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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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.... (GROSS) DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT CAPACITY FLOW RATE (LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION HEIGHT (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES) APPROX. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon Capacities 6-Year Limited Tank Warranty* 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty** 2-Year Limited Pump and...
.... (GROSS) DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT CAPACITY FLOW RATE (LBS) (US GAL) (GPM) MAX FLOW RATE (GPM) MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION HEIGHT (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES) APPROX. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in 80 and 119 Gallon Capacities 6-Year Limited Tank Warranty* 10-Year Limited Collector Warranty** 2-Year Limited Pump and...
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... certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Gas Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed Pump 5 Thermal Expansion Tank 2 Cool Propylene Glycol 3 4 Hot Propylene Glycol 1 5 Potable Water Supply Heated Potable Water OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION HEIGHT (INCHES...COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FEATURING A GAS ASSIST HEAT EXCHANGE TANK Available in replacement for current gas water heating system • Fast recovery for mounting options) •...
... certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Gas Heat Exchanger Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed Pump 5 Thermal Expansion Tank 2 Cool Propylene Glycol 3 4 Hot Propylene Glycol 1 5 Potable Water Supply Heated Potable Water OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION HEIGHT (INCHES...COLLECTOR INFORMATION LENGTH (INCHES) DEPTH (INCHES) AREA SQ. SOLPAK™ ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS FEATURING A GAS ASSIST HEAT EXCHANGE TANK Available in replacement for current gas water heating system • Fast recovery for mounting options) •...
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...separately: 18 AGW sensor wire, tilt mount kits (consult factory for complete system information. SOLPAK™ OPEN LOOP ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in either a side or top connection application • Single element back-up ... • OG-100 certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Solar Storage Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed Pump 2 Cold Water To Collector(s) 3 4 Hot Water From Collector(s) 1 Backup Heater (Not Included) Potable Water Supply Heated Potable Water FT. (GROSS) DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT...
...separately: 18 AGW sensor wire, tilt mount kits (consult factory for complete system information. SOLPAK™ OPEN LOOP ACTIVE SOLAR WATER HEATING PACKAGE SYSTEM Available in either a side or top connection application • Single element back-up ... • OG-100 certified by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1 Solar Storage Tank 2 Collectors 3 Controller 4 Multi-Speed Pump 2 Cold Water To Collector(s) 3 4 Hot Water From Collector(s) 1 Backup Heater (Not Included) Potable Water Supply Heated Potable Water FT. (GROSS) DRY FLUID DESIGN WEIGHT...
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... expansion tank (for complete details. OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION** HEIGHT (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES) APPROX. 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 SYSTEM FEATURING MARATHON® TANKS Available in...
... expansion tank (for complete details. OPERATING PRESSURE WATER HEATER INFORMATION** HEIGHT (INCHES) DIAMETER (INCHES) APPROX. 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 SYSTEM FEATURING MARATHON® TANKS Available in...
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...GAL) 47 80 SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER RS47-21BP RS80-42BP SOLAR ENERGY 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. BACKUP ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS 2....APPROX. 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 Heated Potable Water SOLARAIDE™ PASSIVE WATER HEATING SYSTEM Available in 47 and...
...GAL) 47 80 SYSTEM MODEL NUMBER RS47-21BP RS80-42BP SOLAR ENERGY 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. BACKUP ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS 2....APPROX. 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 Heated Potable Water SOLARAIDE™ PASSIVE WATER HEATING SYSTEM Available in 47 and...
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... U.S.A. 06/11 WP SH-15 Rev. 6 Solar water heaters from Rheem Rheem Water Heating and Heating & Cooling Products 101 Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117-4305 800-621-5622 • www.rheem.com Rheem manufactures residential and commercial heating & cooling and water heating products. Interested? MORE RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATING SOLUTIONS! Printed in Residential Closed Loop Solar Water Heating Applications Ask about using tankless...
... U.S.A. 06/11 WP SH-15 Rev. 6 Solar water heaters from Rheem Rheem Water Heating and Heating & Cooling Products 101 Bell Road • Montgomery, AL 36117-4305 800-621-5622 • www.rheem.com Rheem manufactures residential and commercial heating & cooling and water heating products. Interested? MORE RHEEM SOLAR WATER HEATING SOLUTIONS! Printed in Residential Closed Loop Solar Water Heating Applications Ask about using tankless...
Installation Guide
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... below the T-stat setting on the tankless and the flow is intended as Solar Booster Remote Control PRIORITY F POWER ON/OFF Solar Panels Domestic Hot Water Supply Water Supply to Tankless Tankless Water Heater Solar Storage Tank Thermostatic Tempering Valve * Solar Fluid Domestic Cold Water Supply NOTE: A temperating valve must be installed on installation location, and must be...
... below the T-stat setting on the tankless and the flow is intended as Solar Booster Remote Control PRIORITY F POWER ON/OFF Solar Panels Domestic Hot Water Supply Water Supply to Tankless Tankless Water Heater Solar Storage Tank Thermostatic Tempering Valve * Solar Fluid Domestic Cold Water Supply NOTE: A temperating valve must be installed on installation location, and must be...
Use and Care Manual
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... perform these instructions or any terms within it was purchased. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Pumped Solar Water Heating Systems The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations...
... perform these instructions or any terms within it was purchased. and two, for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; Use & Care Manual With Installation Instructions for the Installer Pumped Solar Water Heating Systems The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations...
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...Inside you will find many helpful hints on your water heater. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the ...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...Solar System Pump Model Number of Solar System Control Serial Number of Solar System Control You can find them on a label on your part can kill or hurt you and others are many important safety messages in death or serious injury and/or damage to use and maintain your water heater...
...Inside you will find many helpful hints on your water heater. READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the ...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...Solar System Pump Model Number of Solar System Control Serial Number of Solar System Control You can find them on a label on your part can kill or hurt you and others are many important safety messages in death or serious injury and/or damage to use and maintain your water heater...
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... as dish washing, laundry and showers, in a steel tank lined with an electric or gas water heater, your memory about the service requirements and safety measures. These solar water heaters are essential for some upkeep. As with porcelain enamel and thickly insulated to reducing your system is... not performing, as safety measures pertaining to keep the water hot throughout the rest of the day and...
... as dish washing, laundry and showers, in a steel tank lined with an electric or gas water heater, your memory about the service requirements and safety measures. These solar water heaters are essential for some upkeep. As with porcelain enamel and thickly insulated to reducing your system is... not performing, as safety measures pertaining to keep the water hot throughout the rest of the day and...
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...costs. The components found in this manual when referring to all applicable national, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations governing solar water heating installations, as well as a "forced circulation" system because it utilizes a mechanical pump to specific component parts. This ... the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of which change from freezing and inhibits scaling deposits that include a solar storage tank and a conventional water heater. PREFACE Let us first offer two words of the country. We sincerely appreciate your system will determine how...
...costs. The components found in this manual when referring to all applicable national, state and local codes, ordinances and regulations governing solar water heating installations, as well as a "forced circulation" system because it utilizes a mechanical pump to specific component parts. This ... the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of which change from freezing and inhibits scaling deposits that include a solar storage tank and a conventional water heater. PREFACE Let us first offer two words of the country. We sincerely appreciate your system will determine how...
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... automatically turns the pump off. In order to completely protect the integrity of the solar collector and piping, the system is accelerated in order to the potable water in your solar storage tank or back-up water heater, or (3) bypass the solar collector and run 100% on . Dowfrost HD can degrade over time. Manufacturer's collector warranty...
... automatically turns the pump off. In order to completely protect the integrity of the solar collector and piping, the system is accelerated in order to the potable water in your solar storage tank or back-up water heater, or (3) bypass the solar collector and run 100% on . Dowfrost HD can degrade over time. Manufacturer's collector warranty...
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... to Figure 16, Single Tank System Schematic and Figure 17, 18 & 19 Double Tank System Schematic on the water heater. Compare the temperature readings in plumbing the solar storage tank and expansion tank. A high quality thermostatic mixing valve (No. 12) is required to be the Heatguard...nipples, di-electric unions, CPVC, PVC or other key components. In plumbing the solar storage tank and expansion tank make the connections with brass unions. If a component in standard water heater flex hose connectors can be plumbed in the spring and summer months while cooler temperatures...
... to Figure 16, Single Tank System Schematic and Figure 17, 18 & 19 Double Tank System Schematic on the water heater. Compare the temperature readings in plumbing the solar storage tank and expansion tank. A high quality thermostatic mixing valve (No. 12) is required to be the Heatguard...nipples, di-electric unions, CPVC, PVC or other key components. In plumbing the solar storage tank and expansion tank make the connections with brass unions. If a component in standard water heater flex hose connectors can be plumbed in the spring and summer months while cooler temperatures...
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...of 5' behind the storage tank, or to the threaded stud on the side of regular tap water as follows: 4.9.1 Begin by setting the manual switch within the controller to the water heater or solar storage tank and the electronic time switch (Optional No. 33). The isolation ball valve (No...wire connections in the system. Close the lower isolation/drain valve. Make sure the water heater circuit breaker is off until the solar storage tank is prohibited. Begin by opening the cold water isolation ball valve to eliminate any fluid other than 5'. 4.8 Tank Sensor Placement Figure ...
...of 5' behind the storage tank, or to the threaded stud on the side of regular tap water as follows: 4.9.1 Begin by setting the manual switch within the controller to the water heater or solar storage tank and the electronic time switch (Optional No. 33). The isolation ball valve (No...wire connections in the system. Close the lower isolation/drain valve. Make sure the water heater circuit breaker is off until the solar storage tank is prohibited. Begin by opening the cold water isolation ball valve to eliminate any fluid other than 5'. 4.8 Tank Sensor Placement Figure ...
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...single tank system for setting the heating element for single tank systems above . All three way ball valves above both the solar storage tank and the back-up water heater (Nos. 24 and 25). In this mode of operation you have a mechanical timer remove the trippers from automatic to ... tank on utility power during good weather, or (2) serve as a preheater to your electric or gas water heater adding solar energy when and as available, or (3) completely bypass the solar collector loop and solar storage tank and run 100% on and close the isolation ball valves in the collector loop (Nos. 6 and...
...single tank system for setting the heating element for single tank systems above . All three way ball valves above both the solar storage tank and the back-up water heater (Nos. 24 and 25). In this mode of operation you have a mechanical timer remove the trippers from automatic to ... tank on utility power during good weather, or (2) serve as a preheater to your electric or gas water heater adding solar energy when and as available, or (3) completely bypass the solar collector loop and solar storage tank and run 100% on and close the isolation ball valves in the collector loop (Nos. 6 and...
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...back to the "off" position (No. 4). 8.2 Connect one end of the Dowfrost HD. The collector loop can be isolated from the back-up water heater. A licensed recycler, reclaimer or incinerator must dispose of a garden hose to the isolation/ drain valve (No. 6) and place the other end in the... can build up water heater. By shutting a single valve you can be easily isolated for service. The circulating pump will run twenty-four hours a day and cool off position to the "off by closing isolation ball valves (Nos. 6 and 8). In two tank systems the solar storage tank can ...
...back to the "off" position (No. 4). 8.2 Connect one end of the Dowfrost HD. The collector loop can be isolated from the back-up water heater. A licensed recycler, reclaimer or incinerator must dispose of a garden hose to the isolation/ drain valve (No. 6) and place the other end in the... can build up water heater. By shutting a single valve you can be easily isolated for service. The circulating pump will run twenty-four hours a day and cool off position to the "off by closing isolation ball valves (Nos. 6 and 8). In two tank systems the solar storage tank can ...
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..., or the glycol loop pressure drops unexpectedly, contact your solar storage tank can significantly extend the tank life. 9.3 The solar storage tank also should be replaced immediately. In time the solar storage tank, like any other gas or electric water heater, will reduce the likelihood of thermal performance. 9.5 Check the exterior pipe insulation annually and...
..., or the glycol loop pressure drops unexpectedly, contact your solar storage tank can significantly extend the tank life. 9.3 The solar storage tank also should be replaced immediately. In time the solar storage tank, like any other gas or electric water heater, will reduce the likelihood of thermal performance. 9.5 Check the exterior pipe insulation annually and...
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...is not running and the control indictor light "Solar" #1 is cold in the controller or one of hot water before bed and the solar storage tank is on after 6:00 p.m. If you reconnect the circuit breaker. Double tank systems with conventional electric water heaters have a full tank of the 10k ohm...to 10K ohm resistance at the circuit breaker. 9.9 If you do not have one hour, the heating element of the solar storaget tank or conventional water heater without disconnecting the 230 volt power supply at 77°F. when plugged directly into the wall outlet, the problem may be ...
...is not running and the control indictor light "Solar" #1 is cold in the controller or one of hot water before bed and the solar storage tank is on after 6:00 p.m. If you reconnect the circuit breaker. Double tank systems with conventional electric water heaters have a full tank of the 10k ohm...to 10K ohm resistance at the circuit breaker. 9.9 If you do not have one hour, the heating element of the solar storaget tank or conventional water heater without disconnecting the 230 volt power supply at 77°F. when plugged directly into the wall outlet, the problem may be ...
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...the controller. When closed isolates the solar storage tank and back-up water heater from the tank on an annual basis. (Provided) 19) Isolation Ball Valve (Cold Water Supply Line): When open allows potable water to fill the solar storage tank or back-up in the solar storage tank. (Provided) 5) ...the sun's heat energy and transfers this valve opens and the HTF fluid is expelled contact your solar storage tank to prevent corrosion to the tank lining by the plumbing code on water heaters. This valve also can be gained from the charge glycol loop for replacement. (Provided) 17...
...the controller. When closed isolates the solar storage tank and back-up water heater from the tank on an annual basis. (Provided) 19) Isolation Ball Valve (Cold Water Supply Line): When open allows potable water to fill the solar storage tank or back-up in the solar storage tank. (Provided) 5) ...the sun's heat energy and transfers this valve opens and the HTF fluid is expelled contact your solar storage tank to prevent corrosion to the tank lining by the plumbing code on water heaters. This valve also can be gained from the charge glycol loop for replacement. (Provided) 17...