Installation - Rheem Premier Hiline Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
The system is suitable for installation with Rheem S200 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 29 in relation to the removal of the solar collector packaging.
FREEZE PROTECTION
The system is 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 if non Rheem approved closed circuit fluid
has been used or if the closed circuit fluid has been incorrectly mixed (refer to
Warranty"
on page 51).
The system is supplied with closed circuit concentrate. During installation and commissioning the closed
circuit concentrate is blended with water in the appropriate proportion to achieve the required frost protection.
The amount of closed circuit concentrate supplied with this water heater provides protection in frost prone
areas to a temperature of -8°C. If a lower temperature protection is required, a larger amount of closed circuit
concentrate will be needed. The storage cylinder must be filled with water before charging the closed circuit
with closed circuit fluid. Refer to

INSTALLATION

"Closed Circuit Fluid"
on page 45.
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