Rheem Solar Loline Water Heater- Manuals

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 8 Electrical Connections

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 9 Circuit Diagram

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 10 Lighting Instructions 1. Ensure the gas control knob is in the “ ● ” position (the off position). 2. Wait five (5) minutes so any build up of gas can escape. 3. Turn the gas control knob to the “ ” position (the pil...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 13 4- Way Tee: A special purpose brass fitting to which the connections to the water heater; solar cold pipe; drain cock and cold-water sensor are all connected. Anode (Sacrificial): A metal alloy electrode installed i...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 14 Thermal Switch: A one-shot safety device mounted in the thermocouple near the gas control that senses excessive heat outside the combustion chamber. This device cannot be reset. Magnetic Valve: A solenoid type gas i...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 15 Common Faults When a complaint is lodged about the performance of a hot water system there are a number of causes that should be checked and eliminated. In an attempt to pinpoint the most likely cause it is importan...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 18 Fault Finding Fault Diagnosis Sequence Gas booster circuit Is the complaint for no hot water? Is the complaint for insufficient hot water? Is the complaint for water too hot? Is the complaint for high energy bills? ...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 19 Fault Finding Chart 1 Attempt to light the pilot Gas Booster Circuit Refer to lighting instructions on access cover.Ensure the correct lighting procedure is followed. Did the pilot light and hold? 1.1 Turn the gas c...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 20 Fault Finding Chart 1.1 Pilot Fault 1.1 Is a pilot flame established? Check the gas supply pressure is between the minimum and maximum for the gas type YES Is a spark generated at the pilot when the piezo is pressed...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 21 Component Tests 1 - 3 Test 1 Isolate power before conducting test Using a multimeter set on the x1 resistance scale, measure across the terminals of the interrupter block on the gas control. The reading should be le...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 22 Fault Finding Chart 1.2 Pilot Fault Does the piezo make a loud click when pressed? Replace the piezo NO Che ck the high tension lead terminals are tight and that the HT lead is not open circuit, damaged, or shorting...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 23 Fault Finding Chart 1.3 1.3 Pilot Fault Is there gas available at the water heater? Check for closed gas cock, faulty service regulator, water in pipes, empty LP cylinder/s, local supply failure NO Is there gas at t...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 24 Component Tests 4 - 6 Test 4 Isolate power before conducting test Remove the burner (refer to procedure 11 on page 44 Using a multimeter set on the x1 resistance scale, measure the resistance between the wiring term...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 25 Fault Finding Chart 1.4 Main Burner Fault 1.4 Is a pressure reading indicated? Fit manometer to burner pressure test point Replace the gas control Is the burner pressure reading correct? YES Ensure the gas control i...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 27 Fault Finding Chart 1.5 Main Burner Fault 1.5 Is the main burner injector loose or blocked? Tighten, clean or replace the injector YES Is the main burner injector the correct size? Refer to specifications table NO F...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 28 Fault Finding Chart 2 Differential Controller 2 Is 240 volts present at the terminal block? If LED’S not fitted to controller plug LED test board into differential controller YES NO Isolate power when connecting LED...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 32 Fault Finding Chart 2.1 Collector Circuit 2.1 Are the collectors facing within 45 degrees of north? Reposition collectors onto a cross pitch roof stand or relocate to a northerly aspect. NO Are there trees or buildi...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 33 Fault Finding Chart 2.2 Collector Circuit 2.2 Are there any water leaks around the collectors or heater? Open the bleed valve, located in the hot water return plumbing from the collectors, at the water heater YES Is...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 34 Fault Finding Chart 3 Insufficient Hot Water 3 Is the water heater of sufficient size for the customers needs? YES Has the usage pattern changed recently? i.e. additional appliances or people using hot water NO NO N...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 35 Fault Finding Chart 4 Water too hot - Booster Circuit 4 Does water temperature at hot tap correspond with or near gas control setting? Advise customer on operation of Loline system and benefits of storing water at 7...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 36 Fault Finding Charts 5 and 6 Water too hot - Collector Circuit 5 Is the water temperature at the hot tap above 75 degrees? YES NO Is the water pressure above 1120kPa? NO Replace timer Is the boost timer programmed c...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 37 Fault Finding Chart 7 Leaking Water 7 Is the leak from the tank? NO YES Reseal the gas control sheath Is the area frost prone? YES NO Is the leak from the collector? Reseal the anode YES Reseal the plumbing fitting ...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 38 Fault Finding Chart 8 Noisy Water Heater 8 Is the noise only evident when hot water is being drawn off during periods of high solar gain? NO YES Refer to water hammer causes on the ‘Common Complaints’ section Is the...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 39 Component Replacement Draining the Water Heater (Procedure 1) 1. Isolate the power, water and gas supplies to the water heater. 2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the temperature and pressure relief v...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 43 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve (Procedure 9) Never fit a T&PR valve with a rating higher than that indicated on the water heater rating plate. Do not use reconditioned T&PR valves. 1. Isolate the powe...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 50 Exploded View – Water Heater

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 51 Replacement Parts List Item Component Part Number 1 Access Door - Front 104603-1 2 Air Duct Base 106702-1 3 Access Door - Side 106530 4 Air Duct 106507-1 5 Air Duct Top 106603-1 6 Burner Assembly Refer to page 52 7 ...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 53 Gas Type Conversions NOTE: The 531260 series is approved for Natural, Propane and Butane gas types only. Conversions to towns or TLP gas are illegal. For warehouse gas type conversions the burner operation and gas t...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 55 Warranty - Australia Only WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st September 2005. 2. The water heater must be installed in accordance with the Rheem water heat...

Solar Loline With Gas Boost Service Instructions REV: C Date of Issue: 10/03/2006 56 Revision History Title: - Service Instructions for Solar Loline with Gas Boost Document Number: - TM006 Rev Details of change D.O.I. A Service Instructions issued for 531 series Loline with gas boosting 14/08/2001 B...