Rheem Solar Premier Loline 590160 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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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 water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person.

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Page 1 Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions Solar Premier Loline 590160 Storage Tank 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 MUST NOT exceed 200 kPa, otherwise damage may result. Refer to page 38. PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. TRADE MARKS ® Registered trademark of Rheem Australia Pty Ltd.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 Water Heater ......................4 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 11 Water Supplies ........................... 14 Save A Service Call ........................17 Installation –...
Page 4: About Your Water Heater
The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved. The supply pressure should be greater than 140 kPa for the rated flow and performance of a Rheem in-series gas booster to be achieved.
Page 5 The setting ensuites can only be adjusted by the installer, Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. Note: AS 3498 requires that a water heater provides the means to inhibit the growth of Legionella bacteria in potable water.
Page 6 Rheem. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection. The Rheem warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
Page 7 The red LED may emit up to six (6) flashes in each series of flashes. Count the number of flashes and phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
Page 8 The in-series gas booster frost protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the gas booster. Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the in-series “Terms of the Rheem Warranty” gas booster is not covered by the Rheem warranty (refer to on page 62). ...
Page 9 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER DRAINING THE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER  “Turn Off The Water Heater” Turn off the water heater (refer to on page 8).  Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet).  Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of the in-series gas booster.
Page 10 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have “Water Supplies” detrimental effects on the water heater, components and fittings. Refer to on page 14.
Page 11: Maintenance Requirements
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE The jacket of the water heater can be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm mild soapy water. Under no circumstances should abrasive materials or powders be used. The area around the water heater can be sprayed with insecticide to rid the area of insects. Insects encroaching into or nesting in the water heater can interfere with the operation of the water heater and also damage components.
Page 12 Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the anode and relief valve(s), are not included in the Rheem warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater.
Page 13 Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent. The expansion control valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years, or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits.
Page 14: Water Supplies
If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
Page 15 Where the saturation index exceeds +0.40, the water is very scaling. An expansion control valve must be fitted on the cold water line after the non-return valve to protect and for the Rheem warranty to apply to the temperature pressure relief valve and water heater cylinder.
Page 16 The water heater, solar collectors and their components are not suitable for certain water chemistries. Those chemistries are listed below. If the water heater is connected at any time to a water supply with the following water chemistry, the Rheem warranty will not cover any resultant faults on the components listed below: Water Chemistry Component Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) >...
Page 17: Save A Service Call
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 related to manufacture or failure of a part. COLD WATER FROM THE HOT TAP ...
Page 18 If the green LED remains off or the red LED recommences to flash, then count the number of flashes and phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection. FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER WATER HEATER OPERATION STOPS It is the normal operation of the 874820 or 874826 in-series gas booster for the fan to continue running after heating of the water is finished.
Page 19 SAVE A SERVICE CALL COLLECTOR GLASS The Rheem warranty DOES NOT cover breakage of solar collector glass. Check your household insurance policy covers collector glass breakage. Warning: No attempt should be made to remove or replace broken collector glass. The collector glass is not offered as a replacement part. Should a solar collector require replacement, contact Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent.
Page 20 If the error code persists, take note of the numerical code and turn off the hot tap. Phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for inspection. HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENERGY BILLS With the installation of your new solar hot water system, maximum energy savings can be achieved with careful planning of hot water usage.
Page 21: Installation - Solar Storage Tank
 The connection, attachment, integration or general association of other equipment or parts which either directly or indirectly affect the operation or performance of this equipment could void the Rheem warranty.  All packaging materials must be removed from the solar storage tank prior to its installation. This includes the removal of the cardboard base of the carton from the underside of the solar storage tank.
Page 22 We recommend you provide advice to the system owner about their needs and building back-up redundancy into the hot water supply system. This solar water heater is designed to be installed with either a Rheem continuous flow 874820 or 874826 in- series gas booster mounted onto the storage tank or installed remotely.
Page 23 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION The solar storage tank is suitable for indoor or outdoor installation. If an in- series gas booster is mounted onto the storage tank, then the installation must be outdoors. The solar storage tank should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind.
Page 24 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Note: * If these horizontal distances cannot be achieved, AS/NZS 5601.1 states an equivalent horizontal RHEEM 596160 distance measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the flue terminal to the opening may be deemed to comply. Check with the local regulator.
Page 25 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK WALL BRACKETS The top of the storage tank is to be secured to the wall (or screen) with the wall brackets provided using fasteners suitable for the wall type and application. The fasteners must be capable of bearing the weight of the water heater so it may neither work loose, pull away from the wall nor impose any load on the gas and water pipe work connected to the water heater.
Page 26 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between the water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to reduce the risk of scalding. The installing plumber may have a legal obligation to ensure the installation of this water heater meets the delivery water temperature requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4 so that scalding water temperatures are not delivered to a bathroom, ensuite or other ablution area.
Page 27 A Rheem 874 model in-series gas booster can be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. If the in-series gas booster is mounted on the solar storage tank, the connecting pipe work supplied with the water heater will need to be modified in order to install a suitable Tee prior to the water inlet of the in-series gas booster.
Page 28 The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage if there is not a continuous fall in the solar hot and solar cold pipes or they are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions or the closed circuit “Terms of the Rheem Warranty” “Warning: Plumber...
Page 29 If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Rheem warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
Page 30 Gas Pressure (kPa) @ 25°C rise Consumption Pressure Pressure Model (litres / min) (MJ) (kPa) (kPa) minimum maximum 160 SOLAR STORAGE TANKS - RHEEM 596160, 590160 SOLAR Natural 874826NF/J 1.13 0.150 0.920 3.50 Propane 874826PF/J 2.75 0.190 0.980 3.50 IMENSIONS...
Page 31 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK TYPICAL INSTALLATION – TANK MOUNTED GAS BOOSTER 20L, 26L SENSOR CONNECTION HOT SENSOR LEAD SOLAR COLD PIPE Insulated copper pipe.Use a compression nut and olive. CABLE TIE TO PIPE INSULATION SOLAR HOT PIPE Insulated copper pipe. TEMPERATURE Use a compression PRESSURE...
Page 32 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK TYPICAL INSTALLATION – REMOTE GAS BOOSTER 20L, 26L SENSOR CONNECTION HOT SENSOR LEAD SENSOR CONNECTION HOT SENSOR LEAD CABLE TIE LEAD TO PIPE INSULATION SOLAR HOT PIPE Insulated copper pipe. use a compression nut and olive CABLE TIE LEAD TO PIPE INSULATION SOLAR COLD PIPE...
Page 33: Installation - Solar Collector
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTOR 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 “Solar Water Heater Storage Tank Location”...
Page 34 This type of frame should be used if the roof pitch is less than 10° or varies by more than 20° below the optimum angle. Contact Rheem or your local Rheem Solar Water Heater Distributor for details.
Page 35 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTOR LATITUDE OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CITIES Adelaide 35°S Cairns 17°S Hobart 42°S Port Hedland 20°S Alice Springs 24°S Canberra 35°S Mildura 34°S Rockhampton 24°S Brisbane 27°S Darwin 12°S Melbourne 38°S Sydney 34°S Broken Hill 31°S Geraldton 28°S Perth 32°S Townsville...
Page 36 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTOR Maximum Height To Collectors The solar collectors must be the highest point of the system. The maximum height of the solar installation, from the base of the solar storage tank to the top of the solar collectors, is 7.5 m for this closed circuit system. The pump supplied with the solar storage tank will not circulate closed circuit fluid through heights greater than 7.5 m and solar gain will not be achieved.
Page 37 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTOR 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 components.  The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE insulated.
Page 38 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTOR 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 and 2018 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 39: Connections - Plumbing
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the requirements of either 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, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
Page 40 IN-SERIES BOOSTER – INTEGRATED An insulated DN15 preformed copper pipe and braided flexible hose assembly is supplied for connecting between the solar heated water outlet and a Rheem 874820 or 874826 model in-series gas booster mounted onto the solar storage tank.
Page 41 Disconnect the in-series gas booster after the isolating cock to prevent the risk of serious damage to the gas control. The Rheem warranty does not cover damage of any nature resulting from failure to observe this precaution. Refer to rating label for gas types and pressures.
Page 42 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is shipped behind the lower front cover of the water heater. The temperature pressure relief valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated. Before fitting the relief valve, make sure the probe has not been bent.
Page 43 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING SOLAR INLET AND OUTLET All pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to operate the water heater. All olive compression fittings must use brass or copper olives. Use an approved thread sealant such as Teflon tape on all sealing threads.
Page 44: Connections - Electrical
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the solar storage tank is filled with water. MEGGER READING It is not mandatory to conduct a megger test on a plug in appliance, however if a megger test is conducted on this water heater, then the following should be noted.
Page 45 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL HOT SENSOR LEAD The plug on the hot sensor lead connected to the left hand side of the solar control board, located behind the front cover of the solar storage tank, is to be connected to the socket on the hot sensor from the solar collector. To connect the hot sensor leads together: ...
Page 46 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...
Page 47: Commissioning
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 filled with water. To fill the solar storage tank with water and turn on the water heater: ...
Page 48 COMMISSIONING SOLAR CIRCUIT Commissioning of the Solar Circuit It is necessary to commission and check the operation of the solar circuit as part of the installation. The water heater is supplied charged with closed circuit fluid. The commissioning procedure includes checking the: ...
Page 49 COMMISSIONING PRE-COMMISSIONING WARNINGS  It is recommended to conduct the solar circuit commissioning procedure with the solar collectors covered with an opaque material, otherwise during the commissioning and checking procedure of the solar circuit, the closed circuit fluid may experience solar gain as it passes through the solar collectors. This will increase both the temperature and pressure of the closed circuit fluid and vapour inside of the solar circuit.
Page 50 COMMISSIONING Commissioning the Solar Circuit To commission and check the solar circuit: Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlets to the solar storage tank and in-series gas booster. If the pump has been operating, wait five minutes to allow the drain back of the closed circuit fluid in the solar circuit.
Page 51 COMMISSIONING Solar Circuit Circulation Disconnect the hot sensor lead from the solar control board inside of the lower front cover of the solar storage tank. It is important, at the end of this procedure when the commissioning and checking of the solar circuit is complete, to reconnect the hot sensor lead, otherwise when the electrical supply is switched on, the solar pump will deactivate after one hour and the solar control unit will...
Page 52 COMMISSIONING Mark the dynamic level of the closed circuit fluid in the mark dynamic hose on the side of the solar storage tank with a non- level on tank permanent marker when satisfied the solar circuit circulation is operating satisfactorily. If the procedure to check the solar circuit circulation is not complete before the pump has automatically turned off, then:...
Page 53 COMMISSIONING Closed Circuit Fluid Level Measure the distance from the text marking “MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING” to the closed circuit fluid dynamic level marked on the side of the solar storage tank during step The correct closed circuit fluid dynamic level for efficient operation of the system when the pump is operating, is between the “MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING”...
Page 54 COMMISSIONING Determine the correct amount of water to be added to or closed circuit fluid to be drained from the heat exchanger if the dynamic level is either below the text marking “MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING” or more than 150 mm above this mark. Each 100 mm of fluid level height is equivalent to 730 ml (0.73 litres) of closed circuit fluid.
Page 55 COMMISSIONING Measure into a container the amount of water to be added to top up the level of the closed circuit fluid in the heat exchanger if required. To add water to the closed circuit fluid: If not already removed, disconnect the drain line and remove the spring clip from the solar circuit relief ...
Page 56 COMMISSIONING Checking the Solar Circuit for Leaks Close the heat exchanger drain valve. heat exchanger drain valve Refit the solar circuit relief valve, orientating the valve closed outlet to the rear of the solar storage tank. Secure with the spring clip. Reconnect the drain pipe to the valve. Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar storage tank.
Page 57 COMMISSIONING Remove Closed Circuit Fluid Level Hose Remove the clear hose from the solar storage tank when satisfied the commissioning procedure is complete. To remove the hose: Ensure the heat exchanger drain valve is closed.  heat exchanger Remove the hose from the side of the storage tank ...
Page 58 The red LED may emit up to six (6) flashes in each series of flashes. Count the number of flashes and phone Rheem Service or their nearest Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection.
Page 59 The frost protection system of the in-series gas booster will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the gas booster. Damage caused by freezing due to the unavailability of power at the in- series gas booster is not covered by the Rheem warranty. ...
Page 60: Draining The Water Heater
DRAINING THE WATER HEATER GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER To drain the in-series gas booster:  “To Turn Off The Water Heater” Turn off the water heater (refer to on page 59).  Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet). ...
Page 61 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER HEAT EXCHANGER Warning: Exercise care, as fluid discharged from the heat exchanger may be of a very high temperature. To drain the closed circuit heat exchanger:  Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar storage tank. ...
Page 62: Warranty
The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem’s sole discretion. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Rheem, that service will be at your cost.
Page 63 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT Rheem will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...
Page 64 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Rheem warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.