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RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS SOLAR SOLUTIONS High Efficiency, Low Energy Costs from Rheem Solar water heaters from Rheem
RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS SOLAR SOLUTIONS High Efficiency, Low Energy Costs from Rheem Solar water heaters from Rheem
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... SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR* NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon ... • Black paint absorber coating • OG-100 certified by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for mounting options) • OG-300 Certification by SRCC (Pending on RS80-40BP model) The Heat Exchanger Tank...
... SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR* NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon ... • Black paint absorber coating • OG-100 certified by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for mounting options) • OG-300 Certification by SRCC (Pending on RS80-40BP model) The Heat Exchanger Tank...
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... coating • OG-100 certified by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for mounting options) • OG-300 Certification by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Gas Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed...loop) • Sold separately: 18 AGW sensor wire, tilt mount kits (consult factory for complete system information. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FEATURING A GAS ASSIST HEAT EXCHANGE TANK Available in replacement for current gas water heating system •...
... coating • OG-100 certified by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for mounting options) • OG-300 Certification by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Gas Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed...loop) • Sold separately: 18 AGW sensor wire, tilt mount kits (consult factory for complete system information. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FEATURING A GAS ASSIST HEAT EXCHANGE TANK Available in replacement for current gas water heating system •...
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...*As rated by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for complete system information. SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR* NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION... DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT CAPACITY FLOW RATE (LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. SOLPAK™ OPEN LOOP ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon Capacities 6-Year Limited Tank Warranty* 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty**...
...*As rated by SRCC *See Residential Warranty Certificate for complete information. **See SolPak Warranty Certificate for complete system information. SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR* NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION... DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT CAPACITY FLOW RATE (LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. SOLPAK™ OPEN LOOP ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon Capacities 6-Year Limited Tank Warranty* 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty**...
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...LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. OPERATING ... Included: Marathon tank, collectors, pump controller, mixing valve, glycol solution (3 gallons), thermal expansion tank (for complete details. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM FEATURING MARATHON® TANKS Available in a single unit • Digital display with energy monitoring • Flexible...
...LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. SYSTEM INFORMATION STORAGE CAPACITY (US GAL) SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS ABSORBER COATING WIDTH (INCHES) COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. OPERATING ... Included: Marathon tank, collectors, pump controller, mixing valve, glycol solution (3 gallons), thermal expansion tank (for complete details. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM FEATURING MARATHON® TANKS Available in a single unit • Digital display with energy monitoring • Flexible...
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... FACTOR* 1.3 1.5 DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS WORKING PRESSURE (TANK) 1 145 PSI 2 145 PSI DELIVERY CAPACITY (SOLAR) 42.3 GAL. 68 GAL. OG-300 Certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Thermosiphon Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collector 3 Thermal Expansion Tank 4 Existing or Backup Water Heater (Not Included) 1 2 Heated Potable Water 3 4 Potable Water Supply ...
... FACTOR* 1.3 1.5 DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF COLLECTOR PANELS WORKING PRESSURE (TANK) 1 145 PSI 2 145 PSI DELIVERY CAPACITY (SOLAR) 42.3 GAL. 68 GAL. OG-300 Certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Thermosiphon Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collector 3 Thermal Expansion Tank 4 Existing or Backup Water Heater (Not Included) 1 2 Heated Potable Water 3 4 Potable Water Supply ...
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... Chrome Black Chrome Black Chrome WIDTH (INCHES) 36-1/8 48-1/8 48-1/8 36-1/8 48-1/8 48-1/8 LENGTH (INCHES) 98-1/4 98-1/4 122-1/4 98-1/4 98-1/4 122-1/4 DEPTH (INCHES) 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 AREA SQ. SOLAR COLLECTORS Available in 3 Sizes 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty* • OG-100 certified by the total gross collector area. *Collector ratings are derived from the...
... Chrome Black Chrome Black Chrome WIDTH (INCHES) 36-1/8 48-1/8 48-1/8 36-1/8 48-1/8 48-1/8 LENGTH (INCHES) 98-1/4 98-1/4 122-1/4 98-1/4 98-1/4 122-1/4 DEPTH (INCHES) 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 3-1/4 AREA SQ. SOLAR COLLECTORS Available in 3 Sizes 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty* • OG-100 certified by the total gross collector area. *Collector ratings are derived from the...
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For more information call 800-621-5622 Email: solar@rheem.com Visit: rheem.com Cool Propylene Glycol Hot Propylene Glycol Potable Water Supply Backup Tankless Gas Heater Heated Potable Water In keeping with our Solar Solutions! Printed in Residential Closed Loop Solar Water Heating Applications Ask about using tankless with its policy of continuous progress and...
For more information call 800-621-5622 Email: solar@rheem.com Visit: rheem.com Cool Propylene Glycol Hot Propylene Glycol Potable Water Supply Backup Tankless Gas Heater Heated Potable Water In keeping with our Solar Solutions! Printed in Residential Closed Loop Solar Water Heating Applications Ask about using tankless with its policy of continuous progress and...
Installation Guide
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... not imply compliance with all local building codes. Installation may vary, depending on the tankless and the flow is not to be used as a Solar Booster : A tankless unit will engage. The tankless unit(s) should be done in U.S.A 06/10 Form No. RTG11160 Rev 2 Expansion Tank Single...drops below the T-stat setting on installation location, and must be connected inline with local building officials prior to the total demand of a solar storage tank and the hot water supply to a thermostatic mixing valve so that the tankless does not receive water exceeding 140F. Tankless Water...
... not imply compliance with all local building codes. Installation may vary, depending on the tankless and the flow is not to be used as a Solar Booster : A tankless unit will engage. The tankless unit(s) should be done in U.S.A 06/10 Form No. RTG11160 Rev 2 Expansion Tank Single...drops below the T-stat setting on installation location, and must be connected inline with local building officials prior to the total demand of a solar storage tank and the hot water supply to a thermostatic mixing valve so that the tankless does not receive water exceeding 140F. Tankless Water...
Use and Care Manual
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..., operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of California to the State of the water heater. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Pumped Solar Water Heating Systems The purpose of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. and two, for the...
..., operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of California to the State of the water heater. Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Pumped Solar Water Heating Systems The purpose of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it , seek professional advice. and two, for the...
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System Model Numbers Please visit our web site for new product updates, answers to frequently asked questions (faq) and useful information about solar water heating systems. www.rheem.com RHEEM RS80-32BP RS80-32BP-2E RS80-32BP-2G RS80-32BP-TG RS80-40BP RS80-40BP-2E RS80-40BP-2G RS80-40BP-TG RS80-48BP...
System Model Numbers Please visit our web site for new product updates, answers to frequently asked questions (faq) and useful information about solar water heating systems. www.rheem.com RHEEM RS80-32BP RS80-32BP-2E RS80-32BP-2G RS80-32BP-TG RS80-40BP RS80-40BP-2E RS80-40BP-2G RS80-40BP-TG RS80-48BP...
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...Figures 28-31 If You Need Service 32 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Number of Solar System Tank Serial Number of Solar System Tank Model Number of Collector Panel #1 Serial Number of Collector Panel #1 Model Number of Collector Panel #2 Serial ...Number of Collector Panel #2 Model Number of Solar System Pump Serial Number of Solar System Pump Model Number of Solar System Control Serial Number of Solar System Control You can find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For...
...Figures 28-31 If You Need Service 32 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Number of Solar System Tank Serial Number of Solar System Tank Model Number of Collector Panel #1 Serial Number of Collector Panel #1 Model Number of Collector Panel #2 Serial ...Number of Collector Panel #2 Model Number of Solar System Pump Serial Number of Solar System Pump Model Number of Solar System Control Serial Number of Solar System Control You can find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For...
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...steps you follow these guidelines to ensure safe, efficient and trouble-free operation. This manual provides the manufacturers recommended procedures for solar water-heating systems. The procedures are still assured of the most out of this manual, when properly installed and maintained,... maintenance. In locations which provides freeze protection for service, which you will void the manufacturers warranty. To ensure your new solar water heating system operates automatically to ensure you will help preserve precious natural resources by using the backup heating element on the...
...steps you follow these guidelines to ensure safe, efficient and trouble-free operation. This manual provides the manufacturers recommended procedures for solar water-heating systems. The procedures are still assured of the most out of this manual, when properly installed and maintained,... maintenance. In locations which provides freeze protection for service, which you will void the manufacturers warranty. To ensure your new solar water heating system operates automatically to ensure you will help preserve precious natural resources by using the backup heating element on the...
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... Section 10. 7 System performance varies as a "forced circulation" system because it utilizes a mechanical pump to familiarize you for "going solar". This system is known as a function of the household hot water load, including daily showers, laundry and kitchen uses, average ground ...is to efficiently circulate the Dow Chemical Dowfrost HD propylene glycol heat transfer fluid (HTF) throughout the system. The placement of solar systems are climate and site specific appliances. The components found in accordance with regional weather and water quality conditions. Different types...
... Section 10. 7 System performance varies as a "forced circulation" system because it utilizes a mechanical pump to familiarize you for "going solar". This system is known as a function of the household hot water load, including daily showers, laundry and kitchen uses, average ground ...is to efficiently circulate the Dow Chemical Dowfrost HD propylene glycol heat transfer fluid (HTF) throughout the system. The placement of solar systems are climate and site specific appliances. The components found in accordance with regional weather and water quality conditions. Different types...
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... approximately sixteen degrees hotter than the temperature in the solar water heating system include the solar collector, solar storage tank with your installation contractor. When the solar collector absorber plate is transferred by the solar collector's all copper absorber plate and tranferred to the... Fahrenheit if properly applied and maintained. When the temperature difference has been reduced to completely protect the integrity of the solar collector and piping, the system is the heart of the system. Manufacturer's collector warranty specifically excludes freeze damage for ...
... approximately sixteen degrees hotter than the temperature in the solar water heating system include the solar collector, solar storage tank with your installation contractor. When the solar collector absorber plate is transferred by the solar collector's all copper absorber plate and tranferred to the... Fahrenheit if properly applied and maintained. When the temperature difference has been reduced to completely protect the integrity of the solar collector and piping, the system is the heart of the system. Manufacturer's collector warranty specifically excludes freeze damage for ...
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... must be located in advance of the day all federal, state and local regulations, codes, ordinances and standards governing solar water heating system installations, and the contractor shall adhere to all year round. General 3. The contractor shall obtain all required permits... Installation Requirements- Adjacent buildings and trees should be used for possible winter shading. An instrument such as the Pathfinder can be checked for solar site analysis. 3.3 B efore the installation the contractor shall inspect the condition of the roof and notify the homeowner of any existing roof...
... must be located in advance of the day all federal, state and local regulations, codes, ordinances and standards governing solar water heating system installations, and the contractor shall adhere to all year round. General 3. The contractor shall obtain all required permits... Installation Requirements- Adjacent buildings and trees should be used for possible winter shading. An instrument such as the Pathfinder can be checked for solar site analysis. 3.3 B efore the installation the contractor shall inspect the condition of the roof and notify the homeowner of any existing roof...
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...at it's lowest and minimizes overheating during the hottest summer months. Figure 2 - Figure 1 - Figure 3 - Specific 4. Side Pitch Mounting The solar collectors in the Northern Hemisphere is optimized when the collector is achieved by any day of True South. on any permanent obstacle between collectors to... prevent winter shading. Staggered Mount Collector Spacing TABLE 1 LATITUDE COLL. and 3:00 p.m. Collector Orientation The performance of solar water heating systems in a two collector staggered mount installation must be unshaded by tilting the...
...at it's lowest and minimizes overheating during the hottest summer months. Figure 2 - Figure 1 - Figure 3 - Specific 4. Side Pitch Mounting The solar collectors in the Northern Hemisphere is optimized when the collector is achieved by any day of True South. on any permanent obstacle between collectors to... prevent winter shading. Staggered Mount Collector Spacing TABLE 1 LATITUDE COLL. and 3:00 p.m. Collector Orientation The performance of solar water heating systems in a two collector staggered mount installation must be unshaded by tilting the...
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...it is extremely important to avoid galvanic corrosion resulting from horizontal of the roofing material. 4.2 Basic Mounting Procedures The solar collector in your solar system can melt this manual detail mounting hardware for the series collector.) 4.2.2 The collector must be attached to ... possible to the structural members. In climates subject to severe winters or high humidity use of galvanized fasteners is prohibited. The solar collector must be less than 3/4". There should not be well insulated with a high quality flexible closed cell thermal insulation. Consult...
...it is extremely important to avoid galvanic corrosion resulting from horizontal of the roofing material. 4.2 Basic Mounting Procedures The solar collector in your solar system can melt this manual detail mounting hardware for the series collector.) 4.2.2 The collector must be attached to ... possible to the structural members. In climates subject to severe winters or high humidity use of galvanized fasteners is prohibited. The solar collector must be less than 3/4". There should not be well insulated with a high quality flexible closed cell thermal insulation. Consult...
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Composition Shingle Mounting SOLAR COLLECTOR SOLAR COLLECTOR MOUNTING GROOVE SIDE VIEW MOUNTING CLIP ST STL SLIDING NUT ANODIZED ALUM SOLAR STRUT ST STL NUTS & WASHERS ST STL HANGER BOLT SET IN SEALANT * LEN GTH & DIA. VARY WITH INSTALLATION * DRILL PILOT HOLE 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. 3/8" ST STL BOLT W/ LOCKWASHER & FLATWASHER MOUNTING CLIP ROOFING SEALANT 12" X 12" LEAD FLASHING 3" MIN. CEDAR SHAKE OR SHINGLES ON ROOF FELT OVER ROOF DECK SHEATHING ON ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM - Shingle Roof Mounting 12 FIGURES 5-10 Figure 5- BEAM OR RAFTER Figure 6-
Composition Shingle Mounting SOLAR COLLECTOR SOLAR COLLECTOR MOUNTING GROOVE SIDE VIEW MOUNTING CLIP ST STL SLIDING NUT ANODIZED ALUM SOLAR STRUT ST STL NUTS & WASHERS ST STL HANGER BOLT SET IN SEALANT * LEN GTH & DIA. VARY WITH INSTALLATION * DRILL PILOT HOLE 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. 3/8" ST STL BOLT W/ LOCKWASHER & FLATWASHER MOUNTING CLIP ROOFING SEALANT 12" X 12" LEAD FLASHING 3" MIN. CEDAR SHAKE OR SHINGLES ON ROOF FELT OVER ROOF DECK SHEATHING ON ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM - Shingle Roof Mounting 12 FIGURES 5-10 Figure 5- BEAM OR RAFTER Figure 6-
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... * LEN GT* HLENW&GITTHDHIN&IASDTI.AAL.VLVAAA-RRY Y WIT*HDRITINLIOLSNPITLOATLHOLLAE TION 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. * DRILL PILOT HOLE 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. Tile Roof Mounting 13 SOLAR COSLOLLAERCCOTLOLERCTOR MOUNTING CLIP - Figure 7 -
... * LEN GT* HLENW&GITTHDHIN&IASDTI.AAL.VLVAAA-RRY Y WIT*HDRITINLIOLSNPITLOATLHOLLAE TION 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. * DRILL PILOT HOLE 3/4 OF BOLT DIA. Tile Roof Mounting 13 SOLAR COSLOLLAERCCOTLOLERCTOR MOUNTING CLIP - Figure 7 -