Issue Date: 01.06.16
Review Date: 01.06.16
H0024 028626 A
Installation Manual for EHW Tanks: MAN_INST_TANK_SRT(AA)|9
Figure 1 Apricus Storage Tank
All ports on an Apricus Australia storage tank are of
20mm (3/4”) BSP. Teflon tape must be used to seal any
fitting. Copper olives must be used with all compression
fittings.
IMPORTANT
Apricus tanks must be installed in accordance to
AS/NZS 3500.4 as well as any other relevant
local/government standards.
5.3.1.1 INLET (MAINS)
The mains line should consist of the following brass
components when installing:
Duo valve
Cold Water 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 streamline the installation process.
IMPORTANT
The tempering valve must be the last downstream
component installed before the hot water reaches the
house.
5.3.1.2 SOLAR FLOW
IMPORTANT
Cap this port with brass plugs supplied when solar
collectors are not being installed.
When solar domestic hot water system is set up, this port
is used for the water line directed up to the solar
collectors to be heated. This line consists of the following
components in order from closest to furthest away from
the solar flow port:
Circulation Pump
Flow meter
Check valve
Collectors