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INSTALLATION - SOLAR COLLECTORS

Rinnai 12 

DD FP Solar Pre Heat System OIM

REGULATIONS AND OCCUPATION HEALTH AND SAFETY (OH&S) 

Installation and commissioning must be performed by authorised persons. Rinnai solar systems must be installed 

in accordance with these Instructions and all regulatory requirements which exist in your area including those in 

relation to manual lifting, working at heights and on roofs. Applicable publications and regulations may include:

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AS/NZS 5601 Gas Installations

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AS/NZS 3500 National Plumbing and Drainage

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AS/NZS 3000 Wiring rules

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Building Codes of Australia

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Local Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations

WARNING

Solar collectors are heavy and bulky items and are usually positioned on the roofs of buildings. 

Each Australian State and Territory has a principal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act 

which contains requirements relating to the handling of large, bulky or awkward items and the 

prevention of falls from elevated surfaces. Persons installing solar collectors must be aware of 

their responsibilities and be adequately trained and qualified, in accordance with local OH&S 

requirements.

SOLAR COLLECTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Model

ENDURO 

 

SP200B

Type

Flat plate

Waterways

Copper

Absorber 

Aluminium 

Selective Surface 

High Performance 

Maximum Operating Pressure

1000 kPa

Casing Material

Aluminium

Overall Dimensions  

(L x W x H) (mm)

1960 x 1050 x 80

Weight empty   (kg).

40

Water volume (litres)

1.95

Number risers

9

Potential Solar Output at
PTR relief conditions (kW)

1.25 kW

Frost Protection

The Rinnai solar hot water warranty booklet specifies the locations and 

conditions that apply for flat plate collectors to be warranted against frost 

damage.

For full warranty terms, conditions and exclusions refer to the Rinnai solar 

hot water warranty booklet.  The booklet is available at www.rinnai.com.au. 

Summary of Contents for Enduro SP200B

Page 1: ...Flat Plate Commercial Solar Pre heat Systems Operation Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...he high temperatures and pressures that may occur Failure of plastic pipe and or fittings can lead to the release of high temperature water and cause severe flooding and water damage This appliance mu...

Page 3: ...ure 10 Installation Solar Collectors 12 Regulations and Occupation Health and Safety OH S 12 Solar Collector Specifications 12 System Orientation and Inclination 13 Pipe and Pump Sizing 13 Components...

Page 4: ...ating components is damaged it MUST BE replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard using genuine replacement parts available from Rinnai Take care not to touch power plugs with wet han...

Page 5: ...l water before bathing or showering yourself Supervise children whenever they are in the bathroom Make sure that the hot water tap is turned off tightly CONSIDER Installing child proof tap covers or c...

Page 6: ...dge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem If the valve discharges at high flows especially at night it may be as a result of the water pressure exceeding the design pressure of the water heater...

Page 7: ...onditions The system is not suitable as a pool or spa heater DRAINING AND FILLING THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM Draining or filling normally occur only during installation or servicing and must be carried...

Page 8: ...he case of vitreous enamel lined cylinders leave a clearance of the height of one storage cylinder above the cylinder being installed so the sacrificial anode can be inspected and replaced This does n...

Page 9: ...e for internal or external installation Rinnai external gas boosters are suitable for external installation only Storage cylinders must be installed in freestanding mode on a level and stable base For...

Page 10: ...EVER use hemp or other sealing materials Ensure the tape does not protrude past the end of the thread which could result in it blocking the water passage from the valve 4 Connect Flow and Return Pipew...

Page 11: ...heck for Leaks Check all connections for leakage and tighten if necessary This is especially important for all fittings in positions not easily accessed such as near the solar collectors Operate the e...

Page 12: ...lth and Safety OH S Act which contains requirements relating to the handling of large bulky or awkward items and the prevention of falls from elevated surfaces Persons installing solar collectors must...

Page 13: ...ing surface Installers must ensure they comply with relevant local regulations in regards to inclination and orientation City Latitude City Latitude City Latitude Adelaide 35 S Canberra 35 S Melbourne...

Page 14: ...r 17401073 brackets and joining plates Nut 16801007 4 6 Sleeve Support 36201002 Only required for some High Rise Installations 2 Collector DDSP2B 3 Collector DDSP3B 4 4 Collector Mounting Straps 12401...

Page 15: ...ors are to be mounted to a tiled roof fasten the collector support straps supplied with the collectors using the M8 nut bolt and washers When installing on a roof above 10 metres in height the short c...

Page 16: ...r Tile removed Place the collector s onto the roof above the lower rail If more than one collector is being installed then join them together using the compression fittings supplied Push down on the c...

Page 17: ...above the lower rail If more than one collector is being installed join them together using the compression fittings supplied Push down on the clamping brackets to allow the locking teeth to hold the...

Page 18: ...DDHRKIT3 MUST be used Assemble the frame as described in Installation Manual Roof Frames for Use with Rinnai Solar Hot Water Systems Fasten the mounting rails to the frame using the bolts washers and...

Page 19: ...ON SOLAR COLLECTORS Rinnai 19 DD FP Solar Pre Heat System OIM COLLECTOR SPACING REQUIREMENTS 1050 90 2340 2190 3480 3330 150 1050 90 1960 2215 Flat Roof Frame Footprint Bank of 2 Collectors Bank of 3...

Page 20: ...d by using the first in last out approach to ensure equal length flow and return lines for all collector arrays as shown below Alternatively balancing valves may be used on each collector array This m...

Page 21: ...the barrel union as A B or C 2 Fasten the barrel union components together 3 Attach the collector header to the entire barrel union with component B screwing onto the threaded end of the header Tight...

Page 22: ...ax supply pressure with ECV 550 kPa 680 kPa Max supply pressure without ECV 700 kPa 800 kPa Pressure limiting valve rating supplied by installer if required 500 kPa 500 kPa COMPONENTS SUPPLIED WITH CY...

Page 23: ...1760 Cylinder diameter mm 610 641 Hot water outlet PTR height mm 1250 1540 Cold water inlet height mm 210 210 Solar return height mm 515 620 Weight empty kg 91 107 SOLAR RETURN TEMPERATURE SENSOR DRY...

Page 24: ...der height mm 1700 2090 Cylinder diameter mm 600 600 Hot water outlet PTR height mm 1490 1880 Cold water inlet height mm 210 210 Solar return height mm 300 300 Weight empty kg 56 68 COLD WATER INLET P...

Page 25: ...p Assembly 39001736 A Solar Controller 39001748 B Cold Sensor Lead 2m 31002710 C Hot Sensor Lead 20m 31002715 D Dual Pump Assembly DDDP2060N 1 B C D A Control Box Pump Assembly 39001737 A Solar Contro...

Page 26: ...on is selected via the menu screens on the controller This function should be selected when the installation may be exposed to frost Refer to Commercial Controller Manual 15401117 for details on how t...

Page 27: ...the gas boosters must comply with plumbing regulations SOLAR PREHEAT WITH MANIFOLD PACK MANIFOLD PACK HOT WATER SYSTEM MP2 SHOWN ANY MP SYSTEM CAN BE USED DDSC SOLAR CONTROLLER DDS CYLINDER DDS CYLIN...

Page 28: ...CLUDED GPO REQUIRED PTR VALVE S SUITABLE FOR DD SYSTEM DEMAND DUO HOT WATER SYSTEM DD1 SHOWN ANY DD SYSTEM CAN BE USED DDSC SOLAR CONTROLLER DDS CYLINDER DDS CYLINDER DDS CYLINDER PTR VALVE PTR VALVE...

Page 29: ...S HOT WARM WATER VALVE DDS CYLINDER PTR VALVE DUMP VALVE N C PTR VALVE PTR VALVE WARM WATER OUTLETS AS REQUIRED DDSC SOLAR CONTROLLER DEMAND DUO HOT WATER SYSTEM DD2 SHOWN ANY DD SYSTEM CAN BE USED CO...

Page 30: ...desirable that this valve allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle If it discharges more than a standard bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges contin...

Page 31: ...Rinnai 31 DD FP Solar Pre Heat System OIM NOTES...

Page 32: ...000 340 Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones For further information visit www rinnai com au or email enquiry rinnai com au Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with person...

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