EverHot 211220, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...older Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Solar Storage Tank WARNING Plumber Be Aware Use copper pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installatio...

Page 2: ...ccordance with the installation instructions The insulation is essential to assist in providing freeze protection will offer corrosion protection to a metal roof against water runoff over the copper p...

Page 3: ...Your Water Heater 4 Regular Care 11 Water Supplies 14 Save A Service Call 17 Installation Solar Storage Tank 20 Installation Solar Collectors 31 Installation Solar and Gas Booster Connections 35 Conne...

Page 4: ...damage applies only to systems installed in Australia This solar water heater is designed to be installed with an Everhot continuous flow 274 020 or 271 026 model in series gas booster mounted onto th...

Page 5: ...her Warning Temperature controllers must not be fitted to the in series water heater as part of a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can b...

Page 6: ...ne is installed MUST BE of copper The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE insulated The insulation must be of a closed cell type or equivalent suitable for a solar water heating...

Page 7: ...ating unit is controlled by the solar controller and will only be energised when the water temperature is low and the circulator activates in the frost mode The water temperature is monitored by the c...

Page 8: ...ollectors This does not indicate a fault The red LED will go out when the temperature in the solar collectors decreases During periods of high solar radiation and the circulator activates after having...

Page 9: ...or circuit through the bleed valve This is evidenced by spurting of water from the drain line connected to the bleed valve Warning Exercise care to avoid any splashing of water as water discharged fro...

Page 10: ...to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a licensed person w...

Page 11: ...edule Refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the booster Warning Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by qualified personnel Phone Rheem Service or thei...

Page 12: ...gh incidence of water deposits refer to Water Supplies on page 14 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas including South Australia Western Australia and scaling water areas an expansion control valve i...

Page 13: ...ush the solar collectors This will assist in the transfer of any high temperature water in the solar collectors to the solar storage tank Warning Exercise care as water discharged from the solar colle...

Page 14: ...covered by the Everhot warranty when the total dissolved solids TDS content in the water is less than 2500 mg L and when the correct colour coded anode is used If an incorrect colour coded anode is us...

Page 15: ...r from the tap Once the water runs freely any hydrogen in the system will have been released SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the water s corrosive or scaling properties I...

Page 16: ...STRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries Those chemistries are listed below If the water heater is connected at any time to a w...

Page 17: ...e effectiveness of the solar collectors will be greatly reduced Have the trees trimmed or the solar collectors relocated if the obstruction is permanent or clean the collector glass Refer to Collector...

Page 18: ...conserved as the discharged water is cooler IN SERIES WATER HEATER OPERATING TOO FREQUENTLY You may find that the in series water heater operates more frequently than expected This will occur when the...

Page 19: ...page 17 Is there a leaking hot water pipe dripping hot water tap etc Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and energy Replace faulty tap washers and have your plumber rectif...

Page 20: ...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 fall...

Page 21: ...signed to be installed with an Everhot continuous flow 274 020 or 271 026 model in series gas booster mounted onto the storage tank or installed remotely The solar water heater may be installed with a...

Page 22: ...e safe to breathe but when it goes through a flame chemical changes take place which may attack the water heater A secondary flue is not required The water heater must not be installed indoors or in a...

Page 23: ...and the hot water outlets in any ablution and public areas such as a bathroom ensuite or public amenities to reduce the risk of scalding The installing plumber may have a legal obligation to ensure t...

Page 24: ...the cold water line to the solar water heater and the cold water line to a temperature limiting device branches off before this valve or from another cold water line in the premise then a pressure lim...

Page 25: ...er heater then the circulator must be sized and set to provide a minimum flow rate of 3 0 L min through the recirculated hot water flow and return system and either thermostatically and or timer contr...

Page 26: ...ter Installation Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requireme...

Page 27: ...to Caution on page 15 SADDLING PIPE WORK To prevent damage to the cylinder when attaching pipe clips or saddles to the water heater jacket we recommend the use of self drilling screws with a maximum...

Page 28: ...mote boost storage tank with 20L integrated gas booster storage tank with 26L integrated gas booster Model Capacity 211 220 220 litres Tank Mass kg without booster Empty Full 77 297 Tank Mass kg with...

Page 29: ...SK7013 6 A4 REV BD 09 11 CONTINUOUS FLOW GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER ANTIFREEZE HEATING UNIT AND THERMOSTAT COVER TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN LINE AT RIGHT NOT SHOWN Drainline must terminate...

Page 30: ...e bleed valve and non return valve assembly Use a union connection at collector Nylon olives must NOT be used TYPICAL INSTALLATION REMOTE BOOST INDOOR LOCATION TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DRAIN...

Page 31: ...Where the solar collectors are installed at inclinations greater than 45 a With Pitch frame is necessary Refer to your local Solar Distributor for details For an installation on a roof with a pitch le...

Page 32: ...metres 20 DN20 NR NR For each additional 90 bend reduce the maximum total pipe length by 0 5 metres For each additional metre of pipe length reduce the number of 90 bends by two Note One 90 elbow is e...

Page 33: ...st water runoff over the copper pipe assist in avoiding accidental contact with the solar pipe work as high temperature water can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank and also redu...

Page 34: ...ssioning of the heated water reticulation system in a building in accordance with Clause 11 1 and 11 3 a of AS NZS 3500 4 It may be necessary to pressure test the collector circuit to comply with code...

Page 35: ...x 088119 Fitting nut compression Rye 10090 1 088063 Fitting union male M x C Rye 4910 1 088161 Adaptor reducing brass C x F Rye 4105 1 088027 Fitting olive compression copper 1 088119 Fitting nut comp...

Page 36: ...Remove the plastic cap 1 from the solar cold outlet pipe end at the top of the solar storage tank Fit the compression union 2 supplied to the solar cold outlet pipe end Connect the solar cold pipe flo...

Page 37: ...the bleed valve with closed cell type insulation or similar minimum thickness 13 mm The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed Connect the hot sensor lead 11 from the solar colle...

Page 38: ...of mounting plate Fit the M6 x 12 bolt in one of the three mounting holes to hold the mounting plate in position Ensure the mounting plate is straight in the vertical orientation and fit the six no 8...

Page 39: ...ing the mounting screw provided SK7013 31 REV_BD 09 11 N1 REMOVE TOP BRACKET AND REVERSE N2 SLIDE BOOSTER IN FROM TOP THEN ATTACH AND TIGHTEN MOUNTING BOLT MOUNTING SCREWS 6 OFF MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTIN...

Page 40: ...r storage tank 2 Fit the x elbow 2 to the hex nipple 1 orientating the elbow downwards 3 Connect one end of the insulated braided hose 4 to the elbow 2 at the hot water outlet of the solar storage tan...

Page 41: ...turn system is required it is necessary to connect the return line after the solar storage tank and prior to the in series water heater supplied from the solar water heater Refer to Circulated Hot Wat...

Page 42: ...al specifications of the water heater and local regulatory authority requirements must be made TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is supplied in the plastic bag wi...

Page 43: ...discharge into a tundish through an air gap of between 75 mm and 150 mm If a drain line discharges into a tundish the drain line from the tundish must be not less than DN20 The drain line from a tund...

Page 44: ...heater POWER CORD The solar storage tank supplied with a 1 8 metre power cord requires a 240 V 50 Hz general purpose outlet GPO to be located within 1 2 metres of the installation The GPO is required...

Page 45: ...teen 15 seconds If the red LED is emitting a rapid pulse the circulator may operate at full speed for up to ten 10 minutes After fifteen 15 seconds or after the red LED has extinguished the solar cont...

Page 46: ...eries booster to a solar water heater or if it is an existing water heater and a solar water heater is then installed Refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the in seri...

Page 47: ...n Hot sensor temperature greater than 130 C red rapid pulse Temperature rise across collector greater than 40 C circulator at full speed 3 x red Hot sensor in collector short circuit 4 x red Hot senso...

Page 48: ...stallation Instructions supplied with the in series water heater for the procedure to turn off the in series water heater Notes The freeze protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical p...

Page 49: ...hot and solar cold pipes When water stops flowing from the solar hot and solar cold pipes reconnect the solar cold pipe to the solar storage tank and tighten the compression fitting Close the bleed va...

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Page 51: ...ials handling and or safety equipment shall be the owner s responsibility In other words the cost of dismantling or removing cupboards doors or walls and the cost of any special equipment to bring the...

Page 52: ...need to a Be the owner of the water heater or have consent of the owner to act on their behalf b Contact Rheem Service without undue delay after detection of the defect and in any event within the app...