Rheem GAS BOOSTED SOLAR WATER HEATER Manuel d'utilisateur

This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. Please leave this guide with the householder. “Streamline Closed Circuit” G

10 HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS SOLAR OPERATION The Solahart Streamline closed circuit solar water heater has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 11 MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supp

12 REGULAR CARE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is poss

13 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not r

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 14 • Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Ver

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING • Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small quantity of

SAVE A SERVICE CALL 16 CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL During the heating cycle, it is not unusual to see water vapour clouds steaming

17 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 18 The top of the solar storage tank must be a minimum of 500 mm below the bottom of the solar collectors for the sy

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 19 MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved press

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. ® Registered trademark of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rh

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 20 RAIN WATER TANK If the solar collectors and solar pipe work are to be installed on a section of roof which is par

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 21 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. This water heate

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 22 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A solar water heater should not be installed as part of a circulated

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the tempered water and hot water lines from the water heater must

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 24 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model DBV 270 Capacity 270 litres Mass 165 kg (empty) 435 kg (full) Test

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 25 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION

26 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the s

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 27 PIPE LENGTHS The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors shall: • b

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 28 WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware • The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar co

29 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: RP¾/20. • Cold water connection: RP¾/20. • Tempered water connection: RP¾/20 •

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 5 to 16. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. Introduction

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 30 This solar storage tank has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in the inlet and outlet fittings (see diagram). These

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 31 In locations where water pipes are prone to freezing, the drain line must be insulated and not exceed 300 mm in length. In t

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 32 To connect the solar cold and solar hot pipes to the solar storage tank: • Remove the compression nut and olive from each o

33 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water. MEGGER READIN

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 34 HOT SENSOR LEAD House the hot sensor lead at the water heater in the flexible conduit provided and secure the conduit in t

35 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the solar storage tank and solar control unit must not be switched on unti

COMMISSIONING 36 SOLAR CIRCUIT It is necessary to commission and check the operation of the solar circuit. The commissioning procedure includes: • ch

COMMISSIONING 37 Warning: Although non-toxic, the following first aid advice and procedures should be followed if the closed circuit fluid concentrat

COMMISSIONING 38 Commissioning the Solar Circuit To commission and check the solar circuit: 1. Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet t

COMMISSIONING 39 6. Open the heat exchanger drain valve and remove the plug from the end of the hose. The closed circuit fluid will flood the hose to

4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing a “STREAMLINE CLOSED CIRCUIT GAS BOOSTED” solar water heater. We are confident that your purchase will p

COMMISSIONING 40 10. Check the closed circuit fluid is circulating around the solar circuit. To check circulation:  Listen for the trickling sound

COMMISSIONING 41 Drain Back Function 13. Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar storage tank. The pump will deactivate. Th

COMMISSIONING 42 Closed Circuit Fluid Level 15. Measure the distance from the text marking “MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING” to the closed ci

COMMISSIONING 43 16. Determine the correct amount of water to be added to or closed circuit fluid to be drained from the heat exchanger if the dynami

COMMISSIONING 44 17. Add water to top up the level of the closed circuit fluid in the heat exchanger if required. To add water to the closed circuit

COMMISSIONING 45 Pressure Testing the Solar Circuit 20. Close the heat exchanger drain valve. 21. Refit the solar circuit relief valve, orientating

COMMISSIONING 46 Remove Closed Circuit Fluid Level Hose 28. Remove the clear hose from the solar storage tank when satisfied the commissioning proced

COMMISSIONING 47 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER The solar storage tank incorporates an electronic solar control module. This is located i

COMMISSIONING 48 GAS INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT - CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater with the water heater and all other gas

COMMISSIONING 49 Minimum test point gas pressure Refer to the rating label on the water heater for the minimum test point gas pressure. 1. Open a hot

5 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Solahart® water heater. Your Solahart Streamline closed circuit solar water heat

COMMISSIONING 50 Maximum test point gas pressure Refer to the rating label on the water heater for the maximum test point gas pressure. Follow Steps

51 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: Gas Booster Water Heater • Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heat

52 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some k

53 SOLAHART STREAMLINE, SYNERGY, GAS BOOSTER SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only

SOLAHART STREAMLINE, SYNERGY, GAS BOOSTER SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY 54 WARRANTY Solahart* will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace

55 SOLAHART INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY REPORT Dear Customer – To register your warranty please ensure the following information is correct then sign

56 SOLAHART OFFICES Corporate Headquarters 112 Pilbara St Welshpool Western Australia 6106 Postal Address: PO Box 95 State Parcel Centre Welshpo

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 SAFETY This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors, a FlameSafe™ protection system, pressure relief valves and a

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER • Screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet of the gas booster if t

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 DOES THE WATER QUALITY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some wa

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 DRAINING THE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER • Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 6). • Open