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Installation Manual
POTABLE WATER PIPING
The design and installation of the Phoenix Solar Water Heating System should be done by qualified
individuals. It is important that good design and installation practice be followed to assure that your
system will operate properly. Failure to follow installation guidelines for your Phoenix Solar Water
Heater System could cause component failure and possible safety issues.
It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with all local and state codes or warranty
will be void. It Is also necessary on all mechanical connections to use both thread tape and pipe
dope. The potable water piping is located on the side of your Phoenix Solar Water Heater and
marked Hot and Cold. It is recommend that unions or flexible copper connectors be used so heater
can be easily serviced. Install a shut-off valve in the cold feed near the Phoenix Solar Water Heater
to isolated the tank for future service.
Provide clear access to the storage tank, pump, expansion tank, mixing valve, time clock and other
key components. The components on the potable side of the system may require future service or
maintenance, so it is recommended that the connections be made with brass unions. You must use
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WARNING
Many heat transfer fluids are classified as toxic. Do not introduce heat transfer fluids
into any fittings on the heater except those clearly marked for that purpose.
Location:
• Sufficient room to service water heater
• Provisions made to protect area from
water damage
• Centrally located to fixtures
• Protected from freezing temperatures
• Area free of flammable vapors
Potable Water Supply:
• All related piping is free from leaks.
• Thermal Expansion tank installed
• Water heater and fixtures have been
properly purged of air.
Relief Valve:
• Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
properly installed and discharge line
runs to open drain.
• Discharge line is not exposed to freezing
temperatures.
• Discharge line is constructed of copper.
Solar Heat Exchanger to Solar Panel:
• Anti-Freeze if required, is added and is
rated as non-toxic with copy of MSDS
sheet for homeowner.
• Solar Heat Exchanger is completely
purged of air.
• Expansion tank and pressure
temperature gauge are operating
properly.
• Solar control shows circulators
operating properly on the solar panels.
Phoenix Heat Exchanger:
• Heat Exchanger is completely purged of
air.
• Expansion tank and pressure
temperature gauge are operating
properly.
• Control is operating circulator for the
back-up heat exchanger.
Anti-Freeze Fluid:
• Make sure freeze protection fluids are
certified as non-toxic.
• Glycol percentage must be calculated
per local area freeze level.
• Provide glycol MSDS sheet to end user.
PART 3: PHOENIX SOLAR WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
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