Rheem RS47-21BP, RS80-42BP installation instructions Passive Solar Water Heating Systems

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Use & Care Manual

With Installation Instructions for the Installer

Passive Solar Water Heating Systems

This Solar Water Heating system is for the models listed below:

RS80-42BPRS47-21BP

The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, to provide the installer with the basic directions and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater; and two, for the owner–operator, to explain the features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and troubleshooting of the water heater. This manual also includes a parts list.

It is very important that all persons who are expected to install, operate or adjust this water heater read the instructions carefully so they may understand how to perform these operations. If you do not understand these instructions or any terms within it, seek professional advice.

Any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, service or warranty of this water heater should be directed to the seller from whom it was purchased. If additional information is required, refer to the section on “If you need service.”

Do not destroy this manual. Please read carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference.

!Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!

!California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Printed in Australia

AP13907 (09/06)

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Contents Passive Solar Water Heating Systems Installation Instructions Safety InformationCare and Cleaning Troubleshooting TipsIntroduction Try to use Hot Water during Daylight Hours Keep the use of the Backup Heater to a MinimumTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature SettingRead and Follow this Safety Information Carefully Installing the water heater Storage Tank System Parts ID ListRecord extreme weather conditions on checklist Pre-InstallationSite Inspection Equipment Review Local CodesNumber Installation System Placement RequirementsArea Requirements for Collectors Plumbing/Electrical stub-outPitch Requirements Roof InstallationsCompass Pitch Mount No. of Collectors Roof Survey Roof Type Installation Type Supporting StructuresRoof Support Requirements Conventional Roof ModificationsConventional Roof Modifications Truss Frame Modifications Customer Approval Branch Circuit Sizing and Wire Size GuideElectrical System Requirements Electrical SchematicType of Installation Typical Installation= Mixing Valve = Temperature & Pressure Relief Types of Roof Installation Plumbing System Schematic for Installation as Pre HeaterMetal / Sturdy Tile Installation Roof Preparation Supporting Structure installationInstalling the water heater Page Lower Pipe Leg Installation Frame AssemblyPipe Leg Connection Detail Collector Fitting Installation Detail Collector InstallationMetal / Sturdy-Tile Storage Tank InstallationStorage Tank Plumbing Attachment Detail, Left Side Plumbing InstallationExternal Piping Insulation Install Roof Jack Panel Electrical InstallationTo Fill the Water Heater See Key to Stub Out Details BelowTest and Fill the Closed Loop Test and Fill ProcedureInstalling the water heater Detail of Electrical Connections Connect Storage Tank to Electrical SupplyNeutral Safety Precautions Operating the water heater. Installation ChecklistSafety Controls To replace the temperature limiting controlTime/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature SettingIf adjustment is necessary… Routine Preventative Maintenance Care and cleaning of the water heaterDraining the Water Heater Anode RodVacations or Brief Absences Vacation and Extended Shut-DownProblem Possible Causes What To Do Before You Call For Service…Low Hot Water Frames Installations using 17.5 a Frames‘A’ Frame kit consists Side Pitch Installations Tile Roof Variations for Metal and Fibreboard Roofs Against Pitch Installations Tiled RoofFlashing and Roof Penetrations Variations for Shallow Pitch or Flat Deck RoofsIf YOU Need Service
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