Page 2 - PATENTS; Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; TRADE MARKS; Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; – Be Aware; MUST BE
PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. 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 ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 17. 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 Rheem ® solar Premier ™ Hiline™ water heater is desi...
Page 5 - MAINS PRESSURE
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 20, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greate...
Page 6 - WARNING
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 WARNING This water heater is only intended to be operated by persons who have the experience or the knowledge and the capabilities to do so. This water heater is not intended to be operated by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities i.e. the infirm, or...
Page 7 - TEMPERATURE RUN DOWN; Timer Control Switch; electricity supply.
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 TEMPERATURE RUN DOWN Temperature run down is the reduction in water temperature as the hotter water at the top of the storage cylinder transfers some of its heat to the cooler water in the lower section of the cylinder. This effect is often perceived as heat loss, but is ac...
Page 8 - Programming the Timer
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...
Page 9 - FREEZE PROTECTION; be weatherproof and UV resistant; MUST NOT; (refer to Warning on page; of copper
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 FREEZE PROTECTION This water heater is 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 closed circuit fluid is a so...
Page 11 - REGULAR CARE; MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE; Warning; Replace the temperature pressure relief valve.
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...
Page 12 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; It is very important you raise; Failure to do this may result in the water heater; It is very important you; The expansion control valve should be checked for performance or
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...
Page 13 - WATER SUPPLIES; CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY
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 suppl ies. However, there are some known water chemistries which can have detrimen...
Page 14 - SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY; water heater cylinder and heat exchanger
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...
Page 15 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; “Booster Control”
15 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...
Page 16 - WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH; Normal Operation; “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”; Steady flows for long period (often at night); nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.; DOES NOT
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 16 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...
Page 17 - HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ELECTRICITY BILLS With the installation of your new solar hot water system, maximum electrical energy savings can be achieved with careful planning of hot water usage. Should you at any time feel your electricity account is high er than expected, we sugges...
Page 18 - INSTALLATION; THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.; IMPORTANT NOTES
18 INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The system is suitable for installation with Rheem S200 solar collectors. IMPORTANT NOTES Working on roofs is and should always be considered a hazardous activity, particularly early in the morning, late in the evening, when the roo...
Page 19 - INSTALLATION STANDARDS; Victorian Installers
INSTALLATION 19 INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. In New Zealand, the installat...
Page 20 - SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION
INSTALLATION 20 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...
Page 21 - RAIN WATER TANK
INSTALLATION 21 RAIN WATER TANK If the solar collectors and solar pipe work are 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...
Page 22 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION 22 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...
Page 23 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; Temperature Limiting Device; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System
INSTALLATION 23 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A solar water heater should not 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 and energy gained from the s un lost through the pipe work. If a c...
Page 24 - REDUCING HEAT LOSSES
INSTALLATION 24 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. The pipe work between the solar storage tank and the solar...
Page 25 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA; WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTORS; WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTOR
INSTALLATION 25 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA S K6839 09/1 0 R E V-BD ( A3) RHEEM PREMIER HILINE 52H180 WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTOR 180 Litre S K6838 09/1 0 R E V-BD ( A3) RHEEM PREMIER HILINE 52H300 WITH S200 SOLAR COLLECTORS 300 Litre Tank Solar Storage Tank (kg) Solar Collectors (kg) Pipe Kit (kg) ...
Page 26 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION 26 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – SOLAR PREMIER HILINE 180 TYPICAL INSTALLATION RHEEM PREMIER HILINE 52H180
Page 28 - INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS; SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION
28 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...
Page 29 - LATITUDE OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CITIES; DOES NOT; covers collector glass breakage.
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 29 LATITUDE OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CITIES Adelaide 35°S Cairns 17°S Hobart 42°S Port Hedland 20°S Alice Springs 24°S Canberra 35°S Mildura 34°S Rockhampton 24°S Brisbane 27°S Darwin 12°S Melbourne 38°S Sydney 34°S Broken Hill 31°S Geraldton 28°S Perth 32°S Townsville 19°S...
Page 31 - SYSTEM ASSEMBLY; COMPONENTS AND KIT CONTENTS
31 SYSTEM ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AND KIT CONTENTS The solar Premier Hiline water heater is supplied with a pipe kit, which contains the components required to assemble the solar storage tank and solar collectors together. The premier Hiline pipe kits are suitable for: 299247 52H180K solar storage tank ...
Page 32 - (300 litre tank two solar collector; DO NOT MODIFY THESE PARTS IN ANY WAY.; “Solar Water Heater Storage Tank Location”; Pitched Roof Installation:
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 32 Numbers in parentheses refer to items in the diagram on page 37 (300 litre tank two solar collector installation) . DO NOT MODIFY THESE PARTS IN ANY WAY. Note: Use thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant on all fittings. 1. Roof Condition: Check the condition of the roof...
Page 33 - Collector Mounting; Collector Connections of Pipe Work:
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 33 6. Solar Collectors: Position the solar collectors in the correct configuration with the lower ends seated in the collector rail (13). Collector Mounting 7. Collector Unions: For a 300 litre model with two solar collectors, couple the solar collectors together using the collector ...
Page 34 - Tank to Collector Connections of Pipe Work:; Connect the solar cold pipe (15) to the heat exchanger
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 34 11. Tank to Collector Connections of Pipe Work: Connect the solar cold pipe (15) to the heat exchanger connection on the left hand end of the solar storage tank. Connect the solar hot pipe (1) to the heat exchanger connection on the right hand end of the solar storage tank. Solar ...
Page 35 - Pressure Relief Valve:; Pressure Relief Valve Assembly; Plumbing and Electrical Connections:; “Connections – Plumbing”; Closed Circuit Filling:; “Closed Circuit Fluid”; Asbestos Roofs
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 35 16. Pressure Relief Valve: Fit the 200 kPa pressure relief valve (16) to the top connection on the right hand side of the solar storage tank using the retaining clip (20) provided. The pressure relief valve and retaining clip are transported behind the electrical cover at the left...
Page 36 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 36 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...
Page 37 - CONNECTION DETAILS; Supplied In Pipe Accessory Kit
37 CONNECTION DETAILS TYPICAL INSTALLATION – 52H180 AND 52H300 WITH ONE OR TWO COLLECTORS Supplied In Pipe Accessory Kit 1. Collector hot pipe 2. HT55 TPR valve 850 kPa 3. M33 brass T hot outlet 4. Collector gland nut 5. Collector connector assembly 6. Collector adaptor 7. Fibre washer 8. H50 ECV – ...
Page 38 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; this water heater and a temperature limiting device, and; must not; be installed in front of or prevent access to the electrical
38 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...
Page 39 - Penetrations through the roofing material must be:
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 39 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...
Page 40 - EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; be installed in front of or prevent
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 40 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE An expansion control valve is supplied in the pipe kit and must be installed. Install the expansion control valve using the brass Tee, brass union and brass nipple supplied in the pipe kit on the cold water line to the water heater. Local regulations...
Page 41 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained.
41 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...
Page 43 - TIMER CONTROL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM; TIMER WIRING DIAGRAMS
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 43 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 ...
Page 44 - MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS; manifold system, where large volumes of hot water are required. It; must not; be installed on the branch lines to the solar
44 MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS A multiple installation of Rheem solar Premier Hiline 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 so...
Page 45 - RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR PREMIER HILINE; RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR HILINE DESIGN DOUBLE ARRAY
MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS 45 RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR PREMIER HILINE – DOUBLE ARRAY RHEEM COMMERCIAL SOLAR HILINE DESIGN DOUBLE ARRAY TPR Valve Drain Line Common Discharge Point
Page 46 - COMMISSIONING; “Closed
46 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 h eater 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 isolati...
Page 47 - “Rain Water Tank”; To Fill The Closed Circuit; diagram
COMMISSIONING 47 While the closed circuit fluid is non toxic to humans, it does have an adverse effect on water stored in rainwater tanks. It can cause an unpleasant odour to develop, render the rainwater foul and unfit for human consumption and result in the rain water tank having to be drained and...
Page 49 - DRAINING THE SOLAR STORAGE TANK; “To Turn Off the Water Heater”
49 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...
Page 50 - DRAINING THE CLOSED CIRCUIT; “To Fill The Closed Circuit”
50 DRAINING THE CLOSED CIRCUIT 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 sunrise, when the close...
Page 51 - THE RHEEM WARRANTY – GENERAL
51 RHEEM SOLAR PREMIER HILINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY SOLAR PREMIER HILINE WATER HEATER MODELS 52H180, 52H300 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 tra...
Page 52 - Revision Date: 2012 November; ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY; RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
RHEEM SOLAR PREMIER HILINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY Revision Date: 2012 November 126409H 52 SOLAR PREMIER HILINE WATER HEATER MODELS 52H180, 52H300 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem will repair or replace a faulty compone...
