Rheem Solar Controller Kit- Manuals

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 ELECTRIC BOOSTING Water stored in the solar storage tank can be heated by an electric booster heating unit. The booster heating unit is for heating the water at times of low solar energy gain, such as during very cloudy or rainy weather, or during the colder months. The amo...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. Check the water temperature before use, such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin, to ensure it is suitable for the application and ...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the water heater leaking, the water heater must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tra y must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority re...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 Programming the Timer Power must be available to the timer control switch before the booster heating unit can be activated. The timer should be programmed: to suit the hot water consumption pattern of the household, with the end of the period to coincide with the commenceme...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 FREEZE PROTECTION The 52H and RLX series solar water heaters are an indirect closed circuit solar hot water system with a heat exchanger in the solar storage tank. The heat exchanger and solar collectors form a closed circuit and are filled with closed circuit fluid. The cl...

11 REGULAR CARE MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant. The minor maintenance includes: Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve (if accessible). It is very important you raise and lower the leve...

REGULAR CARE 12 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little water through the drain line during each heating period. This occurs as the water is heated and expands by approx...

13 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the Rheem warranty. This water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most public reticulated water supplies. However, there are some known water chemistries which can have detriment...

WATER SUPPLIES 14 SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the water‟s corrosive or scaling properties. In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. W here the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive and the Rheem...

WATER SUPPLIES 15 SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries. Those chemistries are listed below. If the water heater is connected at any time to a water supply with the following water chemistry, the Rheem ...

16 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of a part. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) This can occur with new installations and is normally related to some...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH You may find that due to heavy hot water usage or low solar energy gain the water temperature may be lower than normally expected. Ensure the booster is being used as advised. If a timer is installed, you will need to carefully plan your use of the booster...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 18 COLLECTOR GLASS The Rheem warranty DOES NOT cover breakage of solar collector glass. Check your household insurance policy covers collector glass breakage. Warning: No attempt should be made to remove or replace broken collector glass. The collector glass is not offered as a r...

19 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. SOLAR COLLECTORS The 52L tank is suitable for installation with Rheem Australis or Titan solar collectors and the 52H tank is suitable for installation with Rheem S200, Australis or Titan solar collectors. In Australia, systems with...

INSTALLATION 20 FREEZE PROTECTION The 52L and RL series systems do not have freeze protection. These systems are not suitable for installation in areas subject to frost or freeze conditions. Freeze conditions occur below 6°C. The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage (refer to “Terms of the Rheem...

INSTALLATION 21 SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION The solar storage tank is designed to be installed on the roof directly coupled to the solar collectors. The solar water heater should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in min...

INSTALLATION 22 RAIN WATER TANK If a 52H or RLX series system is to be installed on a section of roof which is part of a rain water runoff collection system, then it is recommended this section of roof and its gutter be isolated from the rain water collection system. The gutter should be isolated to...

INSTALLATION 23 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between the water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to red...

INSTALLATION 24 If a pressure limiting valve is installed on the cold water line to the solar water heater and the cold water line to a temperature limiting device branches off before this valve or from another cold water line in the premises, then a pressure limiting valve of an equal pressure sett...

INSTALLATION 25 SADDLING - PIPE WORK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket, we recommend the use of self-drilling screws with a maximum length of 13 mm. Should pre drilling be required, extreme caution must be observed when penetrating the ...

INSTALLATION 26 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA S K6839 09/1 0 R E V-BD ( A3) RHEEM PREMIER HILINE 52H180 WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTOR 180 System S K6838 09/1 0 R E V-BD ( A3) RHEEM PREMIER HILINE 52H300 WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTORS 300 System Direct System Data Solar Storage Tank Solar Collectors Pipe Kit...

INSTALLATION 27 Indirect System Data Solar Storage Tank Solar Collectors Pipe Kit System Indirect System Type Model Nominal Capacity (litres) Empty (kg) cartoned Full (kg) Model Qty Empty Full Weight (kg) Full (kg) RLX11 indirect 52H180 180 53 231 Australis or Titan 1 33 34 35 36 6 11 272 278 RLX32 ...

INSTALLATION 29 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM – 52H SERIES WITHOUT OTP – CONETITE FITTING COLLECTORS Components 1. Collector Hot Return Pipe 2. HT55 TPR Valve 850 kPa 3. M33 T Hot Outlet 4. Collector Gland Nut 5. Collector Union - conetite 6. Retaining Clip 7. Silicone Rubber W asher 8. H50 ECV – 700 kPa 9. Bras...

34 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION The solar collectors must be installed in a shade free position. The surrounding vicinity should be checked for higher buildings or trees which may cause shade at other times of the year and for small trees which may grow and shade the sola...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 35 INCLINATION OF SOLAR COLLECTORS To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum inclination. This is equal to 90% to 100% of the local latitude angle when collectors are oriented within 60° of true north or true south, and ...

37 SYSTEM ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AND KIT CONTENTS The thermosiphon solar water heater is supplied with a pipe kit, which contains the components required to assemble the solar storage tank and solar collectors together. The thermosiphon pipe kits are suitable for: 299247 52H180 tank with one S200 solar...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 38 4180171-F 52H180 tank with one Australis or Titan solar collector 4305172-F 52H300 tank with two Australis solar collectors 4305172-S3OPT 52H300 tank with two Titan solar collectors 4305164-F 52H300 tank with three Australis solar collectors 4305164-S3OPT 52H300 tank with three Ti...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 39 4180071-F 52L180 tank with one Australis or Titan solar collector 4305072-F 52L300 tank with two Australis solar collectors 4305072-TRV 52L300 tank with two Titan solar collectors Part No Kit Components and Description 4180071-F 4305072-F 4305072- TRV 343066 Collector mounting ang...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 40 Refer to the assembly diagrams on pages 29 to 33 for the location and position of components. DO NOT MODIFY THESE PARTS IN ANY WAY. Notes: All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person. The installation is to be in accordance with the requirements of the Standard AS/...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 41 Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the RL series TRV kit or the RLX series OTP kit for additional information of the installation of the over temperature protection components. 1. Roof Condition: Check the condition of the roof and advise the client of any broken...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 42 Correct Method of Installing Collectors  Incorrect Method of Installing Collectors  Incorrect Method of Installing Collectors  Incorrect Method of Installing Collectors 

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 43 6. Solar Collectors: Position the solar collectors in the correct configuration with the lower ends seated in the collector angle / rail. Collector Mounting NOTE ON SCREWED FITTING CONNECTIONS A connection with a screwed fitting uses either an O-ring or a silicone rubber washer fo...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 44 9. Tank to Collector Spacers and Solar Storage Tank: Tile Roof: If used, fit the tank flashing sheet (not shown) under the top of the solar collectors and extend up the roof to the top of the solar storage tank location. Lift the roof tiles immediately above the solar storage tank...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 45 15. Collector Bung / End Plugs: 52H indirect system – conetite fitting: Fit the collector bung to the top left connection of the solar collector using the collector gland nut provided. RL direct and RLX indirect system: Fit an M33 collector nut supplied to the top left and bottom ...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 46 18. Cold Water Inlet: 52L / RL direct system: Connect the copper cold supply pipe to the shoulder of the solar cold pipe using the G½ compression nut and copper olive provided. 52H / RLX indirect system: Fit the tank starter pipe assembly to the cold water inlet using the M33 fema...

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 47 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Once the installation is completed and before the tank is full of water and the collector circuit is full of heating fluid, it is IMPORTANT to check the following: The solar hot and solar cold pipes grade downwards with a continuous fall of not less than 10...

48 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the requirements of the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the installation must conform with Clause G12 of the New Zealand Bui...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 49 Pipes must not be installed in direct contact with metal roofs. Where it is necessary to run piping across a metal roof, it must be fixed above the roof and surrounded with a weatherproof insulation of a minimum thickness in accordance with Clause 4.12.3 of AS/NZS 3500.4. T...

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 50 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE An expansion control valve is supplied in the pipe kit and must be installed. Install the expansion control valve using a brass Tee, brass union and brass nipple on the cold water line to the water heater. Local regulations may make it mandatory to i...

51 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Wiring Rul...

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 52 BOOSTER CONTROL The isolating switch installed in the electrical meter box for the solar storage tank should be left switched on. Leaving the isolating switch switched on will also provide a sufficient period of time each day for the booster heating unit to operate, if re...

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 53 TIMER CONTROL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM CONTINUOUS POWER SUPPLY Switchboard EXTENDED OFF-PEAK POWER SUPPLY Switchboard Timer Terminal Block TIMER WITHOUT CONTACTOR Timer Terminal Block TIMER WITH CONTACTOR (if required) EXTENDED OFF-PEAK POWER SUPPLY (timer with rechargeable ...

54 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS A multiple installation of Rheem thermosiphon solar water heaters on a single manifold or multiple manifolds is possible, using the Rheem Equa-Flow ® manifold system, where large volumes of hot water are required. It is recommended the electrical heating units of Rheem ther...

MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 55 RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR THERMOSIPHON – DOUBLE ARRAY RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR HILINE DESIGN DOUBLE ARRAY TPR Valve Drain Line Common Discharge Point

56 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the solar storage tank must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don‟t forget the shower). Open the isolatio...

COMMISSIONING 57 CLOSED CIRCUIT FLUID Important: It is recommended the solar storage tank be filled with water before charging the solar heat exchanger with the closed circuit fluid. The closed circuit concentrate is supplied in 1.5 litre bottles. Mix the required quantity of closed circuit concentr...

COMMISSIONING 58 Close the Service Valve or remove the hose and refit the screw into the Fill Plug Assembly. Insert the 200 kPa pressure relief valve into the vent socket and secure with the retaining clip. Pressurise the closed circuit system up to 170 kPa and leave for ten minutes. Check the syste...

59 DRAINING THE SOLAR STORAGE TANK To drain the solar storage tank: Cover the solar collectors to prevent solar radiation gain and the transfer of heat to the solar storage tank. Failure to do so may cause a safety issue. Open a hot water tap and allow the water to run for five minutes immediately p...

60 DRAINING THE CLOSED CIRCUIT – 52H / RLX SERIES It is recommended to drain the solar collectors and heat exchanger every five years. The closed circuit fluid should be checked and if necessary replaced. Draining the solar collectors and closed circuit should be conducted within three hours of sunr...

61 FLUSHING THE WATER HEATER It may be necessary to flush the storage tank (52H or 52L tank) and solar collectors (52L) if there is sediment in the water supply. This should be conducted in the morning, within three hours of sunrise, when the water or closed circuit fluid temperature inside the sola...

62 RHEEM SOLAR THERMOSIPHON WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY SOLAR THERMOSIPHON WATER HEATER SYSTEMS – 52L, 52H, RL, RLX 1. THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL 1.1 This warranty is given by Rheem Australia Pty Limited ABN 21 098 823 511 of 1 Alan Street, Rydalmere New South Wales. 1.2 Rheem offer a t...

RHEEM SOLAR THERMOSIPHON WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2013 March 126435B 64 SOLAR THERMOSIPHON WATER HEATER SYSTEMS – 52L, 52H, RL, RLX 4. ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 4.1 To be entitled to make a claim under this warranty you need to: a) Be the owner of t...