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Solar Water Heater SG415 ~ SG165 Models with Integrated Gas Booster

Model

SG415

SG325

SG260

SG165

Capacity (L)

415

325

260

165

Weight (kg)

Empty

100

Full

515

415

335

225

Dimensions

A (mm)

1525

1535

1215

1410

B (mm)

230

215

190

C (mm)

565

590

530

D (mm)

685

620

487

E (mm)

20L Booster

N/A

1170

850

1020

26L Booster

1135

1130

810

980

H (mm)

1760

1755

1435

1605

Max Supply Pressure

With ECV (kPa)

680

Without ECV (kPa)

800

ECV Setting (kPa)

850

PTR Valve (kPa)

1000

Technical data is subject to change.

Summary of Contents for SG165 Series

Page 1: ...165 to SG415 Series Warning Use copper pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic due to the effec...

Page 2: ...r water heater is turned on Patents This solar water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs in the name of Aquamax Australia Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Trade Mark...

Page 3: ...6 Gas Booster Installation 17 Solar Controller Kit Installation 18 Solar Collector Kit Installation 18 INSTALLATION PLUMBING PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 20 Solar Storage Cylinder Plumbing Plumbing Connection...

Page 4: ...not suitable for installation above 400 metres altitude and has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage if installed above 400 metres altitude This solar water heater is designed to be installed with an Aquamax...

Page 5: ...f persons living in the house require additional safety protection from potential scalding This will keep the hot water supply temperature to the bathroom s and ensuite s below 50 C which will reduce...

Page 6: ...r outlet to the solar control unit Note The Aquamax warranty does not cover damage caused by freeze conditions when the electrical circuit or electrical supply to the solar control unit is turned off...

Page 7: ...lar collectors to the solar storage cylinder can become very hot Warning If the power supply cord or plug to the solar control unit or gas booster is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person...

Page 8: ...heat the water by solar gain The time to reheat the water in the solar storage cylinder will depend upon time of year time of day and prevailing weather conditions however the gas booster will provide...

Page 9: ...5 years of installation Cleaning the Solar Collector Glass Ensure the solar collector glass is free of dust salt spray or any other matter which may reduce the effectiveness of the solar collectors If...

Page 10: ...r can have a detrimental effect on the operation and or life expectation of the solar storage cylinder and pressure temperature relief valve Where there is a changeover from one water supply to anothe...

Page 11: ...de and replacement if necessary refer to Periodic Maintenance on page 6 and Anode on page 8 Water Chemistry Levels Affecting Warranty The Aquamax warranty of this solar water heater will not cover res...

Page 12: ...LED is flashing switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit for five 5 seconds and then switch back on again If the green LED remains off or the red LED recommences...

Page 13: ...ll occur when the solar heated water temperature is lower than the preset outlet temperature setting of the gas booster This may be experienced during periods of low solar energy gain or if there has...

Page 14: ...mode power on for less than 48 hours Green rapid pulse Circulating water through collectors 3 x green Circulating water through collectors system power on for less than 48 hours no green remains off P...

Page 15: ...d to Installers must be competently trained in Height Hazard Assessment Working at Height Procedures Assessment Use Wearing of correct height safety equipment harnesses etc All other relevant safety f...

Page 16: ...pplied with solar water heater Tank Water Supply If the solar water heater is supplied with water from a tank supply and a pressure pump system is not installed then the bottom of the supply tank must...

Page 17: ...ot necessary to allow for free air circulation under the base of the solar storage cylinder For outdoor installation the solar storage cylinder shall be installed freestanding on a level and stable co...

Page 18: ...de The dimensions shown in the table below are the minimum clearance distances from the flue terminal These clearances must be observed at all times Below eaves balconies and other projections 300 Fro...

Page 19: ...d Purging the Solar Collectors on page 9 The solar control unit is mounted on the side of the solar storage cylinder and controls system operation The solar control unit has a power cord which connect...

Page 20: ...frame as defined in the Building Code of Australia Australian New Zealand Standard AS NZS 1170 2 2002 and the Australian Standard AS 4055 2006 and provides an acceptable method of installation where i...

Page 21: ...ive compression fittings must use brass or copper olives Use thread sealing tape or approved thread sealant on all other fittings never use hemp A disconnection union must always be provided at the co...

Page 22: ...the solar water heater is operated Before fitting the PTR valve make sure the valve probe has not been bent Seal the valve thread with thread sealing tape never use hemp and ensure the tape does protr...

Page 23: ...ongly recommended the pipe work downstream of the relief valve be capable of carrying water exceeding 99 C Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to pipe work and property Note A drai...

Page 24: ...nstructions supplied with the solar controller kit for details on the installation and plumbing of the solar controller kit Refer to Solar Controller Kit Installation on page 18 for an overview of the...

Page 25: ...ipe length solar cold solar hot and number of 90 bends Pipe Size 1 or 2 Collectors 3 Collectors Pipe Length 90 Bends Pipe Length 90 Bends DN15 40 metres 20 30 metres 20 DN20 NR NR 40 metres 20 For eac...

Page 26: ...copper pipe avoiding accidental contact with the solar pipe work which can become very hot as high temperature water can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage cylinder reducing pipe heat...

Page 27: ...must always be installed after the non return valve and be the last valve prior to the solar storage cylinder Warning A non return valve MUST BE installed on the cold water line to the solar storage c...

Page 28: ...perature Zone Plumbing Diagrams Two Temperature Zone Plumbing Diagram Gas Boosted Solar System with Integrated Gas Booster Two Temperature Zone Plumbing Diagram Gas Boosted Solar System with Remote Ga...

Page 29: ...installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building provided the following requirements are met The gas boosters preset outlet temperature setting is set to a minimum of...

Page 30: ...29 Circulated Flow Return Plumbing Diagram Gas Boosted Solar System with Remote Gas Booster...

Page 31: ...lector circuit with water under mains pressure and checking the pipe work for leaks during the commissioning procedure can be substituted for the pressure testing of the collector circuit If pressure...

Page 32: ...ing should be noted It is necessary to check the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the gas booster and also the minimum gas test point pressure and the maximum gas test point pressure of the gas boo...

Page 33: ...close the bleed valve To refill the solar collectors after draining and reinstate the solar water heater 1 Open all hot water taps in premises including shower s 2 Fully open cold water isolation val...

Page 34: ...torage cylinder and tighten 2 Open all hot water taps in premises including shower s 3 Fully open cold water isolation valve on cold water line to solar storage cylinder This will purge air from hot w...

Page 35: ...60 165 Weight kg Empty 100 90 75 60 Full 515 415 335 225 Dimensions A mm 1525 1535 1215 1410 B mm 230 215 215 190 C mm 565 590 530 530 D mm 685 620 620 487 H mm 1760 1755 1435 1605 Max Supply Pressure...

Page 36: ...5 Dimensions A mm 1525 1535 1215 1410 B mm 230 215 215 190 C mm 565 590 530 530 D mm 685 620 620 487 E mm 20L Booster N A 1170 850 1020 26L Booster 1135 1130 810 980 H mm 1760 1755 1435 1605 Max Suppl...

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Page 38: ...en the nearest branch office or Aquamax Accredited Service Agent s office and the installed site shall be the owner s responsibility 2 5 Where the water heater is installed in a position that does not...

Page 39: ...r heater the duration of the protection afforded by this warranty may be greater than what is set out above Please call 1800 676 000 for details 4 Entitlement To Make A Claim Under This Warranty 4 1 T...

Page 40: ...tomer in the event that a claim is made under the Aquamax warranty Plumber Name Company Plumber s licence number Compliance Certificate if applicable in your state Installation date Model serial numbe...

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