Page 2 - PATENTS; Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; TRADE MARKS; Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.; WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware; “Warning: Plumber – Be Aware”
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 – We recommend you read pages 4 to 20.
3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 20. 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 ® Loline ® open circuit solar water heater is ...
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 23, 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 - Timer Control Switch; electricity supply.
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 Timer Control Switch A suitably rated timer control switch can be installed and will help maximise energy savings with an electrically boosted solar water heater connected to a continuous, time of use or extended Off-Peak (overnight and day) electricity supply. If used with...
Page 8 - FREEZE PROTECTION; MUST BE; (refer to Warning on page
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 FREEZE PROTECTION The system has a level of freeze protection designed to guard the system against damage from freeze conditions. The system must be installed with the full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes insulated to offer protection against freeze damage (ref...
Page 9 - PRECAUTIONS
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 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 tray must comply with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority req...
Page 10 - BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 10 BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It is necessary to purge air from the collector circuit: When the water heater is to be turned on and the solar collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes have been drained. After maintenance has been conducted on the pipe work and air ...
Page 12 - REGULAR CARE; MINOR SIX MONTH MAINTENANCE; Warning; “Anode
12 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. It is very important you raise and lower the lever gently. Refe...
Page 13 - TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE; It is very important you raise and lower; 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 13 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 14 - FLUSHING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
REGULAR CARE 14 FLUSHING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It may be necessary to flush the solar collectors if there is sediment in the water supply. This should be conducted in the morning, within three hours of sunrise. To flush the solar collectors: Open a hot water tap and allow the water to run for five ...
Page 15 - WATER SUPPLIES; CHANGE OF WATER SUPPLY
15 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...
Page 16 - ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
WATER SUPPLIES 16 ANODE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The anode installed in a vitreous enamel lined steel water heater cylinder will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the cylinder may be extended by replacing the anode. If the anode is not replaced during a five year service...
Page 17 - SOLAR WATER HEATERS - ELECTRIC BOOST; SATURATION INDEX; SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY; water heater cylinder
WATER SUPPLIES 17 -1.0 no war ranty ap pli es to a: te m p e ra tu re p re ss u re r e lie f va lv e o r a w a te r h e a te r cy lin d e r u n le ss a n e xp a n si o n c o n tr o l v a lv e is f itt e d . no war ranty ap pli es to a: -c o p p e r sh e a th e d h e a tin g u n it -d ir e ct ( o p e...
Page 18 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; Ensure the booster heating unit is being used as advised. Refer to
18 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 19 - “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running”; must; EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 19 Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Very often it is not realised the amount of hot water used, particularly when showering. Carefully review the family‟s hot water usage. As you have install...
Page 20 - COLLECTOR GLASS; DOES NOT; NOISE FROM THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 20 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...
Page 21 - THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.; IMPORTANT NOTES
21 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The system is suitable for installation with Rheem NPT 200 or HBT 200 solar collectors. The system is not suitable for installation above 400 metres altitude. IMPORTANT NOTES Working on roofs is and should alw...
Page 22 - INSTALLATION STANDARDS; Victorian Installers
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 22 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...
Page 23 - SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION The solar storage tank is suitable for either outdoor or indoor installation. Whether located outdoor or indoor, the solar storage tank should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen w...
Page 24 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; MUST BE; before the non return valve. If an; installed on the cold water line to the solar storage tank; AFTER; Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 24 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 and public areas such...
Page 25 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; Temperature Limiting Device; Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Solar Water Heater
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 25 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 sun lost through t...
Page 26 - REDUCING HEAT LOSSES; insulated. Refer to
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 26 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 full length of the solar hot and ...
Page 27 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA; Rheem Solar 511 Series Electric Boost; Model
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 27 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Rheem Solar 511 Series Electric Boost Dimensions Model Capacity Tank Mass (kg) Empty Full 511 270 270 litres 71 341 511 340 325 litres 87 412 511 430 410 litres 111 521 Dimensions (mm) A B C D E F H J1 J2 N S 511 270 1395 640 680 111...
Page 28 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION; TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION; Rheem Solar Loline 511 Series Electric Boost
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 28 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Rheem Solar Loline 511 Series Electric Boost Typical Installation Solar Storage Tank TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION Rheem Solar Loline 511 Series Electric Boost Typical Installation Solar Storage Tank
Page 29 - “Connections – Electrical”
29 INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT 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 solar cold water outlet. The solar control unit, supplied with a 1.8 metre power cord, requires a 240 V 50 Hz general purpose outle...
Page 30 - SOLAR STORAGE TANK WITH RAISED SOLAR HOT INLET; outlet; the compression end of the nipple is exposed).; inlet; of
INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT 30 SOLAR STORAGE TANK WITH RAISED SOLAR HOT INLET Numbers in parentheses refer to items on diagram on page 31. To connect the solar cold pipe and mount the solar control unit on a Loline storage tank with a raised solar hot inlet (and raised heating unit): Assembl...
Page 31 - Solar Storage Tank with Solar Control Unit; Solar Control Unit Electric Boost; SUPPLIED IN SOLAR CONTROL UNIT KIT (299121)
INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT 31 Solar Open Circuit Pumped Electric Boost - Installation Schematic Solar Storage Tank with Solar Control Unit Solar Control Unit Electric Boost Installation (exploded view) SUPPLIED IN SOLAR CONTROL UNIT KIT (299121) 1. Hex nipple ½” X ½” 2. 4 way tee 3. Hex nippl...
Page 32 - SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION
32 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the solar storage tank. There are limitations on the maximum length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collec...
Page 33 - LATITUDE OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CITIES
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 33 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 34 - “Pressure Testing”
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 34 WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST BE of copper. All compression fittings must use brass or copper olives. The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE ins...
Page 35 - Maximum height to collectors; Direct Open Circuit Solar; Pressure Testing; Direct Open Collector Circuit; MUST NOT; Direct Open System
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 35 Maximum height to collectors The maximum height of a solar Loline installation, from the solar controller (circulator) to the top of the solar collectors, is determined by the maximum recommended total pipe length for the system and the water supply pressure. The m...
Page 36 - CONNECTION SIZES; OR
36 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 37 - PIPE SIZES
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 37 A disconnection union must always be provided at the cold water inlet, solar cold water outlet, solar hot water inlet and hot water outlet on the water heater to allow for disconnection of the water heater. This water heater has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in...
Page 38 - RELIEF VALVE DRAIN
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 38 RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve (if one is installed). Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions. The drain line from the valve to the point of discharge sh...
Page 39 - and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained.
39 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 40 - BOOSTER CONTROL
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 40 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...
Page 41 - TIMER CONTROL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM; TIMER WIRING DIAGRAMS
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 41 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 42 - COMMISSIONING; TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
42 COMMISSIONING 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 s...
Page 44 - DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER
COMMISSIONING 44 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER A solar monitor is located on the side of the solar control unit and houses a green and a red LED. The green LED, marked “Solar”, indicates the current operational mode of the solar water heater and the red LED, marked “Attention”, indicat...
Page 45 - DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS; DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
45 DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS To drain the solar collectors and the solar hot and solar cold pipe: Open a hot water tap and allow the water to run for five minutes immediately prior to draining the solar collector(s). This will assist in the transfer of any high temperature water in the solar c...
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Page 47 - THE RHEEM WARRANTY; (not for service; TERMS OF THE RHEEM WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS TO IT; The replacement does not carry a new Rheem warranty.
47 RHEEM SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER MODELS 511270, 511340, 511430 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 trained a...
Page 48 - Revision Date: 2012 January; ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY; RHEEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
RHEEM SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – Revision Date: 2012 January 126550G 48 SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER MODELS 511270, 511340, 511430 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 component of y...
