ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
If the solar collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes have been drained, it will be necessary to bleed
the collector circuit (refer to
“Bleeding the Solar Collectors”
on page 12).
If the electrical supply to the water heater has been switched off:
Switch on the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit. The power outlet must be
switched on for the solar control unit to operate and solar gain to be achieved.
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 energ
y by switching 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 12. Also if the system is not used for a period in excess of two (2) weeks it is
recommended the solar collectors be covered.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
Installation requirements are
34. 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, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code.
Refer also to
on page 10.
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, the solar collectors, components and fittings. Refer to
on page 17.
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 7.
