ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If you plan to be away from home for a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on.
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank.
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
Switch on the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank.
Check and if required reset the timer, if one is installed.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you plan to be away from home, conserve energy by switching the booster switch “OFF”. Refer to
on page 8. Also if the system is not used for a period in excess of four (4) weeks it is
recommended the solar collectors be covered.
Care should be taken when returning from holidays and the collectors have not been covered. The water in
the solar storage tank can be very hot.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
Installation requirements are
to
26. The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4 or AS/NZS 3500.5:2012 Section 3 (for a Class 1a or
Class 10 building) as applicable under the Plumbing Code of Australia, and AS/NZS 3000 and all local
codes and regulatory authority requirements.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be
installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the
relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years. Make
sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have
detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to
on page 12.
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry, have your water checked
against the conditions
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer’s warranty
. There are a number of factors
that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include but are not limited to the water
chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage pattern. Refer to
on page 6.