Rheem Solar Controller Kit Installation Instructions Manual page 2

INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT
The solar control unit is designed to be mounted on the side of the solar
storage tank, with its location above and offset from the solar cold water outlet.
The solar control unit, supplied with a 1.8 metre power cord, requires a 240 V
50 Hz general purpose outlet (GPO) located within 1.2 metres of its installation.
The GPO must have a continuous power supply originating from a circuit other
than the water heater circuit. The GPO is required to be weatherproof if
installed outdoors (refer to
Part No Kit Components and Description - Controller Kit
126554 Installation instructions solar controller kit
052104 Control unit solar pumped assembly
220342 Valve assembly air bleed and check
consisting of:
1 x 088058 fitting tee brass ½" screwed Rye 4203
1 x 088071 solar non return valve RMC ½" x ¾" SNR502
1 x 088069 fitting adaptor brass 1" F x ½" M
1 x 220340 air bleed ball valve
1 x 080123 washer 30 OD x 20 ID x 2 Salmson
088064 Sensor tee / nipple assembly solar pumped
consisting of:
1 x 088061 tee 3 way / cold sensor
1 x 088062 sensor nipple – solar pumped
1 x 087026 O ring 5/16" ID x 1/16" BS011 silicone
223603 Pipe preformed tube ½" x 240 mm long
080031 Screws No 8 x 13 mm
088063 Fitting union male ½" x ½" Rye 4910
088039 Fitting nipple brass ¾" x ½"
080079 Plug ½" BSP brass
Cable tie black 150 mm x 3 mm
Insulation pipe 12 mm ID x 280 mm long
Insulation pipe 35 mm ID x 150 mm long
Insulation pipe 35 mm ID x 50 mm long
Notes:
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Care must be taken when mounting the solar control unit to the side of the
solar storage tank. Damage to the cylinder as a result of mounting the solar
control unit to the jacket will void the warranty (refer to
Work" on page 7).
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Use thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant on all fittings.
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