Issue Date: 01.06.16
Review Date: 01.06.16
H0024 028626 A
Installation Manual for EHW Tanks: MAN_INST_TANK_SRT(AA)|14
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Figure 4 Typical Electric boosted solar hot water system
Page 1: ...Issue Date 01 06 16 Review Date 01 06 16 H0024 028626 A Installation Manual for EHW Tanks MAN_INST_TANK_SRT AA 1 Apricus Solar Hot Water Installation Manual For Electric Hot Water Tanks Solar Ready...
Page 2: ..._SRT AA 2 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 2 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 4 CHAPTER 3 SITE INSPECTION 6 CHAPTER 4 COMPONENT INSPECTION 7 CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM PLUMBING 8 CHAPTER 6 COMMISSIONING 11 CHA...
Page 3: ...d Tube functions to harness the solar energy by capturing and retaining the heat due to the presence of the vacuum Flow Line The plumbing line running from tank solar flow port to the inlet of the col...
Page 4: ...ROL Where the mains supply pressure can exceed or fluctuate beyond the pressure of 500kPa a pressure limiting valve must be fitted to the cold mains line The device is installed after the duo valve is...
Page 5: ...ery important that the auxiliary boosting system remains on It will only activate if the temperature falls below the temperatures outlined 2 5 EHW TANK 2 5 1 HYDROGEN BUILD UP Glass lined vitreous ena...
Page 6: ...For glass lined tanks consider the positioning of the tank to allow room for anode removal and replacement maintenance The storage tank must be installed in a properly drained safe tray where leakage...
Page 7: ...an electric element Ensure the tank has two brass plugs 4 2 NECESSARY COMPONENTS Ensure that the following components have been sourced for the installation These are not provided as a standard with t...
Page 8: ...ATERIAL AND PIPE SIZE For domestic installations the recommended pipe is copper and the size is Two factors affect the choice of pipe sizing the flow rate and pressure drop These two factors are close...
Page 9: ...ECV Pressure Reducing Valve Four Way Cross Figure 2 Mains Line Valves The set of mains line valves can be purchased as a kit from Apricus and provides the above components with insulating jackets to...
Page 10: ...extracted to be supplied to the household 5 3 1 5 SENSOR PORTS When solar DHW system is set up the sensors must be coated with heat transfer paste and inserted through the cable gland into the approp...
Page 11: ...er all the plumbing connections have been made EHW tank needs to be filled with water and purged of air To fill the system 1 Open the cold mains line and fill up the tank and open the hot water outlet...
Page 12: ...he electrical element will be required to be directly connected to a 240V AC 50Hz mains power supply Flexible conduit is required to enclose any exposed electrical cables to the storage unit 7 2 2 THE...
Page 13: ...us EHW tank ensure that each of the following processes is carried out prior to leaving the site 8 1 CHECKLIST PRIOR TO LEAVING INSTALLATION SITE EHW tank check Check all connections for leaks and tha...
Page 14: ...sue Date 01 06 16 Review Date 01 06 16 H0024 028626 A Installation Manual for EHW Tanks MAN_INST_TANK_SRT AA 14 CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX 7 1 3 6 5 4 2 Figure 4 Typical Electric boosted solar hot water syste...
Page 15: ...or adverse water conditions including excessive water pressure or temperature neglect of any kind or otherwise as a result of any use of the Unit contrary to the product manual or other instructions p...
Page 16: ...annot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are als...
