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Summary of Contents for GeoSpring GT50C10BAM

Page 1: ...10BAM GT25C10BAM SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sizing information 5 CARE AND CLEANING 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS 37 CERTIFICATION 38 LIMITE...

Page 2: ...s into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you n...

Page 3: ...after unpacking and before first use If you see any damage do not use the product Contact customer service for help Only operate the product after proper and complete installation and assembly VVXUH...

Page 4: ...VHFRQGV ERXW VHFRQGV ERXW VHFRQG Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute CAUTION The GeoSpring Solar System and its pipes and accessories can reach temperatures of up to R QRW WRXFK DQ SDUWV RI WKH...

Page 5: ...thermostat setting to prevent contact with HOT water Ground Mount or Readily Accessible Areas When a collector module is intended for installation in areas which are readily accessible to other than s...

Page 6: ...ble NOTICE Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpring Solar using water which does not fall within the range of the water values as written in the table GeoSpring Solar 25 Gross area IW2 Net a...

Page 7: ...DQN JDO Collector inclination HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW QR ZDWHU OEV Max operating pressure 36 HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW ZLWK ZDWHU OEV Cold hot water connections 3 4 MNPT Thermal insulation storage tank LTXLG 7 SH Wat...

Page 8: ...VWRUDJH WDQN JDO Collector inclination HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW QR ZDWHU OEV Max operating pressure 36 HLJKW ZLWK PRXQW ZLWK ZDWHU OEV Cold hot water connections 3 4 MNPT Thermal insulation storage tank LTXLG...

Page 9: ...WHU GUDLQ DUHIXOO LQVSHFW the system for leaks 7XUQ RQ D KRW ZDWHU IDXFHW LQ WKH KRXVH WR SXUJH DQ remaining air from the system 0DNH VXUH DOO 65 DQG PDQXIDFWXUHU UHTXLUHG ODEHOV are placed on the sys...

Page 10: ...s optimized when it is mounted facing true south Performance however VXIIHUV YHU OLWWOH ZKHQ LW LV RULHQWHG QR PRUH WKDQ DVW RU HVW RI 7UXH 6RXWK The collector should be in unobstructed direct VXQOLJK...

Page 11: ...in electrical appliance repair Most electrical appliances even when new make some sound when in operation Contact a qualified installer or plumber for inspection Periodic Inspection RQFH D HDU It is f...

Page 12: ...released by the valve The water may be hot enough to create a SCALD hazard The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage Annual Maintenance DFK URWDWLRQ RI WK...

Page 13: ...by snowfall or wind forces The inspection should also take into account any particularities of the installation location e g air jets eddies etc that can lead to increased load There must be a distan...

Page 14: ...opper pipes COLLECTOR LOOP PIPE INSULATION The collector loop cold water supply and hot return lines shall be well insulated with high quality flexible FORVHG FHOO LQVXODWLRQ WR PLQLPL H KHDW ORVV 8VH...

Page 15: ...XVH ZKDW LV UHIHUUHG WR DV D FORVHG ZDWHU V VWHP FROG ZDWHU LQOHW OLQH ZLWK QR FKHFN YDOYH RU EDFNIORZ SUHYHQWLRQ GHYLFH LV UHIHUUHG WR DV DQ RSHQ water system As water is heated it expands in volume...

Page 16: ...Q WKH UDWLQJ ODEHO ORFDWHG RQ WKH KHDWHU ZDWW 78 Connect the outlet of the relief valve to a suitable open drain so that the discharge water cannot contact live electrical parts or persons and to elim...

Page 17: ...PT FLAT SEAL VENTILATION VALVE THREAD PROTEC MAX TORQUE 30 FT LBS CAUTION Mount ventilation valve vertically upward when installed NOTICE 5LVN RI 8QLW DPDJH The MAXIMUM torque on the ventilation valve...

Page 18: ...ting This valve can temporarily be closed for maintenance purposes 137 IXOO SRUWHG UDVV DOO 9DOYH IRU SOXPELQJ DSSOLFDWLRQV 0D VDIH RSHUDWLQJ SUHVVXUH 36 WHPSHUDWXUH UDQJH XS WR Material to be provide...

Page 19: ...DJH Combined Non Return Safety Valve Contains integrated check valve Ensure proper orientation 9DOYH RSHQV DW D SUHVVXUH RI 36 WR UHGXFH H FHVV SUHVVXUH RQQHFW WKH RXWOHW RI WKH UHOLHI YDOYH to a suit...

Page 20: ...ry water heater temperature or below Failure to do so may result in severe burns or death from scalds NOTICE Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpringTM Solar without a SUHVVXUH UHGXFLQJ YDOY...

Page 21: ...please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer Mounting Bracket Qty 4 ROOHFWRU HJ 4W 0HWULF 7 HDG ROW 0 Qty 4 0HWULF ROW 0 4W ODW DVKHU 0 4W 0HWULF 1XW 0 4W ODW 6HDO 4W 3 4 MNPT x Female G3 4...

Page 22: ...BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR 1a 1b 1c FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION Collector HJ Bolt Nut Nut Nut Nut Bolt Washer Washer Washer Washer Bolt Bolt Collector HJ Mounting Brackets Mounting Brackets 3...

Page 23: ...the brackets are DW D DQJOH ZLWK WKH FROOHFWRU OHJV 6HFXUHO WLJKWHQ WKH IRXU EROWV ZLWK D WRUTXH RI IW OEV Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 4 Prepare to Install Collec...

Page 24: ...never before the system is filled Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION NOTICE Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non return safety valve or ventilation valve The...

Page 25: ...please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer RZHU 0RXQWLQJ UDFNHW Qty 2 RRG 6FUHZ 4W ODW 6HDO 4W 21 Sensor Immersion Sleeve RSWLRQDO 8VHG WR PHDVXUH temperatures inside the tank Flexible Mo...

Page 26: ...ic T Head Bolt Flat Washer Metric Nut Solar Collector Panel Roof Beams Flexible Mounting Bracket with Wood Screws Flexible Mounting Bracket with Wood Screws LQFKHV LQFKHV 1 Install Lower Mounting Brac...

Page 27: ...ntil it fits up against the bracket Turn the 7 HDG ROW VR LW ZLOO ILW LQWR SDQHO See figure 8VH D ZUHQFK WR WLJKWHQ HDFK QXW IW OEV 3 Attach Flexible Bracket to the Roof LIW RU UHPRYH URRILQJ PDWHULDO...

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Page 30: ...OF INSTALLATION GeoSpring Solar 25 GeoSpring Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 50 10 5 lb ft 121 19 4 0 4 31 1 0 4 42 7 0 4 MPH inch A inch B inch C 24 0 35 5 47 25 32 0 32 0 32 0 inch D 2 0 2 0 2 0 C C C C A...

Page 31: ...through the shingles for attaching the brackets to the roof QVWDOO WKH 0HWULF 0 QFKRU LQWR WKH beams making sure the anchor is no less than LQWR WKH EHDP QVWDOO WKH 5XEEHU XVKLQJ 1XWV DQG UDFNHW DV VK...

Page 32: ...QJ brackets using T Head Bolts Place a T Head Bolt into the upper side of the rail to WKH LQVLGH RI WKH EORFN DQG WXUQ LW VR LW LV secure in groove of the rail 1 Place a T Head Bolt into the lower sid...

Page 33: ...UDLOV on the roof sliding it down until it fits XS DJDLQVW WKH LJK RDG UDFNHWV The T Head Bolt should fit into the groove in the front of the panel Turn WKH 7 HDG ROW VR LW ZLOO ORFN LQWR panel See f...

Page 34: ...m but never before the system is filled NOTICE Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non return safety valve or ventilation valve The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resu...

Page 35: ...V WLJKWHQHG WR IW OEV 5 Collector loop piping is secured and allows for expansion contraction 6 3LSLQJ FDQ ZLWKVWDQG 7 No connections between copper and stainless steel 8 6XSSO DQG UHWXUQV OLQHV LQVXO...

Page 36: ...if installed Check flow rate is not set too high Insulate piping Check installation is south facing with minimized shading Correct installation to face south and minimize shading Water is too hot Wate...

Page 37: ...2 Specify voltage and wattage as marked on the rating SODWH LI VSHFLILHG 3DUW GHVFULSWLRQ DV QRWHG EHORZ DQG QXPEHU RI SDUWV desired CAUTION For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring...

Page 38: ...rg GE Appliances A Haier Company 4000 Buechel Bank Road Louisville KY 40225 USA Solar Energy Factor SEFD SRCC Cert No Model No 7 0 7 7 0 7 7 0 7 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 The installed system is marked...

Page 39: ...49 6000121 Rev 0 CERTIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SRCC OG 300 Certification...

Page 40: ...ATION VALVE Keep this valve open to assure that hot water can drain or escape in case of overheating This valve can temporarily be closed for maintenance purposes DRAIN VALVE 7KHVH ZDWHU KHDWHU GUDLQV...

Page 41: ...49 6000121 Rev 0 CERTIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SRCC OG 300 Certification...

Page 42: ...e GeoSpring Solar System must be manually drained in accordance with the Care and Cleaning instructions Failure to do so will void the warranty coverage SRCC OG 300 Certification CERTIFICATION Freeze...

Page 43: ...49 6000121 Rev 0 43 CERTIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SRCC OG 300 Certification...

Page 44: ...ion of this system 8QDXWKRUL HG DOWHUDWLRQV WR WKLV V VWHP FRXOG UHVXOW LQ D KD DUGRXV KHDOWK FRQGLWLRQ WARNING SCALD RISK WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES TO AVOID SCALDING EXERCISE...

Page 45: ...49 6000121 Rev 0 45 CERTIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SRCC OG 300 Certification...

Page 46: ...ed Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law LIMITED WARRANT...

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Page 48: ...ency NOTE Your installer phone number may be located on the product label If you still have issues contact the GEA Customer Support at GEAppliances com waterheater Parts and Accessories Individuals qu...

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