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PV System

installers guide

Models: 100L geyser; 150L geyser; 200L geyser

Before operating and installation, carefully read all instructions. Do not discard this manual.

Summary of Contents for 100L geyser

Page 1: ...PVSystem installersguide Models 100L geyser 150L geyser 200L geyser Before operating and installation carefully read all instructions Do not discard this manual...

Page 2: ...eneral 14 Installation 14 Installation of the element 17 Screw in elements 18 Flange Type Elements 19 Installation of TSE1 controller 21 MPPT connection 26 Display 27 Adjusting the day of the week 28...

Page 3: ...over thermal hot water systems are as follows Any existing geyser can be converted No Additional plumbing is required No pumps necessary to circulate water No risk of damaged panels in frost prone are...

Page 4: ...w geyserwise co za 2 System overview 100L for high irradiation areas System overview 100L for low irradiation areas See table on page 5 PV System Installers Guide _________________________ Introductio...

Page 5: ...w geyserwise co za 3 System overview 150L for high irradiation areas System overview 150L for low irradiation areas PV System Installers Guide _________________________ Introduction See table on page...

Page 6: ...se co za 4 System overview 200L for high irradiation areas System overview 200L for low irradiation areas PV System Installers Guide _________________________ Introduction See table on page 5 250W 250...

Page 7: ...6 66 6 08 5 41 4 76 4 16 3 78 4 03 4 73 5 60 5 94 6 20 6 53 EMBALENHLE 6 39 5 83 5 19 4 54 3 99 3 66 3 88 4 57 5 43 5 63 6 03 6 28 JOHANNESBURG 6 70 6 10 5 46 4 77 4 21 3 80 4 08 4 78 5 69 5 98 6 29 6...

Page 8: ...ystem Installers Guide __________________________ Installation System components PV Panels Number and Size of PV panels depend on the size of the geyser and region high or low irradiation in which the...

Page 9: ...use and Fuseholder Remote control cable between TSE and MPPT and DC thermostat Pre Galvanised Solar Strut The length of strut required depends on the number of PV Panels used in the system Each panel...

Page 10: ...0W PV panels the panels must be connected as follows 1 2 Panels in series 2X 38 04 76 08V 3 Then connect the 2 series sets in parallel Voc 76 08V Ioc 2X8 56 17 12 A 2 2 Panels in series 2X 38 04 76 08...

Page 11: ...ower W DC 900 10 W Max Voltage 72 V DC 265 V AC Length mm 350 2mm Withstanding Voltage V 270V 15min 220V Diameter mm 35 0 5mm Insulating withstanding voltage Leak current 10mA 2000W AC 900 DC DC Resis...

Page 12: ...eratures 7 50 C max 75 C Temperature display range 0 99 C Temperature setting ranges 30 65 C AC Settings Temperature setting ranges 50 75 C DC Settings Change over switch to heat secondary geyser from...

Page 13: ...oller INSTALLATION STEPS SUMMARY Step 1 Read this manual thoroughly In case of any ambiguities contact our office for further advice Step 2 Always ensure familiarity with all local safety procedures S...

Page 14: ...to ensure that there is no current on the wires IMPORTANT Make sure that there is no reading on the multimeter Switch off the circuit breaker of the geyser at the main DB This is done to ensure that...

Page 15: ...modules with broken glass separated frames or a damaged backsheet unless the PV modules are first disconnected and you are wearing proper protective clothing Avoid handling PV modules when they are we...

Page 16: ...instructions to fix the PV module to the bracket Installation and maintenance shall be performed in accordance to all electrical safety regulations Do not stand on the modules Do not paint the module...

Page 17: ...n appear If you click on that arrow you will get the GPS coordinates for that location on the map The first numbers is the latitude of the location Use this number in your calculations For example GPS...

Page 18: ...ommended The ground wire shall be bare copper wire with no insulation sleeve Wire cable with cross sectional area of 4mm2 to 6mm2 is recommended and ground clamp is recommended See picture STEP 5 Wiri...

Page 19: ...tech geysers Please use the geysers existing screws to mount the flange INSTALLATION OF THE ELEMENT The element is a universal screwboss element suitable for geysers that are fitted with a screw in el...

Page 20: ...ting to remove the wires 6 Disconnect electric wires from element 7 Remove element using screw in element wrench 8 Clean gasket area and threads 9 Install gasket on element 10 Install element 11 Close...

Page 21: ...ach a hose to the drain valve open the drain valve on the GEYSER and drain the water 3 Remove access cover and fold back insulation 4 Check wires with a Multi Meter before attempting to remove the wir...

Page 22: ...all trapped air to escape from open hot water faucet until water has a constant flow Close hot water faucet 12 Inspect wiring If corrosion is present on wiring cut and strip wire 1 2 Only if wire is l...

Page 23: ...ys take precautions when working with electricity The most important safety precautions to perform BEFORE doing any maintenance on a geyser are STEP 2 Install control box Find a dry place near the iso...

Page 24: ...he wires on the connector terminal block of the thermostat Replace the conventional element with the GeyserWise AC DC element as per the AC DC element instruction manual and the wiring diagram on page...

Page 25: ...is used or the negative of the MPPT controller in case the MPPT controller is used Please see diagrammes on page 5 3 4 5 Push the plug connected to the geyser temperature probe through the hole as pro...

Page 26: ...in power supply is provided from the isolator switch The Red wire is your Live wire The Black wire is your Neutral The other wire provided is your Earth Each control box has knock outs at the bottom o...

Page 27: ...d as they are drawing a large current Loose connections can damage the connector block Connect Earth wire as indicated 1 2 L2 L2 N2 N2 GND GND 11 Connect wires to geyser s connector block Fasten all c...

Page 28: ...and fasten properly Before you replace the lid it is important to do a final check on the electrics by comparing it to the wiring as indicated on the lid Insert the DC thermal cut out in the geyser t...

Page 29: ...Pumped Day of the week Rea Element on off indicator DC Error messages 14 www Geyser temperature LDR reading arrows simulta of Pumped Day of the week Rea Element on off indicator DC Error messages 14 w...

Page 30: ...To adjust the real time clock follow the steps below Press the green set button until the time flashes 1 And set the hours to your requirement Press the green set button immediately after setting the...

Page 31: ...um temperature settings press the green set button until the first block temperature setting is displayed The temperature will be flashing and the number of the block will be displayed in the timer in...

Page 32: ...can be set with the GeyserWise Note that you can set different timers for the weekend Setting DC differential setting Set the DC differential between 3 7 C by using the up and down arrow keys 2 17 PV...

Page 33: ...minutes and use the and v buttons to adjust the minutes 2 To set the number 1 off timer press the green set button until the timer indicators and Monday to Friday flashes The below picture shows that...

Page 34: ...6 C at which time the element switches back again For example Let s say the hour indicator indicates 30 hours You then multiply the number of hours with your geyser element rating e g 4 kW This then...

Page 35: ...ck all of the above More information on page 22 Errorcode E5 Overtemperatureprotection Possiblecause Geyser temperature exceeds 85 C Action s Open hot water tap to reduce temperature in geyser More in...

Page 36: ...ve from this the voltage and current outputs required for maximum power to be achieved It will then calculate the load that it must simulate based on these voltage and current levels R V I The regulat...

Page 37: ...uit breaker is off or the fuse is disconnected when making connections Connection Diagramme Geyserwise MPPT Controller Ensure that 6zmm Solar Cable is used Use Cables as Supplied PV System Installers...

Page 38: ...the isolator switch and power at the DB board To GeyserWise TSE To PV Panels To element PV System Installers Guide ___________ Connection of MPPT controller Connection of MPPT Use the key supplied to...

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