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This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:

•  Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

•  Current  AS/NZS 3000  &  AS/NZS 3500

 

•  Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes including local OH&S requirements

This appliance must be installed, maintained and removed only by an Authorised Person.
For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed and maintained in 

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

Issue

14

All Rinnai gas products

are A.G.A. certified.

AS/NZS 2712

Lic No. 1849

SAI Global

AS3498 Lic W208

SAI Global

AS3498 Lic W169

SAI Global

The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the 

solar collectors must be suited to the high water temperatures and pressures 

that may occur. As such, plastic pipe must not be used. Components used to 

join pipes must use metallic materials to achieve sealing. 

NOT SUITABLE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER 

Operation & Installation Manual

Rinnai Split Solar Hot Water Systems

Summary of Contents for S26i

Page 1: ...cordance with the manufacturers instructions Issue 14 All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified AS NZS 2712 Lic No 1849 SAI Global AS3498 Lic W208 SAI Global AS3498 Lic W169 SAI Global The solar hot...

Page 2: ...System 12 Solar Collectors 12 Storage Cylinders 13 Gas Boosters 17 Installation 18 Regulations and Occupation Health and Safety OH S 18 Location 18 Gas Supply 19 Electric Supply 19 Hot Water Temperat...

Page 3: ...es a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the appliance It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices WARNING REGULATORY I...

Page 4: ...ith covers removed from any system components DO NOT activate pump unless cylinder is full of water NEVER use a flammable spray such as hair spray lacquer paint etc near this unit as this may cause a...

Page 5: ...d external to the storage cylinder Further detail on the system operation is included in the manual supplied with the controller The following diagrams illustrate the operation of the system as with b...

Page 6: ...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 DEVICES Pressure Tempe...

Page 7: ...of the cylinder reaches approximately 65 C Under these conditions water at the hot outlet may exceed 85 C During periods of low solar gain supplementary heating can occur The gas booster will heat an...

Page 8: ...installation or servicing and must be carried out by an authorised person MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR CARE Operate the easing gear of the PTR as described in the section Safety Devices on page 6 The overf...

Page 9: ...easing the valve gear for a few seconds as described in the section Maintenance and Regular Care on page 8 This may dislodge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem If the valve discharges at hi...

Page 10: ...rmine the running costs of the system Contact the electricity supplier to confirm what these tariffs are When using a deluxe controller a daily sterilisation boost can occur between 2 am and 6 am Ensu...

Page 11: ...llector glass This does not affect the performance of the system If you are concerned contact Rinnai to discuss NOISY SOLAR COLLECTORS Noise from solar collectors Occasionally on days of high solar ga...

Page 12: ...ently controlled element It should not be used with an electric tank with a mid sensor port The Deluxe controller is used for systems with an electric element tank that has a mid sensor port Both cont...

Page 13: ...ply and hot water out 940 1235 885 1105 Flow line to collectors 665 665 540 540 Cold water inlet 225 225 90 90 Cylinder diameter 515 515 625 625 System depth 710 710 820 820 Weight empty kg 66 88 91 1...

Page 14: ...1250 1540 Flow line to collectors 635 660 660 Solar return 550 515 620 Cold water inlet 185 210 210 Cylinder diameter 535 605 605 System depth 570 640 640 Weight empty kg 66 73 92 HOT WATER OUTLET PTR...

Page 15: ...as supply and hot water outlet 880 1270 Flow line to collectors 650 650 Solar return 300 300 Cold water inlet 210 210 Cylinder diameter 600 600 System depth 795 795 Weight empty kg 56 68 PTR VALVE GAS...

Page 16: ...995 1490 1880 Flow line to collectors 650 650 650 Solar return 300 300 300 Cold water inlet 210 210 210 Cylinder diameter 600 600 600 System depth 635 635 635 Weight empty kg 46 56 68 PTR VALVE HOT WA...

Page 17: ...pplications will be set by Rinnai to deliver a minimum temperature of 70 C when the incoming water temperature is below 55 C When the incoming water temperature water temperature is above 55 C due to...

Page 18: ...on any data plates must also be readable In the case of vitreous enamel lined cylinders leave a clearance of the height of one storage cylinder above the cylinder being installed so the sacrificial an...

Page 19: ...tem electrical load refer to specifications for electrical load details Twin element models are factory wired for non simultaneous operation For electrically boosted systems with the deluxe controller...

Page 20: ...st be fitted as shown to minimise heat losses In frost prone areas this insulation will also protect against frost damage Pipe Sizing With the exception of solar collector flow and return pipes water...

Page 21: ...stralia to the cold water supply to the storage cylinder to comply with local regulations An ECV is recommended in all other geographical areas where the water supply has a tendency to cause scaling T...

Page 22: ...n return Valve COLD SUPPLY Temperature Limiting Device TLD Non return Valve TO DRAIN TEMPERED SUPPLY SOLAR TANK PTR VALVE Supplied TO DRAIN TO COLLECTORS Not Supplied WARNING Valves with pressure rati...

Page 23: ...Switch ONLY not supplied Water controllers MUST NOT be used Gas Supply Return Line Outlets to Personal Hygiene areas to be tempered to 50 C as per AS NZS 3500 4 Refer to Rinnai manuals supplied with...

Page 24: ...v o All fan assisted flue appliances 0 0 5 1 e g r a h c s i d f o n o i t c e r i d e h t n i k 0 0 0 1 r e w o l b a p s a g n i d u l c n i t e l n i r i a l a c i n a h c e m a m o r F 0 5 1 t u p...

Page 25: ...abs bent out If both of the tabs are bent out follow instructions as shown above If only one bracket has tabs bent out fit it to the upper tank If the gas booster is not mounted on the storage cylinde...

Page 26: ...nnai 26 Split Solar OIM COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS Glass Lined SG175 or SG215 with SGPKIT2C 3 3 16 16 10 13 12 12 15 2 1 3 9 15 6 8 11 Cold Water Inlet Solar Return To Collectors INSTALLATIO...

Page 27: ...se 225 mm S111092 10 Screws 22601048 1 Operation and Installation Manual 15401021 Items Supplied with SGPKIT2C cont 11 1 Standard Pump Controller Assembly S111487 Includes Non return valve 27801713 Te...

Page 28: ...Rinnai 28 Split Solar OIM Glass Lined SG270SL or SG320SL with SGPKIT3C 4 3 13 15 2 1 3 16 16 12 15 Solar Return 6 8 11 Cold Water Inlet To Collectors 9 INSTALLATION...

Page 29: ...ad 31002710 Pump 30001755 Standard Controller S111226 12 1 Temperature Sensor with 2 m lead Part of Pump and Controller Assembly but shown separately for clarity in diagrams 31002710 Items Supplied wi...

Page 30: ...Rinnai 30 Split Solar OIM Stainless Steel Gas Boost with USKIT1C To Collectors 1 3 4 3 2 12 5 7 10 14 11 14 7 13 8 6 3 11 4 Cold Water Inlet Solar Return 9 INSTALLATION...

Page 31: ...26601096 8 Screws 22601048 1 Gas Booster Mounting Template 15401040 Items Supplied in USKIT1C 6 1 Valve Bleed R S111090 8 1 Tee Brass G x G S111091 9 1 Braided Flexihose 225 mm S111092 11 1 Standard P...

Page 32: ...Rinnai 32 Split Solar OIM Glass Lined Electric Boosted Systems with SEPKIT 2 1 Hot Outlet 13 Mid Sensor WHITE 6 9 4 8 To Collectors Cold Inlet 2 Solar Return 12 Cold Sensor RED BLACK INSTALLATION...

Page 33: ...2710 Mid temperature sensor lead S111228 Pump 30001755 Deluxe Controller S111227 6 Screws 22601048 Items Supplied in SEPKIT 12 1 Cold temperature sensor with 2m Red Black lead Part of Deluxe pump and...

Page 34: ...Rinnai 34 Split Solar OIM Stainless Steel Electric Boosted with USKIT1C 1 2 Hot Water Outlet 12 10 8 6 3 11 4 Cold Water Inlet Solar Return 9 To Collectors INSTALLATION...

Page 35: ...Brass G x G S111091 9 1 Braided Flexihose 225 mm S111092 11 1 Standard Pump Controller Assembly S111487 Includes Non return valve 27801713 Temperature sensor lead 31002710 Pump 30001755 Standard Contr...

Page 36: ...llectors If it does not the PTR valve MUST be exchanged for a model of higher capacity For example for a gas boosted solar system with 3 x Enduro collectors the thermal load is 3 x 1 25 3 75 kW This i...

Page 37: ...connection in pump box 9 Cold Water Supply Connect cold water supply to the inlet fittings as shown in the relevant diagram on pages 26 to 35 Ensure that the relevant valves are fitted as described in...

Page 38: ...should be dispelled through the hot tap 6 Once the tank is completely full of water open the air bleed valve to direct the cold water from the mains back to the tank cold water from main Bleed Valve...

Page 39: ...DN15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 30 40 metres DN15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E...

Page 40: ...r service regulator and pipe work for correct operation sizing rectify as required Note that the gas regulator on the appliance is electronically controlled and factory pre set Under normal circumstan...

Page 41: ...Off Peak tariff to ensure that solar heating takes priority over electrical heating If this isn t available then a timer can be used to limit electrical heating to non solar hours Wiring Diagrams Sing...

Page 42: ...and no greater than 70 C In systems with both a lower and upper or booster element the thermostat set point of the lower element should be between 60 C and 70 C and the upper element 50 C 60 C For sy...

Page 43: ...he hot water delivery temperature should not exceed 50 C or 45 C as detailed in the section Hot Water Delivery Temperature on page 19 5 Explain to the householder the functions and operation of solar...

Page 44: ...is appliance be serviced at least every 2 years With our policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to change or discontinue at any time specifications or designs without notice Australia P...

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