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ULTRASUN UFS

Flatplate Solar Systems

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Page 1: ...Installation Operating Manual ULTRASUN UFS Flatplate Solar Systems ...

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Page 3: ...INDEX Davis Shirtliff Ltd 2020 Contents herein are not warranted 5 INSTALLATION 6 6 SYSTEM COMMISSIONING 21 7 USAGE 21 8 MAINTENANCE 21 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 22 10 TERMS OF WARRANTY 24 3 WARNINGS SYMBOLS 4 2 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 2 ...

Page 4: ...ry compression fittings pressure release valve and a drain cock Galvanised mounting frame Ultrasun UFS Flatplate Systems are available in three sizes to suit domestic and small scale institutional applications They are effective and robust products designed for many years of trouble free operation with a 5 year guarantee to demonstrate product quality OPERATING CONDITIONS Water quality Water outsi...

Page 5: ... 40mm thickness 3 Stainless steel hot water tank 4 UV resistant plastic cap 5 2 4kW electric heater 2 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS The equipment supplied comprises of two principal components the tank and the collectors which are mounted together on a frame The units work on the thermosyphon principal whereby the temperature differential between the top and bottom of the system creates water circulati...

Page 6: ... 2000 2 2 4 4 65 75 105 215 275 405 11 14 3 22 3 1000 2600 1400 2100 1170 1480 2300 32 38 64 12 15 24 7 4 9 6 14 9 A B C D E Full Weight kgs Empty Weight kgs Dimensions mm F 1xFCP2 0 1xFCP2 4 2xFCP2 0 520 620 3 Open Loop Direct Systems I n s u l a t e d copper pipe Plug Solar Collector Solar Collector Security Valve 8 Bars Hot Water Outlet Open Loop Enameled Storage Tank One way Valve Nipple Filte...

Page 7: ... Work should be preceded by a risk assessment covering all aspects of health and safety risks or training requirements that are reasonably foreseen These instructions describe mounting and installation of thermosiphon solar water heaters All installations must be done by qualified people Installers must adhere to the valid work protection regulations in particular when working on the roof Anti fal...

Page 8: ...ses using solar energy and it may not be changed or modified in any way It should be installed by a qualified person who should observe the applicable local regulations and the building code 4 SITING Correct siting is critical for the effective operating of a solar water heater the following being important guidelines Orientate the principal axis of the units in a North South direction with the co...

Page 9: ...nd fixed location is not necessary For ground installation rear support legs are available which should be mounted on small concrete feet as shown below ROOF INSTALLATION TRUSS GROUND INSTALLATION 6 Two types of installations are available A pitched roof installation and a flat roof installation The pitch roof bracket is provided for all installations while a flat roof conversion kit is available ...

Page 10: ...units are fitted with 3kW electric booster heaters which should be connected to the mains supply via 20A fuse or MCB by a qualified electrician Manual control is suggested with the switch mounted in a convenient place 3Bar solar pressure relief valve must be installed on the primary circuit between heat exchanger of the tank and collector to avoid challenges with over pressure and over temperature...

Page 11: ...tallations are shown below Single Panel Installation Flat roof Installation Pitch Installation 8 Pitch Roof Bracket Assembly Step 1 Fit the top part of the solar tank bracket to channel 3 using M8 x 25 screws as shown ...

Page 12: ...n and a set for a double panel installation The holes required for each type of installation are shown below Single Panel Angled Section 150 litres 200 litres 200 litres 150 litres Double Panel Angled Section 300 Litres 200 Litres 300 Litres 200 Litres Step 3 After selecting which angled section to use and which holes to mount it with in order to fit the required system the top angled section can ...

Page 13: ...he solar collectors supplied Two sizes are available Ÿ 2 0m Approximately 2000 mm in length Ÿ 2 4m Approximately 2000 mm in length The correct slotted holes on longitudinal channel are indicated below Step 5 Fit the second appropriate angled section to the bottom of the channel on both sides as shown below 2 2 0m Panel 2 2 4m Panel ...

Page 14: ...nk feet supplied as shown below Step 7 Fit the tank to the completed bracket frame as shown below on both sides This step is to confirm that the two longitudinal channel beams are appropriately spaced to accommodate the tank ...

Page 15: ...mm holes by means of the M5 x 16 self drilling screws Step 9 Remove the collectors for installation to the roof The completed frame should be fastened to the roof as appropriate Tin Roofs It is suggested to fasten the assembly through the longitudinal channel by means of an appropriate fastener by earthing the roof and sealing the entry point Tiled Roofs Six metals strips are supplied and can be f...

Page 16: ...w Use all six fastening points to support the structure 13 After the bracket system is securely fastened to the roof the tank can be re fitted Use the straight compression couplers to connect collectors in parallel for double panel systems and re fit the collectors between the angled sections and fasten with screws Step 10 Connect piping as shown on Fig 1 Use appropriate roof seals supplied to sea...

Page 17: ...ent of the entire structure before final tightening 300L HOT WATER CYLINDER 150 OR 200L HOT WATER CYLINDER Hot Water Outlet Vacuum Breakers T P Safety Valve Hot Water From Panel Anti siphon Loop T P Safety Outlet Metallic 300mm Cold Water From Cylinder 1978 Pressure Control Valve Stopcock Mains Pressure 2100 1000 1400 Single Panel Double Panel Electrical Cover Solar Draincock A ...

Page 18: ... using M8 x 65 screws and long spacer tubes as shown below on both sides Step 13 Fit the two longitudinal channels using M8 x 65 screws and long spacer tubes on both sides as shown below Step 14 Fit channel 4 to channel 3 using M8 x 65 screws and long spacer tubes on both sides as shown below ...

Page 19: ...llations and long braces for 300 litre installations It should be decided at this stage of the assembly which braces and which mounting holes should be used This dictates the distance between the two trusses and which hot water system will fit It is suggested that the braces and fitment holes be marked for the specific installation required The various layouts for the different braces are shown be...

Page 20: ...0 Litre Tank 300 Litre Tank Step 17 Fit the brace ends using M8 x 25 screws on both sides as shown below Step 18 Fasten the braces centre holes using M8 x 25 screws and short spacer tube as shown below 17 ...

Page 21: ...the tank feet supplied as shown below Step 20 Fit the tank to the completed bracket frame as shown below on both sides This step is to confirm that the two channel 3 beams are appropriately spaced to accommodate the tank ...

Page 22: ...ng screws Step 22 Remove the panels for installation on the roof The completed frame should be fastened to the roof as appropriate 19 If un slit tubular pipe insulation is supplied with the kit then the insulation tubes can be applied during the piping installation This can be achieved by sliding the tubes over pipe sections before the connectors are tightened NOTE If slit pipe insulation is suppl...

Page 23: ...against the pipe surface as shown below Electrical Installation Inside the water tank an electrical heater and integrated thermostat with safety cut out function are installed as a support Electrical heater has a power of 3 kW 3000 Watt for all tank models and requires 220 250 volt single phase AC power supply It is important to ensure the disconnection of the electrical heater from the main power...

Page 24: ... Direct Systems On installation or after service it is important that the system is primed This is carried out by first opening the incoming feed followed by the bleed cock and then observing when all air is expended from the bleed outlet Proper priming is important or else the unit will not operate at full efficiency 7 USAGE It is important that the hot water availability is properly managed as s...

Page 25: ... SOLUTION Insufficient hot water High hot water usage at night Rotation use or replace with a larger system Prevailing weather conditions Incorporate complimentary electric heater to be used when irradiation is low Non operation of electric booster Replace the electric heater Air locks in the collectors Ensure tank connections are higher than collectors connection Slow leaks by system or pipe work...

Page 26: ...om another device Check that there is no feedback pressure from another device connected to hot reticulation circuit Insufficient pressure Inlet water strainer blocked Unblock the strainer Unit supply pipework blocked or undersized Unblock the pipe work Replace with correct pipework Mains supply pressure below 1 bar Consult water supply authority for modifications to the system Pressure control va...

Page 27: ...cludes defects caused by fair wear and tear the effects of careless handling lack of maintenance faulty installation incompetence on the part of the equipment user Acts of God or any other cause beyond the Distributors s reasonable control Also any repair or attempt at repair carried out by any other party invalidates all warranties General Terms If equipment failure occurs in the normal course of...

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