Rheem GAS BOOSTED SOLAR WATER HEATER Specifications Page 1

This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. Please leave this guide with the householder. Owner’s Guide and Installatio

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 10 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on page 30. The water heater

11 REGULAR CARE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is

REGULAR CARE 12 COLLECTOR GLASS Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust, salt spray or any other matter, which may reduce the effect

13 TIMER OPERATION FUNCTIONS OF THE TIMER The timer is an accurate, electronic device which allows up to six (6) ON-OFF periods to be set per day. I

TIMER OPERATION 14 RECOMMENDED TIMER ON/OFF SETTING It is recommended the timer be set to enable a boosting period of three hours, with the end of the

TIMER OPERATION 15 TO SET ON/OFF TIMES To set “ON” time Press and release the “PROG” button If the timer has been reset, then “TIMER – ON”, “– – :

TIMER OPERATION 16 MANUAL BOOSTING – “OVERRIDE” FUNCTION The timer also has an “OVERRIDE” function to allow for boosting the temperature o

17 WATER SUPPLIES This water heater must be installed in accordance with this advice to be covered by the warranty. This water heater is manufa

WATER SUPPLIES 18 ANODE INSPECTION The anodes installed in your water heater will slowly dissipate whilst protecting the cylinder. The life of the wa

WATER SUPPLIES 19 -1.0no warranty applies to a:temperature pressure relief valve or awater heater cylinder unless anexpansion control valve is fitted

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd

20 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault th

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 21 Thermostat setting Ensure the thermostat setting is appropriate. You may choose to adjust the thermostat upwards to gain addi

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 22 WATER HEATER APPEARS TO BE LEAKING When the water heater is first lit, or after a large usage of hot water, condensation may fo

23 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check t

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 24 INSTALLATION STANDARDS The installation must comply with the requirements of Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, A

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 25 MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 26 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 27 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A solar water heater should not be installed as part of a

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 28 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in acc

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 29 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA RHEEM WATER HEATERSOLAR LOLINE GAS BOOST EXTERNAL 531260RHEEM531260RHEEM531260 Mo

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 W

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 30 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION Rheem Solar Loline 531 Series Gas Boost - Typical Installation Solar Sto

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 31 ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR HOT AND SOLAR COLD PIPE CONNECTIONS GROUND KIT ASSEMBLYSOLAR LOLINE GAS Use thread sealing

32 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the s

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 Canb

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 34 WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar co

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 35 Maximum height to collectors The maximum height of a solar Loline installation, from the solar controller (circulat

36 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES Hot water connection: RP¾/20 Cold water connection: DN20 compression fitting (cold water inlet of tan

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 37 This water heater has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in the inlet and outlet fittings (see diagram). These must

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 38 Subject to local regulatory authority approval, the drain lines from the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion con

39 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water

4 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Your Rheem® solar Loline™ water heater is designed for the solar collectors to be roof mounted

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 40 Circuit Diagram – Water Heater A double pole isolating switch must be incorporated in the fixed wiring, accordin

41 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on and the gas pilot or burner must

COMMISSIONING 42 Program the timer (refer to “Timer Operation” on page 13). It is recommended the timer be set to enable a boosting period of three

COMMISSIONING 43 BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS Upon completion of the installation, it is necessary to purge the air from the collector circuit. To

COMMISSIONING 44 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER A solar monitor is located on the side of the air duct and houses a green and a red LED.

45 LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Warning: This gas water heater is designed to operate reliably and s

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 46 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Using the gas control light the water heater as follows: 1. Stop, read the safety information on p

LIGHTING THE WATER HEATER 47 TEST THE WATER HEATER AFTER INSTALLATION The operation of the water heater must be thoroughly checked by the installer.

48 DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS To drain the solar collectors and the solar hot and solar cold pipes: Open a hot water tap and allow the water to

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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding

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51 RHEEM SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER MODELS 531260 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is

RHEEM SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY – Revision Date: 2011 May 126547D 52 WARRANTY – SOLAR LOLINE WATER HEATER MODELS 531260 R

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 capab

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 FREEZE PROTECTION The system has a level of freeze protection designed to guard the system against damage fro

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 SOLAR MONITOR A solar monitor is located on the side of the air duct and houses a green and a red LED. The green LED, marke

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It is necessary to purge air from the collector circuit: When the water heater is to be tu