Rheem RS47-21BP, RS80-42BP Test and Fill the Closed Loop, Test and Fill Procedure

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Test and Fill the Closed Loop

!WARNING: Under no circumstances can any fluid other than Hartgard be used, alternate fluids could be hazardous to your health.

Closed Loop Fluid The closed loop must be filled ONLY with Hartgard solution and potable water.

Each system closed loop is to be filled with one bottle of Hartgard and the balance potable water.

When mixed, the approximate Hartgard concentration is 20%.

Material Safety Data

Service Temperature Range

-40°F to 300°F

Freezing Point -50°F

Boiling Point

212°F

Flash Point

218°F

Fluid Color

Light Blue

First Aid

Eye Contact: Irrigate with water for 5 minutes

Skin Contact: Wash with flowing water or shower

Inhalation: No adverse effects

Ingestion: No adverse effects

Advice to Doctor: Treatment based on judgement of doctor in response to patient reaction

Disposal of Fluid

Reprocess or burn in an approved

Auto Ignition Temperature

> 750°F

incinerator in accordance with Federal/State/Local code requirements.

Test and Fill Procedure

!CAUTION: On new construction, Do Not fill storage tank and/or charge the closed loop system until the water heater is ready for use. Cover the collectors until the system is filled and charged. Place a tag on the system if it s not filled and charged.

• Remove the Fill Plug from the collector

 

fill assembly.

• Now remove the

 

• Remove PR6

hose from the Fill

Jacket Relief Valve

Assembly and

from the tank.

replace the Fill

• Connect a 1/2”

Plug.

 

hose and fill the

 

closed loop with

• Connect a bicycle

water.

pump to the Test

 

• Continue filling

Block and

until the water

pressurize the

overflows from the

Closed Loop to

PR6 Jacket Relief

11.6 psi.

Valve port and air

 

bubbles stop.

 

 

• Check all

 

connections for any

• Fit the Test Block

evidence of leakage.

into the PR6 Port.

 

 

• Ensure that the

• Fit the PR6 Jacket

pressure remains

Relief Valve onto

constant at 11.6 psi

the Test Block.

for at least 10

 

minutes.

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RS47-21BP, RS80-42BP specifications

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