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Model No: 551E280
AmbiPower 280e Heat Pump
AmbiPower® 280e Heat Pump has been designed and tested to withstand the harsh Australian conditions: • Enamel lined water tank reduces the risk of corrosion. • Side fan design provides maximum airflow and protects from the rain. • Durable outer shell in painted sheet metal design with Aluminium top cover to reduce corrosion and withstand harsh weather conditions. • LED touchscreen controller provides optimum visibility, product performance information and user-friendly operation.
Features
Capacity
No. of People
Warranty
- Advanced wrap around microchannel heating technology for uniform and faster water heating
- Suitable for cold climates with an operating range from -6°C to +43°C
- Suitable for harsh water conditions
- Can save up to 73.9% on your water heating energy consumption compared to an electric water heater in Zone 3#
- 2.4 kW back-up element for cold climatic conditions
- User-friendly touch screen LED display
- Eligible for STCs (may be eligible for additional incentives in some states)
- Suitable for up to 6 people^
- Uses R290 refrigerant with a GWP of <3
#Energy savings of up to 73.9% in Zone 3 based on TRNSYS modelling on hot water energy consumption when replacing an electric water heater (min 16 hours/day). Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff.
^Based on 7 min showers at 42°C mixed water temperature in moderate climate, time of use tariff.
Warranty
*Warranty details:
- 10 years cylinder warranty
- 3 years cylinder labour
- 3 years sealed systems supply including labour
- 1 year parts supply and labour on all other parts
*The warranty periods above apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide available in the Downloads tab on this page. Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty inclusive of labour applies where: a) A hot water rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 July 2023, and / or b) Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) have been created for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 February 2025. For further details, call 131 031. Proof of receipt of the rebate and / or proof of VEECs being created, i.e. installation quote showing number of VEECs and dollar value, plus proof of purchase (as applicable) must be produced at the time of the service call.
+Rheem warranty may not apply if the water heater is connected to a water supply which: has a Chloride content >250mg/L; a pH <6.0 or >9.5; has a Total Dissolved Solids content >600mg/L; is scaling with a Saturation Index >+0.8, or; is corrosive with a Saturation Index <-1.0.
Specifications:
| Model | Unit | 551E280 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | litres | 280 |
| People per Household | Up to 6 | |
| ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| Dimensions and Specifications | ||
| Element Rating | kW | 2.4 |
| Refrigerant | R290 | |
| Boost Capacity - by electric heating unit | L | 236 |
| Tank Height (A) | mm | 1832 |
| Tank Width (B) | mm | 696 |
| Tank Depth (C) | mm | 725 |
| Weight - Empty | kg | 135 |
Specifications
Owners and installation guides
Capacity
No. of People
Warranty
- Advanced wrap around microchannel heating technology for uniform and faster water heating
- Suitable for cold climates with an operating range from -6°C to +43°C
- Suitable for harsh water conditions
- Can save up to 73.9% on your water heating energy consumption compared to an electric water heater in Zone 3#
- 2.4 kW back-up element for cold climatic conditions
- User-friendly touch screen LED display
- Eligible for STCs (may be eligible for additional incentives in some states)
- Suitable for up to 6 people^
- Uses R290 refrigerant with a GWP of <3
#Energy savings of up to 73.9% in Zone 3 based on TRNSYS modelling on hot water energy consumption when replacing an electric water heater (min 16 hours/day). Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff.
^Based on 7 min showers at 42°C mixed water temperature in moderate climate, time of use tariff.
*Warranty details:
- 10 years cylinder warranty
- 3 years cylinder labour
- 3 years sealed systems supply including labour
- 1 year parts supply and labour on all other parts
*The warranty periods above apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide available in the Downloads tab on this page. Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty inclusive of labour applies where: a) A hot water rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 July 2023, and / or b) Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) have been created for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 February 2025. For further details, call 131 031. Proof of receipt of the rebate and / or proof of VEECs being created, i.e. installation quote showing number of VEECs and dollar value, plus proof of purchase (as applicable) must be produced at the time of the service call.
+Rheem warranty may not apply if the water heater is connected to a water supply which: has a Chloride content >250mg/L; a pH <6.0 or >9.5; has a Total Dissolved Solids content >600mg/L; is scaling with a Saturation Index >+0.8, or; is corrosive with a Saturation Index <-1.0.
