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This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. 

Please leave this guide with the householder. 

 

Owner’s Guide 

and 

Installation Instructions 

 

 

 

Solar Premier Loline 590160 

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 installation that all pipe work be in 

copper and not plastic, due to the effects of high water temperatures. 

 

Содержание Solar Premier Loline 590160

Страница 1: ...r Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Solar Premier Loline 590160 Storage Tank WARNING Plumber Be Aware Use copper pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water...

Страница 2: ...e work as high temperature closed circuit fluid can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank and also reduce pipe heat losses The highest point of the solar hot and solar cold pipes mu...

Страница 3: ...1 Installation Solar Collector 33 Connections Plumbing 39 Connections Electrical 44 Commissioning 47 Draining The Water Heater 60 Warranty 62 Warning Upon completion of the installation and commission...

Страница 4: ...n For information relating to the function and operation of the in series water heater refer to the Owners Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the water heater SOLAR OPERATION The Rheem...

Страница 5: ...storage tank During periods of low solar energy gain the continuous flow in series gas booster will boost the water temperature automatically to its preset outlet temperature setting or to the temper...

Страница 6: ...xposed pipe work or fittings connecting the solar storage tank and the solar collectors as this may result in a burn injury Very high temperature closed circuit fluid can be generated by the solar col...

Страница 7: ...TER COLLECTION SYSTEM If the solar collectors and solar pipe work are installed on a section of roof which is part of a rainwater runoff collection system then it is recommended this section of roof a...

Страница 8: ...er Switch off the electrical supply to the solar storage tank and to the in series gas booster at the power outlets if there is no risk of freezing conditions occurring refer to the notes below Close...

Страница 9: ...ATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Installation requirements are shown on pages 21 to 32 The water heater must be installed by a qualified person and in accordance with the installation instructions and in c...

Страница 10: ...area or you are not sure of your water chemistry have your water checked against the conditions described on pages 14 to 16 HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST The water heater is supported by a manuf...

Страница 11: ...ing Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water as water discharged from the drain line will be hot Stand clear of the drain line s point of discharge when operating the valve s lever Operate the ea...

Страница 12: ...ake some time to reheat the water by solar gain If this solar storage tank is installed with an integrated or remotely installed Rheem in series continuous flow gas booster then for the booster s safe...

Страница 13: ...ontrol valve is fitted to the cold water line to the water heater The expansion control valve may discharge a small quantity of water from its drain line during the heating period instead of the tempe...

Страница 14: ...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 incorrect colour code...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...SI 1 0 gas booster copper heat exchanger Saturation Index SI 0 4 if an expansion control valve is not fitted temperature pressure relief valve water heater cylinder Saturation Index SI 0 8 gas booste...

Страница 17: ...while the heat exchanger warms up This is both an energy and water saving feature of this water heater Once the heat exchanger has warmed up the hot water flow will increase and remain at normal flow...

Страница 18: ...ore hot water than you think Is one outlet especially the shower using more hot water than you think Very often it is not realised the amount of hot water used particularly when showering Carefully re...

Страница 19: ...heater is cold then stops until water reheats The water heater must be switched off at the isolating switch or switchboard Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for...

Страница 20: ...ning of hot water usage Should you at any time feel your energy bill is higher than expected we suggest you check the following points Is the relief valve running excessively Refer to Temperature Pres...

Страница 21: ...out must be performed by appropriately qualified tradespeople or be suitably supervised for trades assistant duties Every care must be taken to protect and warn occupants of the building and the publi...

Страница 22: ...suitable type of remotely installed in series continuous flow or storage booster If the in series water heater is other than a Rheem continuous flow 874820 or 874826 in series gas booster then the re...

Страница 23: ...ollectors for the system to operate correctly Note It is important for the solar storage tank to be orientated vertically upright in order for the falling film of closed circuit fluid to operate effic...

Страница 24: ...lve not supplied with the water heater In series gas booster only solar storage tank has no minimum mains supply pressure requirements TANK WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is supplied with water from...

Страница 25: ...If the solar collectors are to be installed on a section of roof which is part of a rainwater runoff collection system then it is recommended this section of roof and its gutter be isolated from the r...

Страница 26: ...ation in either supply between the hot water inlet and the cold water inlet of no less than 15 when used with a continuous flow water heater Refer to the specifications of the temperature limiting dev...

Страница 27: ...m 874 model can satisfy this AS 3498 requirement provided it is energised and the booster preset outlet temperature setting is 70 C or higher If the in series water heater is a storage water heater to...

Страница 28: ...n withstand temperatures of 20 C before it may freeze Solar Circuit To offer protection against freeze damage the solar circuit must be installed with a continuous fall of a minimum 5 1 in 10 grade in...

Страница 29: ...inder 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 in...

Страница 30: ...in the model number of the gas booster e g 874820 NF J to denote gas type F Frost protection J Joey Grey jacket colour Technical data is subject to change 160 SOLAR STORAGE TANKS IMENSIONS SK7992 11 1...

Страница 31: ...g POWER SUPPLY CORD All electrical work must be carried out by a licenced tradesperson Power outlet must be earthed weatherproof COLD WATER CONNECTION Cold water connection must comply with local regu...

Страница 32: ...ER SOLAR MONITOR BASE Level stable impervious base designed to avoid ponding FLUE OUTLET Clearances must comply with AS 5601 or AS NZS 5601 1 as applicable under local regulations WALL BRACKET CABLE T...

Страница 33: ...area required for solar collectors 2 solar collectors 2 3 m wide x 2 0 m deep Weight full up to 82 kg approx 1 solar collector 1 2 m wide x 2 0 m deep Weight full up to 42 kg approx In addition to th...

Страница 34: ...0 from the horizontal for a closed circuit drain back system The solar collectors when installed with the supplied mounting system are suitable for installations with an inclination of up to 45 Where...

Страница 35: ...ed the maximum recommended length as specified in the table Maximum recommended total combined pipe length solar hot solar cold and number of 90 bends Pipe Size 1 or 2 Collectors Pipe Length 90 Bends...

Страница 36: ...k will not circulate closed circuit fluid through heights greater than 7 5 m and solar gain will not be achieved An additional or auxiliary pump cannot be added to this system nor can the pump supplie...

Страница 37: ...cold pipes must be where they connect to the solar collectors There MUST BE a continuous fall of a minimum 5 1 in 10 grade in the pipe work from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank for effi...

Страница 38: ...r collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes are installed prior to the solar storage tank such as on a building site Collector Circuit Warning The pressure applied to the collector circuit during...

Страница 39: ...be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow 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...

Страница 40: ...NTEGRATED An insulated DN15 preformed copper pipe and braided flexible hose assembly is supplied for connecting between the solar heated water outlet and a Rheem 874820 or 874826 model in series gas b...

Страница 41: ...on page 45 are 3 x 080221 cable tie mounts 1 x 053114 hot sensor gland 9 x 080231 cable ties 150 mm x 3 mm IN SERIES BOOSTER REMOTE LOCATION The pipe work between the solar storage tank and the in ser...

Страница 42: ...expansion control valve if one is installed to carry the discharge clear of the water heater Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions The drain line from the valve to the point...

Страница 43: ...of the storage tank Connect the solar pipes to the solar storage tank using only the fittings supplied To connect the solar hot and solar cold pipes to the solar storage tank Solar hot pipe connectio...

Страница 44: ...nd regulatory authority requirements Warning Temperature controllers or an EZiSET kit must not be fitted to the in series booster as part of a solar water heater system because water at a temperature...

Страница 45: ...the hot sensor lead from the solar collector no less than 300 mm from the sensor lead socket close and lock the gland and insert into the jacket penetration The 300 mm distance should leave sufficien...

Страница 46: ...CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL 46 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Страница 47: ...Open a hot tap The in series gas booster will operate automatically Check to ensure the flow from each connected hot tap is sufficient to operate a continuous flow in series gas booster The minimum op...

Страница 48: ...suitable tape to affix the hose to the side of the solar storage tank a torch to illuminate the working area under the heat exchanger and storage tank cylinder a non permanent marker Closed Circuit F...

Страница 49: ...re is a continuous fall from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank of a minimum 5 1 in 10 grade the maximum recommended pipe length is not exceeded the maximum height from the base of the sol...

Страница 50: ...free end of the hose Affix the hose securely in a vertical orientation to the front of the solar storage tank using tape adjacent to the text MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING and ensure there a...

Страница 51: ...refer to step 12 10 Check the closed circuit fluid is circulating around the solar circuit To check circulation Listen for the trickling sound of the closed circuit fluid returning into the heat exch...

Страница 52: ...uit fluid in the solar circuit 14 Note the level of the closed circuit fluid in the fluid level hose The closed circuit fluid should drain back to the original static level If the closed circuit fluid...

Страница 53: ...ing on the side of the solar storage tank If the closed circuit fluid dynamic level is below the text marking it will be necessary to add water to the heat exchanger to top up the level of closed circ...

Страница 54: ...lar storage tank E g If the dynamic level is 70 mm below the text marking then place a mark 70 mm above the static level marked on the side of the solar storage tank in step 7 It would be necessary to...

Страница 55: ...ir to escape around the funnel whilst filling Remove the funnel from the solar cold connection fitting Position the solar cold pipe correctly in its fitting and tighten the compression nut 18 Drain cl...

Страница 56: ...or unions for leaks whilst the pump is operating and the solar circuit is at its working pressure It is important to check all of the solar pipe work including in the roof space and on the roof 24 If...

Страница 57: ...ns food grade additives rust inhibitor anti freeze agent colour and is harmless to the environment However it is good practice to recover any excess closed circuit fluid and remove from site for appro...

Страница 58: ...LED is off or the red LED is flashing this indicates there is a fault with the water heater The red LED may emit up to six 6 flashes in each series of flashes Count the number of flashes and phone Rh...

Страница 59: ...er heater and a solar water heater is then installed Refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the continuous flow in series gas booster for the procedure to check and adj...

Страница 60: ...heater is to be turned on again SOLAR STORAGE TANK Warning Exercise care as water discharged from the solar storage tank may be of a very high temperature To drain the storage tank Turn off the water...

Страница 61: ...rning The solar circuit may be under pressure Take care when removing the solar circuit relief valve as a sudden discharge of pressurised hot vapour may be experienced This discharge will create a sha...

Страница 62: ...s warranty the balance 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 met...

Страница 63: ...he water heater is not sized to supply 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...

Страница 64: ...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 Rheem determines that you have a valid warranty claim Rheem will repa...

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