EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliance
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Energy Kinetics Inc. / Installation Manual
1 – Safety
EnerWorks assumes no responsibility for damage, loss or injury related to
installation of this appliance.
Observe any and all regulations relating to installation of solar appliances and to
plumbing to potable water supply. Plumbing and/or building permits may be
necessary. EnerWorks residential Water Heating Appliances utilize a single-wall or
double wall heat exchangers. Single-wall heat exchangers may not be acceptable
in all jurisdictions. Back flow prevention device or assembly may be required on
water supply to home or upstream from solar water heater.
Ensure that power or gas supply and water supply to existing water heater and to
EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliance are off during the installation.
Do not modify any electrical connections in the EnerWorks Energy Station.
Cover on Energy Station is designed to protect components from damage, and to
protect users from injury. Do not operate with Energy Station cover removed.
Assemblies and materials used during installation shall meet requirements of
local, regional, state, provincial, and federal regulations and fire codes. Any
penetrations made in drywall or any other firewall must be fixed to maintain
integrity of fire protection.
Use of heat transfer fluid other than a 50/50 mix by volume of Propylene Glycol
USP and distilled or de-mineralized water is not permitted. Use of any heat
transfer fluid other than that specified by appliance manufacturer will void
warranty, and may result in poor performance, equipment damage, and risk to
health and safety.
All persons working on roofs should have successfully completed a fall-safety
course and should be properly equipped with appropriate safety equipment.