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H3163    025247    Rev. C

removal of Existing tank

Step 3 

•  The existing tank (if applicable) 

should be drained and removed in a 
responsible manner. 

  Note: Do not drain on to grass 

or garden beds.

placement of new tank

Step 4 

•  Safely position new storage tank on 

a level surface in accordance with all 
plumbing and building regulations.

  Note: We recommend a plinth 

be installed under the water 
heater where the water heater 
is subjected to wet conditions.

•  Refer to the section called “

Rough 

In Diagram

” on page 1 for detailed 

information on position of plumbing.

Install a plinth under the 

water heater where the 

water heater is subjected 

to wet conditions

Installer’s Guide

Summary of Contents for 2F136S

Page 1: ...rian PIC Requirements Carefully remove all packaging and transit protection from the heater before installation Dispose of the packaging responsibly using re cycling facilities where they exist H3163...

Page 2: ...lination 8 Collectors Important Points 9 Collectors Attaching to Roof 10 Collectors Attaching Fittings 12 4 Way Union Assembly 15 Anti Frost Valve 16 Flashing 17 Temperature Sensor 18 Only if installi...

Page 3: ...ugh length of pipe to allow easy connections 250 L 315 L 400 L Tank Height 1444 1754 1704 Overall diameter 617 617 705 A Hot water outlet 1211 1521 1445 B Tempered water outlet mid way between A and D...

Page 4: ...es 2S136ED 250 Yes 3F136S 315 No 3F136SD 315 Yes 3S136ED 315 Yes 4F136S 400 No 4F136SD 400 Yes 4S136ED 400 Yes Read This Document First Step 1 This Installer s Guide and the Owner s Manual also includ...

Page 5: ...rk Method Statements WMS or Job Site Analysis JSA Prior to working at heights it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all practices are compliant with any relevant OH S legislation No...

Page 6: ...ely position new storage tank on a level surface in accordance with all plumbing and building regulations Note We recommend a plinth be installed under the water heater where the water heater is subje...

Page 7: ...l regulations and the plumbing code fit any and all valves that are necessary e g tempering valves pressure limiting valves line strainer duo valves cold water expansion valves etc We recommend the us...

Page 8: ...suitable for solar working temperatures We recommend Armaflex DuoSolar Solar insulation minimum 13mm thick refer to local regulations Note Warranty will be void if this minimum insulation requirement...

Page 9: ...inside the roof cavity if possible Take care when running flow and return lines through the roof cladding and the eaves Note Where roof and the eaves are made from asbestos specialised handling and ad...

Page 10: ...tation please account for the Magnetic Declination of your geographic location Collector Inclination Guide C A C A Preferred range B Industry accepted range C If orientations A or B are not practical...

Page 11: ...er inspection Critical Do not leave collectors pressurised for longer than 24 hours To prevent damage collectors should be left pressurised only when connected to the storage tank with appropriate pre...

Page 12: ...er or greater if roof allows Note Ensure that the rail is parallel with the gutter Step 10 For Metal Roofs Only Fix roofing screws through the mounting straps on both sides using rubber grommets to pr...

Page 13: ...the roof truss Note A minimum of 3 roofing screws of 40mm length must be used to fix the collector strap to the truss Ensure collector strap is located on truss vertically Repeat this process for the...

Page 14: ...n hold fitting A see illustration in margin while tightening nut B to prevent twisting the header pipe Critical Do not use multi grips or similar tool as you will damage the brass fittings Ensure you...

Page 15: ...14 Repeat the process for the second collector Note Ensure this is done with full consideration to OH S regulations Care should be taken Step 15 Now position the top mounting rail and repeat the abov...

Page 16: ...ts to the bottom of the collectors the solar return hot pipe connects to the top of the collectors diagonally opposite to the solar cold pipe connection We suggest when you install pipes through roof...

Page 17: ...ector inlet pipe The air bleed valve must stand vertically straight towards the sky Note If installed in top left bottom right of collector then T should be reversed When fitting the 4 Way Union assem...

Page 18: ...WO anti frost valves must be installed if you live in alpine areas or areas subject to extreme frost such as the ACT and Snowy Mountain regions The anti frost valve comes in kit form and must be order...

Page 19: ...proved method of flashing on the flow and return lines e g Dektite or lead collars Where flow and return lines penetrate the roof surface the penetration must occur on the high side of the roof profil...

Page 20: ...clip Cable securing clip Collector temperature sensor Sensor secured by clip Warning Extreme care must be taken to not damage the sensor by pulling on collector temperature sensor Warning Install the...

Page 21: ...he collector temperature sensor cable is exposed to atmosphere you must insulate the cable from UV radiation damage Warning Sensor connector pins align one way only When attaching sensors carefully al...

Page 22: ...s as it may melt and cause signal interference Connect collector sensor cable to terminal block labelled Collector Sensor as shown in diagram There is no polarity for which collector sensor cable goes...

Page 23: ...er heater We recommend fitting the non return valve at the solar return pipe connection Ensure the non return valve is installed so that the flow direction arrow faces the storage tank All pipe work m...

Page 24: ...cted to the the PTR drain line Warning Extreme care should be taken as this drain down line may discharge very hot water once the system is operating It must be safely plumbed to waste as per AS NZS 3...

Page 25: ...ly is needed Separate continuous electrical power must be supplied to the Hotlogic controller This ensures the protection features are enabled Warning Power cables should be routed away from any hot w...

Page 26: ...ecommendations Commissioning the System Step 26 When the power is turned on the Hotlogic will go through initialisation Sensors red and Power green status lights will alternate for 4 seconds After the...

Page 27: ...water pipes connected 5 Collectors aligned and attached to roof 6 11 Fittings attached to collectors 12 16 4 Way Union Assembly fitted 17 Anti Frost Valve fitted 18 Roof penetration sealed with a flex...

Page 28: ...mentation supplied with the water heater Upon completion of installation this document must be given to the home owner in its entirety When required by the manufacturer the home owner will provide thi...

Page 29: ...1 7 5 2 3 4 8 6 System Components 1 Solar electric tank assembly 2 Solar collector 3 Solar collector flow connection 4 Solar collector flow pipe 5 Automatic air vent valve 6 Solar collector return pip...

Page 30: ...D 10 DETAIL E 13 12 11 16 15 14 System Components 1 Automatic air vent valve 2 Bush 3 15mm female tee 4 Union 15mm M 15mm C 5 Sensor dry well 6 Hex nipple 7 Union 1 C M 8 Union conetite DETAIL A 1 2...

Page 31: ...A B C DETAIL A 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 DETAIL B 8 DETAIL C SCALE 1 10 9 DETAIL D 10 DETAIL E 13 12 11 16 15 14 C DETAIL A DETAIL C SCALE 1 10 9 DETAIL E 13 12 11 16 15 14 System Components 9 End stop 1 conet...

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