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CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL

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WIRING DIAGRAM

– SOLAR STORAGE TANK

Solar Control Unit

Anti-Freeze Heating Unit

A1

N

3

1

4

2

Main 240 AC

Booster Heating Unit

A1

N

3

1

4

2

Hot sensor

connection

Cold sensor

Differential Controller

Frost Heating Unit

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Summary of Contents for 511161

Page 1: ...er Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Solar 511161 Storage Tank WARNING Plumber Be Aware Use copper pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater install...

Page 2: ...cluding concealed in cavities and roof spaces or where it may be in contact with a metal roof may lead to freeze damage The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage if the solar hot and solar cold pip...

Page 3: ...quirements 12 Water Supplies 15 Save A Service Call 18 Installation System 22 Installation Solar Storage Tank 25 Installation Solar Control Unit 34 Installation Solar Collector s 37 Connections Plumbi...

Page 4: ...Terms of the Rheem Warranty on page 58 This solar water heater is designed to be installed with a Rheem continuous flow 874 series 20 or 26 litre in series gas booster either mounted onto the storage...

Page 5: ...temperature operation during that day The desired water temperature in the solar storage tank is to be between 60 C to 70 C If the solar control unit has entered Over temperature operation during the...

Page 6: ...booster will boost the water temperature automatically to its preset outlet temperature setting or to the temperature setting of another type of in series booster water heater The factory preset outle...

Page 7: ...d Service Agent to arrange for an inspection The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these i...

Page 8: ...and solar collector s from freezing It is essential the electrical circuit to the solar control unit is continually turned on if there is a risk of freezing The Rheem warranty does not cover damage c...

Page 9: ...urs 4 x red Hot sensor in collector open circuit no green remains off Power outage or call for service 5 x red Cold sensor short circuit 6 x red Cold sensor open circuit If the power supply to the sol...

Page 10: ...ater has been switched off Switch on the electrical supply to the solar control unit at the power outlet The power outlet must be switched on for the solar control unit to operate and solar gain to be...

Page 11: ...E WATER HEATER The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies however some water chemistries may have detrimental effects on the water heater the solar collectors components and fittings...

Page 12: ...ly installed Rheem in series continuous flow gas booster it is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months on the gas booster by the dwelling occupant Another type of in series booster...

Page 13: ...heating period This occurs as the water is heated and expands by approximately 1 50 of its volume Continuous leakage of water from the valve and its drain line may indicate a problem with the water h...

Page 14: ...glass with water and a soft brush when the solar collector s is cool such as early in the morning In extremely dusty areas extra attention may need to be given to keeping the collector glass clean Ha...

Page 15: ...er of the water heater is only covered by the Rheem warranty when the total dissolved solids TDS content in the water is less than 2500 mg L and when the correct colour coded anode is used If an incor...

Page 16: ...ted by an unusual spurting of the water from the tap Once the water runs freely any hydrogen in the system will have been released SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the wat...

Page 17: ...1 0 solar collector copper sheathed heating unit Saturation Index SI 0 4 if an expansion control valve is not fitted water heater cylinder temperature pressure relief valve Saturation Index SI 0 8 sol...

Page 18: ...f the glass is dirty the effectiveness of the solar collector s will be greatly reduced Have the trees trimmed or the solar collector s relocated if the obstruction is permanent or clean the collector...

Page 19: ...ere has been heavy hot water usage A Rheem continuous flow solar gas booster will operate if the solar heated water temperature is lower than 58 C Fan Continues To Run After Water Heater Operation Sto...

Page 20: ...ay take up to ten 10 minutes If the red LED continues to emit a rapid pulse for longer than ten 10 minutes switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit for a few seco...

Page 21: ...on page 18 Is there a leaking hot water pipe dripping hot water tap etc Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and energy Replace faulty tap washers and have a plumber rectify...

Page 22: ...e requirements for safety whilst manual lifting working at heights and on roofs Installers must be competently trained in Height Hazard Assessment Working at Height Procedures Assessment Use Wearing o...

Page 23: ...ng the system model number exactly as it is shown in the VEET Product Register published by the Essential Services Commission in Victoria see www veet vic gov au This documentation may be in the form...

Page 24: ...ater heater provided The in series booster water heater is thermostatically controlled and suitable to be used as an in series booster water heater for a solar water heater The operating pressures of...

Page 25: ...must stand vertically upright on a stable base as acceptable to local authorities The base of the water heater is made of corrosion resistant material and it may be placed directly in contact with the...

Page 26: ...hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas such as a bathroom ensuite or public amenities to reduce the risk of scalding The installing plumber may have a legal obligation to ensure the instal...

Page 27: ...d water line to the solar water heater and the cold water line to a temperature limiting device branches off before this valve or from another cold water line in the premises then a pressure limiting...

Page 28: ...mperature setting must be set to 70 C or higher If the in series water heater is a storage water heater to meet this requirement of AS 3498 its thermostat must always be set to at least 60 C Water sho...

Page 29: ...r for the Rheem warranty to apply to the water heater cylinder refer to Water Supplies on page 15 and the Anode Selection chart on page 15 The black anode is typically fitted as standard Total Dissolv...

Page 30: ...olar control unit prior to mounting the in series gas booster Refer to Installation Solar Control Unit on page 34 The service 3 way valve assembly must be fitted prior to mounting the in series gas bo...

Page 31: ...AND TECHNICAL DATA storage tank only remote boost storage tank with integrated boost Model Capacity Tank Mass kg without booster Tank Mass kg with booster Empty Full Empty Full 511 161 165 litres 62 2...

Page 32: ...INSTALLATION SOLAR STORAGE TANK 32 TYPICAL INSTALLATION INTEGRATED BOOST OUTDOOR LOCATION Typical Installation Solar Loline 160 Open Circuit With Integrated Gas Boost...

Page 33: ...L INSTALLATION REMOTE BOOST OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION REMOTE BOOST INDOOR LOCATION Typical Installation Solar Loline 160 Open Circuit With Remote Gas Boost Typical Installation Solar Lolin...

Page 34: ...e 3 way solar assembly consisting of 1 x service valve 3 way solar 2 x nut compression 2 x olive compression copper 1 331658 Union body R 3 4 M x DN15 olive 1 331655 Nut compression DN15 1 331656 Oliv...

Page 35: ...threaded joints Conetite or O ring fittings do not require a thread sealant Note The solar control unit automatically controls the flow rate through the collector circuit This is achieved via the hot...

Page 36: ...adjacent to the union 2 at the solar cold outlet connection 10 Insulate the lower end of the preformed pipe 3 cold sensor and union 2 with an 80 mm long x 35 mm ID piece of insulation 11 and secure w...

Page 37: ...ition of the roof the roof should be suitably strengthened Consult a structural engineer Each solar collector and its fittings weigh approximately 36 kg LCS 2 0 m2 collector or 41 kg NPT200 2 0 m2 col...

Page 38: ...ned by an angle of inclination greater than the optimum angle If the angle of inclination varies by 20 from the optimum angle the solar collector will receive about 10 less total annual solar radiatio...

Page 39: ...e is used in the collector circuit then a suitable length of bendable grade or hard drawn copper pipe is to be brazed to the end of the collector circuit pipe work at the connection points where a cop...

Page 40: ...olar hot pipe connects to the solar collector for this open circuit system Refer to Warning Plumber Be Aware on page 41 Maximum height to collector s The maximum height of a solar Loline installation...

Page 41: ...gh temperature water can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank and also reduce pipe heat losses The insulated copper pipe work should be fixed at suitable locations to prevent or re...

Page 42: ...authority requirements or on other occasions where the solar collector s and solar hot and solar cold pipes are installed prior to the solar storage tank such as on a building site Collector Circuit...

Page 43: ...and return system in a building The benefits of solar gain will be significantly reduced If a circulated flow and return system is required refer to Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System on page...

Page 44: ...g the in series gas booster Refer to step 12 on page 36 Fit the wall bracket and secure the solar storage tank to the wall prior to the mounting of an in series gas booster to the solar storage tank R...

Page 45: ...regulatory authority requirements must be made TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is supplied in the plastic bag with the solar control unit ground kit components...

Page 46: ...75 mm and 150 mm If a drain line discharges into a tundish the drain line from the tundish must be not less than DN20 The drain line from a tundish must meet the same requirements as for a drain line...

Page 47: ...d with power from the power outlet via the solar control unit A flexible 20 mm conduit is provided for the electrical cable from the solar control unit to the solar storage tank The conduit is connect...

Page 48: ...CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL 48 WIRING DIAGRAM SOLAR STORAGE TANK Solar Control Unit Anti Freeze Heating Unit A1 N 3 1 4 2 Hot sensor connection Cold sensor Differential Controller Frost Heating Unit...

Page 49: ...operation of the circulator There is no provision for nor is adjustment to the solar control unit required Remove the packaging covers from the solar collector s Note If the service 3 way valve was no...

Page 50: ...inuous flow gas booster for the procedure to check and adjust the preset outlet temperature if required Refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the in series storage boo...

Page 51: ...emitting a series of three 3 flashes particularly if the solar collector s were left uncovered during the final stages of the installation and commissioning procedure This indicates a temperature diff...

Page 52: ...lating water through collector s 3 x red Hot sensor in collector short circuit 3 x green Circulating water through collector s power on for less than 48 hours 4 x red Hot sensor in collector open circ...

Page 53: ...e DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTOR S To drain the solar collector s and the solar hot and solar cold pipes Cover the solar collector s with an opaque material Open a hot water tap and allow the water to r...

Page 54: ...from the collector circuit or flushing of the solar collector s be conducted early in the morning within three 3 hours of sunrise when the sun is low in the sky The water temperature inside the solar...

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Page 58: ...of the original warranty period will remain effective The replacement does not carry a new Rheem warranty 2 4 Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defin...

Page 59: ...upply the hot water demand in accordance with the guidelines in the Rheem water heater literature any resultant fault will not be covered by the Rheem warranty 3 WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY...

Page 60: ...er heater or if that s unavailable the date of manufacture and serial number from the rating label on the water heater b Rheem will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on site c If...

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