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Owners Guide

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Installation Instructions

Solar Loline Conversion Kit

Electric Water Heater

WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware

Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used.

It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all

pipe work be in copper and not plastic, due to the effects of

high water temperatures and pressures.

This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.

Please leave this guide with the householder.

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Page 1: ...per pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic due to the effects of high water temperatures and pressures This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person Please leave this guide with the householder ...

Page 2: ...ar collectors under stagnation conditions The solar collectors can generate extremely high water temperatures up to 150 C and high water pressure of 1000 kPa Plastic pipe cannot withstand these temperatures and pressures and MUST NOT be used Failure of plastic pipe can lead to the release of high temperature water and cause severe water damage and flooding Refer to Warning on page 29 PATENTS This ...

Page 3: ...ter heater 4 Regular care 9 How your water heater works 10 Save a service call 14 Installation Solar storage tank 18 Installation Solar control unit 24 Installation Solar collectors 27 Connections Plumbing 28 Connections Electrical 32 Commissioning 34 Draining the solar collectors 36 Draining the water heater 36 Water supplies 38 Warranty 40 ...

Page 4: ...ATER BE The solar control unit will circulate water through the solar collectors until a temperature of approximately 75 C is reached During periods of low solar energy gain the water temperature can be boosted by the thermostatically controlled electric booster heating unit This may be operated manually or automatically depending on how it is wired Refer to pages 12 and 13 or check with your elec...

Page 5: ...e operated adjusted or tampered with by young children or infirm persons Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work connecting the solar collectors and the solar storage tank Under certain conditions very high temperature hot water can be generated by the solar collectors and flow through the pipe work T...

Page 6: ...solar collectors must be of copper and fully insulated with Armaflex insulation or similar minimum thickness 10 mm The insulation must be weatherproof if exposed and fitted up to the connections on the storage tank as very high temperature water can flow from the solar collectors to the storage tank under certain conditions Plastic pipe must not be used as it will not withstand the temperature of ...

Page 7: ...r collectors and solar hot and cold pipes have been drained After maintenance has been conducted on the pipe work and air has entered the system If the circulator appears not to be circulating water around the system To purge air from the collector circuit Ensure the solar storage tank is full of water and all of the hot taps are turned off Using a flat blade screwdriver open the bleed valve if it...

Page 8: ...ar storage tank through the solar pipe work during periods of low temperatures This is to prevent the water inside the pipe work from freezing It is essential that the electrical circuit to the solar control unit is continually turned on if there is a risk of freezing The solar warranty does not cover damage caused by freeze conditions when the electrical circuit to the solar control unit is turne...

Page 9: ... and Western Australia an expansion control valve is fitted to the cold supply pipe to the water heater Water will flow from its drain line during the heating period In scaling water areas an expansion control valve should be fitted to the cold water supply line to the water heater SAFETY This water heater is supplied with a thermostat an over temperature cut out and a combination temperature and ...

Page 10: ... fitted The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved ELECTRIC BOOSTING Water stored in the solar storage tank can be heated by an electric booster heating unit The booster heating unit is for heating the water at times of low solar energy gain such as during very cloudy or rainy weather or during the winter months The booster heating unit is c...

Page 11: ...he water heater and the other near the top Lower heating unit During normal operation this heating unit supplies all of the boosted hot water during periods of low solar energy gain Top heating unit This heating unit only operates during periods of high demand to provide an additional supply of boosted water Electrical connection The two heating units are wired for non simultaneous operation and o...

Page 12: ...witch to activate the auxiliary booster heating unit when the hot water falls below an acceptable temperature It is important to ensure the booster switch is turned OFF after you have satisfied your hot water needs Do not leave the booster switch ON in sunlight hours because your solar savings will be reduced b Extended Off Peak Tariff Connection Operation is very similar to that suggested for con...

Page 13: ...eating unit every time the neon light is on the neon light indicates the water is more than 6 C below the thermostat setting The water may still be at a usable temperature for some purposes e g showering and you may not need to use hot water for some hours during which time the water may be heated by the sun Remember even on cloudy days your solar water heater can receive diffused radiation which ...

Page 14: ...Off Peak Tariff on page 12 Check the fuse marked water heater Check the fuse marked HOT WATER or WATER HEATER at the switchboard Twin element models For twin element non simultaneous models power must be available to the top heating unit circuit at all times for this water heater to operate as designed Solar Control Unit Check the power outlet to the solar control unit is switched on Collectors sh...

Page 15: ... running Is the relief valve discharging too much water Refer to Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve Running on page 16 Thermostat setting Ensure the thermostat setting is appropriate You may choose to adjust Optima models or have your electrician adjust Rheemglas models the thermostat upwards to gain additional hot water capacity when boosting Water heater size Do you have the correct size wate...

Page 16: ...he mains water pressure sometimes rises above the designed pressure of the water heater Ask your installing plumber to fit a pressure limiting valve NEVER replace the relief valve with one of a higher pressure rating Heavy flows of hot water until the water heater is cold then stops until water reheats The water heater must be switched off at the isolating switch or switchboard Phone your nearest ...

Page 17: ...ot water usage pattern and check if there has been any increase in tariffs since your previous account ELECTRICITY TARIFFS The electricity tariff to which your solar water heater is connected will play an important role in the overall effectiveness of the system It is important you are aware of this tariff to enable you to take full advantage of the boosting period i e Domestic Continuous Off Peak...

Page 18: ...ter heater storage tank must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold Make sure the Temperature and Pressure Relief valve lever is accessible and the front cover thermostat and booster heating unit can be removed for service You must be able to read the information on the rating plate If possible leave headroom of one water heater length so the anode can be inspected or replaced Remem...

Page 19: ...water heater TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply then the bottom of the supply tank must be at least 1 m above both the solar collectors and the highest hot water outlet Take care to avoid air locks The cold water supply line to the water heater should be adequately sized and fitted with a full flow gate valve or ball valve HOT WATER DELIVERY This water ...

Page 20: ...mage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket we recommend the use of self drilling screws with a maximum length of 12 mm Should pre drilling be required extreme caution must be observed when penetrating the jacket of the water heater Note Damage to the cylinder as a result of saddling to the jacket will void the warranty BOOSTER HEATING UNIT The booster heat...

Page 21: ...alve is open when filling collectors HOT WATER OUTLET Provide a union for disconnection Insulate pipe COLD WATER INLET See cold water connection detail as applicable to your local requirements Provide a union for disconnection RELIEF VALVE A drain pipe must be fitted refer to page 30 BLEED VALVE A drain pipe must be fitted refer to page 30 SCHEMATIC OF 2 TEMPERATURE ZONES USING A TEMPERATURE LIMIT...

Page 22: ...62315 411315 462315 111400 162400 411400 462400 Storage Litres 270 340 423 Boost Top Litres 50 50 90 Bottom Litres 250 315 400 Dimensions A mm 1390 1700 1880 B mm 650 650 690 C mm 695 695 735 D mm 1117 1417 1559 E mm 74 74 80 F mm 155 155 155 G mm 1005 1305 1386 H degrees 32 32 30 J degrees 88 88 83 Weight empty kg 72 97 118 full kg 342 437 544 ...

Page 23: ...INSTALLATION SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 INDOOR LOCATION OUTDOOR LOCATION ...

Page 24: ...ed tube snorkel is orientated upwards when inserted into the solar storage tank the cold sensor housing is orientated horizontally to the front of the solar storage tank and the solar cold outlet is orientated vertically upwards Connect the DN15 preformed pipe 4 to the solar cold outlet connection using the compression nut 5 and olive 6 provided Fit a BSP x G nipple 1 to the outlet of the circulat...

Page 25: ... return valve assembly 11 ensure the compression end of the nipple is exposed Connect the solar hot pipe from the collector to the nipple 1 on the air bleed valve and non return valve assembly 11 using the compression nut 5 and olive 6 provided Insulate the air bleed valve and non return valve assembly 11 and 5 way tee 2 from the solar hot pipe to the inlet of the solar storage tank with the 220 m...

Page 26: ... Screws 10 Cold sensor probe 11 Air bleed valve and non return valve assembly 12 Insulation 280 mm long x 12 mm diam 13 Insulation 220 mm long x 35 mm diam 14 Cable tie INSTALLATION OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Refer to page 27 for information on solar collector location Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the collector kit for details on the installation of the solar collectors ...

Page 27: ... from the correct angle efficiency will be reduced by 5 A flat roof stand is required for installations where the roof angle is less than 10 The collector kit is suitable for installations with an inclination of up to 30 Where the solar collectors are installed at inclinations greater than 30 special roof fixings may be necessary Refer to your local Rheem Solar Distributor for details The installa...

Page 28: ...nction properly Do not remove or damage them by using heat nearby They will be pushed into the correct position as the fitting is screwed in A non return valve must be installed on the cold water supply pipe to the solar storage tank Use the arrangement shown in the installation diagram refer to page 21 The plumbing arrangements for the cold water inlet and solar cold and hot pipes are shown on pa...

Page 29: ...nd high water pressure of 1000 kPa Plastic pipe cannot withstand these temperatures and pressures and MUST NOT be used Failure of plastic pipe can lead to the release of high temperature water and cause severe water damage and flooding There must be a continuous fall in the pipe work between the solar collectors and storage tank The highest point of the solar cold pipe and solar hot pipe must be w...

Page 30: ...ge at an outlet or air break not more than 9 metres from the relief valve In locations where water pipes are prone to freezing the drain pipe must be insulated and not exceed 300 mm in length In this instance the drain pipe is to discharge into a tundish through an air gap of between 75 mm and 150 mm Warning As the function of the Temperature and Pressure Relief valve on this water heater is to di...

Page 31: ...the cold water supply line In other areas ECVs are not required unless the saturation index is greater than 0 4 refer to Water Supplies on page 38 However they may be needed in corrosive water where there are sufficient quantities of silica dissolved in the water A drain line must be run separately from the drain of the relief valve ...

Page 32: ...nstallations If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced in order to avoid a hazard ASSEMBLY OF ADJUSTER MECHANISM ON OPTIMA MODELS When the front cover has been removed reassemble as follows Remove the knob from the front cover by depressing the locking tabs on the inside of the front cover Turn the thermostat to the lowest temperature refer to Temperature Adjustment Optima on page 5 ...

Page 33: ... to a continuous electricity supply Discuss the power supply and manual switching arrangements with the householder WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TWIN ELEMENT ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS NON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION The active from the continuous electricity supply must be connected to the top heating unit circuit and the active from the Off Peak electricity supply must be connected to the bottom heating unit circu...

Page 34: ...h the power on Explain to the householder the functions and operation of the solar water heater BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS Upon completion of the installation it is necessary to purge the air from the collector circuit To purge air from the collector circuit Ensure the solar storage tank is full of water and all of the hot taps are turned off Using a flat blade screwdriver open the bleed valve ...

Page 35: ...isolating switch to the solar storage tank and at the power outlet for the solar control unit Note The freeze protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power to the solar control unit is not covered by warranty refer to Warranty Exclusions on page 39 If there is a risk of freezing then it is necessary t...

Page 36: ...ar hot and cold pipes reconnect the solar cold pipe to the circulator and tighten the compression fitting Close the bleed valve DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank and at the power outlet for the solar control unit Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater Close all hot water taps Operate the relie...

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Page 38: ...hould be carried out before using any electrical appliances automatic washing machines and dishwashers which are connected to the hot water supply The hydrogen which is highly flammable should be vented safely by opening a hot tap and allowing the water to flow There should be no smoking or naked flame near the tap whilst it is turned on Any hydrogen gas will be dissipated This is indicated by an ...

Page 39: ...re relief valve due to high water pressure where there is no flow of hot water due to faulty plumbing where water leaks are related to plumbing and not the water heater or water heater components where there is a failure of gas electricity or water supplies where the supply of gas electricity or water does not comply with relevant codes or acts c Where the water heater or water heater component ha...

Page 40: ...er than a single family domestic dwelling with a thermostat setting below 76 C Optima Heavy Duty Years 2 to 5 New water heater free of charge with installation and labour costs being the responsibility of the owner Solar Collector from date of installation All installations SCT200 Years 2 to 5 New solar collector free of charge with installation and labour costs being the responsibility of the own...

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