52D180 Hiline Solar: Key Attributes
Most suitable for areas that receive medium to high levels of solar radiation, and are not subject to frost conditions.
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The electric boosted model is equipped with an in-tank element. Alternatively the system can be installed as a pre-heater with an inline gas booster water heater.
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Corrosion protection for the water heater’s solar tank is obtained by using a proven, high quality vitreous enamel and a sacrificial anode.
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Key Features
The 52D180 Hiline® is available with either in-tank electric or continuous flow gas boosting. Boosting is a back-up feature that provides hot water during poor weather periods. The electric boosted model will provide a boost volume of 90 litres. There is a larger model designed to suit a larger hot water load. The gas boosted model features an inline 6-star continuous flow gas booster, which only turns on to heat water when the water temperature flowing through it is less than 58°C.
- Space saving roof mount design
- Low maintenance
- Energy Efficient – cuts energy use by up to 60%^%
- Eligible for Government rebates and incentives
* The suggested price is comprised of RRP less the applicable solar incentive and excluding installation. Solar incentive value applies to 52D180/1NPT system in Zone 3.
^ Energy savings of up to 70% shown is based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling of a Rheem 52D180/1NPT and using a small load in Zone 3 and apply when replacing an electric water heater. Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of Solahart system installed, orientation and inclination of the solar collectors, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff. Maximum financial savings off your hot water bill are achievable when replacing an electric water heater on continuous tariff.
† Warranty Details: 5/3/1 warranty; 5 year cylinder and collectors supply, 3 year parts, 1 year labour.
52D180 Specifications
| Model | 52D180-1NPT | 52D180/1NPT-G |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 180 Litres | 180 Litres |
| Solar Collectors | NPT200 | NPT200 |
| Booster Type | Electric | Gas - Remote |
| Booster Capacity | 90 litres | 20L/min |
| People Per Household | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Dimensions & Specifications | ||
| Height (A) | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Width (B) | 1595 mm | 1595 mm |
| Depth (C) | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
| Collector Depth (D) | 1943 mm | 1943 mm |
| Collector Width (E) | 1027 mm | 1027 mm |
| Collector Height (F) | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Weight Empty - Tank | 61 kg | 61 kg |
| Weight Full - Tank | 241 kg | 241 kg |
| Weight Empty - Solar Collectors | 36 kg | 36 kg |
| Weight Full - Solar Collectors | 42 kg | 42 kg |
| Electric Boost Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Type | Copper sheath immersion element | |||
| Supply Voltage | 220 V - 250 V | |||
| Recovery Rate @ 240 V and Temperature Rise of: | ||||
| Rating kW |
Current Amps |
30°C litres/hour |
40°C litres/hour |
50°C litres/hour |
| 2.4 | 10 | 68 | 52 | 41 |
| 3.6 | 15 | 103 | 77 | 62 |
How the Roof Top Solar Systems Work
Solar Operation
The solar Hiline system has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed on the roof directly coupled to the solar collectors. It works on the simple scientific fact that hot water rises. As the sun heats the water in the solar collectors, the increase in temperature causes the water to rise through a copper pipe into the storage tank. This allows cooler water from the solar storage tank to flow into 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.
Orientation of Solar Collectors
To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum orientation facing true north (in the southern hemisphere) or true south (in the northern hemisphere). Always check for true north or true south using a compass or other suitable device.
To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum inclination. This is equal to 90% to 100% of the local latitude angle when collectors are oriented within 60° of true north or true south, and between 10° and 20° if the collectors are oriented between 60° and 90° from the optimum orientation. Generally, improved summer performance is obtained from an angle of inclination less than the optimum angle and improved winter performance is obtained by an angle of inclination greater than the optimum angle. If the angle of inclination varies by 20° from the optimum angle, the solar collectors will receive about 10% less total annual solar radiation.
In-Series Gas Boosting
An in-series gas booster (also known as a continuous flow gas booster) can be installed between the solar water heater and the hot outlets in the house. This booster should be permanently active. The booster senses the temperature of the water passing through it: if the water temperature is above its temperature setting it does nothing; if below it will automatically heat the water up to the preset outlet temperature setting. This gas booster ensures hot water delivery for a variety of hot water demands without the need for user intervention while enabling maximum solar energy contribution to the water heating. For more information on this booster, consult the owner’s manual for the product.
Brochures
Why Solahart Solar Hot Water Systems: Download
Solar 52D180 Hot Water System Brochure: Download
Solahart In-Line Gas Booster Brochure: Download
Installation Manuals
On-Roof Solar Hot Water System Owner's Guide and Installation Manual: Download
In-line Gas Booster Owner's Guide and Installation Manual: Download
Solar Incentive Forms
Small-scale Technology Certificate Assignment Form: Download