ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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FREEZE PROTECTION
The system has a level of freeze protection designed to guard the system against damage from freeze
conditions. The system must be installed with the full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes insulated and
power must be available at the solar control unit to offer protection against freeze damage (refer to
on page 44). Freeze conditions occur below 6°C.
Note:
The Solahart warranty against freeze damage applies only to systems installed in Australia.
The anti-freeze control is designed to recirculate a small amount of water from the solar storage tank through
the solar pipe work and solar collectors during periods of low temperatures. This is to prevent the water inside
the pipe work and collectors from freezing. It is essential the electrical circuit to the solar control unit is
continually turned on if there is a risk of freezing. The Solahart warranty does not cover damage caused by
freeze conditions when the electrical circuit to the solar control unit is turned off or interrupted.
A system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage when installed above 400 metres altitude or if the solar hot
and solar cold pipes are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions or if power is not available
at the solar control unit (refer to
“Terms of the Solahart Warranty”
on page 4).
Notes
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A system is not covered for freeze damage above 400 metres altitude by the Solahart warranty.
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The freeze protection system will be rendered inoperable if electrical power is not available at the solar
control unit. Damage caused by freezing due to no power at the solar control unit, is not covered by the
Solahart warranty.
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If it is necessary to switch the power off to the solar control unit and there is a risk of freezing, then it is
necessary to have a plumber drain the solar collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes.
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Refer to
“Terms of the Solahart Warranty”
on page 4.
PRECAUTIONS
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the solar storage tank leaking, the solar storage tank must
be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with
AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions. Refer
to
“Anode Inspection and Replacement”
on page 21.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or
business you should ensure that you have 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 were to become inoperable for any
reason. We recommend you seek advice from a plumber or specifier about your needs and building back-up
redundancy into your hot water supply system.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you plan to be away from home, conserve energy by switchin
g the booster switch “OFF”. It is not necessary
to switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit. Refer to
on page 13. Also if the system is not used for a period in excess of four (4) weeks it is recommended
the solar collectors be covered.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Building Authority. 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.
