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Evacuated Tube Commercial Solar Pre-Heat Systems

 

Operation & Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for EVT20A

Page 1: ...Evacuated Tube Commercial Solar Pre Heat Systems Operation Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...t suitable for the 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 T...

Page 3: ...Water Delivery Temperature 9 Valves and Fittings 9 Installation Procedure 10 Installation Evacuated Tubes 12 Regulations and Occupation Health and Safety OH S 12 Specifications 12 System Orientation a...

Page 4: ...ised to ensure they DO NOT play with the appliance Any power leads from the water heater system components MUST be plugged into an external weatherproof electrical outlet If the power supply cord of a...

Page 5: ...so carefully feel 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...

Page 6: ...is opened or does not seal again when the easing gear is closed attendance by an authorised person must be arranged without delay The PTR valve is not serviceable EXCESSIVE DISCHARGE FROM SAFETY DEVI...

Page 7: ...rranty conditions 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...

Page 8: ...above the cylinder being installed so the sacrificial anode can be inspected and replaced This does not apply to stainless steel cylinders Select suitable areas of roof on which to install the solar c...

Page 9: ...sick or people with disabilities and 50 C for all other buildings To comply with these requirements a temperature limiting device such as a thermostatic mixing or tempering valve will be required on...

Page 10: ...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 Pipework Connect the flow and return pipework as shown i...

Page 11: ...sitions not easily accessed such as near the solar collectors Operate the easing gear of both PTR and ECV valve at the storage cylinders to ensure these valves are functional CAUTION If leaks are dete...

Page 12: ...ian 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 el...

Page 13: ...EVT DD Solar Pre Heat System Operation and Installation Manual Dimensions Base Frame A B C 115 140 1980 1800 Dimension mm Model A B C EVT20A 1670 1530 765 EVT25A 2060 1920 960 EVT30A 2450 2310 1155 D...

Page 14: ...ion and inclination of collectors Installers must ensure they comply with relevant local regulations in regards to inclination and orientation City Latitude City Latitude City Latitude Adelaide 35 S C...

Page 15: ...AT ROOF 30 tubes 40 tubes 50 tubes 30 tubes 40 tubes 50 tubes Manifold base frame and Tail Stock EVTMAN20R5A 2 2 EVTMAN25R5A 2 2 EVTMAN30R5A 1 1 EVTFRM20R5A 2 2 Pitch Roof Mounting Kit EVTPIT20R5A 2 E...

Page 16: ...bes 1 1 1 Bottom Support Assembly CAP TUBES M F EV 40011214 3 3 3 1980 mm long Base Frame Rail A 2 2 2 EVT20A 1560 mm EVT25A 1950 mm EVT30A 2340 mm Base Frame Rail B 20 25 30 CAP DUST EV 40011220 1 1...

Page 17: ...EVTFRF20R5A EVTFRF25R5A EVTFRF30R5A Item 1 1 1 FRF Leg Mid 2 2 2 FRF Leg Side 3 3 3 FRF Side Brace Short 3 3 3 FRF Side Brace Long 4 4 4 FRF Back Brace 6 6 6 FRF Foot 3 3 3 FRF Bracket 2 2 2 M6 25 Nu...

Page 18: ...mbly upside down Place the three Base Frame Rail A as shown in the diagram Step 2 Fasten the rails to the header using the nuts supplied with the header Step 3 Fasten the rails to the bottom support a...

Page 19: ...ition the mounting bracket as shown Step 3 Fasten the bracket to roof structure using suitable screws Step 4 Fasten the bracket to roof structure Step 5 Replace the roof tile Step 6 Fit the mounting r...

Page 20: ...ns in at least 9 locations Fasteners should be as close as possible to the header and the bottom support assemblies It will be necessary to drill through the aluminium base frame For timber battens pu...

Page 21: ...Roof Frame Step 1 Turn the complete base frame upside down and connect the rear legs and brackets using the M6 12 bolts and M6 nuts as shown M6 25 Bolt M6 nut back braces flex around each other Step 2...

Page 22: ...System Operation and Installation Manual Step 3 Connect the side braces as shown Attach with M6 12 bolts and M6 nuts Step 4 Connect the feet as shown Attach with M6 12 bolts and M6 nuts Step 5 Turn fr...

Page 23: ...ine Take care when handling to prevent burns Step 1 Unscrew the tube cap as shown Step 2 Slide the evacuated tube through the tube cap Step 3 Position the dust cap into the header Step 4 Apply heat tr...

Page 24: ...eader Flow Direction Flow Direction Step 1 Connect fittings to cold water side of header Copper flow pipework is supplied by installer Step 2 Connect hot sensor assembly to hot water side of header Co...

Page 25: ...lectors and optimise performance Temperature sensor lead fitted to header on one set of collectors cold flow to collector heated flow from collector cold flow manifold heated flow manifold Pipework to...

Page 26: ...0 kPa 850 kPa Max 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 S...

Page 27: ...height mm 1470 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 TEMPERA...

Page 28: ...250 DDS315 Cylinder 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 CO...

Page 29: ...Set 16601085 1 A B C D E E Control Box Pump Assembly 39001733 A Solar Controller 39001748 B Cold Sensor Lead 2m 31002710 C Hot Sensor Lead 20m 31002715 D Pump DDUPS2580N E Valve Union Set 16601080 1...

Page 30: ...stops This option 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 d...

Page 31: ...ture setting of 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 CYL...

Page 32: ...OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED 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 V...

Page 33: ...L SECOND PUMP GAS 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 SYSTE...

Page 34: ...cient flow rate Ensure the boosting system is set for the temperature the system was designed for Temperature and pressure relief valve expansion control valve discharging water continuously It is nor...

Page 35: ...n still be used The remaining tubes will still be fully operational However the system performance will be reduced If a tube is broken or damaged it should be replaced Contact Rinnai to discuss WATER...

Page 36: ...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 personnel who...

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