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Solahart Atmos Eco 180HAV Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person.
Please leave this guide with the householder.

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  • Page 1 180HAV Air Sourced Heat Pump Water Heaters Owner’s Guide Installation Instructions This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person. Please leave this guide with the householder.
  • Page 2 This water heater is manufactured by Rheem (China) Water Heater Co. Ltd. PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd or Rheem (China) Water Heater Co. Ltd. TRADE MARKS ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Solahart warranty. We recommend you read pages 7 to 26, and the terms of the Solahart warranty on pages 4 to 6. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Solahart’s sole discretion. If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Solahart warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge. If you wish to have the relevant component repaired or replaced by Solahart, that service will be at your cost.
  • Page 5 Ice formation in the waterways of a water heater system incorporating a freeze protection system where the electricity supply has been switched off or has failed. Solahart may reject a claim under this warranty in its sole discretion if a third party solar diverter is connected to the water heater.
  • Page 6 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 Solahart warranty (set out above) is in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

  • Page 7: Safety, Warnings, Installation Notes

    The water heater must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order. The Solahart warranty may not cover faults if the relief valve or other safety devices are tampered with or if the installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
  • Page 8 SAFETY, WARNINGS, INSTALLATION NOTES • In areas where there is a risk of freezing conditions, power must be available to the water heater at all times and the electrical supply to the water heater should not be switched off, otherwise damage could result.
  • Page 9 If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the lever is lifted, then the water heater must be checked. Phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection. The temperature pressure relief valve should be replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years and the expansion control valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

  • Page 10: About Your Water Heater

    16 hours per day may also be suitable. A Solahart heat pump water heater consumes less energy than an electric water heater. The impact on an electricity account will depend on the tariff arrangement of the water heater replaced and where you live.
  • Page 11 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER HOW HOT SHOULD THE WATER BE? The system controls (compressor, evaporator and fan) will operate maximum temperature set until a water temperature of 60°C to 70°C is reached, depending upon point for heat pump and the Hot Water Temperature Set Point. If the ambient air temperature electric heating unit is outside of the heat pump’s operating range, the water temperature operation...
  • Page 12 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater: • Switch off the electrical supply at the water heater isolating switch on the switchboard or at the isolating switch at the water heater. •...
  • Page 13 At the end of the service life of the heat pump water heater and prior to the water heater being disposed of, a person qualified to work with refrigerants must recover the refrigerant from within the sealed system. The refrigerant must not be vented to atmosphere. Phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection.

  • Page 14: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL DISPLAY PANEL AND ICONS The water heater has a Display Panel to allow the user to view the current operational status of the water heater and to enable user input functionality. LEDs on the Display Panel illuminate to display icons when there is power to the water heater and the water heater is turned on at the Display Panel.
  • Page 15 DISPLAY PANEL DISPLAY PANEL – DISPLAY ICONS AND SELECTION KEYS TURNING THE WATER HEATER “ON” OR “OFF” AT THE DISPLAY PANEL Turn the water heater “On” at the Display Panel • Press the “On / Off” key. The average water temperature in the water heater illuminates in the Main Display Area. The Useable Water Quantity icon bars illuminate (if the water is hot).
  • Page 16 DISPLAY PANEL DISPLAY ICONS AND SELECTION KEYS EXPLAINED Icon Keys Description On / Off Key: ** used to switch the water heater “On” or “Off” at the Display Panel and to reilluminate the Display Panel fully after it has dimmed. Main Display Area: illuminates either the Average Water Temperature in the water heater or the Hot Water Temperature Set Point in degrees Celsius, depending upon the status of the water heater.
  • Page 17 If the fault reoccurs, a service call must be made. If one or more of the above codes is displayed on the Display Panel, make a note of the fault code(s) and phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection.
  • Page 18 DISPLAY PANEL FREEZE PROTECTION FUNCTION The water heater has a freeze protection function built in to protect the water heater in extremely cold conditions and the water temperature in the water heater falls to 5°C. This condition will only occur if the Display Panel is turned off at the water heater.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Requirements

    8. If water does not flow freely from the drain line of either the temperature relief valve or expansion control valve when the easing lever is operated, phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection. •...
  • Page 20 Note: The major service and routine replacement of any components, such as the anode and relief valve(s), are not included in the Solahart warranty. A charge will be made for this work. Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater.

  • Page 21: Water Supplies

    If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Solahart warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
  • Page 22 In a corrosive water supply, the water can attack copper parts and cause them to fail. Where the saturation index is less than –1.0, the water is very corrosive, and the Solahart warranty does not apply to a copper sheathed heating unit. An incoloy sheathed heating unit is supplied with this water heater.
  • Page 23 The water heater is 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 Solahart warranty will not cover any resultant faults:...

  • Page 24: Save A Service Call

    Is the ‘EA’ fault code is displayed on the Display Panel? The heat pump has developed a fault. The heat pump and electric heating unit will not operate and there will be no heating of the water. Phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection. “Fault Codes”...
  • Page 25 “Fault Codes” water heater. Refer to on page 17. Take note of the fault code and phone Your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection. TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OR EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING • Normal Operation...
  • Page 26 The impact on an electricity account will depend upon the tariff arrangement of the water heater replaced and where you live. Contact your energy provider for more information on tariff arrangements and cost comparisons. IF YOU HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FOREGOING AND STILL BELIEVE YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PHONE YOUR NEAREST SOLAHART DEALER.

  • Page 27: Installation

    16 hours per day may also be suitable. A Solahart heat pump water heater consumes less energy than an electric water heater. The impact on an electricity account will depend on the tariff arrangement of the water heater replaced and the installation location.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION In addition, tilting the water heater more than 30° from the vertical during handling will unsettle the refrigerant gas and compressor lubricating oil. If the water heater has been tilted, it will need one hour to settle before the power to the water heater can be switched on, otherwise damage to the compressor may result.
  • Page 29 If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater, any resultant faults will not be covered by the Solahart warranty. In addition, the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION HOT WATER DELIVERY Warning: This water heater can deliver hot water at temperatures up to 70°C, sufficiently hot to cause severe scalding. Water at this temperature may be plumbed to fixtures where water hotter than 50°C is allowed, such as the kitchen and laundry. The installing plumber may have a legal obligation to ensure the installation of this water heater meets the water temperature delivery requirements of the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) so that heated water delivered to fixtures and appliances used primarily for personal hygiene is at a temperature which is unlikely...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Model 180HAV There is a minimum clearance of 80 mm from a wall behind the water heater...
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION Technical Data 180HAV Model number Product number – with black anode (magnesium) 180HAV24 Refrigerant type R134a Product number – with blue anode (aluminium) 180HAV24/B Refrigerant circuit pressure 2600 kPa Storage capacity litres IP Rating IP24 Boost capacity litres Peak COP @ 33.5°C Ambient air temp &...
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION Recovery Rate @ 45°C rise L/hr – Is the number of litres of water that can be heated through a 45°C temperature rise in one hour, e.g. when the air temperature is 19°C, the heat pump can heat 57 litres of water from 15°C to 60°C in one hour.

  • Page 34: Connections - Plumbing

    CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING All plumbing work must be carried out by a qualified person and in accordance with the Standard AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: Rp 3/4 • Cold water connection: Rp 3/4 •...
  • Page 35 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING PIPE SIZES To achieve true mains pressure operation, the cold water line to the water heater should be the same size or bigger than the hot water line from the water heater. The pipe sizing for hot water supply systems should be carried out by persons competent to do so, choosing the most suitable pipe size for each individual application.
  • Page 36 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING RELIEF VALVE DRAIN DN15 copper drain lines must be fitted to the temperature pressure relief valve and expansion control valve (if one is installed) to carry the discharge clear of the water heater. Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions.

  • Page 37: Connections - Electrical

    CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. There is NO WARRANTY for the dry firing of the electric heating unit.
  • Page 38 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL TIMER A timer can allow the hours of operation of the water heater to be set. It may be desirable for the heat pump not to operate between certain hours, such as during the peak period when connected to a Time of Use electricity supply due to a more expensive tariff rate applying. A timer will affect the operating times of both the heat pump circuit and the electric heating unit.

  • Page 39: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). •...

  • Page 40: Draining The Water Heater

    COMMISSIONING Explain to the householder or a responsible officer the functions and operation of the heat pump water heater. Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heating system, leave this guide with the householder or a responsible officer. TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation, such as on a building site or where the premises are vacant, then:...

  • Page 41: Installation Report

    Off Peak 2 Electric continuous Other (night) (night & day) (please circle) If replacing a water heater, please give details Brand Model No Electric If a Solahart unit Tank Serial No Date of manufacture Collector Serial No’s Comments Signature: Installer: Customer: Date...
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  • Page 44: Solahart Offices

    55 Brodie Street Rydalmere, New South Wales, 2116 Australia www.solahart.com.au Australia For SERVICE Telephone - 1800 638 011 or your nearest Solahart Dealer For Sales Telephone - 1300 769 475 or your nearest Solahart Dealer Revision Date: 2023 December 121917 Rev-02...

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