Rheem Solar Loline Conversion Kit Electric Wter Heater- Manual

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY We recommend, and it may also be required by regulations, that an approved temperature limiting device, such as the Rheem Temp-Set, be fitted into the hot water piping to the bathroom and ensuite when this water heater is inst...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 ANODE PROTECTION The anode installed in your water heater will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the water heater cylinder may be extended by arranging for an authorised person to inspect the anode and replacing it if required. The suggested time ...

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 FLUSHING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It may be necessary to flush the solar collectors if there is sediment in the water supply. To flush the solar collectors, follow the procedure “Bleeding the Solar Collectors” on page 7, allowing the water to flow from the bleed valve drain lin...

REGULAR CARE 9 TEMPERATURE AND 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 pipe during each heating period. This occurs as the water is heated and expands by app...

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 10 The Rheem solar Loline system has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed at ground or floor level, remotely from the solar collectors. As the sun heats the water in the solar collectors the increase in temperature activates the circulator. The circulato...

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 12 MANUAL CONTROLS An isolating switch is installed in your electrical meter box for your solar water heater. Rheem recommends as an optional extra a second switch, called the Booster Switch, be installed in a convenient location such as the kitchen or laundry. This switc...

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 13 “ONE SHOT CONTROL” SWITCH The “One Shot Control” switch has been specially developed to help provide maximum savings with electrically boosted solar water heaters connected to a continuous electricity supply. Power must be available to the “One Shot Control” switch bef...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 14 · · · 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) Insufficient sunlight Insufficient sunlight due to cloudy weath...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 · · · · · Air in collectors (no solar gain) It is possible under certain conditions, such as when the pipe work has been opened, that air may become trapped in the solar collectors. This will prevent the circulator from moving water around the collector circuit. The air will n...

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 · · · · · HIGH 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 too high, we suggest you check the fo...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 18 The system is suitable for installation, and offers protection against freeze damage, in areas up to 800 metres altitude. The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage above 800 metres altitude (refer to “Warranty” on page 40). THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FO...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 19 SAFE TRAY It is a requirement of the National Plumbing Code AS/NZS 3500.4.2 that for new installations all water heaters be installed in a safe tray where in the event of a leak, property may be damaged. Installation of such trays must comply with Clause 4.4 and ...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 21 ASSEMBLY OF COLD WATER SUPPLY AND SOLAR PIPE CONNECTIONS Use thread sealing tape or approved thread sealant on all fittings. All compression fittings must use brass or copper olives. Ensure the air bleed valve is open when filling collectors. HOT WATER OUTLET Pro...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 INDOOR LOCATION OUTDOOR LOCATION

INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT 24 The solar control unit is designed to be mounted on the side of the solar storage tank, with its location above and offset from the cold water inlet. The solar control unit, supplied with a 1.8 metre power cord, requires a 220 – 240 V general power outlet (GPO) l...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT · Insulate the preformed pipe (4) with the 280 mm long x 12 mm diam insulation (12) and secure with the cable ties (14) provided · Fit the air bleed valve and non return valve assembly (11) to the solar hot water inlet of the 5 way tee (2). Ensure the bleed valve ou...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT 26 SUPPLIED IN SOLAR LOLINE CONVERSION KIT 1. Nipple BSP½” X G½” 2. 5 way tee 4. Preformed pipe DN15 5. Compression nut 6. Olive 7. Circulator 8. Solar control unit 9. Screws 10. Cold sensor probe 11. Air bleed valve and non return valve assembly 12. Insulation 280 ...

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Solar collectors must be installed in a shade free position and located as follows: The solar collectors are to installed facing toward the equator (i.e. north facing in the southern hemisphere and south facing in the northern hemisphere). Whe...

CONNECTIONS - PLUMBING 28 CONNECTION SIZES · Hot water connection: RP¾/20. · Cold water connection: R¾/20. (cold water inlet to tank: RP¾/20). · Solar hot (from collector) connection: DN15 compression fitting. · Solar cold (to collector) connection: DN15 compression fitting. · Relief valve connectio...

CONNECTIONS - PLUMBING 30 RELIEF VALVE The Temperature and Pressure Relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated. Before fitting the relief valve, make sure the probe has not been bent. Seal the thread with Teflon tape - never hemp. Make sure the tape does not hang over the end of...

CONNECTIONS - PLUMBING 31 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE Local regulations may make it mandatory to install an expansion control valve (ECV) in the cold water supply line. In other areas ECVs are not required unless the saturation index is greater than +0.4 (refer to “Water Supplies” on page 38). However, ...

CONNECTIONS - ELECTRICAL 32 The power supply must not be turned on until the solar storage tank is filled with water, and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. The solar storage tank with an electric booster heating unit is designed for direct connection to a 240 V AC 50 Hz mains power supply w...

COMMISSIONING 34 TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the solar storage tank and solar control unit 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 sho...

COMMISSIONING 35 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation, such as on a building site or where the premises is vacant, then: · Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater. · Switch off the electrical supp...

DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS 36 · · · · · To drain the solar collectors and the solar hot and cold pipe: · Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off the Water Heater” on page 35). · Using a flat bladed screw driver, open the bleed valve fitted adjacent to the 5 way tee at the cold water inle...

WATER SUPPLIES 38 Your Rheem water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some known water supplies which can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and/or life expectancy. If you are unsure of your wat...

RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA ONLY - 39 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st August 2002. 2. The water heater must be installed in accordance with the Rheem water heater installation instructions, supplied with the water heat...