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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - ALL MODELS
General
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The water heater must be installed:
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by a qualified person, and
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in accordance with the installation instructions, and
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in Australia, in compliance with the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA), Standards AS/NZS 3500.4 and
AS/NZS 3000, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements, or
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in other countries, in compliance with national and local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
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in New Zealand also conforming to Clauses G12 and H1 of the New Zealand Building Code.
Warning:
This water heater may deliver water at high temperature. Refer to the Plumbing Code of Australia, local
requirements and these installation instructions to determine if additional delivery temperature control is required.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES
Victorian Installers
Notice to Victorian Installers from the Victorian Building Authority if this solar water heater is installed in a new Class 1
dwelling in the State of Victoria. The system model number is to be recorded on the Certificate of Compliance. It is also a
requirement to provide the householder with permanent documentation recording the system model number exactly as it is
shown in the ‘VEET Product Register’ published by the Essential Services Commission in Victoria. See www.veu-
registry.vic.gov.au/Public/ProductRegistrySearch.aspx. This documentation may be in the form of an indelible label
adhered to the solar storage tank, or other suitable form placed in an accessible location, such as the meter box, for later
inspection.
WATER HEATER APPLICATION
This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water. Its use in an application other than this may shorten
its life.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for the application or business, then
there should be back-up redundancy within the hot water system design. This should ensure the continuity of hot water
supply in the event that this water heater was to become inoperable for any reason. We recommend you provide advice to
the system owner about their needs and building back-up redundancy into the hot water supply system.
LOCATION
The solar water heater should be installed close to either the most frequently used outlet or the previously installed water
heater in a retrofit installation if existing pipe work is to be utilised, and its position chosen with safety and service in mind.
The water heater must be installed in an area that is free of shade all year round. Ensure that trees do not shade the water
heater, particularly in winter.
NOTE: Sufficient space should be left around the thermosiphon solar water heater to allow for safe service access. A
distance equal to the length of the tank should be left at the water supply connections end of the tank to any wall or
obstruction so that the anode can be removed and replaced during a service. In addition, a minimum of one (1) metre
clearance is recommended to be left around the solar storage tank and solar collectors on the other three sides for safe
service access.
Warning
: The water heater must be installed on an adequately supported area of roof. In cyclone areas additional
mounting restraints are required
Refer to the Technical Specifications section for the weight of the water heater. It is advisable that the weight of the water
heater be braced to a load bearing wall. If in any doubt of the construction or the condition of the roof, obtain advice from a
registered builder or structural engineer. The installer must ensure that the structural integrity of the roof is not
compromised by the installation of the solar water heater.
In areas susceptible to cyclones, hurricanes or very high winds, a suitable With Pitch frame is required. Refer to your local
Solahart Dealer for details.
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