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P/No. KHWSGENU/1

© Copyright 2011 Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd  ABN 51 004 762 341
Print code: KMAN_KHWSUM_Oct11

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our Customer Care team or visit our website.

telephone:   1300 363 640
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Summary of Contents for KHWSGENU/1

Page 1: ...Solar Hot Water Systems User Manual ...

Page 2: ...it is not damaged If in doubt do not use the hot water system but contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below warning This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety caution This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the hot water system environmental tips This symbol indicates tips and information abo...

Page 3: ...high water temperatures up to 272 C Plastic pipe can not withstand these temperatures and MUST NOT be used Failure of plastic pipe can lead to the release of high temperature water and cause severe water damage and flooding The minimum supply water pressure for correct operation is 150kPa If the supply water pressure could exceed 600kPa a 600kPa pressure limiting valve must be installed If the sol...

Page 4: ... be installed operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be sup...

Page 5: ...s 26L Natural gas KGC26SNA flow water heater 26L LPG gas KGC26SLA Kelvinator solar hot water systems components 5 Your solar hot water system components please tick hot water storage tank solar evacuated tube collector solar flat panel collector solar controller gas continuous flow water heater When calling the service centre please refer to this section of the user manual as it will help in descr...

Page 6: ...osted 340L tank 2 Evacuated tube collectors Off peak 2 KSE340E3A C Kelvinator Solar Electric boosted 340L tank 3 Evacuated tube collectors Continuous tariff KSE340E3A OP2 Kelvinator Solar Electric boosted 340L tank 3 Evacuated tube collectors Off peak 2 KSE450E3A C Kelvinator Solar Electric boosted 450L tank 3 Evacuated tube collectors Continuous tariff KSE450E3A OP2 Kelvinator Solar Electric boos...

Page 7: ...nside the collector This water when hot enough is circulated using a pump inside a solar controller which is fixed to the storage tank located on the ground If there is solar gain the solar controller will circulate water from inside the storage tank through the collector s and back to the tank Depending on your system the storage tank capacity may be 270L 340L or 450L Your solar hot water system ...

Page 8: ... ensure that all sediment is removed 9 De activate the relief valve returning it to its normal position 10 Reconnect the inlet piping to the storage tank and then turn on the isolation valve located on the inlet piping to allow mains water to refill the tank Cleaning the solar collectors Over time dust and debris may build up on the collectors reducing their efficiency It is recommended that you h...

Page 9: ... the tap for a period of time and all air has been expelled from the system close the hot water tap 12 Clean all filters in the hot water system including any that may be located on individual fixtures as they may have become blocked by debris during the process of flushing and draining of the hot water system 13 Check that all isolation valves that are designed to be open during normal operation ...

Page 10: ...e call a service technician Water is discharging from the relief valve drainage pipe It s normal for a small amount of water to discharge during heating to allow for hot water expansion However if the relief valve appears to be continually leaking water activate the relief valve lever once or twice and then check to see if the leak stops If the relief valve is still leaking this could indicate a p...

Page 11: ...nsported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC 6 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 7 You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is damaged by...

Page 12: ...her information about Kelvinator appliances please visit your retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website telephone 1300 363 640 fax 1800 350 067 email customercare electrolux com au web www kelvinator com au Kelvinator We are part of the Electrolux family Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com au ...

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