in various models with different specifications to meet your specific needs.
Key Features
- Easy Installation: The enhanced design of the Rheem Tankless Water Heater makes it up to 10% smaller and 22% lighter, allowing for easier installation, even for one person.
- Ready for Retrofits: With 1/2 side-to-side clearance, you can safely work in spaces where the competition’s products can’t. It also has 1/2 gas line compatibility (subject to local code).
- Universal Venting Compatibility: The Rheem Tankless Water Heater is compatible with UBBINK, Metal Fab, and Rainbow venting, making it easier to replace tankless water heaters.
- Built-in LeakGuardTM: The Rheem Tankless Water Heater comes with a built-in LeakGuardTM feature for added safety.
Water Flow Rate (GPM)
The water flow rate of the Rheem Tankless Water Heater varies depending on the model. Refer to the table below for the water flow rates of specific models:
| Model Number | ECO200DVEL-3 | ECO180DVEL-3 | ECO160DVL-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Flow (GPM) | 8.4 | 6.7 | 5.1 |
Note: The above estimates are for sizing purposes only.
Venting
The Rheem Tankless Water Heater allows for single-unit venting with maximum equivalent vent lengths based on the number of 90-degree elbows. Refer to the table below for the maximum lengths of straight pipe allowed:
| Number of 90 Elbows | Max Length (straight pipe) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 43 ft. (13.1 m) |
| 1 | 41.5 ft. (12.6 m) |
| 2 | 38.5 ft. (12.2 m) |
| 3 | 34 ft. (11.7 m) |
| 4 | 28 ft. (11.3 m) |
| 5 | 20.5 ft. (10.8 m) |
| 6 | 11.5 ft. (10.4 m) |
Introductions
Easy Installation
- Industry Leading! 43′ vent run capability
- Enhanced design up to 10% smaller to fit in even more places than before
- Enhanced design up to 22% lighter making one-person installs even easier
Ready for Retrofits
- Industry Best! 1/2″ side to side clearance allows you to safely work in spaces the competition can’t
- 1/2″ Gas line compatibility (subject to local code)
- Universal Venting Compatibility with UBBINK , Metal Fab, and Rainbow venting for easier tankless to tankless replacements
Key Features
- Rheem® Exclusive! Hot-start Programming™ ensures the unit is in a ready state between back-to-back usage, minimizing any cold water bursts
- Built-in EcoNet® Wi-Fi technology for direct control from your device (on select models)
- LeakGuard® – All-inclusive leak detection and prevention system that detects any leak that comes from the unit (on indoor Wi-Fi models)
Specifications
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Rheem Model Number
| | INDOOR| | | OUTDOOR|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
ECO160 DVLN-3| | | ECO160 XLN-3| ECO180 XELN-3
(Wi-Fi Model)
| ECO200 XELN-3
(Wi-Fi Model)
Built-in LeakGuard ™ **Model Number| | ECO180 DVELN-3**
(Wi-Fi Model)
| ECO200 DVELN-3
(Wi-Fi Model)
|
Gas Input Rate (BTU/h)| MAX| 160,000| 180,000| 199,900| 160,000|
180,000| 199,900
MIN| 11,000| 11,000| 11,000| 11,000| 11,000| 11,000
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)| 0.82
Gallons Per Minute (GPM)| MAX (35°F)| 7.0| 8.4| 9.5| 7.0|
8.4| 9.5
45°F Rise| 6.0| 6.7| 7.4| 6.0| 6.7| 7.4
67°F Rise| 4.5| 5.1| 5.0| 4.5| 5.1| 5.0
Number of Bathrooms 1| 2.5| 3| 3.5| 2.5| 3| 3.5
Temp. Range| 100°F – 140°F
Temp. Setting from Factory| 120°F
High Temp. Upgrade Available| No
Freeze Protection| -30°F Air Intake2, -4°F Ambient
Heat Exchanger Material| Primary: Copper
Minimum Activation Flow| 0.4 GPM
Minimum Continuous Flow| 0.26 GPM
Maximum Altitude| 7,800 ft.
Ultra Low NOx| Meets 14 ng/J NOx requirements – SCAQMD Rule 1146.2
compliant
Warranty| 15 Year Heat Exchanger | 5-Year Parts | 1-Year Labor
Height| 24.2″| 20.75″
Width| 13.5″| 13.5″
Depth| 10.27″| 9.4″
Weight (Lbs.)| 46.5| 42
Venting Diam. Allowed| 3″ by 5″CONCENTRIC| N/A
Max. Single Vent Run (straight pipe)| 43 ft.| N/A
Approved Venting Manufacturer| Metal Fab, Rainbow, UBBINK
Manifold Controls (max. units)| 6 Units3
Controls| Built-in digital display| External Remote (Included)
Power Supply| 120V 60Hz
Max. Power Consumption| 85W (Normal use), 0.7 Amps 132W (Antifreeze),
1.1 Amps 3.5W (Standby), 0.03 Amps4
Gas Connection| 3/4″ NPT
Hot Water Connection| 3/4″ NPT
Cold Water Connection| 3/4″ NPT
Flow Chart
Clearances
Clearances
Top / Bottom| 12″
Front| 1/2″5
Sides| 1/2″
Back / From Vent Pipe| 0″
- Based on simultaneous showers using 2.5 GPM flow rate pre-mixed with cold water line. Flow rates vary depending on temperature of incoming cold water and water heater set temperature. Refer to flow rate curves for accurate sizing.
- For indoor application, this is the temperature of outdoor intake air.
- Manifolds with standard RJ11 communication cables.
- If anti freeze is on and combustion is on, total W will be 217W (85+132).
- Recommended 24″ clearance for service.
Water Heater Flow Rate Curves
Water Flow (GPM)
Temperature Rise (°F)
| Model Number | 35° | 45° | 50° | 60° | 67° | 70° | 80° | 90° | 100° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO200DVEL-3 | 9.5 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| ECO180DVEL-3 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| ECO160DVL-3 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
- Above estimates are for sizing purposes only.
Venting
SINGLE UNIT: MAX. EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTHS – STRAIGHT PIPE
Number of 90 Elbows| Max Length 3″ / 5″
straight pipe
0| 43 ft. (13.1 m)
1| 41.5 ft. (12.6 m)
2| 38.5 ft. (12.2 m)
3| 34 ft. (11.7 m)
4| 28 ft. (11.3 m)
5| 20.5 ft. (10.8 m)
6| 11.5 ft. (10.4 m)
Min. Vent Length Straight Pipe
Number of 90° Elbows| Min. Length 3″/5″ pipe
1| 1.0 ft (0.3 m)
Equivalent Ft. of Elbows
| 3″/5″
90° Elbow| 1.6 ft.
45° Elbow| 9 in.
Venting Materials Allowed: 3-in./5-in. (7.6-cm/12.7-cm) UL-approved Category III Stainless Steel vent materials or water heater manufacturer- approved vent material (MetalFab, UBBINK, and Rainbow)
Hanging bracket and pressure relief valves are included with water heater.
Parts & Accessories
Dimensions
INDOOR DIRECT VENT
TOP VIEW / BOTTOM VIEW
OUTDOOR
TOP VIEW / BOTTOM VIEW
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Rheem Water Heating
- 1115 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100 Roswell, Georgia 30076
- www.rheem.com
*Swap P for N in model number for Liquid Propane model