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1. X du Ajquiesse H X EEN Jojdepv 9A EA WL Y ajddiN X ES ejddIN 7 2 JOPUIJAD perjddns jojjno 109 Jojdepe L um poljddns JAJBA m ENS m JequinN 0 00 6060 O CC OIM Issue 9 45 Rinnai INSTALLATION GAS BOOSTED SYSTEMS GAS BOOSTER LOCATION The S20 S26 and 832 gas boosters are designed for Outdoor Installation only As such they must be located in an above ground open air situation with natural ventilation without stagnant areas where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection The location must comply with the clearances specified in AS NZS 5601 The gas booster must be mounted on a vertical structure with the water and gas connections on the underside pointing downwards The heated outlet of the cylinder is connected to cold water inlet of the gas booster Ensure that the wall or structure on which it is to be mounted are capable of supporting the weight of the appliance and associated pipe work See page 17 for individual gas booster weights For gas boosters installed on elevated structures or under floors specific requirements apply Refer to AS NZS 5601 for details e Attach the gas booster to the wall using screws e Location of the gas booster flue terminal must be in acco
2. This system shall be installed in accordance with Manufacturer s Installation Instructions Current AS NZS 3500 All applicable local rules and regulations including local OH amp S requirements This system must be installed commissioned and serviced by an Authorised Person Plastic pipe must not be used as it is not suited to the high water temperatures and pressures that may occur in the collector flow and return system Pipework must be copper tube or an equivalent metallic alternative specified by the manufacturer Certain systems may require some components to be supplied by the installer NOT SUITABLE AS A POOL OR SPA HEATER The Australian Gas Association All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified N10378 Certified Product W WaterMark AS3498 Lic W169 SAI Global Certified Product W WaterMark AS3498 Lic W208 SAI Global 5 pes o hs 4 Australian Standard sac Operation Installation Manual Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems 52712 1849 lobal TABLE OF CONTENTS LL Models covered by Manual Installation Record Warnings and Important Information Safety and Regulatory necu ue TE 5 gt RP 6 Operation 7 SE EN DIC CS elu sia ie _ _ __ __ 8 Excessive Discharge from
3. AO CC OIM Issue 9 37 Rinnai INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS JNNM 200 LITRE GLASS LINED CYLINDER WITH 1 COLLECTOR IKV200CCTO1C Rinnai 38 CC OIM Issue 9 H a uU ml ml 4 9 lt 4 ml ml uU lt 200 LITRE GLASS LINED CYLINDER WITH 1 COLLECTOR IKV200CCTO1C EcOLOVSL CCOLOVGL 20010891 CLOLOVLL 40L109cc 9041099c 901089 CLOLOVLIL cS0L09cc CLOLOVCL CLOLOVCL 96LLOCVL jopjooq AJUEJJENM w10 OLS UOIJEJJEJSUJ pue uoneJedo NN yog 519018191 NN J9USEM 9N 10199109 Bununouu JSUSEM yog sdeJJS Jepul 5 Ul Z sdeJJS 1081109 10798109 pesn INN J9USEM SA ews JOQUINN O LOLLOOLE VILLOILE 92010882 6OLLOCCE 4601099 OZZLO9LE uone nsu edid 19dd09 ao uone nsu edid 19dd09 quiesse pue 74 SOAIJO SJNU X Z ejddiu UOISSeJduJo2 uoiuf LLOLOOE SAID UY 8LOLO89L INN our 9c0L0cyc X du Ajquiasse Moq i3 96010991 LLZZOOLL 901021 vooLocle LLOLOCLL 2111 096 06110666
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6. IKSUNICCT23C Rinnai 32 CC OIM Issue 9 w a uU ml ml 4 2 9 lt 4 ml ml x uU lt 180 LITRE STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER WITH 2 COLLECTORS IKSUNICCT23C EZOLOVSL OLS pesn jou uoee JO pue SJNU X z 9 x 9 woqi3 X L GOCOCEE ede x UONEJNSUI x 1092 09 BEOLOCLC JAUSSSE MO LPOLOVSL jepoog AJUEJJEM xoudde oj 1no Jajjejsur opc EGLLOOLE Jaddog ZZOLOPSL X JENUEW pue uoneJedo LLOLOOE SAO UY 81010891 NN x du LGZLO9LE uone nsu edid 18dd09 9c0L0cLc moqda quuesse 20010891 MN 0LObP L JSUSEM 5 10 291 05 22010922 Mog NN pue JSUSEM 9IN 9NIO JNU X EEN E LZLOZZE 9 ojddiu x L 96010991 Jojdepv 90210996 Jeuiejos JOPAJJOD 0 uoisseJduJoo 4 uoluf LLZZOOLL 9A EA VL 29010891 o GZOLO88Z quiesse pue lt ZLOLOVZ JSUSEM 107981109 oq 90109 Mog JNN pue JeuseM 8N 4 SONIJO pue sjnu X Z Ve Le 4 pue 5 MXZ Nu apes 9 ejddiu L LOLOVZI JSPUIAQ 604L022 uoisseJdujo SJO 29 OO 5 Jepui Ao perjddns CL
7. System Orientation and Inclination on page 21 CONDENSATION IN COLLECTORS Condensation in solar There is a small amount of ventilation between atmosphere and the internals of the collectors solar collector to ensure efficient operation Under certain weather conditions water vapour naturally present in the air may condense on the inside surface of the collector glass This does not affect the performance of the system If you are concerned contact Rinnai to discuss NOISY SOLAR COLLECTORS Noise from solar collectors Occasionally on days of high solar gain the water temperature in the collector may become very high The noise may be similar to a boiling kettle or an expanding contracting metallic sound The collector is designed to withstand these conditions and no action is needed unless it is extreme Contact Rinnai to discuss if you have any concerns WATER HAMMER Hot and cold water Contact your installer or a plumber to discuss checking the clipping of hot and cold plumbing in the premises water pipe work and install a pressure limiting valve or water hammer arrestor as required Rinnai 12 CC OIM Issue 9 ES SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Close Coupled hot water systems are specified according to the cylinder capacity number of solar collectors and boost type and capacity Boost capacity for gas boosted system depends on the gas booster model selected Boost capacity for electrically boosted systems depends on the po
8. ALL SYSTEMS ROOF MOUNTING OPTIONS These svstems are not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high WARNING For roofs with a slope of 10 or less a flat roof frame must be used Rinnai do not recommend installing Close Coupled systems on roofs with a pitch greater than 30 An additional strap should be used to prevent the cvlinder from tipping over if a svstem is installed in this manner Refer page 28 It is normal to mount the solar collectors down close to the gutter Roof construction must be checked to ensure that the roof timbers are capable of supporting the additional load Refer to AS 3500 4 Appendix H For tiled roof installations Check for cracked or damaged tiles in the area of proposed installation Replace any faulty tiles If spare tiles are not available swap damaged tiles with good ones from along the gutter line Standard Installation Installation details are in this manual Flat Roof Frame Additional information is provided in the roof frame manual provided with the frame Reverse Pitch Frame Additional information is provided in the roof frame manual provided with the frame Side Pitch Frame Additional information is provided in the roof frame manual provided with the frame Cyclone Frame Additional Information is provided in the Cyclone frame manual provided with the cyclone frame Rinnai 22 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS STANDARD INSTALLATION This type of installatio
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10. if fitted relief valve expansion control valve discharging water continuously It is normal and desirable that these valves allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle If they discharges more than a standard bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges continuously there may be another problem If water continuously dribbles from the valve try easing the valve gear for a few seconds as described in the section Maintenance and Regular Care on page 10 This may dislodge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem If the valve discharges at high flows contact your installer or Rinnai to discuss Booster heating not Electric boosted Systems operating for electric systems Check to ensure the electric isolating switch es at the switchboard usually marked Hot water or water heater is switched ON Check to ensure that the electric fuses for hot water at the switchboard are intact If running on Off Peak discuss boosting times with electricity supplier Booster heating not operating or insufficient gas supply for gas boosted heating system Gas booster not operating Gas Boosted Systems or insufficient gas supply for gas boosted heating system Check gas is available and the isolation valve is opened Check to ensure the power cord of the gas booster is plugged in and switched on Close the hot tap and wait for 10 seconds and open it again The hot tap must be op
11. Safety Devices iii 8 GaS BOO Dc Sare ki m 9 FIVETOQE A Cle M n 9 TS ES ADO Oo Tm 9 Turning Off the Water Heating System 9 Turning On the Water Heating System ______ 9 10 Draining and Filling the Water Heating System 4 10 Maintenance and Regular Care rc 10 servi ino ana Ea ta 10 Save a Service Call 11 Specifications 13 ETT E AE 19 VAIS RED 13 System Dimensions Stainless Steel Cylinders 14 System Dimensions Glass Lined Cylinders nn 15 COME GIO eT ee ee a 16 BOOSTS SINE IM E Rep 17 Installation All Systems 18 Regulations and Occupation Health and Safety OH amp S Vs 18 Sow TE 18 MV QMO NDS P m 18 Hot Water Delivery Temperature omi reae coded cous 19 Valves IL c 20 System Orientation and Inclination NT Le RE 21 ROOL MORE OBS aa TE 22 Standard Installation ai a 23 ROOI piten greater en ee a De teeta 28 Framed Installations Flat Reverse and Side Pitch 29 Frame
12. a safe level Rinnai 6 CC OIM Issue 9 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION OPERATION PRINCIPLE Close coupled svstems are designed to have the solar collectors on the roof and the storage cvlinder above the collectors all mounted using available mounting brackets Electric and gas boosted models are available The svstem comprises of a hot water storage cvlinder and solar collectors Close coupled solar svstems use the thermo svphon principle to circulate the water through the collectors and then to the storage cvlinder without the need for a pump Supplementarv heating is provided if insufficient heat is available from sun such as during cloudv or rainv weather or during winter months either via an electric heating element located inside the storage cvlinder or via a gas booster located external to the storage cvlinder The following diagrams illustrates the Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Svstems set up for electric and gas boosting STORAGE CVLINDER STORAGE CVLINDER COLLECTORS COLD WATER COLD WATER SUPPLY GAS BOOSTER SUPPLY HOT WATER DELIVERY HOT WATER GAS SUPPLY DELIVERY Glass Lined Gas Boosted Solar Hot Water System Glass Lined Electric Solar Hot Water System STORAGE CYLINDER STORAGE CYLINDER COLLECTORS COLLECTORS COLD WATER i COLD WATER HOT WATER SUPPLY GAS BOOSTER SUPPLY DELIVERY HOT
13. collectors CANNOT be installed on a flat roof frame These comprise of a Close Coupled system flat roof frame and a side reverse pitch kit They can be used when the system need to be installed in the reverse direction to the direction the roof is facing For example using a reverse pitch frame on a South facing roof enables the system to be oriented to the North Installations instructions are provided in the Rinnai Frame Installation Manual A 330 litre tank with 3 collectors CANNOT be installed on a reverse pitch roof frame These comprise of a Close Coupled system flat roof frame and a side reverse pitch kit They can be used when the system need to be installed side on to the direction the roof is facing For example using a side pitch frame on an East or West facing roof to enables the system to be oriented to the North Installations instructions are provided in the Rinnai Frame Installation Manual A 330 litre tank with 3 collectors CANNOT be installed on a side pitch roof frame FRAMED INSTALLATIONS CYCLONE FRAME Assemble cyclone frame and mount components as described in instructions provide with cyclone frame kit Rinnai 29 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS 180 LITRE STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDER WITH 1 COLLECTOR IKS180CCTO1C Rinnai 30 CC OIM Issue 9 09210912 uone nsu Jaddog OLS LLOLOO SAIIO OUY 81010891 INN oouI 9 x du 9COL
14. discharged from fittings Before commencing solar heating of the water in the system ensure the following actions have been completed Rinnai 53 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ELECTRIC BOOSTED SYSTEMS AM Solar Collectors and Cylinder 1 Are the solar collectors installed with the correct slope and orientation to the sun 2 15 the installation finished neatly with the roof made good all tiles and flashings in place 3 Are the bolts tight on the roof framework 4 Are all solar collector and cylinder straps fitted and correctly anchored to the roof structure 5 If leak testing completed and successful have any covers been removed from the solar collectors Electric Heating Element 1 1 Has the thermostat set point been set to at least 60 C and no greater than 70 C Temperature Limiting Devices 1 Commission any temperature limiting devices in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer 2 Confirm the hot water delivery temperature at a tempered water outlet Tempered water outlets should be those supplying areas primarily used for the purposes of personal hygiene such as bathrooms The hot water delivery temperature should not exceed 50 C or 45 C as detailed in the section Hot Water Delivery Temperature on page 19 SOLAR HEATING 1 Remove any cardboard or tarp covers that may have been placed over the solar collectors to prevent them from heating water during installation and commissioning Solar heating
15. hot water taps Operate ALL other gas appliances at their maximum gas rate in accordance with manufacturers instructions Ensure building occupants do not have access to hot water outlets during this procedure CAUTION 5 With all gas appliances in operation at the maximum gas rate the pressure should read between 1 13 3 0 kPa on Natural Gas On LPG the pressure should be 2 75 3 0 kPa If the pressure is lower the gas supply is inadequate and the appliance will not operate to specification It is the installers responsibility to check the gas meter service regulator and pipe work for correct operation sizing amp rectify as required Note that the gas regulator on the appliance is electronically controlled and factory pre set Under normal circumstances it DOES NOT need adjustment during installation Make adjustments only if the gas booster is not operating correctly and all other possible causes for incorrect operation have been eliminated Instructions for gas pressure setting are located in the pocket behind the front cover of the gas booster Rinnai 50 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION GAS BOOSTED SYSTEMS 6 Close the hot water taps including the shower Close the cold water inlet trio valve on the storage cylinder inlet and inspect and clean the strainer Repeat for the strainer connected at the inlet of the gas booster This procedure may need to be repeated to ensure the strainers remains clear especially on new ins
16. 0 kW The PTR valve rating MUST EXCEED the total input from the solar collectors If it does not the PTR valve MUST be exchanged for a model of higher capacity For example for a gas boosted solar system with 3 x SP200A collectors the thermal load is 3 x 1 25 3 75 kW This is less than 10 0 kW hence the supplied PTR valve is of sufficient capacity Use Teflon thread tape on the valve never use hemp or other sealing materials Ensure the tape does not protrude past the end of the thread which could result in it hanging over the end of the thread and blocking the water passage through the valve 3 ConnectFittings Connect fittings and pipe work as shown in the relevant diagram on pages 30 to 45 4 Cold Water Supply Connect cold water supply to the T A valve inlet Ensure that the relevant valves are fitted as described inthe section Valves and Fittings on page 20 Purge the cold water supply lines to remove air and swarf before final connection 5 Relief Drain Lines Independent 15 mm copper pipes must be fitted to the drain outlets of the PTR and ECV Each pipe must be open to atmosphere and run with a continual downward grade in a frost free environment to a visible discharge point Drain lines must not exceed 9 metres in length Valves or other restrictions must not be placed in the relief valve drain outlet line Some water will drip from the drain lines during heating of the water in the storage cylinder It is T recomme
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18. 50 solar AGUN rami ati e ir 51 Me INSAN RETE 51 cO E mme 51 Installation Electric Boosted Systems 52 jns cien VOC COURS Sea see done nt 52 Filling SO ET o mmm 53 P e Solar Heating ARR a i d B 53 ROAU uiis ed E A 54 Finishing ihe A EE m m 54 Draining MUSEU COINS seris n 54 Rinnai 3 CC Solar Operation and Installation Manual MODELS COVERED BY MANUAL e Rinnai Prestige B Stainless Steel Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems e Rinnai Sunmaster B Glass Lined Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems and e Equinox Stainless Steel and Glass Lined Close Coupled Solar Hot Water Systems INSTALLATION RECORD En Installer Details Installers Name Company Name Company Address Company Contact Details Telephone Mobile Phone Certificate of Compliance Certification Number Authorised Persons Licence Number Installers Signature Installation Date System Details Storage Cylinder Model Number serial Number Solar Collector s Model Number serial Number Gas Booster Model Number Serial Number Installation Address Rinnai CC OIM Issue 9 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION DO NOT operate this system before reading the manufacturers instructions Wanning This appliance must be installed commissioned and serviced by
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22. RDANCE WITH AS 3498 are incompatible with solar hot water systems and must not be used SMARTSTART The Smartstart is a separate system that works in conjunction with the Rinnai solar hot water system When activated by the manual activation switch water in the pipework connected between the solar hot water system and the hot water outlets is warmed before any outlets are opened This results in water savings and added convenience Refer to page 47 for installation details Rinnai 46 CC OIM Issue 9 SYSTEM USING RINNAI SMARTSTART Ajddng sec MA TN JapuljAd abes0 s 5 Ajddng 290 0 WUOJUOD ISNIN suonejejsu 5 juewodwi sadueljdde poljddns sjenuew 19 94 LI d p AN HH Hf ipesn eq LON 5 19023009 19 EM parddns jou Y9 IMS UOIJBAIJOV JENUEJA 005 SZN SV Jed se 93 06 0 pejeduiej eq o JEUOSJ94 oj sjepnno LNVLAOdINI EEE UNS US US US HE S OS 00000001 vm NN uJnjay reuunJ 19 500 4 589 19 EM 4 SNONUIJUO ieuury CC OIM Issue 9 47 Rinnai GAS BOOSTER CLEARANCES Figure 6 2 from AS NZS5601 is reproduced below It was current at the time of printing but may have been superseded lt is the installer s responsibility to ensure that current requirements are met Opening i
23. WATER GAS SUPPLY DELIVERY Stainless Steel Gas Boosted Solar Hot Water System Stainless Steel Electric Solar Hot Water System Rinnai 7 CC OIM Issue 9 SAFETY DEVICES The water heating system is supplied with various safety devices including temperature sensors overheat sensors and switches and a Pressure amp Temperature Relief PTR valve These devices must not be tampered with or removed The water heating system must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order DO NOT tamper with or remove safety devices ce DO NOT operate the water heater unless all safety devices are fitted and in working order DO NOT block or seal the PTR Valve and drain pipe Pressure amp Temperature Relief PTR Valve and is essential for safe operation It is normal for the valve to release a small quantity of water through the drain line during heating This valve is located near the top of the water heater However continuous leakage of water from the nd i rain line may indi roblem with th and its dra Seed dicate a p oble th the Twist cap until water Lift lever until water water heater flows from drain line flows from drain line Lower lever gently Never block the outlet of the PTR valve or it s drain line for any reason The easing gear must be operated at least every 6 months to remove lime deposits and verify that it is not blocked Failure WARNING 0 do this may result in the water heater
24. an authorised person in accordance with all applicable local rules and regulations Access covers of water heating system components will expose 240V wiring and MUST be removed by an authorised person This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety For continued safety of this appliance it must be installed operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Children should be supervised to ensure they DO NOT play with the appliance Any power leads from the water heater system components MUST BE plugged into an external weatherproof electrical outlet If the power supply cord of any water heating components is damaged it MUST BE replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard using genuine replacement parts available from Rinnai Take care not to touch the power plugs with wet hands Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work as it may be HOT The pipes between the solar collectors and storage cylinder MUST BE copper or an equivalent metallic material specified by Rinnai Plastic pipe is NOT suited to the water temperatures and pressures that may occur in the system DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance DO NOT store chemicals or flammable mat
25. and flueing requirements WATER PIPES All hot water pipework should be insulated with sealed Polyethylene foamed or equivalent insulation to optimise performance and energy efficiency Such insulation may also be mandatory under local regulations Rinnai recommend insulation to achieve an R value of 0 6 K m2 W or higher depending on location With the exception of solar collector flow and return pipes water pipe sizing should be performed in accordance with AS NZS 3500 All external pipework MUST be insulated to prevent frost damage Rinnai 18 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS The collector flow and return pipes must be copper tube or alternative material pipe supplied by Rinnai WARNING Plastic pipe must not be used between collectors and cylinder or booster as it is not suited to the high water temperatures and pressures that may occur Pipework must be copper tube or an equivalent metallic alternative specified by the manufacturer WATER SUPPLY The maximum water pressures for the various systems are listed on page 13 Approved pressure limiting valves may be required if the Maximum rated water supply pressures are exceeded For gas boosted systems to achieve the rated flow through the outlet of the continuous flow water heater the minimum water supply pressures must be supplied The systems will operate at lower pressures but the rated flow will not be achieved Water chemistry and impurity limits are detailed in the
26. base of the storage cylinder reaches approximately 65 C At this time water at the hot outlet can be up to 88 Continued heating is prevented by the No Load protection a Thermo arrestor TA valve that prevents water passing from the cylinder to the collectors During periods of low solar gain supplementary heating occurs To meet Australian regulatory requirements supplementary heating must be operational IMPORTANT TURNING OFF THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM If you plan to be away for only a few nights we suggest you leave the water heating system switched on If it is necessary to switch off the water heater do so as outlined below Electric Boosted Systems e Switch off the electrical supply to the supplementary heating element The switch is usually marked and located in the electricity meter box of the dwelling Gas Boosted systems e Switch off the electric supply to the gas booster TURNING ON THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM Electric Boosted system e Switch on the electric supply to the supplementary heating element s The switch is usually marked and located in the electricity meter box of the dwelling Gas Boosted systems e Switch on the electrical supply to the gas booster Rinnai 9 CC OIM Issue 9 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION WATER QUALITY The water quality of most public supplies is suitable for the water heating system The water quality from bore wells is generally unsuitable for the water heating syst
27. be performed by authorised persons Solar systems must be installed in accordance with these instructions and all regulatory requirements which exist in your area including those in relation to manual lifting working at heights and on roofs Applicable publications and regulations may include e AS NZS 5601 Gas Installations e AS NZS 3500 National Plumbing and Drainage e AS NZS 3000 Wiring rules e Building Codes of Australia BCA e Local Occupational Health and Safety OH amp S regulations This appliance is not suitable for use as a domestic spa pool or swimming pool heater Solar collectors and cylinders are heavy and bulky items and are usually positioned on the roofs of buildings Australian State and Territories have a principal Occupational Health and Safety OH amp S Act which contains requirements relating to the handling of large bulky or awkward items and the prevention of falls from elevated surfaces Persons installing solar collectors must be aware of their responsibilities and be adequately trained and qualified in accordance with local OH amp S requirements LOCATION System Location These systems are only suitable for use on buildings up to 10 metres tall WARNING Select suitable areas of roof on which to install the solar collectors and cylinder It is essential that the roof structure is suitable for the solar collector cylinder combination and can support the weight of these items when full of water It is the ins
28. bility the thermostat set point for storage cylinders should not exceed 70 C Hence the thermostat set point should be at least 60 C and no greater than 70 C FILLING THE SYSTEM MAINS SUPPLY e40 V AC ELEMENT O Q _ EARTH Ensure building occupants are warned to stay clear of the solar system components building perimeter CAUTION and roof since hot water or steam may be discharged from pipes or components 1 Ensure the electric power supply to the water heater is switched OFF 2 Turn the hot water tap at the sink Open the stop cock in the cold water mains supply line 3 The entire system will now be filled with cold water Most air will be dispelled through the tap Some air will need to be bled from the air bleed valve on the collectors 4 Turn OFF the hottap atthe 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 cardboard or a tarp to prevent them from CAUTION PRE SOLAR HEATING CHECKS heating which could result in steam or hot water being
29. d Installations Cyclone Frame denses bos cene Qe dni rcu dani nee 29 180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 1 Collector IKS180CCTO10C 2 30 180 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 2 Collectors IKSUNICCT23C l 32 330 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with 2 Collectors 2 34 Rinnai 2 CC Solar Operation and Installation Manual ABE OF CONTENTS 330 Litre Stainless Steel Cylinder with Collectors IKSUNICCT23C esses 36 200 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder with 1 Collector IKV200CCTO10C nn 38 200 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder with 2 Collectors 1 23 40 330 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder with 2 Collectors 2 42 330 Litre Glass Lined Cylinder with Collectors IKVUNICCT23C 44 Installation Gas Boosted Systems 46 Ga a 46 SO 9 sane 46 Hot Water Delivery Temperature uus ocior warp sanat sk eta bebat Pla a ane apr in Egidii eat 46 SNART TARE M 46 System Using Rinnai SmartStart exse a en ae ig 47 Gas Booster Clearances ae _ _____ __ _ _ i 48 iristallatlon FOC CCUG a in 49 A RSS M TEN C 50 Pre solar Heating CNECKS qr
30. d with vour solar hot water svstem e combined pressure and temperature PTR relief valve capacity 10 kW Relief valve pressure settings vary with models This valve is fitted at the top of the storage cylinder The PTR valve is a safety device and itis mandatory that it is fitted by the installer in all installations e Thermo Arrestor TA valve This valve is fitted on the inlet pipe to the Solar Collectors e For gas boosted systems elbow connections for the hot cold and gas supply are fitted at the bottom of the gas booster e Fittings as shown on pages 30 to 45 The following valves amp fittings are to be supplied by the installer e A cold water expansion control valve ECV An ECV must be fitted in Western Australia and South Australia to the cold water supply to the storage cylinder to comply with local regulations An ECV is recommended in all other geographical areas where the water supply has a tendency to cause scaling This will reduce hot water discharge from the pressure and temperature relief PTR valve which minimises wear on this valve e stop cock non return valve and line strainer Combination valves incorporating two or more of these functions such as Trio valves are suitable These are fitted to the cold water supply to the storage cylinder by the installer e Cold water supply and hot water discharge pipework to and from the storage cylinder e An isolating valve and connection union for the gas supply t
31. em Refer to the separate warranty document for water quality parameters and how they affect the warranty conditions If in doubt about the water quality have it checked against the parameters listed in the warranty document The system is not suitable as a pool or spa heater DRAINING AND FILLING THE WATER HEATING SYSTEM Draining or filling normally occur only during installation or servicing and must be carried out by an authorised person MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR CARE Operate the easing gear of the PTR as described in the section Safety Devices on page 8 SERVICING AND REPAIR Our Servicing network personnel are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your appliance If your appliance needs service ring one of the service contact numbers on the back of this booklet It is recommended that the system be serviced at least every 5 years The pressure and temperature relief valve and expansion control valve must be checked for performance or replaced by an authorised person at intervals not exceeding 5 years or more frequently in areas where the water is classified as scaling water refer to the supplied warranty booklet It is recommended that the sacrificial anode fitted to Glass Lined cylinders be inspected every 5 years or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits This does not apply to Stainless Steel cylinders Anodes suited to hard and soft water are available from Rinnai If the elec
32. ened enough to ensure that the flow rate is sufficient for the gas booster to light Check if there is gas supply to other appliances in the rest of the house Booster thermostat settings Electric Boosted Systems Check the temperature of hot water delivered with a thermometer placed under the closest outlet usually the kitchen sink on a non tempered hot water line This test should be done early in the morning after overnight electrical boosting before any hot water is used The temperature of the water delivered should be at least 55 C allowing for heat losses in pipe work If this is not the case or the temperature may need to be increased Contact your installer or Rinnai to discuss adjusting the thermostat NO WATER FROM THE HOT TAP Restriction in the hot tap Check for water flow at the other hot taps and that the cold water isolation valve is fully or failure of the cold water open supply to the heater Rinnai 11 CC OIM Issue 9 SAVE A SERVICE CALL HIGH ELECTRICITY OR GAS BILL Hot water usage patterns Electric Boosted Systems If using an off peak overnight boosted electrical system the time of use of the water may affect whether heating is done by electric element or solar energy This is because both solar heated water and electrically heated water are stored in the same cylinder As the element is in the middle of the tank half the tank can be heated each night by the booster element If the bulk of hot wa
33. erials near this appliance DO NOT operate with collectors or covers removed from this appliance NEVER use a flammable spray such as hair spray lacquer paint etc near this unit as this may cause a fire NOTICE TO VICTORIAN CONSUMERS This appliance must be installed by a person licensed with the Plumbing Industry Commission Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship So make sure you use a licensed person to install this appliance and ask for your Compliance Certificate For Further information contact the Plumbing Industry Commission on 1800 015 129 Rinnai 5 CC OIM Issue 9 SCALD HAZARDS DANGER BEWARE OF SCALDING HAZARDS HOT WATER CAN CAUSE SCALDS CHILDREN DISABLED ELDERLY AND THE INFIRM ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF BEING SCALDED FEEL WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE BATHING OR SHOWERING SCALDS FROM HOT WATER TAPS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES TO YOUNG CHILDREN SCALDS OCCUR WHEN CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED DIRECTLY TO HOT WATER WHEN THEY ARE PLACED INTO A BATH WHICH IS TOO HOT ALWAYS Test the temperature of the water with your elbow before placing your child in the bath also carefully feel water before bathing or showering yourself Supervise children whenever they are in the bathroom Make sure that the hot water tap is turned off tightly CONSIDER NEVER Leave a toddler in the care of another child They may not understand the need to have the water temperature set at
34. failing If the valve does not discharge water when the easing gear lever is opened or does not seal again when the easing gear is closed attendance by an authorised person must be arranged without delay The PTR valve is not serviceable EXCESSIVE DISCHARGE FROM SAFETY DEVICES Pressure amp Temperature Relief PTR Valve It is normal and desirable that this valve allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle If it discharges more than a bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges continuously there may be another problem If the valve dribbles continuously try easing the valve gear for a few seconds as described above This may dislodge any foreign matter and alleviate the problem If the valve discharges at high flows especially at night it may be as a result of the water pressure exceeding the design pressure of the water heater Ask your installer to fit a Pressure Limiting Valve PLV NEVER replace the PTR valve with one which has a higher pressure rating than is specified for your water heater Expansion Control Valve ECV if fitted It is normal and desirable that this valve allows a small quantity of water to be discharged during the heating cycle If it discharges more than a bucket of water during a 24 hour period or discharges continuously there may be another problem If the valve leaks continuously try easing the valve gear for a few seconds This may dislodge any foreign
35. gulator to comply 2 Clause 6 9 4 for restrictions on a flue terminal under a covered area 3 See Figure J3 for clearances required from a flue terminal to an LP Gas cylinder A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition 4 For appliances not addressed above acceptance should be obtained from the Technical Regulator FIGURE 6 2 in part MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS FAN ASSISTED FLUE TERMINALS ROOM SEALED APPLIANCE TERMINALS AND OPENINGS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES Rinnai 48 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION GAS BOOSTED SYSTEMS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Install Solar Collectors and cvlinders Position and install the solar collectors and cvlinder in accordance with the section Standard Installation on page 23 2 Connect PTR Valve Connect the PTR Valve in the location shown in the relevant diagram on pages 30 to 45 Leave the valve outlet pointing down Tighten the valve using the spanner flats never use the valve body The PTR Valve must be adequate for the thermal loading applied to the storage cylinder In the case of gas boosted systems the thermal load is applied only by the solar collectors The continuous flow hot water heater does not apply thermal load to the storage cylinder The potential solar output for the solar collectors at PTR Valve relief conditions is listed on page 16 The PTR Valve pressure ratings vary according the cylinder specifications The maximum heater inp
36. ighten 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 cardboard or a tarp to prevent them from CAUTION heating which could result in steam or hot water being discharged from fittings PRE SOLAR HEATING CHECKS Before commencing solar heating of the water in the system ensure the following actions have been completed Solar Collectors and Cylinder Are the solar collectors installed with the correct slope and orientation to the sun Is the installation finished neatly with the roof made good all tiles and flashings in place 1 2 3 Are the bolts tight on the roof framework 4 Are all solar collector and cylinder straps fitted and correctly anchored to the roof structure 5 If leak testing completed and successful have any covers been removed from the solar collectors Gas Booster 1 Ensure the gas supply is isolated Remove the test point screw located on the gas inlet connection and attach a pressure gauge 2 Turn on the electrical power to the gas booster and turn on the gas supply Ensure the cold water inlet trio valve on the storage cylinder inlet is open Open all available
37. matter and alleviate the problem If this does not alleviate the problem contact Rinnai Operate the easing gear regularly to remove any lime deposits and to verify that it is not blocked Rinnai 8 CC OIM Issue 9 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION GAS BOOSTERS not touch the flue outlet or do not insert any objects into the flue outlet e Keep flammable materials spray cans fuel containers trees shrubs and pool chemicals etc well clear of the flue outlet Donotuse the gas types other than those designated on the data plate For example do not use Propane Butane gas mixtures on appliances marked Propane Gas Do not use Propane Gas on appliances marked as Natural Gas and vice versa HYDROGEN GAS In the case of systems using a vitreous enamel lined cylinder if the hot water unit is not used for two weeks or more a quantity of hydrogen gas which is highly flammable may accumulate in the water heater To dissipate this safely it is recommended that a non electrically operated hot tap be turned on for two minutes at a sink basin or bath but not a dishwasher or other appliance During this procedure there must be no smoking open flame or any electrical appliance operating nearby If hydrogen is discharged through the tap it will probably make a sound like air escaping WATER TEMPERATURE The water gets heated by the solar energy contributed from the sun and heats the water until the water at the
38. n is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high WARNING his type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas Collector Rail Pre Assembly Assemble the collector rail components as shown Only loosely attach the collector retainers to the rails Details of component quantities are shown in the tables on page 30 to 45 COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRAPS COLLECTOR RETAINERS M6 BOLT NUT amp WASHER COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRAPS MOUNTING RAIL COLLECTOR RETAINERS M6 BOLT NUT amp WASHER Rinnai 23 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS IM Fastening Collectors to a Tiled Roof This type of installation is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high WARNING his type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas Attach the collector mounting straps to the rafter or Tiles removed truss under the tiles d Nail strap to rafter Place the collector s onto the roof above the lower rail If more than one collector is being installed then join them together using the compression fittings supplied Push down on the collector retainers to clamp the collector and tighten the nuts Position the upper collector rail above the collectors Push down on the retainers to clamp the collector and tighten the nuts Attach the collector mounting straps to the rafter or truss under the tiles Nail strap to rafter Replace the tiles and ensure the collector is secure Rinnai 24 CC OIM Iss
39. nded to discharge directly above a drain 6 HotWater Discharge Connect the hot water outlet of the gas booster to the pipe work supplying hot water to the premises A temperature limiting device may be required as detailed in the section Hot Water Delivery i lemperature on page 19 7 Electric Supply Z CAUTION 1 Rinnai 52 CC OIM Issue 9 The power supply to the heating elements must not be activated until the system is filled with water WARNING Wiring of Electric Element The power supply to the element of the solar storage cylinder can be Off Peak overnight Extended Off Peak overnight and day continu ous or other tariffs available from the local electricity supply authority Rinnai strongly recommends the use of an off peak tariff to ensure that solar heating takes priority over electrical heating lf this tariff isn t available then a timer can be used to limit electrical heating to non solar hours A flexible 20 mm conduit is required for the electrical cable to the storage cylinder The conduit is to be connected to the unit with a 20 mm terminator Connect the power supply wires directly to the terminal block and earth tab connections ensuring there are no excess wire loops inside the front cover Heating Element Thermostat Temperature Settings Australian Standards require a minimum thermostat set point of 60 C to inhibit the growth of Legionella Pneumophilia bacteria In the interests of dura
40. nto a Building See Note 1 Direction of discharge See Note 1 T Flue terminal Z Fan assisted flue appliance only M Gas meter Electricity meter or fuse box Mechanical air inlet Shading indicates prohibited areas for flue terminals m amp tom Rrra sese Below eaves balconies and other projections b Fromtheground aboveabalonyorothersuface l From a gas meter M see 5 11 5 9 for vent terminal location of regulator pap see Table 6 6 for New Zealand requirements 1000 1000 e Fromanelectricity meter orfusebox P t 500 50 g Horizontally from any building structure or obstruction facing a terminal 800 500 l Horizontally from an openable window door non mechanical air inlet or any other opening into a building with the exception of sub floor ventilation Allfan assisted flue appliances in the direction of discharge 10 _ Vertically below an openable window non mechanical air inlet or any other opening into a building with the exception of sub floor ventilation Appliances over 150 MJ h input unless appliance is certified for closer installation T Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level NOTES 1 Where dimensions c j or k cannot be achieved an equivalent horizontal distance measured diagonally from the nearest discharge point of the terminal to the opening may be deemed by the Technical Re
41. o the gas booster e An approved pressure limiting valve supplied with some systems is required if the maximum rated water supply pressure on page 13 is exceeded Rinnai 20 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS SYSTEM ORIENTATION AND INCLINATION Installers must ensure they comply with relevant local regulations in regards to inclination and orientation IMPORTANT The performance of any solar hot water system is determined by the way that the system is installed In Australia the solar collectors ideally should face the equator North as shown below Where this orientation is not practical collectors facing within 45 degrees from North between North East and North West are acceptable and will only reduce efficiency by approximately 5 The inclination of the solar collectors should ideally be the same as the latitude angle of the site Inclinations within 20 degrees of the latitude angle of the site will only reduce efficiency by approximately 5 Most roofs within Australia have a slope of between 20 and 25 and provide an appropriately angled mounting surface To ensure operation of the system the installation must not be less than 10 Latitude 20 Orientation and inclination of collectors Brisbane 2798 Geraldton 28 S Rockhampton 24 S Broken Hill 31 S Hobart 42 S Sydney 34 S Cairns 17 5 Mildura 345 Townsville 19 5 Latitudes of Australian Cities Rinnai 21 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION
42. of the water in the cylinder will now commence when sufficient solar radiation is available 2 Activate electrical power to both the gas booster FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 1 After testing is completed explain to the householder the functions and operation of solar water heater components and the importance of carrying out Maintenance as per separate warranty document 2 Complete the installation record at the back of the manual 3 Leave this manual and the warranty booklet with the householder DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS The power supply to the gas booster must be switched off Close the cold water mains supply stop cock Open a hot tap to relieve pressure Disconnect the cold water connection to the Thermo arrest T A valve Remove the brass plug on the bottom right hand side of the collector bank Disconnect the water inlet and water outlet connections at the gas booster gt eS GE The system will now drain all water Rinnai 54 CC OIM Issue 9 Rinnai 55 CC OIM Issue 9 Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd 574005 138 769 Head Office 100 Atlantic Drive Keyborough Victoria 3173 Tel 03 9274 6625 Fax 03 9271 6622 P O Box 460 Braeside Victoria 3195 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance If your appliance requires service please call our National Help Line Rinnai recommends that thi
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44. ranty booklet with the householder DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS The power supply to the gas booster must be switched off Close the cold water mains supply stop cock Open a hot tap to relieve pressure Disconnect the cold water connection to the Thermo arrest T A valve Remove the brass plug on the bottom right hand side of the collector bank Disconnect the water inlet and water outlet connections at the gas booster Du De oe SY SS The system will now drain all water Rinnai 51 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ELECTRIC BOOSTED SYSTEMS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Install Solar Collectors and Cylinders Position and install the solar collectors and cylinder in accordance with the section Standard Installation on page 23 2 Connect PTR Valve Connect the PTR Valve in the location shown in the relevant diagram of pages 30 to 45 Leave the valve outlet pointing down Tighten the valve using the spanner flats never use the valve bodv The PTR Valve must be adequate for the thermal loading applied to the storage cylinder In the case of gas boosted systems the thermal load is applied only by the solar collectors The continuous flow hot water heater does not apply thermal load to the storage cylinder The potential solar output for the solar collectors at PTR Valve relief conditions is listed in page 16 The PTR Valve pressure ratings vary according the cylinder specifications The maximum heater input rating is 10
45. rdance with Figure 6 2 of AS NZS 5601 If an internal model which has been converted to a solar gas booster follow information supplied with the unit for location mounting and flueing requirements GAS SUPPLY The maximum gas consumption of the gas booster and the required gas pressure are shown on the appliance data plate If the gas pipe sizing is insufficient the customer will not get the full performance benefit Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to the gas booster as well as all the other gas appliances on the premises The gas meter and regulator must be specified for this gas rate An approved sizing chart such as the one in AS NZS 5601 should be used An approved full flow isolation valve and disconnection union must be fitted to the gas supply inlet of the gas booster Isolation valves must not be fitted directly to the booster HOT WATER DELIVERY TEMPERATURE Gas boosters for use in solar hot water systems are preset to deliver a fixed temperature of 70 C in accordance with plumbing regulations In addition they contain the warning stating Rinnai Water Controllers are NOT compatible with solar hot water installations and MUST NOT BE USED in the vicinity of the temperature controller connections inside the appliance Gas Boosters other than models designated S20 526 5261 S32 or Solar must not be used Gas Boosters marked with the text THIS APPLIANCE DELIVERS WATER NOT EXCEEDING 50 C IN ACCO
46. rewed into the rail mounting holes in the cylinder Attach the rail using the bolts washers and spring washers in the order shown Ensure the feet on the rails face outwards Ensure that the bolt is tightened sufficiently to flatten the spring washer This ensures that the bolt is adequately tightened Washer NS A WS x Rail Bol Spring Washer Once the rail is attached and suitably tightened continue the cylinder installation as shown on the next page Rinnai 26 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS Fastening Cylinder to Roof Lift the storage cylinder onto the roof and locate it above the collector bank The cylinder s position should be as central as possible to the collector bank The lower rail must be on a load bearing surface Slide the cylinder support strap into the slots located in the uppermost cylinder support bracket so that the strap is in line with a suitable fastening position Tiled Roof Remove tiles one row up from the storage TILE cylinder Apply tension to the straps and attach REMOVED them to the rafters using a suitable fastener Replace the tiles FASTEN STRAP TO RAFTER Metal Roof BOLT STRAP TO ROOF USING A SUITABLE FASTENER Bolt the lower support rail to the roof using a suitable fastener BOLT RAIL TO ROOF USING A SUITABLE FASTENER Apply tension to the cylinder support straps and attach them to the rafters using a suitable fas
47. s for Excelsior Collectors Rinnai 15 CC OIM Issue 9 SPECIFICATIONS INT SOLAR COLLECTORS ENDURO SP200A EXCELSIOR EXT or SP200A FTC or EXT FTC Selective Surface High Performance Sputtered Titanium Oxide Maximum Operating Pressure 850 kPa Casing Material Aluminium Overall Dimensions Lx W x H mm 1940 x 1025 x 80 1964 x 1047 x 81 Weight empty STD FTC kg 33 35 35 38 Number era Potential Solar Output at PTR relief conditions kW 1 25 kW Standard version no frost protection FTC Version Frost Protection to 5 C Frost Protection FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FROST PROTECTION REFER TO WARRANTY BOOKLET Rinnai 16 CC OIM Issue 9 IEC IFICATIONS GAS BOOSTERS L Eid lm l e flow kPa D Frost protection Hot water delivery temperature C 2 600 x 470 x 244 Weight kg _ 5 Units will operate at lower pressures but the rated flow will not be achieved Dimensions height x width x depth mm 530 x 350 x 194 Gas boosters for Solar hot water applications must be set by Rinnai to deliver a minimum temperature of 70 C Solar Gas boosters will be marked as Solar Units not marked Solar MUST NOT be used and will invalidate warranty See warranty booklet for more details These models are made to order Rinnai 17 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS REGULATIONS AND OCCUPATION HEALTH AND SAFETY OH amp S Installation and commissioning must
48. s appliance be serviced every 3 years 15401022 56 Internet www rinnai com au E mail enquiry rinnai com au National Help Line Tel 1300 555 545 Fax 1300 555 655 Cost of a local call higher from mobile or public phones Hot Water Service Line Tel 1800 000 340 CC OIM Issue 9
49. separate warranty booklet Most metropolitan water supplies fall within these requirements If you are unsure about water quality contact your water authority If sludge or foreign matter is present in the water supply a suitable filter should be incorporated in the water supply to the storage cylinder HOT WATER DELIVERY TEMPERATURE Local regulations and or the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 must be considered regarding the temperature limitations of hot water supplied to areas used primarily for personal hygiene The temperature of water to these areas is limited to 45 C for early childhood centres primary and secondary schools and nursing homes or similar facilities for young aged sick or people with disabilities and 50 C for all other buildings To comply with these requirements a temperature limiting device such as a thermostatic mixing or tempering valve will be required on all solar hot water systems as detailed below COLD WATER SUPPLY LAUNDRY BATHROOM HEATED WATER GAS SUPPLY KITCHEN ENSUITE FROM STORAGE CYLINDER TEMPERATURE LIMITING DEVICE Tempered Gas Hot Water System LAUNDRY BATHROOM COLD WATER SUPPLY HEATED WATER FROM STORAGE KITCHEN ENSUITE CYLINDER EMPERATUR LIMITING DEVICE Tempered Electric Hot Water System Rinnai 19 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS INN VALVES AND FITTINGS The following valves and fittings are supplie
50. t not exceed 9 metres in length Valves or other restrictions must not be placed in the relief valve drain outlet line Some water will drip from the drain lines during heating of the water in the storage cylinder It is recommended to discharge directiv above a drain 8 Hot Water Discharge Connect the hot water outlet of the gas booster to the pipe work supplying hot water to the premises A temperature limiting device may be required as detailed in the section Hot Water Delivery Temperature on page 19 Rinnai 49 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION GAS BOOSTED SYSTEMS INN 9 Connect Gas to Booster Connect a suitable gas supply and isolating valve to the gas booster Follow instructions supplied with gas booster Keep gas booster isolated at this stage 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 or components 1 Ensure the gas supply to the continuous flow water heater is isolated 2 Turn the hot water tap at the sink Open the stop cock in the cold water mains supply line 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 4 Turn OFF the hottap atthe sink when water flows freely without air bubbles or air bursts Check all connections for leakage and t
51. tallations 8 Confirm the hot water delivery temperature from the gas booster This is done by checking the hot water delivery temperature at an untempered outlet close to the water heater This is usually the hot water outlet in the kitchen The untempered hot water delivery should be between 65 C amp 70 C Temperature Limiting Devices 1 Commission any temperature limiting devices in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer 2 Confirm the hot water delivery temperature at a tempered water outlet Tempered water outlets should be those supplying areas primarily used for the purposes of personal hygiene such as bathrooms The hot water delivery temperature should not exceed 50 C or 45 C as detailed in the section Hot Water Delivery Temperature on page 19 SOLAR HEATING 1 Remove any cardboard or tarp covers that may have been placed over the solar collectors to prevent them from heating water during installation and commissioning Solar heating of the water in the cylinder will now commence when sufficient solar radiation is available 2 Activate electrical power to both the gas booster FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 1 After testing is completed explain to the householder the functions and operation of solar water heater components and the importance of carrying out Maintenance as per separate warranty document 2 Complete the installation record at the back of the manual 3 Leave this manual and the war
52. tallers responsibility to ensure the roof can safely support the system and to visually check the roof and if there is any damage that requires attention such as cracked tiles etc to inform the owner If this affects the safe installation of any part of the system installation should not proceed until the damage has been rectified Collectors should be positioned for optimum solar benefit Refer to the section System Orientation and Inclination on page 21 for more information All system components must be in an accessible location Sufficient clearances shall allow access to and removal of all serviceable parts Ensure the PTR valve drain lines thermostats and elements have sufficient clearances and are accessible for service and removal The information on any data plates must also be readable All electrically boosted solar hot water heating elements must be connected to an independent fused AC 240V 50 Hz power supply with an isolating switch installed at the switch board Gas Booster Location where applicable The 520 526 and S32 gas boosters are designed for Outdoor Installation only As such they must be located in an above ground open air situation with natural ventilation without stagnant areas where gas leakage amp products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection If an internal model which has been converted to a solar gas booster follow information supplied with the unit for location mounting
53. tener Seal any holes in roof using a suitable sealant to ensure roof is water tight ON A LOAD BEARING SURFACE Rinnai 27 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS ROOF PITCH GREATER THAN 30 In situations where a Close Coupled System is installed onto a roof with a pitch of 30 or greater an additional strap must be used to prevent the cylinder tipping over Builders strapping available from hardware stores is suitable for this The strapping is attached through the slots in the front cylinder rail goes over the tank and is then fastened to the roof behind the cylinder Tiled Roof Metal Roof Securely fasten strap to roof using a suitable fastener Securely fasten strap to roof using a suitable fastener Ensure straps are main section of tank as plastic endcaps are not loadbearing x im Securely fa strap using a suitable fastener Rinnai 28 CC OIM Issue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS FRAMED INSTALLATIONS FLAT REVERSE AND SIDE PITCH This type of installation is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high WARNING his type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas Flat Roof Frame For use on a flat roof or where the roof pitch is too low This frame allows the system to be installed at a suitable inclination Installations instructions are provided in the Rinnai Frame Installation Manual A Glass Lined 330 litre tank with 3
54. ter is used in the morning there will be cold water in the cylinder for the sun to heat during the day leading to lower electricity usage If the bulk of the hot water is used in the evening the electric element will reheat the water overnight In the morning there will only be half a cylinder of cold water for the sun to heat Consider changing your usage pattern to optimise solar energy usage High electricity cost Electric Boosted Systems The electricity tariff will determine the running costs of the system Contact the electricity supplier to confirm what these tariffs are Temperature and pressure See entry under Insufficient or No Hot Water relief valve expansion control valve discharging water continuously Lack of solar gain Reduced sunlight due to overcast weather in summer or low solar contribution in winter will result in an increased dependence on electricity or gas boosting Higher electricity or gas bills under these conditions especially in winter are normal If the solar collectors are shaded by trees or other objects or the glass is dirty the effectiveness of the collectors is greatly reduced Arrange for trimming of the trees or relocation of the solar collectors if the obstruction is permanent Arrange for cleaning of the collector glass Solar collectors incorrectly positioned will also severely affect the solar gain Check that positioning and alignment of solar collectors is in accordance with the section
55. tric conduit power supply cord or plug to the water heater is damaged they must be replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard The power supply cord and plug if fitted must be replaced by a genuine replacement part available from Rinnai Rinnai 10 CC OIM Issue 9 7 SAVE A SERVICE CALL Before contacting Rinnai for service please follow the fault finding guide If the problem persists or this information doesn t answer your questions contact Rinnai on the phone number on the back of this manual Service call outs attending to any condition or fault that is not related to Rinnai product or components may be chargeable INSUFFICIENT OR NO HOT WATER Excessive hot water Electric Boosted Systems consumption Often people are surprised at the amount of hot water used especially when showering If the amount of hot water used during the day exceeds the storage capacity of the cylinder it is likely that there will be insufficient hot water Gas Boosted Systems Insufficient flow may occur if multiple outlets are in use at the same time and exceed the rated flow capacity of the gas booster If so reduce the number of outlets in use Consider discussing with your installer fitting water saving fixtures and or flow control or pressure limiting valves to reduce consumption Incorrect solar system size The system may not have been adequately sized to suit the household Temperature and pressure PTR Valves amp ECV Valves
56. ue 9 INSTALLATION ALL SYSTEMS Fastening Collectors to a Metal Roof This type of installation is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high WARNING his type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas Position the lower collector mounting rail assembly so that the rail is over the roof purlin Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the holes in the rail as a guide Apply some silicone sealant down the holes to ensure no water leakage Bolt the rail to the roof purlin using a suitable fastener Position the collector s onto the roof above the lower rail If more than one collector is being installed join them together using the compression fittings supplied Push down on the collector retainers to clamp the collector and tighten the nuts Place the upper collector mounting rail above the collectors Push down on the collector retainers to clamp the collector and tighten the nuts Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the upper mounting rail as a guide Apply some silicone sealant down the holes to ensure no water leakage and secure with suitable fasteners Alternatively the rail can be attached to the roof using the collector mounting straps Rinnai 25 CC OIM Issue 9 Attaching mounting rail to cylinder on stainless steel cylinders Depending on the packaging either one or two rails are attached to the cylinder The extra rail and fastenings are packed with the cylinder They are sc
57. ut rating is 10 0 kW The PTR valve rating MUST EXCEED the total input from the solar collectors If it does not the PTR valve MUST be exchanged for a model of higher capacity For example for a gas boosted solar system with 3 x SP200A collectors the thermal load is 3 x 1 25 3 75 kW This is less than 10 0 kW hence the supplied PTR valve is of sufficient capacity Use Teflon thread tape on the valve never use hemp or other sealing materials Ensure the tape does not protrude past the end of the thread which could result in it hanging over the end of the thread and blocking the water passage through the valve 3 Mount Gas Booster Mount the gas booster in accordance with the section Gas Booster Location on page 46 4 Connect Water to Gas Booster Connect the outlet of the storage cylinder to the water inlet of the gas booster 5 Connect Fittings Connect fittings and pipe work as shown in the relevant diagram on pages 30 to 45 6 Cold Water Supply Connect cold water supply to the T A valve inlet Ensure that the relevant valves are fitted as described inthe section Valves and Fittings on page 20 Purge the cold water supply lines to remove air and swarf before final connection 7 Relief Drain Lines Independent 15 mm copper pipes must be fitted to the drain outlets of the PTR and ECV Each pipe must be open to atmosphere and run with a continual downward grade in a frost free environment to a visible discharge point Drain lines mus
58. wer rating of the electric heating element Specifications for the various components are shown below Expansion Control Valve ECV setting 700 kPa suplied by installer if required Max supply pressure with ECV 500 kPa Max supply pressure without ECV 700 kPa Pressure limiting valve rating supplied by installer if required 2 4 or 3 6 kW standard Electric element power rating 1 8 or 4 8 kW available for stainless steel cylinders 4 8 kW available for glass lined cylinders CYLINDER WEIGHTS Mass of Cylinder Mass of Cylinder empty filled Stainless steel 180 litre 40 kg 225 kg Stainless steel 330 litre 80 kg 412 kg Glass lined 200 litre 77 kg 277 kg Glass lined 330 litre 104 kg 434 kg Rinnai 13 CC OIM Issue 9 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS STAINLESS STEEL CYLINDERS 1555 1200 L 1025 2465 EN 2920 L 29 Dimensions shown for Enduro Collectors Dimensions in brackets for Excelsior Collectors Rinnai 14 CC OIM Issue 9 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIMENSIONS GLASS LINED CYLINDERS 220 _____ 1050 2170 Dimensions shown for Enduro Collectors Dimensions in bracket

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