Rheem 27 874 Series- User Manual

Rheem 27 874 Series

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; – Be Aware; MUST BE; “Warning: Plumber – Be Aware”
  • Page 3 – CONTENTS
  • Page 4 – ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER APPLICATION
  • Page 5 – Normal operation
  • Page 6 – Standby mode; “Rapid Pulsing”; The preset outlet temperature setting of a continuous flow in-; must not; be fitted to the in-series water heater as part of a solar water
  • Page 7 – HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY
  • Page 8 – PRECAUTIONS; (refer to Warning on page
  • Page 9 – FREEZE PROTECTION
  • Page 10 – SOLAR MONITOR
  • Page 11 – It is necessary to purge air from the collector circuit:
  • Page 13 – REGULAR CARE; MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE; Warning
  • Page 14 – TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; It is very important you raise and lower the lever; “Water Supplies”; It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently.
  • Page 15 – COLLECTOR GLASS
  • Page 16 – WATER SUPPLIES; CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY
  • Page 17 – ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
  • Page 18 – SOLAR WATER HEATERS WITH ELECTRIC HEATING UNIT; SATURATION INDEX; SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY; water heater cylinder
  • Page 19 – SAVE A SERVICE CALL; Refer to
  • Page 20 – TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING; Normal Operation; “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”; Steady flows for long period (often at night); Never replace the relief valve with one of a higher pressure; must; be switched off at the isolating switch or; DOES NOT; NOISE FROM THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
  • Page 21 – GREEN LED IS NOT ILLUMINATED ON SOLAR MONITOR; Constant Glow; “Over-temperature operation”; Rapid Pulsing; CIRCULATOR OPERATES AT NIGHT
  • Page 22 – HIGHER THAN EXPECTED GAS BILLS
  • Page 23 – INSTALLATION – SYSTEM; IMPORTANT NOTES
  • Page 25 – INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK; SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION
  • Page 26 – TANK WATER SUPPLY; before the non return valve. If an; installed on the cold water line to the solar storage tank; AFTER
  • Page 27 – Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
  • Page 28 – CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM
  • Page 29 – Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System; insulated. Refer to
  • Page 30 – ANTI-FREEZE HEATING UNIT; To mount the 871 series gas booster:; The two screws provided in the ground kit (299158); To mount the 874 series gas booster:
  • Page 31 – DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
  • Page 32 – – OUTDOOR LOCATION
  • Page 33 – Typical Installation
  • Page 34 – INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT; “Connections – Electrical”
  • Page 35 – Solar Control Unit VS160; SUPPLIED WITH VS160 SOLAR STORAGE TANK
  • Page 36 – SOLAR STORAGE TANK WITH RAISED SOLAR HOT INLET; outlet; the compression end of the nipple is exposed).
  • Page 39 – and number of 90° bends; Pressure Testing; Direct Open Collector Circuit; MUST NOT; Direct Open System
  • Page 41 – A non return valve; MUST BE; installed on the cold water line to the solar storage tank; the
  • Page 42 – CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES
  • Page 43 – – INTEGRATED; Notes; refer to items on diagram; VS160 Tank to Booster Connection
  • Page 44 – – REMOTE LOCATION; of copper and be fully insulated with a closed cell type
  • Page 45 – RELIEF VALVE DRAIN
  • Page 46 – CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; Component
  • Page 47 – WIRING DIAGRAM; Hot sensor; Differential Controller; Solar Control Unit
  • Page 48 – COMMISSIONING; TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
  • Page 49 – PRESET OUTLET TEMPERATURE
  • Page 50 – SOLAR CONTROLLER OPERATION AT START-UP
  • Page 51 – DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER
  • Page 52 – DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
  • Page 53 – This page is intentionally blank.
  • Page 55 – THE VULCAN WARRANTY – GENERAL; (not for service; TERMS OF THE VULCAN WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS TO IT; The replacement does not carry a new Vulcan warranty.
  • Page 56 – Revision Date: 2012 October; WHAT IS COVERED BY THE VULCAN WARRANTY; Australian Consumer Law
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Owner’s Guide

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Installation Instructions

Solar VS160 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 and pressures.

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Summary

Page 2 - Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; – Be Aware; MUST BE; “Warning: Plumber – Be Aware”

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. TRADE MARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. ™ Trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Note: Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy in preparation of this publication. No liability can be a...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 22. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. About Your Water Heater ............................................................................................................ 4 Regular Care ......................

Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; WATER HEATER APPLICATION

4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life. MODEL TYPE Your Vulcan ® solar VS160 water heater is designed for th...

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