Rheem Water Heater User Manual

Owners Guide and Installation Instructions Solar Premier Loline Electric Boost Water Heater This water heater must be installed and serviced by an

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 10 ELECTRIC BOOSTING Water stored in the solar storage tank can be heated by an electric booster heating unit. The booster

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 11 It is important to ensure the booster switch is turned OFF after you have satisfied your hot water needs. Do not leave

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 12 TIMER CONTROL SWITCH A timer control switch will help provide maximum savings with an electrically operated boosted sol

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 13 SOLAR MONITOR The solar storage tank incorporates a solar monitor. The solar monitor is located on the lower front cove

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 possibl

REGULAR CARE 15 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas, including South Australia, Western Australia and scaling water areas, an expansion control valv

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 rela

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 17 • Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Ver

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 18 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING • Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small quantity of

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 19 HIGH ELECTRICITY BILLS With the installation of your new solar hot water system, maximum energy savings can be achieved with ca

Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as require

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 20 COLLECTOR GLASS Warranty DOES NOT cover breakage of solar collector glass. Check your household insurance policy covers collec

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The system is suitable for installation with Rheem S 200 or T

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 22 The installation must comply with these installation instructions and with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved press

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 24 RAIN WATER TANK If the solar collectors and solar pipe work are to be installed on a section of roof which is par

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 25 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 26 If a pressure limiting valve is installed on the cold water line to the solar storage tank and the cold water lin

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 27 Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System – Solar Water Heater REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 28 SADDLING - PIPE WORK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater j

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 29 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model 591 270 Storage capacity 270 litres Mass 146 kg (empty) Boost capa

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 Wat

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 30 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION

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

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 32 • The roof must be suitable to take the mass of the solar collectors. Each solar collector and its fittings weighs

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 33 PIPE LENGTHS The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors shall: • b

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 34 Maximum Height To Collectors The solar collectors must be the highest point of the system. The maximum height of th

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 35 WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware • The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar co

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: RP¾/20. • Cold water connection: RP¾/20. • Solar hot (from collector) connection:

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 37 PIPE SIZES To achieve true mains pressure operation, the cold water line to the water heater should be the same size or bigg

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 38 Solar Circuit Relief Valve Ensure the outlet of the solar circuit relief valve is facing toward the rear of the water heater

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 39 SOLAR INLET AND OUTLET All pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to ope

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Rheem® water heater. Your Rheem solar Premier Loline water heater is designed for

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 40 To connect the solar cold and solar hot pipes to the solar storage tank: • Remove the compression nut and olive from the so

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the solar storage tank is filled with water and a satisf

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 42 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 43 Continuous Power Supply A single active is required from the switchboard if the solar storage tank is connected to a conti

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 44 Extended Off-Peak Power Supply Two actives from two separate circuits are required from the switchboard if the booster hea

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 45 HOT SENSOR LEAD House the hot sensor lead at the water heater in the flexible conduit provided and secure the conduit in t

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 46 MANUAL CONTROLS Rheem recommends an additional manual isolating switch be installed in the power supply circuit to the boo

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 47 WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram Electric Boosted Closed Circuit Solar Water Heater Robertshaw “EWT” Thermostat

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 48 Wiring Diagram Electric Boosted Closed Circuit Solar Water Heater Robertshaw “ST” Thermostat

AUXILIARY PUMP The solar collectors must be the highest point of the system. The maximum height of the solar installation from the base of the solar

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 5 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT The water heater features a tradesperson adjustable thermostat. This requires a licensed tradesperson

AUXILIARY PUMP 50 AUXILIARY PUMP – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS The auxiliary pump is to be installed: • on the solar cold pipe from the solar storage tank t

AUXILIARY PUMP 51 Auxiliary Pump Typical Installation

AUXILIARY PUMP 52 AUXILIARY PUMP – ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The auxiliary pump, if installed, must be wired to the control board. The flexible cord suppl

AUXILIARY PUMP 53 The solar monitor located on the lower front cover is connected to the solar control module by a ribbon cable. The ribbon cable has

COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the solar storage tank is fill

COMMISSIONING 55 SOLAR CIRCUIT It is necessary to commission and check the operation of the solar circuit. The commissioning procedure includes: • ch

COMMISSIONING 56 Closed Circuit Fluid The water heater is supplied charged with closed circuit fluid and it is not necessary to add further closed cir

COMMISSIONING 57 PRE-COMMISSIONING WARNINGS • It is recommended to conduct the solar circuit commissioning procedure with the solar collectors cover

COMMISSIONING 58 CoTo commission and check the solar circuit: 1. Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank.

COMMISSIONING 59 Hose t. f the erti LEVEL 6. nect the drain line from the solar e solar g clip e and Attach Closed Circuit Fluid Level 5. Attach th

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If you plan to be away from home for a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switch

COMMISSIONING 60 ircuit fluid on the side of the solar r. Sola 9. onnecting plug ltab i cover opening. It is proccomthe solar circuit is complete, t

COMMISSIONING 61 kling sound of the closed circuit fluid returning into er by placing your ear against the side toward the he solar circuit, a trickli

COMMISSIONING 62 the hose r storage markcircusatisfactorily. 13. If the lete before the pump has automatically t s itch off the  waitcom otherw

COMMISSIONING 63 14. t label will stop flashing. la15. The If the closed circuit fluid does not drain back completely to this level, then  there i

COMMISSIONING 64 evel PUMP OPERATING” to the closed circuit fluid dynamic level marked fluid dynamic level for efficient operation of the operating i

COMMISSIONING 65 ount of water to be added to or closed circuit fluid 17. Determine the correct amto be drained from the heat exchanger if the dynami

COMMISSIONING 66 tank and remove the valve (refer to step 6). 18. Add water to top up the level of the closed circuit fluid in the heat exchanger if r

COMMISSIONING 67 luid: ct the drain line and remove the 19. Drain closed circuit fluid from the heat exchanger if required. To drain closed circuit f

COMMISSIONING 68 21. lv22. Refiorienrear of the SecRecvalv23. Switch on thePressure Testing the Solar Circuit Close the heat exchanger drain heat va

COMMISSIONING 69 t the isolating switch to the solar storage LED on the solar monitor label down to the heat ex27. d collector unions. s, then it i

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 PIPE WORK AND INSULATION The solar hot and solar cold pipe work between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST

COMMISSIONING 70 29. ve the clear hose from the solar storage tank when satisfied the e: anger drain Clean up any spillage of closed circuit fluid. 

COMMISSIONING 71 Circuit b is electhe aftercont a fault sola31. Rep d upper front covers of the solar storage tank. cting the ribbon cable to ver op

COMMISSIONING 72 LER e . The solar monitor is located on the lowe and a red LED. DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLThe solar storage tank inco

COMMISSIONING 73 Notes: • Warning: The removal of the lower front cover will expose 240 V wiring. Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating

DRAINING THE WATER HEATER orage Tank • • • r inlet to the solar storage tank and attach a ugh the HeTo• • The solar monitor located on the lower f

DRAINING THE WATER HEATER 75 in line from the solar circuit relief valve at the top of the from the solar circuit relief valve • Disconnect the dras

76 Ausup detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and/or life excasho ANexce ctive. To alleviate this, the black anode should be r

WATER SUPPLIES 77 a scaling water supply calcium carbonate is deposited out of the water onto etallic surface. Where the saturation index exceeds +0.

RHEEM SOLAR WA AUSTRALIA ONLY Rheem fer fully functional components from the defective water heater to the re s an r co In e and territory provide

RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY 79 THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS MAY CAUSE THE WATER HEATER WARRANTY TO BECOME VOID AND MAY INCUR A SER

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST? There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water heater w

RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY 80 WARRANTY heem* will: b) wh s. erRa) Repair or, if necessary replace any Rheem water heater; or

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS SOLAR OPERATION The Rheem Premier Loline solar water heater has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed a