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Astivita Limited

172 Ingram Road,

Acacia Ridge QLD 4110

Ph: 1300 302 084

Fax: (07) 3726 2099

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www.astivita.com

Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

SP Series Split Solar Water Heater

This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight points of note throughout the manual.

Read this manual before you start to use this
equipment.

SAFETY WARNING! Important Safety Instructions

WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual can cause serious injury and or equipment
failure.

GENERAL NOTICE

Summary of Contents for SPS-270

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions and Owner s Manual SP Series Split Solar Water Heater This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight points of note throughout the manual Read this manua...

Page 2: ...e WARNING INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE Plastic pipe must not be used on a solar water heater installation due to the effects of high water temperatures and pressures USE COPPER PIPE ONLY All compression fitt...

Page 3: ...ranty 10 The maximum height of solar flow and return pipes must be where these pipes enter and exit the solar collectors to avoid the possibility of air locks in the solar installation 11 The maximum...

Page 4: ...ter discharge will be clear of any paved areas and will not cause damage or injury Do not block or seal these drain lines 20 This water heater is intended to be installed as a fixed appliance and must...

Page 5: ...tant information for the householder 6 Householder instructions and maintenance 8 Electric Boost 9 Safety valves and Frost Protection Valves 9 Maintenance 10 Householder fault finding 11 Solar Tank In...

Page 6: ...to panels Note that this is a secondary frost protection mechanism as the solar water heater is equipped with an electronic freeze control system that will pump water from the storage tank through th...

Page 7: ...ed into a 240V 50Hz 10Amp electrical outlet which may be required to be weatherproof depending on location Take care not to touch the power plug with wet hands 18 If the power supply cord plug or elec...

Page 8: ...HOUSEHOLDER INSTRUCTIONS Operation and Maintenance Warning This appliance not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience...

Page 9: ...of low solar radiation and water temperatures below 600 C can give rise to bacterial breeding including Legionella bacteria Switch not recommended for frost areas if installed will void warranty if da...

Page 10: ...ot function correctly Shading from newly erected buildings also needs to be considered and panels relocated if necessary Check cleanliness of solar panel glass Clean if covered in dust grime leaves or...

Page 11: ...se note that you will be charged by a ASTIsola service agent where the fault is not related to manufacture or failure of a part or out of warranty NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER If the collectors are shad...

Page 12: ...acia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph 1300 302 084 Fax 07 3726 2099 Email service astivita com au www astivita com COLD EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE ECV LEAKING The ECV may discharge a small amount of cold water to preve...

Page 13: ...th respect to the solar collectors as heat loss can occur in the pipes and copper pipe length should not exceed 20 metres for 2 panel systems Also consider servicing the water heater must be accessibl...

Page 14: ...ank when full up to approximately 600kg depending on model and the installer should ensure the base and footings are substantial enough to avoid subsidence etc WATER SUPPLY If the water heater is inst...

Page 15: ...he expansion control valve ECV is fitted according to instructions contained within this manual Should the saturation Index exceed 0 8 a low Watts density element must be fitted Water heaters installe...

Page 16: ...a standard function of the controller Where the panel temperature measured at the Panel Temperature Sensor approaches freezing the pump will activate and circulate heated tank water to the panels unt...

Page 17: ...The LCD display will normally display the Lower L tank sensor temperature and the Roof top R sensor temperature as follows Sensor Temp L 001 R 001 In event of a tank sensor failure an error code will...

Page 18: ...PROGRAM MODE AND CHANGE TO FACTORY SETTINGS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED AND AUTHORISED PERSON RANGE OF SETTINGS AVAILABLE ARE AS FOLLOWS SETTING Factory Setting C Minimum Setting C Maximum Setting C...

Page 19: ...hod applies to accessing all five settings available d When all settings are set to desired level press and hold the Program key for around 3 seconds All settings will be retained and Set Finish Reboo...

Page 20: ...ar Panel Layout drawings for location and installation detail Water may drip from the pipe of the pressure relief device This pipe must be left open to the atmosphere MOUNTING KITS Note The copper pip...

Page 21: ...Item 1 3 HWP 665 BFS15 Diagram Item 3 4 4 required 1 Connection of Item 7 ECV Valve 2 Connection of Item 11 Flow Valve 3 Connection of Item 2 PLV 4 Connection of Item 10 Solar Return 4 HWP 656 BFT15C1...

Page 22: ...67 NVHT 15F 15C w Nut and Olive Diagram item 13 1 15mm High Temperature Non Return Check Valve Install on load side of Pump Controller Note direction of Flow 13 HWP 868 NVHT 15F 15C without Nut and Ol...

Page 23: ...46139461 733 Copyright 2014 Astivita Limited Page 23 Astivita Limited 172 Ingram Road Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph 1300 302 084 Fax 07 3726 2099 Email service astivita com au www astivita com GLINKI2 Kit...

Page 24: ...s for Mounting Collectors and Racking STAKITGL2 Brass ware for collectors Standard kit supplied referred to in this manual Cannot be used for Cyclonic installations For Cyclonic Installation please co...

Page 25: ...the installation of solar collectors Solar collectors should be positioned to face the equator which is North facing in Australia The further away from North the greater the loss in solar efficiency...

Page 26: ...ely 0 5 metres or greater be left between the lower edge of the roof and the bottom rail of the solar collector installation Locate the stainless steel lower mounting brackets LOBR and the aluminium r...

Page 27: ...p 2B Tile Roofs Carefully remove roof tiles to locate roof trusses for fastening the straps Shape the straps around the roof tiles with the U Cup upright and facing up the roof line above the tile The...

Page 28: ...e U Cup between the mounting feet and the rail Secure using SCMET25 screws provided Step 4 The first panel can now be carefully lifted to the roof top in accordance with OH S regulations Following ins...

Page 29: ...to the roof directly into a timber or steel batten using the SCMET65 screws provided Step 5B Tile Roofs Carefully remove tiles to locate trusses to secure straps Fasten the straps to the panels at th...

Page 30: ...lude Codes S Power AVG Image Quantity Instructions HWP 662 BFAVT20R 1 AVG Custom Sensor Fitting Insert Roof Top Sensor to end of pipe when installed Comes with Insulation Glove Fit hot water return to...

Page 31: ...alled facing downwards one per panel The valve must not contact the roof During frosty conditions these valves open and allow a slow flow of water through the panels They will automatically close when...

Page 32: ...Check the system for leaks Repair if required SOLAR PANELS The solar panels must only be filled when they are cold so it is important to ensure that the panels are fully covered for a suitable time b...

Page 33: ...d it be necessary to turn off the water heater following commissioning then Switch off or isolate the electrical supplies to the water heater AND the pump controller Close the cold water valve at the...

Page 34: ...high temperature water from the collectors back to the storage tank After 5 minutes the hot water tap may be closed NOTE Extreme care must be exercised as water discharged from the solar collectors m...

Page 35: ...product free of charge which Astivita will determine in its absolute discretion Table of Applicable Warranty Periods Hot Water Storage Cylinder Solar Collector Panels 7 years plus 3 years extended pos...

Page 36: ...locations Fair wear and tear Excessive water pressure blocked pipework faulty plumbing restricted flow or excessive temperature Scale formation or the effects of corrosive water where the product has...

Page 37: ...f the product payment of reasonable costs of having the product repaired payment in respect of the reduced value of the product As required by legislation including the ACL any claims for damage or an...

Page 38: ...Ingram Road Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph 1300 302 084 Fax 07 3726 2099 Email service astivita com au www astivita com Astivita s contact details are as follows ACN 139 461 733 172 Ingram Road Acacia Ridg...

Page 39: ...warranty claim OWNER S NAME ADDRESS SERIAL NO INSTALLER S NAME DATE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLER SIGNATURE This warranty does not exclude limit or modify any warranty condition or liability which is or m...

Page 40: ...ructions and Owner s Manual Has there been a 500kPa Pressure reducing valve installed Have all supplied Valves Fittings Protection Boots been fitted Have both Solar Collector sensor Tank sensor leads...

Page 41: ...ita com au www astivita com I certify that ASTIsola solar hot water System is installed at the address shown below and has been installed to the manufacturer s requirements Installation Address City S...

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