Rheem RS120-64BP- Manuals

6 Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F More than 5 minutes 125°F 1½ to 2 minutes 130°F About 30 seconds 135°F About 10 seconds 140°F Less than 5 seconds 145°F Less than 3 seconds 150°F About 1½ seconds 155°F About 1 second Table courtesy of Shriner...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water h...

8 Installing the System Solar water heating systems are climate and site specific appliances. Different types of solar systems are installed around the world in accordance with regional weather and water quality conditions. System performance varies as a function of the household hot water load, inc...

9 Installing the System The key components in the solar water heating system include the solar collector, solar storage tank with integral heat exchanger, circulation pump, differential thermostat, expansion tank, pressure gauge, mixing valve and the non-toxic propylene glycol heat transfer fluid (H...

10 The contractor shall obtain all required permits and approvals.The installation shall conform to all federal, state and local regulations, codes, ordinances and standards governing solar water heating system installations, and the contractor shall adhere to sound building safety and trade practic...

11 Collector Orientation T he performance of solar water heating systems in the Northern Hemisphere is optimized when the collector is mounted facing True South. Performance, however, suffers very little when the collector is oriented no more than 45° East or West of True South. The collector should...

12 Basic Mounting Procedures T he solar collector in your solar system can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on the roof (See Figure 4). Although the collector is protected from freeze conditions by the glycol HTF and does not normally need to be drained, it is still importan...

17 Installing the System Collector Loop Pipe Insulation The collector loop cold supply and hot return lines must be well insulated with a high quality flexible closed cell insulation to minimize heat loss. The wall thickness of the pipe insulation should not be less than 3/4". A 1" wall thic...

19 Installing the System The circulation pump shall be the Grundfos model UPS15-5BFC/LC, 115 volt or equivalent. The pump shall be pre-wired with a 6’ line cord so that it can be plugged directly into the 115 volt receptacle on the side of the differential control. Isolation/Drain valves (No. 6 &...

20 Charging the System ! WARNING: Under no circumstances can any fluid other than dowfrost hd be used, alternate fluids could be hazardous to your health. Once the components are plumbed you are ready to fill the solar storage tank with water and to charge the collector loop with a mixture of heat t...

21 Installing the System • Connect the discharge side of the pressure pump to the upper isolation/drain valve (No. 7) Place the pump suction side hose in the glycol solution. Close the isolation ball valve (No. 7) and connect a second hose to the lower isolation/drain valve (No. 6). Place the other ...

22 Throughout the installation procedures outlined in Installation requirements - Specific, emphasis has been placed on the correct procedures for plumbing and wiring the components, checking for plumbing leaks, pressurizing the collector glycol loop, and eliminating any trapped air that can impact ...

23 Operating the System Three Modes of System Operation Both single and double tank systems are designed to accommodate three separate modes of operation. Your solar water heating system can, (1) provide 100% solar operation during good weather, or (2) serve as a preheater to your electric or gas wa...

25 SOLPAK OG300 SYSTEM LABELS FLUID IDENTIFICATION: The heat transfer fluid used in this system is inhibited propylene glycol. It must be handled and disposed of in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN DRAINING THIS FLUID. IT MAY BE DISCHARGED AT A VERY HIGH T...

26 Isolating the Major Components and System Shut Down Procedures Your solar water heating system is designed so that the key components can be easily isolated for emergency repairs or routine maintenance. By shutting a single valve you can isolate the entire system from the pressurized cold water s...

27 The following simple procedures are intended to optimize the performance of your solar water heating system and also to extend the life of the primary components. • Fluid Quality: It is extremely important to monitor the quality of the Dowfrost HD HTF on a periodic basis. The chemical composition...

28 1) Solar Collector(s) (Rheem RS Series collectors): Absorbs the sun’s heat energy and transfers this heat to the HTF circulating through the collector. (Provided) 2) Collector Sensor (Stecca PT1000): Wired to the system controller. Works in conjunction with the tank sen- sor to automatically turn...

30 System Schematics Figure 16 SINGLE TANK SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Note: When two collectors are required, plumb in parallel. Pipe Insulation Collector Return Cold Water Supply Inlet Hot Water Supply Outlet to Fixtures Feed 1 2 6 5 4 3 23 - Optional Time Switch 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 19 20 21 22 ...

31 Figure 17 DOUBLE TANK SYSTEM SCHEMATIC with Gas or Electric Back up Tank Note: When two collectors are required, plumb in parallel. Pipe Insulation Collector Return Cold Water Supply Inlet Feed 1 2 4 23 - Optional Time Switch Hot Water Supply Outlet to Fixtures 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 17...

32 System Schematics Figure 18 DOUBLE TANK SYSTEM SCHEMATIC with Heat Pump Back up Tank Note: When two collectors are required, plumb in parallel. Pipe Insulation Collector Return Cold Water Supply Inlet Feed 1 2 4 23 - Optional Time Switch Hot Water Supply Outlet to Fixtures 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 ...

33 Note: When two collectors are required, plumb in parallel. Collector Return Cold Water Supply Inlet Feed 1 2 4 Hot Water Supply Outlet to Fixtures 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 22 24 22 26 27 Roof Jacks Tankless Back-up Tank 25 20 10 11 7 5 6 18 3 26 DOUBLE TANK SYSTEM SCHEMATIC with TANKLESS BACKUP ...

36 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. In the event the firm has moved, or ...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.Be sure to read and understand th...

10 in the Northern Hemisphere is optimized when the collector is mounted facing True South. Performance, however, suffers very little when the collector is oriented no more than 45° East or West of True South. The collector should be unshaded by any permanent obstacle between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m....

Installing the water heater. 12 attic workspace. The solar collector should be mounted on the roof in accordance with these general principles: 4.3.1 The most important structural consideration is to securely anchor the solar collector and the Rheem mounting hardware to the structural members of the...

13 that all roof penetrations required to plumb and mount the solar collector are properly flashed and sealed in accordance with standard roofing practices. 4.3.5 If the region is subject to hurricane conditions, additional steps may be required to secure the collector and mounting hardware to the s...

15 4.6 Collector Sensor Placement The collector sensor must be located on the hot water return line as close to the collector as possible. Sensors are typically accurate to +/- 1/2°F if properly installed and weatherized. To maximize sensor accuracy, attach the flanged portion of the sensor to the R...

17 In a single tank system install a third thermometer (No. 3) directly after the mixing valve above the solar storage tank. In a two tank system you may install the third thermometer either directly above the hot outlet on the solar storage tank or after the mixing valve on the back-up water heater...

18 Installing the water heater. UPS15-5BFC/LC, 115 volt. The pump shall be prewired with a 6’ line cord so that it can be plugged directly into the 115 volt receptacle on the side of the differential control. Two way ball valves must be installed on either side of the circulating pump (Nos.12 and 14...

19 supplies to deliver hot water to your fixtures at a safe, controlled temperature. ! WARNING: SCALDING CAN OCCUR WITHIN FIVE SECONDS WHEN WATER TEMPERATURES APPROACH 140ºF. THE MIXING VALVE SHOULD BE ADJUSTED BY YOUR CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE WATER TO YOUR FIXTURES AT NO MORE THAN 120ºF. The 3/4" ...

20 We recommend the use of a 115 volt differential control with a factory installed six foot line cord. The installation requires one 115 volt outlet to be installed near the solar storage tank. Plug the control into the outlet. The circulation pump line cord is plugged into the receptacle on the si...

24 Open the upper charge faucet and allow the pressure from the expansion tank to push the water in the glycol loop back to prime the pressure pump. When the hose in the bucket containing the glycol mixture stops bubbling you may begin charging the collector loop with glycol. With both charge faucet...

27 open the controller and change the operational setting from automatic to off. Failure to turn off the pump can quickly damage the pump motor, shaft, bearings or impeller. Two Tank System Instructions: 6.4 100% Solar Operation Follow the instructions for single tank systems above. You also must ch...

28 8) SUMMER VACATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES Solar water heating systems can build up very high t e m p e r a t u r e s when there is no daily draw on the system. If a short summer vacation is planned the best way to dissi-pate heat in the system is to set the controller to the "on" ...

36 IF YOU NEED SERVICE 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. In the event the firm has moved, or ...