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Installation and operation manual - Galmet solar systems
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9. Maintenance and operation of the installation
9. Maintenance and operation of the installation
9.1. Regular inspections and maintenance
Solar installation is expected to operate automatically all year round. Once a year, check the following:
1. Operating pressure on the solar group's gauge,
2. Correct operation of the control system,
3. State of the thermal insulation, especially in places exposed to atmospheric conditions,
4. The required flow rate in the solar installation,
5. Organoleptic identification for the potential leaks of the heating medium,
6. Concentration of the heating agent (propylene glycol). In case the concentration is lower than the minimum value, it is required to top-up or replace the
heating medium. Recommended replacement every 5 years.
7. Condition of the magnesium anode in the water heater - The anode should be replaced at least once every 18 months.
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It is recommended to schedule an annual, paid verification of the installation by a qualified installer.
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Galmet is not responsible for incorrect selection of elements of the solar installation made by wholesalers, installers, the user, etc. Complaints/defects
must be reported directly to the manufacturer. Contact information: tel. 77 403 45 30, [email protected]. When filing the claim, provide the following
information: catalogue/serial number, purchase date, description of the problem, address of the installation and phone number. Galmet is not liable and will
not be refunding any costs of the previous, unfamiliar services, operating without prior agreement with Galmet.
9.2. Transportation and storage
During transport, the whole solar system is shipped on a pallet for easy transport, furthermore, the collector's connections are sealed with rubber caps -
collectors and accessories should be stored in a dry place, in case of outdoor storage, the equipment must be protected against weather conditions.
9.3. Technical documentation
The whole system consists of several different elements. Prior to installation, please refer to the appropriate instruction, all the instructions are included
with each element of the system.
9.4. Finishing touches
After installation, the installer checks if all of the operations were done correctly. Then, the installer should perform a tightness test and thoroughly rinse the
installation. After following the above steps, the system will be ready to be filled with a glycol solution.
9.5. Terms of warranty
During the first start-up, the solar installation must be thoroughly rinsed and vented by using the device for filling and venting (described on page 19). It
is not allowed to connect the copper pipe directly to the solar collector (we recommend using a flexible hose made of stainless steel). One of the conditions
for maintaining the guarantee is to use only original components of the solar system (ie. connection kit, installation kit, heating medium) provided by the
manufacturer. Detailed warranty conditions can be found in the individual warranty cards of the solar installation's elements.
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