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INSTALLATION
THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.
THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
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 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.
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. Refer to
on page 39.
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 heat pump 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 use in a single family domestic dwelling 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.
The 270HAV model water heater is recommended for connection to either a 24 hour continuous tariff or an
extended off-peak (minimum 16 hours per day
– replacement model and climate dependant) power supply.
A Solahart heat pump water heater consumes less energy than an electric water heater. The impact on an
electricity account will depend on the tariff arrangement of the water heater replaced and the installation
location. Contact the energy provider for more information on tariff arrangements and cost comparisons.
TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING THE WATER HEATER
Take care when handling the water heater. The jacket surrounding the heat pump at the top of the water heater
needs to be handled gently so as not to cause damage.
Do not
tilt the water heater more than 30° from the vertical
. Care must be taken during transportation and
handling as the water heater is top heavy. It will become unstable if tilted more than 30° from the vertical. The
water heater must be secured during transport to avoid tipping over. To prevent injury or damage, the water
heater must also be placed on a level surface.
In addition, tilting the water heater more than 30° from the vertical during handling will unsettle the refrigerant
gas and compressor lubricating oil. If the water heater has been tilted, it will need one hour to settle before the
power to the water heater can be switched on, otherwise damage to the compressor may result.
