Rinnai Prestige Operation & Installation Manual
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Operation Installation Manual
Close Coupled
Solar Hot Water Systems
This system shall be installed in accordance with:
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
• Current AS/NZS 3500
• All applicable local rules and regulations including local OH&S requirements
All Rinnai gas products
W169
This system must be installed, commissioned and serviced by an Authorised Person.
are A.G.A. certi ed.
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9
Plastic pipe must not be used as it is not suited to the high water temperatures and
pressures that may occur in the collector flow and return system.
Pipework must be copper tube or an equivalent metallic alternative specified
by the manufacturer.
Certain systems may require some components to be supplied by the installer
AS 2712
NOT SUITABLE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER
Lic No.1849
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- Page 1 • Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions • Current AS/NZS 3500 • All applicable local rules and regulations including local OH&S requirements All Rinnai gas products W169 This system must be installed, commissioned and serviced by an Authorised Person. are A.G.A. certi ed.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 1 Collector - IKS180CCT01C �������������������������������������������������������������� 30 180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 2 Collectors - IKSUNICCT23C ������������������������������������������������������������ 32 330 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 2 Collectors - IKS330CCT02C ������������������������������������������������������������ 34 Rinnai CC Solar Operation and Installation Manual... - Page 3 Gas Booster Location ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 Gas Supply ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 Hot Water Delivery Temperature ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 SMARTSTART® ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 System Using Rinnai SmartStart ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 47 Gas Booster Clearances ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Installation Procedure ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49 Filling the System ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Pre Solar Heating Checks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Solar Heating ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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Page 4: Models Covered By Manual
MoDels CoveReD by Manual • Rinnai ‘Prestige’ ® Stainless Steel Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems; • Rinnai ‘Sunmaster’ ® Glass Lined, Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems; and • ‘Equinox’ ® Stainless Steel and Glass Lined, Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems�... -
Page 5: Warnings And Important Information
MUST BE replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard, using genuine replacement parts available from Rinnai� Take care not to touch the power plugs with wet hands� Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work as it may be HOT! The pipes between the solar collectors and storage cylinder MUST BE copper or an equivalent metallic material specified by Rinnai. Plastic pipe is NOT suited to the water temperatures and pressures that... -
Page 6: Scald Hazards
Make sure that the hot water tap is turned off tightly. CONSIDER..NEVER…. Leave a toddler in the care of another child. They may not understand the need to have the water temperature set at a safe level. Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 7: Operation Principle
STORAGE CYLINDER COLLECTORS COLLECTORS COLD WATER HOT WATER COLD WATER SUPPLY DELIVERY GAS BOOSTER SUPPLY HOT WATER GAS SUPPLY DELIVERY Stainless Steel Gas Boosted Solar Hot Water System Stainless Steel Electric Solar Hot Water System Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 8: Safety Devices
If the valve leaks continuously, try easing the valve gear for a few seconds� This may dislodge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem� If this does not alleviate the problem contact Rinnai� Operate the easing gear regularly to remove any lime deposits and to verify that it is not blocked�... -
Page 9: Gas Boosters
Switch on the electric supply to the supplementary heating element(s)� The switch is usually marked and located in the electricity meter box of the dwelling� Gas Boosted systems • Switch on the electrical supply to the gas booster� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 10: Water Quality
This does not apply to Stainless Steel cylinders� Anodes suited to hard and soft water, are available from Rinnai� If the electric conduit, power supply cord or plug to the water heater is damaged, they must be replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard. The power supply cord and plug (if fitted) must be replaced by a... -
Page 11: Save A Service Call
Before contacting Rinnai for service, please follow the fault finding guide. If the problem persists or this information doesn’t answer your questions, contact Rinnai on the phone number on the back of this manual Service call outs attending to any condition or fault that is not related to Rinnai product or components may be chargeable� INSUFFICIENT OR NO HOT WATER... - Page 12 The noise may be similar to a boiling kettle, or an expanding contracting metallic sound� The collector is designed to withstand these conditions, and no action is needed, unless it is extreme� Contact Rinnai to discuss if you have any concerns�...
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Page 13: Specifications
Mass of Cylinder (empty) (filled) Stainless steel 180 litre 40 kg 225 kg Stainless steel 330 litre 80 kg 412 kg Glass lined 200 litre 77 kg 277 kg Glass lined 330 litre 104 kg 434 kg Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 14: System Dimensions - Stainless Steel Cylinders
DIMensIons - sTaInless sTeel CylInDeRs 1555 2370 1200 1200 1025 2120 (1050) (2165) 2465 3495 2090 2090 2120 3215 (2165) (3290) Dimensions shown for Enduro Collectors Dimensions in brackets “(__)” for 1940 Excelsior Collectors (1965) 2535 (2560) Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 15: System Dimensions - Glass Lined Cylinders
DIMensIons - glass lIneD CylInDeRs 2280 1140 1140 2120 1025 (1050) (2170) 1735 1735 2120 3215 (2170) (3290) Dimensions shown for Enduro Collectors Dimensions in brackets “(___)” for Excelsior Collectors 1940 (1965) 2605 (2605) Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 16: Solar Collectors
Potential Solar Output at PTR relief conditions (kW) 1�25 kW Standard version - no frost protection FTC Version - Frost Protection to -5°C Frost Protection FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FROST PROTECTION REFER TO WARRANTY BOOKLET Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 17: Gas Boosters
1 Units will operate at lower pressures but the rated flow will not be achieved. 2 Gas boosters for Solar hot water applications must be set by Rinnai to deliver a minimum temperature of 70°C� Solar Gas boosters will be marked as Solar� Units not marked ‘Solar’ MUST NOT be used, and will invalidate warranty� See warranty booklet for more details�... -
Page 18: Installation - All Systems
WaTeR pIpes All hot water pipework should be insulated with sealed Polyethylene foamed or equivalent insulation to optimise performance and energy efficiency. Such insulation may also be mandatory under local regulations. Rinnai recommend insulation to achieve an R value of 0.6 K.m2/W or higher depending on location. With the exception of solar collector flow and return pipes, water pipe sizing should be performed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500. All external pipework MUST be insulated to prevent frost damage�... -
Page 19: Hot Water Delivery Temperature
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs The collector flow and return pipes must be copper tube or alternative material pipe supplied by Rinnai. Plastic pipe must not be used between collectors and cylinder or booster, as it is not suited to the high WARNING water temperatures and pressures that may occur� Pipework must be copper tube or an equivalent metallic alternative specified by the manufacturer WaTeR supply The maximum water pressures for the various systems are listed on page 13� Approved pressure limiting valves may be required if the ‘Maximum’... -
Page 20: Valves And Fittings
An isolating valve and connection union for the gas supply to the gas booster� • An approved pressure limiting valve (supplied with some systems) is required if the maximum rated water supply pressure on page 13 is exceeded� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 21: System Orientation And Inclination
°S Albany Darwin Perth Alice Springs °S Dubbo °S Port Hedland °S °S °S °S Brisbane Geraldton Rockhampton Broken Hill °S Hobart °S Sydney °S °S °S °S Cairns Mildura Townsville Latitudes of Australian Cities Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 22: Roof Mounting Options
For roofs with a slope of 10° or less a flat roof frame must be used. Rinnai do not recommend installing Close Coupled systems on roofs with a pitch greater than 30°� An additional strap should be used to prevent the cylinder from tipping over if a system is installed in this manner� Refer page 28�... -
Page 23: Standard Installation
Details of component quantities are shown in the tables on page 30 to 45� COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRAPS MOUNTING RAIL COLLECTOR RETAINERS M6 BOLT, NUT &WASHER COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRAPS MOUNTING RAIL COLLECTOR RETAINERS M6 BOLT, NUT &WASHER Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 24 Push down on the retainers to clamp the collector and tighten the nuts� Attach the collector mounting straps to the rafter or truss under the tiles� Nail strap to rafter Replace the tiles and ensure the collector is secure� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
- Page 25 Apply some silicone sealant down the holes to ensure no water leakage and secure with suitable fasteners� Alternatively the rail can be attached to the roof using the collector mounting straps� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
- Page 26 Ensure the feet on the rails face outwards Ensure that the bolt is tightened sufficiently to flatten the spring washer� This ensures that the bolt is adequately tightened� Rail Washer Bolt Spring Washer Once the rail is attached and suitably tightened, continue the cylinder installation as shown on the next page� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
- Page 27 Seal any holes in roof using a suitable sealant to ensure roof is water tight� LOWER CYLINDER RAIL MUST BE LOWER CYLINDER RAIL MUST BE ON A LOAD BEARING SURFACE ON A LOAD BEARING SURFACE Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 28: Roof Pitch Greater Than 30
Securely fasten main section of tank as plastic endcaps are not straps to roof plastic endcaps are not loadbearing using a suitable loadbearing fastener Securely fasten strap using a suitable fastener Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 29: Framed Installations - Flat, Reverse And Side Pitch
WARNING flat Roof frame For use on a flat roof or where the roof pitch is too low. This frame allows the system to be installed at a suitable inclination� Installations instructions are provided in the Rinnai Frame Installation Manual� A Glass Lined 330 litre tank with 3 collectors CANNOTbeinstalledonaflatroofframe Reverse pitch frame These comprise of a Close Coupled system flat roof frame and a side/reverse pitch kit. -
Page 30: 180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder With 1 Collector - Iks180Cct01C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 180 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 1 ColleCToR - IKs180CCT01C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 31 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 180 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 1 ColleCToR - IKs180CCT01C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 32: 180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder With 2 Collectors - Iksunicct23C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 180 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKsunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 33 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 180 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKsunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 34: 330 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder With 2 Collectors - Iks330Cct02C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKs330CCT02C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 35 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKs330CCT02C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 36: 330 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder With 3 Collectors - Iksunicct23C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 3 ColleCToRs - IKsunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 37 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe sTaInless sTeel CylInDeR WITH 3 ColleCToRs - IKsunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 38: 200 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder With 1 Collector - Ikv200Cct01C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 200 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 1 ColleCToR - IKv200CCT01C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 39 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 200 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 1 ColleCToR - IKv200CCT01C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 40: 200 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder With 2 Collectors - Ikvunicct23C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 200 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKvunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 41 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 200 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKvunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 42: 330 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder With 2 Collectors - Ikv330Cct02C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKv330CCT02C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 43 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 2 ColleCToRs - IKv330CCT02C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 44: 330 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder With 3 Collectors - Ikvunicct23C
InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 3 ColleCToRs - IKvunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 45 InsTallaTIon - all sysTeMs 330 lITRe glass lIneD CylInDeR WITH 3 ColleCToRs - IKvunICCT23C Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
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Page 46: Installation - Gas Boosted Systems
HoT WaTeR DelIveRy TeMpeRaTuRe Gas boosters for use in solar hot water systems are preset to deliver a fixed temperature of 70°C in accordance with plumbing regulations� In addition, they contain the warning stating “Rinnai Water Controllers are NOT compatible with solar hot water installations and MUST NOT BE USED in the vicinity of the temperature controller connections inside the appliance�”... -
Page 47: System Using Rinnai Smartstart
InsTallaTIon - gas boosTeD sysTeMs sysTeM usIng RInnaI sMaRTsTaRT Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 48: Gas Booster Clearances
For appliance s not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator. FIGURE 6.2 (in-part) MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS, FAN-ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS, ROOM-SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 49: Installation Procedure
Connect the hot water outlet of the gas booster to the pipe work supplying hot water to the premises� A temperature limiting device may be required as detailed in the section ‘Hot Water Delivery Temperature’ on page 19� WARNING Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 50: Filling The System
Instructions for gas pressure setting are located in the pocket behind the front cover of the gas booster� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 51: Solar Heating
Remove the brass plug on the bottom right hand side of the collector bank� 6� Disconnect the ‘water inlet’ and ‘water outlet’ connections at the gas booster� 7� The system will now drain all water� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 52: Installation - Electric Boosted Systems
Connect the hot water outlet of the gas booster to the pipe work supplying hot water to the premises� A temperature limiting device may be required as detailed in the section ‘Hot Water Delivery Temperature’ on page 19� WARNING Electric Supply Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... -
Page 53: Filling The System
Off-Peak (overnight), Extended Off-Peak (overnight and day), continu- ous or other tariffs available from the local electricity supply authority� Rinnai strongly recommends the use of an off-peak tariff to ensure that solar heating takes priority over electrical heating� If this tariff isn’t available, then a timer can be used to limit electrical heating to non solar hours�... -
Page 54: Solar Heating
Remove the brass plug on the bottom right hand side of the collector bank� 6� Disconnect the ‘water inlet’ and ‘water outlet’ connections at the gas booster� 7� The system will now drain all water� Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9... - Page 55 Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9...
- Page 56 P.O. Box 460 Braeside, Victoria 3195 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance. If your appliance requires service, please call our National Help Line. Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 3 years.