Filling The System; Checking Solar Pump Operation; Adjusting Flow Control Valve - Rinnai SPLIT SOLAR Operation & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE - ELECTRIC BOOSTED

FILLING THE SYSTEM

Ensure building occupants are warned to stay clear of the solar system components,
building perimeter and roof since hot water or steam may be discharged from pipes
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or components.
1. Ensure the electric power supplies to the water heater and pump kit are switched 'OFF'.
2. Ensure the gas supply to the continuous flow water heater is isolated.
3. Turn 'ON' the hot water tap at the sink. Open the stop cock in the cold water mains supply line.
4. The entire system will now be filled with cold water. Most air will be dispelled through the tap. Some air
needs to be bled from the air bleed valve on the collectors.
5. Turn 'OFF' the hot tap at the sink when water flows freely without air bubbles or air bursts. Check all
connections for leakage and tighten if necessary. This applies especially to fittings in positions not
easily accessed such as near the solar collectors. Operate the easing gear of both the PTR and ECV
valves at the storage cylinder to ensure these valves are functional.
If leaks are detected the system must be drained and leaks repaired before the
system is refilled. If this is necessary, cover the solar collectors with packaging
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cardboard or a tarp to prevent them from heating which could result in steam or hot
water being discharged from fittings.

CHECKING SOLAR PUMP OPERATION

1. Ensure hot and cold sensors are connected as shown in Figure 39.
2. Activate power supply.
3. Pumps will operate when solar energy is available to be collected. Pump operation can be checked by
placing the end of a screw driver to the pump body and the other end of the screw driver near your ear.
The dip switches within the pump control box should not be adjusted.
If the solar pump does not activate the system can still be commissioned as detailed
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in these instructions, but solar preheating will not be available until the pump and
controller operate.

ADJUSTING FLOW CONTROL VALVE

The purpose of the flow control valve is to allow the water flow
rate through the collectors and storage cylinder to be controlled
to optimise the performance of the system. The optimum flow
rate for the system will depend on the type of system (electric
or gas boost), the number of collectors, and the location of the
installation (see the solar zone shown in Figure 40).
The flow control valve needs to be adjusted while the pump is
operating. The flow rate valve is read at the bottom of the baffle
float as shown in Figure 41. Using a flat bladed screw driver
turn the screw on the valve until the value from Table 10 is
achieved.
The installer will need to set the flow rate to the value shown in Table 11 below.
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Figure 40 - Australian Solar Zones
Figure 41 - Adjusting Flow Control Valve
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