Rheem Premier Hiline Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 32

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Numbers in parentheses refer to items in the diagram on page 35
installation).
Note: Use thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant on all fittings.
1. Water Heater Location: Select a suitable position for the solar water heater.
Refer to "Solar Water Heater Storage Tank Location"
page 28.
Position of Tank: Select the position of the solar storage tank so the front of the foot is toward the nose
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of an even row of tiles or even metal roof sheet above a roof batten. The rear of the foot may be seated
over the nose of the tiles on the next row behind. Where possible, the tank should be positioned at least
three tiles from the ridge capping to prevent disturbance of the ridge.
Pitched Roof Installation: Determine the location of the collector rail (13). Measure down the roof
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2070 mm from the position of the foot of the solar storage tank to determine the location of the collector
rail (13).
Hook the two collector straps (14) to the collector rail (13).
Note: The solar collectors must be installed at an angle from the horizontal. Use a spirit level to
determine the horizontal. Ensure the end of the collector rail at the right hand outlet side of the solar
collectors is between:
12 – 15 mm (for one solar collector), or
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24 – 30 mm (for two solar collectors)
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higher up the roof from the horizontal than the left hand end of the collector angle(s) at the inlet side of
the solar collectors.
This is to ensure there is sufficient angle rise from left to right to achieve thermosiphon operation. Failure
to adhere to this requirement may result in reduced solar performance from the solar water heater.
If the roof material is not even where the collectors are to be installed, then it may be necessary to add
10 mm for each collector in the array to the above distances. It is important that the solar hot outlet is the
highest point in the collector waterway so the system functions efficiently.
Tile Roof: Remove the tiles on the next row above the position of the collector rail (13) to expose the
rafters. Ensure the collector rail (13) is at the correct angle from the horizontal. Once in position, fix the
collector straps (12) to the rafters, using suitable screws or anchors. Replace the tiles.
Metal Roof: Ensure the collector rail (13) is at the correct angle from the horizontal. Once in position, fix
the collector straps (12) to the rafters, through the metal roofing material, using suitable screws or
anchors. Care should be taken not to mark Colorbond
to remove all swarf from the metal roof as these can cause deterioration of the metal roofing material.
Note: Fixings must penetrate only through the high point in the roof material profile.
DO NOT MODIFY THESE PARTS IN ANY WAY.
Collector Mounting
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(300 litre tank two solar collector
on page 20 and "Solar Collector Location"
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or other metal roof sheet with a marking pen and
on