Last Update: 2011-June INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THERMOSYPHONIC SYSTEMS
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13.1 Cleaning Panels:
Regular rainfall keeps your panels clean. In dusty or
drought areas, it is recommended that panels are cleaned by the help of warm water and
sponge when necessary.
13.2 Pipe Insulation:
Insulation material for piping may worn out in time due to strong UV rays.
Renew when necessary.
13.3 Magnesium Anode:
Depending on the quality of the water, the life of a magnesium anode
varies between 2 – 4 years. Make sure that the Mg anode is checked regularly and
replaced when required.
13.3.1
Replacing the Mg anode
Only authorized installer should change the Mg anode.
13.3.2
Turn the water supply off and empty the water from the storage tank.
13.3.3 Remove the Mg anode.
13.3.4 Fix the new rod inside the tank and make sure that complete tightness is maintained.
13.3.5 Turn the water supply on and let the tank fill with water.
13.4 Heat Transfer Fluid
The level of the heat transfer fluid in the closed circuit should be
checked regularly (once a year). Decrease of fluid in the close loop of the system may
cause dramatic decrease in the performance of the tank. When the anti-freeze fluid is
inadequate in the system, it can also result in the freezing of water in the close loop circuit
and damaging the collector.
13.5 Holiday Leave
If you leave your house for a long period during the summer months put a
cover on your panel to avoid overheating. In case of overheating pressure relief valve
discharges water. Make sure that the system is located in a way that hot water discharge
will not cause any damage.
14.
TROUBLESHOOTING & IMPORTANT POINTS
Complaints for Insufficient hot water
may arise from a number of factors:
14.1 Design and Expectations
14.1.1
Please note that the performance of your solar thermal system is directly parallel to the
availability of sunlight. Note that a day time is the ideal time to consume hot water from
your solar water heating system. If the consumption is primarily during night, your
system performance may be lower.
14.1.2
Your system can meet all your hot water needs during summer months. However it is
normal that your system meets a fraction of your requirements during cloudy winter
days.
14.1.3
Note the following consumption patterns that can help you save hot water:
