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HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 
 
The Rheem solar Loline system has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank 
installed at ground level, remotely from the solar collectors. As the sun heats 
the water in the solar collectors the increase in temperature activates the 
circulator. The circulator then moves the water from the solar collectors through 
an insulated copper pipe to the solar storage tank. The circulator switches on 
whenever the water leaving the solar collectors is hotter than the water in the 
tank. Cooler water from the solar storage tank is circulated to the solar 
collectors to be heated by the sun’s energy. This process continues while solar 
energy is available and until the water in the solar storage tank reaches a 
temperature of approximately 75
°C. Automatic safety controls are fitted to the 
water heater to provide safe and efficient operation. 
 
MAINS PRESSURE 
The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting 
directly to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area 
exceeds that 
28, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The 
supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure 
operation to be achieved. A minimum water supply pressure of 200 kPa is 
required to enable the solar circulator and solar circuit system to operate 
effectively. 
 
GAS BOOSTING 
 
 
Water stored in the solar storage tank can be 
heated by a gas burner located under the 
cylinder. The gas burner is for heating the 
water at times of low solar energy gain, such 
as during very cloudy or rainy weather, or 
during the winter months. The boost water 
temperature is determined by the gas control 
thermostat setting. 
 
The gas burner is also controlled via a timer 
unit installed inside the house. It is 
recommended the timer be set to enable 
boosting between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. This 
will allow boosting of the water temperature 
before the main evening hot water usage 
period, but after the main solar heating period 
of the day. The timer unit has a manual 
“OVERRIDE” to allow boosting outside of the 
set hours (refer to 
page 16). 
 
Note: The gas burner will only light if the temperature of the water in the solar 
storage tank is below the gas control thermostat setting. 
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