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To the Installer:
Please attach these instructions
next to the water heater.
WARNING
!
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause serious
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual. For assistance or additional
information, consult a qualified installer or
service agency.
CAUTION
!
The recommended temperature for normal
residential use is 120°F. The dial on the
aquastat does not always reflect the out-
coming water temperature, which could
occasionally exceed 120°F. The variation in
out-coming temperature could be based on
factors including but not limited to usage
patterns and type of installation. Test your
water at the tap nearest to the water heater.
WARNING
!
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury.
Before adjusting the water temperature setting,
read this instruction manual. Temperatures at
which injury occurs vary with the person's age
and the length of exposure.
The slower reaction time of children, elderly,
and physically or mentally challenged persons
increases the scalding hazard to them. It is
recommended that lower water temperatures
be used where these exposure hazards exist.
Such households may require a temperature
setting less than 120°F to prevent accidental
contact with hot water.
To lower water temperature use point-of-use
temperature limiting devices.
WARNING
!
Water heater blankets are not recommended
and will void the warranty.
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED
TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR WATER HEATER AND TO PROVIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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To the Consumer:
Solar Indirect Water Heater
Warranty, Registration Card and Parts List are included.
Homeowner: Please remember to return the Registration Card!
Please read these and all component
instructions and keep for future reference.
Instruction Manual
INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES
Please read all instructions thoroughly before
installing or placing the heater into service.
This unit must be installed by licensed or
authorized installers, or technical personnel
that service water heating equipment. The
heater must be installed in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
These instructions are a guide for the
correct installation of the water heater. The
manufacturer will not be liable for damages
caused by failure to comply with the installation
and operating instructions outlined on the
following pages.
CAUTION
!
The recommended water temperature setting
for normal residential use is 120°F/49°C.
HANDLING
Before uncrating, check for shipping damage.
Report any damage to your carrier. Note damage
on bill of lading or delivery receipt and file a
claim.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OR ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND
REGULATIONS VOIDS THE WARRANTY
ON THIS WATER HEATER.
Read all instructions thoroughly before
attempting installation or operation of your
water heater. Keep these instructions for future
reference.
Local plumbing and electrical codes must
be followed in the installation of this water
heater. In the absence of a local code use the
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE and the NFPA
Code. Local codes may supersede instructions
in this installation manual.
These instructions are a guide for the
correct installation of the water heater.
The manufacturer will not be liable for
damages caused by failure to comply with
the installation and operating instructions
outlined on the following pages.
Rev
3 7
/09
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
To the Installer: To the Consumer: Please attach these instructions Please read these and all component next to the water heater. instructions and keep for future reference. Solar Indirect Water Heater Instruction Manual Warranty, Registration Card and Parts List are included. Homeowner: Please remember to return the Registration Card! INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES Please read all instructions thoroughly before... - Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should be followed, including: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WATER HEATER. 2. This water heater must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Specifications ..........4 Section II: General Information . -
Page 4: Section I: Specifications
WARNING: Installation should be in accordance with all national and/or local codes. CAUTION: The recommended water temperature setting for normal residential use is 120°F. Rheem recommends a tempering valve or anti-scald valve be installed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions to prevent scalding. -
Page 5: Section Ii: General Information
SECTION I: SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) Table 2: Capacity & Performance Model RSID50 2.30/ - 11.78/ - 0.50/- RSID80 2.76/ - 14.14/ - 0.60/- RSID120 2.76/ - 14.14/ - 0.60/- NOTES: * Based on 5 GPM flow rate. SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION SOLAR WATER HEATER FUNCTION The solar water heater is designed with an internal coil and backup electric heating element. - Page 6 CAUTION: Hot water in excess of 120°F can cause scalding! Rheem recommends a tempering valve or anti-scald valve be installed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions to prevent scalding. Many state and local codes now require installation of these devices. The tempering valve or anti-scald valve will ensure potable water temperatures at the desired set point with a higher degree of accuracy.
- Page 7 SECTION II: GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.) ANODE RODS The anode rod is used as a sacrificial element within the volume of the storage tank. The purpose of the magnesium anode rod is to protect the inside of the tank against corrosion. Anode rods should be inspected twice in the first year and at least yearly once a time interval for inspection has been developed.
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Page 8: Section Iii: Pre-Installation
SECTION III: PRE-INSTALLATION LOCATION CAUTION This water heater must be located in an area where leakage of the tank, water line connections, or the temperature and pressure relief valve will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such location cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan must be installed under the water heater. -
Page 9: Section Iv: Installation
SECTION IV: INSTALLATION WATER CONNECTIONS CAUTION This water heater incorporates fittings that contain a nonmetallic lining. DO NOT apply heat to these fittings when making sweat connections to the heater. Sweat tubing to an adapter before securing adapter to any fittings on water heaters. ALL PIPING SHOULD CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. -
Page 10: Piping Diagrams
SECTION IV: INSTALLATION (cont.) PIPING DIAGRAMS A piping diagram for a typical solar domestic water heating system based on an indirect water heater with electric heating backup is shown in Figure 3. air vent w/ shut o valve cold water hot water anti-scald valve electric... - Page 11 SECTION IV: INSTALLATION (cont.) A typical two tank system is shown in Figure 4. The two tank system is mainly used where a conventional water heater is already installed. air vent w/ shut o valve cold water N.C. N.O. N.O. hot water anti-scald valve...
- Page 12 SECTION IV: INSTALLATION (cont.) Figure 5 shows an example of a domestic solar heating system based on an indirect water heater with two coils. The domestic water can be heated by the solar system as well as the boiler. air vent w/ shut o valve purge valve...
- Page 13 SECTION IV: INSTALLATION (cont.) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DANGER Confirm that all electrical connections are unpowered before installing or servicing electrical components/connections within the water heater. WARNING The water heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with NFPA 70. Failure to properly wire electrical connections may result in serious physical harm.
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Page 14: Section V: Operation
SECTION V: OPERATION INITIAL START-UP Reference the solar collector installation instructions for proper start-up of the solar collector. Be sure that fluid flow in the solar system is established. HEATING OPERATIONS Condition 1: The minimum temperature difference (for heat transfer) between the potable water at the bottom of the tank and the solar collector is sensed by the solar controller. -
Page 15: Section Vi: Maintenance
SECTION V: OPERATION (cont.) CAUTION Hot water in excess of 120°F can cause scalding! The temperature at which injury occurs varies with the person’s age and the time of exposure. The slower response time of disabled persons increases the hazards to them. NEVER allow small children to use a hot water tap. -
Page 16: Section Vii: Troubleshooting
SECTION VI: MAINTENANCE (cont.) FLUSH THE TANK The solar indirect water heater is glass lined. Elements in the water such as lime, iron and other minerals may accumulate in the heater. It is recommended that the tank be drained and flushed thoroughly once a year to prevent buildup in the tank. SOLAR CONTROLLER AND COLLECTOR PANELS The solar controller and collector panel manufacturer may have a recommended maintenance procedure. -
Page 17: Section Viii: Parts List
SECTION VIII: PARTS LIST Table 7:RSID50 Parts Part Description Sensor Immersion Well (solar) T&P Relief Valve Leak Detector Pipe Nipple (plastic-lined) J-Box Cover Drain Valve J-Box Cover (w/ conduit hole) Access Cover Hot Outlet with Anode Foam Dam Cover Finish Ring... - Page 18 SECTION VIII: PARTS LIST (cont.) 14 15 16 17 RSID80 & RSID120 Page 18...
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Page 23: Section Ix: Warranty
If your water heater is “in-warranty”, refer to the Use and Care Manual that accompanied it or contact the Rheem Technical Service Department (by telephone at (800) 432-8373 or via our website – www.rheem.com) to obtain the information you need to repair or replace your defective unit. You may also select a plumber, or mechanical contractor, from your local Yellow Pages to assist you –... - Page 24 You may also be required to provide documentary proof of the date of original installation or date of original purchase (whichever came first) of the Rheem water heater from which the defective component part was removed – or the date of purchase of the component part (if it was purchased separately) –...