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Rheem 12104793 Installation Instructions Manual

Rheem 12104793 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
Collector Kits
Collectors with Copper Waterways, Conetite Connections
for use in Open Circuit Systems
using uncoated DR Brass Conetite fittings
LCS, TBT200
SOLAR COLLECTORS
WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware
Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used.
It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all
pipe work be in copper and not plastic, due to the effects of
high water temperatures.
This collector kit must be installed and serviced by a qualified person.
Please leave this guide with the householder.

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Collector Kits Collectors with Copper Waterways, Conetite Connections for use in Open Circuit Systems using uncoated DR Brass Conetite fittings LCS, TBT200 SOLAR COLLECTORS WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used. It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic, due to the effects of high water temperatures.
  • Page 2 WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware  The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST BE of copper. All compression fittings must use brass or copper olives.  The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE insulated. The insulation must: ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER - This installation instruction booklet is intended for the installer but you may find it of interest. Components And Kit Contents ..........4 System Installation ..............6 Installation – Solar Storage Tank ..........8 Installation – Solar Collectors ............ 9 Roof Assembly Of Solar Collectors .........

  • Page 4: Components And Kit Contents

    The collector kits are suitable for: Collector Kit – Conetite Fittings 1 Collector (uncoated brass conetites) 12104793 LCS, TBT200 solar collectors Collector Kit – Conetite Fittings 2 Collectors (uncoated brass conetites)
  • Page 5 COMPONENTS AND KIT CONTENTS 12104793 12104794 12104795 Part No Kit Components and Description collector collector collectors add on 347229 Installation instructions roof kit 347587 Warning Sheet – DR Brass conetite kits 331847 Collector rail (1020 mm) 331846 Collector rail (1650 mm)

  • Page 6: System Installation

    SYSTEM INSTALLATION THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The system is suitable for installation with LCS or TBT200 selective surface solar collectors as part of an open circuit system installation. The system is not suitable for installation above 400 metres altitude. IMPORTANT NOTES ...
  • Page 7 SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed:  by a qualified person, and  in accordance with the installation instructions, and  in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4 or AS/NZS 3500.5:2012 Section 3 (for a Class 1a or Class 10 building) as applicable under the Plumbing Code of Australia, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.

  • Page 8: Installation - Solar Storage Tank

    INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION The solar storage tank should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Consideration must also be given to the position of the solar storage tank in relation to the solar collectors.

  • Page 9: Installation - Solar Collectors

    INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the solar storage tank. There are limitations on both the maximum length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes and the maximum height between the solar storage “Solar Storage Tank Location”...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS ORIENTATION OF SOLAR COLLECTORS To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum orientation facing true north (in the southern hemisphere) or true south (in the northern hemisphere). Always check for true north or true south using a compass or other suitable device.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS INCLINATION OF SOLAR COLLECTORS To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum inclination. This is equal to 90% to 100% of the local latitude angle when collectors are oriented within 60° of true north or true south, and between 10°...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS CYCLONIC OR HIGH WIND AREAS For an installation of solar collectors on a pitched roof in a cyclonic or high wind area, a suitable With Pitch frame is required. Refer to your local Solar Distributor for details. The installation of these solar collectors on a suitable frame, subject to the frame’s design criteria not being exceeded: ...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS PIPE LENGTHS The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors shall:  be of bendable grade or hard drawn copper tube. Annealed or soft copper shall not be used. ...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware  The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST BE of copper. All compression fittings must use brass or copper olives.  The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE insulated.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware  The insulated copper pipe work:  should be fixed at suitable locations to prevent or reduce the possibility of noise from water hammer and vibration from occurring  is not to be placed or installed in contact with plastic pipe work. Likewise, plastic pipe work is not to be placed or installed in contact with the insulated copper pipe work after the solar circuit is installed.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS Maximum Height to Collectors The maximum height of a pumped open circuit solar installation, from the solar controller (circulator) to the top of the solar collectors, is determined by the maximum recommended total pipe length for the system and the water supply pressure.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS Pressure Testing The solar water heater, including the collector circuit, is to be isolated during the testing and commissioning of the heated water reticulation system in a building in accordance with Clause 9.3 (a) of AS/NZS 3500.4:2015 or Clause 3.34.2 (a) of AS/NZS 3500.5:2012 for a Class 1a or Class 10 building as applicable under the Plumbing Code of Australia.

  • Page 18: Roof Assembly Of Solar Collectors

    ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Notes:  Warning: This parts kit shall not be used with J, KF or T200 steel collectors. Use only with collectors which have copper waterways and conetite style connections.  These solar collectors have passed the AS/NZS 2712 requirements for resistance to hailstone damage, so it is not normally necessary to fit a guard to a collector.
  • Page 19 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Numbers in parentheses refer to items in the diagrams on page 36 (one solar collector installation), page 37 (two solar collector installation) and page 38 (three solar collector installation). DO NOT MODIFY THESE PARTS IN ANY WAY Solar Frame: If a solar frame is to be installed, determine the location of the “Solar Collector Location”...
  • Page 20 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Tile Roof with a flat tile profile: If the installation is on a tile roof with a flat tile profile, the solar collectors (17) must be installed at an angle from the horizontal to assist in rainwater runoff. The solar hot outlet side must be on Solar Hot the left hand side and the solar cold inlet must be on the right hand side of Outlet...
  • Page 21 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Tile Roof: Remove the tiles on the next row above the position of the collector rail (1) to expose the rafters. Position the collector rail (1) and fix the collector straps (2) directly to the rafters, using suitable screws or anchors.
  • Page 22 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS Collector Rail (top) – Pitched Roof Installation: If more than two solar collectors (17) are installed, at the top end of the solar collectors (17) locate the second collector rail (1) from the Additional Collector kit adjacent to the first collector rail (1) and join together using the driver cleat (8) supplied in the Additional Collector kit.
  • Page 23 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS 11. Sensor Connector: Fit a sensor connector (4) (with hot sensor port) to the outlet of the solar collector array. Note: If the installation is on a tiled roof, the orientation of the hot sensor port and hot sensor probe (when installed) must be angled between the perpendicular (90°) to the roof to a maximum 30°...
  • Page 24 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS 14. Connecting the Solar Hot and Solar Cold Pipes to Collectors: Connect the solar cold pipe to the connector (10) at the inlet of the solar collectors (17) and the solar hot pipe to the sensor connector (4) at the outlet of the solar collectors (17) using the compression nuts (11) and olives (12) provided.
  • Page 25 ROOF ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR COLLECTORS 17. Labels: At ground or floor level, above the location of the solar storage tank, attach the ‘Solar Cold Pipe’ label (16) to the insulation on the solar cold pipe to the solar collectors and the ‘Solar Hot Pipe’ label (15) to the insulation on the solar hot pipe from the solar collectors.

  • Page 26: Connection Details

    CONNECTION DETAILS HOOKING COLLECTOR STRAP TO COLLECTOR RAIL Refer to installation diagrams pages 38 for position and Detail A page 27 and Detail B on page 27. Determine which slots in the collector rail(s) (1) will be used for the collector straps (2) after locating the rafters and taking note of the rafter spacing.
  • Page 27 CONNECTION DETAILS Noting the orientation of the collector strap’s folded end: Bottom collector rail – slide the long straight end of the collector strap through the appropriate slot from the underside of the collector rail (refer to Detail Top collector rail – slide the long straight end of the collector strap through the appropriate slot from the top side of the collector rail (refer to Detail Pull the collector strap through until the first bend in the strap slips into the...
  • Page 28 CONNECTION DETAILS COUPLING COLLECTOR TO COLLECTOR – CONETITE FITTING Refer to installation diagrams on pages 38 for position and Detail C page 28. Fit a collector union (3) to each collector connection of the first solar collector (17) to receive the second solar collector and screw in the unions until they seat firmly against the collector connection.
  • Page 29 CONNECTION DETAILS END PLUG (COLLECTOR BUNG) ASSEMBLY – CONETITE FITTING Refer to installation diagrams pages 38 for position and Detail D page 29. Place the collector bung of the end plug (5) assembly into the collector connection and screw in the gland nut until it seats firmly against the collector connection, applying medium pressure with a spanner to tighten.
  • Page 30 CONNECTION DETAILS DETAIL E – CLAMPING COLLECTOR TO COLLECTOR RAIL – BOTTOM L SHEET - COLLECTORS CONETITE FITTINGS PART NUMBERS, ARE SUPPLIED IN COLLECT AR OPEN CIRCUIT PUMPED SYSTEM DESIGN DETAIL F – CLAMPING COLLECTOR TO COLLECTOR RAIL – TOP...
  • Page 31 CONNECTION DETAILS COUPLING COLD AND HOT PIPES TO COLLECTOR – CONETITE FITTING Refer to installation diagrams pages 38 for position and Detail G page 31, Detail H on page 32 and Detail J on page 32. Place the conetite connector of the connector (10) assembly into the solar cold collector connection and screw in the gland nut until it seats firmly against the collector connection, applying medium pressure with a spanner to tighten.
  • Page 32 CONNECTION DETAILS DETAIL H – SENSOR CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY – CONETITE FITTING (SOLAR HOT CONNECTION TO SOLAR COLLECTOR) 30° DETAIL SHEET - CO Perpendicular (ITEMS WITH PART NUMBE to roof SOLAR OPEN CIR ° Tiled roof Down roof Hot sensor & connector assembly range is from perpendicular to maximum 30°...

  • Page 33: Pipe Work Roughing In Dimensions

    PIPE WORK ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS Refer to the diagrams for roughing in dimensions for pipe work to the solar collectors and to the solar storage tank. remote boost integrated boost Integrated Gas Boost and Remote Boost Solar Storage Tanks 160 Litre (Open Circuit) A –...
  • Page 34 PIPE WORK ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS Electric Boost Solar Storage Tanks (Open Circuit) Pipe Work to Capacity Solar Hot Solar Cold Hot Outlet Cold Inlet Solar Storage Tank (litres) Flow * Return * 270 tank 1190 320, 325 tanks 1430 410 tank 1600 Note: * the roughing in dimensions for B and C are 200 mm above fitting to allow room for bends and valve installation.
  • Page 35 PIPE WORK ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS Solar Pipe Work Roughing In Dimensions Pipe Work to Solar Collectors 1 Collector 1200 1875 2 Collectors 2260 1875 3 Collectors 3320 1875 IMENSIONS...

  • Page 36: Exploded Views - Solar Collectors

    (to collectors) pipe from storage tank. (apply to solar cold pipe at storage tank level) SUPPLIED IN ONE COLLECTOR KIT (CONETITE FITTINGS) (12104793) Collector rail 13. Clamp, hex screw, washer, nut UPPLIED IN COLLECTOR KIT - 1 COLLECTOR Collector strap 14.
  • Page 37 EXPLODED VIEWS – SOLAR COLLECTORS INSTALLATION TWO COLLECTORS WITH CONETITE FITTINGS (apply to solar hot pipe at storage tank level) Solar Hot Pipe (from collectors) Insulated solar hot pipe to storage tank Insulated solar cold pipe from storage tank Solar Cold Pipe (apply to solar cold pipe (to collectors) at storage tank level)
  • Page 38 EXPLODED VIEWS – SOLAR COLLECTORS INSTALLATION – ADDITIONAL SOLAR COLLECTOR – CONETITE FITTINGS SUPPLIED IN COLLECTOR ADD ON KIT (CONETITE FITTINGS) (12104795) Collector rail 13. Clamp, hex screw, washer, nut Collector strap Collector union (Supplied separately) (connector assembly) 17. Solar collector Drive cleat...

  • Page 39: Warranty Note

    WARRANTY NOTE The solar water heater and its components are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full details, refer to the Owners Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the solar storage tank. The part extracts from the “Terms Of The Warranty And The Exclusions To It” of the water heater Warranty should be noted before commencing the installation of the solar collectors.
  • Page 40 (PO Box 7508 Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia) PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Solahart Industries Pty Ltd. TRADEMARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Solahart Industries Pty Ltd.

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