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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK
THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
The system is suitable for installation with Rheem NPT 200 solar collectors.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Working on roofs is and should always be considered a hazardous activity, particularly early in the
morning, late in the evening, when the roof is wet or during and after periods of rain.
All work must be carried out in accordance with Local, State and Federal Occupational Safety, Health
and Welfare Regulations. In particular, the requirements for safety whilst manual lifting, working at
heights and on roofs.
Installers must be competently trained in:
Height Hazard Assessment
Working at Height Procedures
Assessment / Use / Wearing of correct height safety equipment (harnesses etc.)
All other relevant safety factors specific to the installation and maintenance work to be compliant
with suitable Occupational, Health and Safety Regulations / Codes.
All relevant permits shall be obtained from the regulatory authorities before commencing work to install
the solar hot water system.
All work carried out must be performed by appropriately qualified tradespeople or be suitably supervised
for trades assistant duties.
Every care must be taken to protect and warn occupants of the building and the public from personal
injury which may occur from falling tools, roof materials, fittings or any other hazards of a general nature.
Advise the occupants of any inconvenience which may occur due to disconnection of existing water and
electrical supplies.
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. Refer to the
warning
on page 28 in relation to the removal of the solar collector packaging.
NO FREEZE PROTECTION
The system does not have freeze protection. The system is not suitable for installation in areas subject to
frost or freeze conditions. Freeze conditions occur below 6°C. The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze
damage (refer to
"Terms of the Rheem Warranty"
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, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code.
on page 43).
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