Solaraide™ HE
Solar Heat Exchanger, Solar Tank, or Electric Storage Water Heater
ꢀAvailable in 80 and 120 Gallon Models
6-Year Limited Tank and Parts Warranty*
Brass drain valve
Cold water inlet brings cold water to tank
bottom to prevent mixing with heated water
Anode rod equalizes aggressive water action
for prolonged tank life
Cold water inlet, hot water outlet, relief valve
and anode rod at top of tank for easy access
and fast, economical installation
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Choice of two models…storage tank or
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single element water heater specifically
engineered for installation with residential
indirect solar systems
Temperature and pressure relief valve included
Collector feed and return fittings located at
front of tank for convenient installation
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Automatic temperature control
Over temperature protector
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Isolated tank design for better heat
retention
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* See Residential Warranty Information Brochure
for complete warranty information.
High efficiency heating element
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Rheemglas® tank lining resists corrosion and
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prolongs tank life
Heat exchanger: copper tubing wrapped
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around and secured to the tank.
Double wall, vented design for positive
leak detection
DESCRIPTION
ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS (SHOWN IN INCHES)
ENERGY INFORMATION
T
Y
P
E
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
UPPER
APPROX.
SHIP WT.
(LBS.)
APPROX.
R-
FACTOR
GAL.
CAP.
HEIGHT
A
DIAMETER
B
MODEL NUMBER
80 81V80HE-1
80 81V80HE-T
4500 W*
58-3/4
58-3/4
62
24-1/2
24-1/2
28-1/4
28-1/4
222
222
380
380
R-17.3
R-17.3
R-17.3
R-17.3
Storage only
4500 W*
120 82V120HE-1
120 82V120HE-T
Storage only
62
* Heaters furnished with standard 240 volt AC, single phase non-simultaneous wiring and 4500 watt heating element.
• If heating elements of different wattages than those shown are demanded by zone requirements, they must be specifically requested.
• To prevent corrosion, proper pH levels in transfer fluid must be maintained.
• Solaraide models meet all current state requirements for solar storage tanks.
• The tanks are Rheemglas lined and are designed to operate up to 150 PSI.
A special 1/2" NPT
8"
opening is provided
for installation of a
“probe type”
thermostat.
RELIEF
COLD
HOT VALVE
WATER CONNECTION NIPPLES
ALL 3/4" N.P.T.
B
COPPER COIL DATA (Type L Copper)
Maximum pressure = 150 PSI
Maximum temperature = 185° F
Tube I.D. = 5/8"
COLD
INLET
HOT
OUTLET
Solaraide HE
Tank Capacity
Coil Capacity
Gallons
Length of Tubing
Around Tank (Ft)
COLLECTOR
RETURN
A
80 Gallons
120 Gallons
2.2
2.6
120
143
COLLECTOR
FEED
PRESSURE DROP THROUGH COIL (Feet of H20)
Head Loss (Feet)
Flow Rate
1 GPM
2 GPM
80 Gallon
1.3
120 Gallon
1.6
7"
WATER CIRCULATOR
(REQUIRED FOR NON-
GRAVITY SYSTEMS)
4.8
5.7
3 GPM
10.0
12.0
In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement, Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
06/08 WP
FORM NO. 101-16 Rev. 13
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