Rheem 180 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 50

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
7. Solar Collectors: Using a lifting device, lift the first solar collector onto the roof and place it carefully in
the correct configuration with the lower end seated in the collector rail. Prior to positioning the next solar
collector (for a two collector installation), firmly clamp (two collector clamps per collector) to the collector
rail using the collector clamps, hex screws, washers and nuts provided.
If three collectors are to be installed, it is advisable to place this first collector in the centre of the collector
rails.
Repeat this procedure for a second collector, firmly clamping the collector to the collector rail with two
clamps, and then a third collectors (if being installed).
For a single collector installation ensure the solar collector is correctly positioned, centred and well seated
in the collector rail. Firmly clamp the solar collector (two collector clamps per collector) to the collector rail
using the collector clamps, hex screws, washers and nuts provided.
Note: Firmly clamping each solar collector to the collector rail as it is placed in position reduces the
possibly of the collectors accidently moving or sliding off the collector rail.
Remove the red transit plugs from the collector sockets.
Collector Connection Detail
Note: An NPT200 and L collector have screwed connections. These connections use an O-ring for
SOLAR PIPE WITH
sealing. The O'rings required are supplied in the parts kit. Identification of the collector type can be found
CONETITE FITTINGS
on the label attached on the side of the collector body.
S200 COLLECTORS
8. Collector Unions: For a 300 model with two or three solar collectors, couple the solar collectors together
using the M33 collector unions and O-rings (screwed fitting collectors only) supplied in the parts kit.
CONETITE COLLECTOR
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
S200 COLLECTORS
FILL/DRAIN FITTING ASSEMBLY
conetite fill/drain fitting, 3/4" gland
nut, plug
S200 COLLECTORS
Collector Mounting
ADAPTOR M33 to 3/4 CONE
NPT200 COLLECTORS
NPT200 COLLECTORS
screwed collector connection
Collector Union Assembly
ADAPTOR M33 to
3/4 CONE
FILL/DRAIN FITTING ASSEMBLY
conetite fill/drain fitting, 3/4" gland
nut, plug
NPT200 COLLECTORS
COLLECTOR RAIL
O-RING
SOLAR PIPE WITH
CONETITE FITTINGS
O-RING
M33 COLLECTOR
CONNECTOR
ASSEMBLY
O-RING
0-RING
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O'ring