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“Streamline Closed Circuit” 

SOLAR STORAGE 

SOLAR WATER HEATER 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

AND 

WARRANTY / INSTALLATION INFORMATION 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware 

Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used.

It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all 

pipe work be in copper and not plastic, due to the effects of 

high water temperatures. 

 

Solahart Industries Pty Ltd 

ABN 45 064 945 848 

 

This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. 

Please leave this guide with the householder. 

Summary of Contents for Streamline Closed Circuit

Page 1: ...e ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic due to the effects of high water temperatures Solahart Ind...

Page 2: ...icate WARNING Plumber Be Aware The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST BE of copper and fully insulated with closed cell polymer insulation or s...

Page 3: ...uction 4 About Your Water Heater 5 How Your Water Heater Works 8 Regular Care 10 Save A Service Call 11 Installation Solar Storage Tank 14 Installation Solar Collectors 22 Connections Plumbing 26 Conn...

Page 4: ...es Pty Ltd has been producing thermosiphon solar hot water systems which is well over 40 years of hot water experience Solahart is the market leader in Australia and a dominant brand throughout the wo...

Page 5: ...er heater as part of a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heat...

Page 6: ...rical supply The power outlet must be switched on for the solar controls to operate and solar gain to be achieved HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY Installation requirements are...

Page 7: ...l provide These include the water quality the water pressure temperature inlet and outlet and the water usage pattern However your Solahart water heater is supported by a comprehensive warranty refer...

Page 8: ...deactivated and the closed circuit fluid in the solar collectors and solar pipe work drains back into the heat exchanger in the solar storage tank The closed circuit provides protection to the solar c...

Page 9: ...erational Modes solid green remains on Standby mode 1 x green Flooding solar circuit 2 x green Checking solar contribution 3 x green Pump flow control 4 x green Pump flow established 5 x green Tank at...

Page 10: ...ked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits refer to Water Supplies on page 52 EXPANSION CONTROL VA...

Page 11: ...to meet the average family needs However in some circumstances it may be necessary to install an additional solar collector Are you using more hot water than you think Is one outlet especially the sho...

Page 12: ...cycle However if it discharges more than a bucket full of water in 24 hours there may be another problem Continuous dribble Try gently raising the easing lever on the relief valve for a few seconds r...

Page 13: ...er than you think Refer to Not Enough Hot Water on page 11 Is there a leaking hot water pipe dripping hot water tap etc Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and energy Repla...

Page 14: ...lectors Refer to Solar Collector Location on page 22 and to Pipe Lengths on page 23 Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the solar storage tank The solar storage tank must be accessible without...

Page 15: ...rom the water heater is not covered under warranty Refer to AS NZS 3500 4 for precautions to be taken for installations in frost prone areas The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas...

Page 16: ...in water tank blocking this section of gutter from the remaining gutter and fitting a tube or pipe of a material compatible with the gutter material in this section of the gutter and penetrating the s...

Page 17: ...l i e between the hot water inlet and the tempered water outlet of no greater than 10 C Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the in series booster water heater the cold water l...

Page 18: ...flow and return system is required in a building a temperature limiting device can only be installed on a dead leg branching off the circulated hot water flow and return pipe If circulated tempered w...

Page 19: ...st be fitted up to the connections on both the solar storage tank and the solar collectors ANODE TYPES The correct anode type for the water supply being used must be fitted in the water heater refer t...

Page 20: ...NSTALLATION SOLAR STORAGE TANK 20 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model DBV 270 00 Capacity 270 litres Mass 145 kg empty 415 kg full Specifications are subject to change with ongoing product improvement...

Page 21: ...INSTALLATION SOLAR STORAGE TANK 21 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION INDOOR LOCATION...

Page 22: ...n a roof with a pitch less than 10 a Variable Pitch stand is required Refer to your local Solar Distributor for details For an installation at right angles to across the roof pitch a Flat Roof stand a...

Page 23: ...etres For each additional metre of pipe length reduce the number of 90 bends by two Note One 90 elbow is equal to two 90 bends Notes It is important not to cross connect the solar cold and solar hot p...

Page 24: ...plied with the solar storage tank will not circulate closed circuit fluid through heights greater than 9 m and solar gain will not be achieved For heights greater than 9 m an auxiliary pump kit PN 299...

Page 25: ...ions on both the solar collectors and the solar storage tank as very high temperature closed circuit fluid can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank under certain conditions Plastic...

Page 26: ...n the water heater to allow for disconnection of the water heater This solar storage tank has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in the inlet and outlet fittings see diagram These must be in p...

Page 27: ...it is strongly recommended the pipe work downstream of the relief valve be capable of carrying water exceeding 93 C Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to pipe work and property S...

Page 28: ...g only the fittings supplied To connect the solar cold and solar hot pipes to the solar storage tank Remove the compression nut and olive from the solar hot inlet fitting at the top of the solar stora...

Page 29: ...sed the requirements of this Standard Therefore this model water heater complies with the condition stated in AS NZS 3000 2000 clause 6 3 3 3 2 b ELECTRICAL CONNECTION All electrical work and permanen...

Page 30: ...jacket to prevent possible damage TEMPERATURE SETTING For reasons of safety and economy we advise the thermostat of the in series booster water heater be set at the lowest temperature that will provi...

Page 31: ...CTIONS The auxiliary pump is to be installed on the solar cold pipe from the solar storage tank to the solar collectors Refer to the label on top of the storage tank to identify the solar cold pipe Th...

Page 32: ...AUXILIARY PUMP 32 Auxiliary Pump Typical Installation...

Page 33: ...ive plug from the auxiliary pump to the terminals marked PUMP 2 on the control board refer to Wiring Diagram on page 30 and the earth wire spade connector from the auxiliary pump to a terminal on the...

Page 34: ...n the pipe work between the outlet of the heat exchanger and the solar pump located behind the lower front cover of the solar storage tank refer to step 4 of Commissioning the Solar Circuit on page 37...

Page 35: ...f the solar circuit This includes checking the closed circuit fluid level and conducting a drain back test The following equipment is required a 1500 mm long x 12 mm diameter clear hose closed circuit...

Page 36: ...as not to be scalded by either the closed circuit fluid or the vapour escaping from the solar circuit Pre Commissioning Notes Before commencing the solar circuit commissioning procedure check the sol...

Page 37: ...nected from the solar control module if it is necessary to remove the lower front cover completely from the work area in front of the solar storage tank heat exchanger isolation valve open 4 Ensure th...

Page 38: ...r circuit is complete to reconnect the hot sensor lead otherwise when the electrical supply is switched on the solar pump will deactivate after one hour and the solar control unit will then enter a fa...

Page 39: ...f the solar circuit pipe work including in the roof space and on the roof If leaking rectify any leaks in the solar circuit the height from the base of the storage tank to the top of the collectors ha...

Page 40: ...rain back completely to this level then check there is a continuous fall of at least 5 1 in 10 grade in the solar pipe work from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank the solar collectors hav...

Page 41: ...low the text marking it will be necessary to add water to the heat exchanger to top up the level of closed circuit fluid There is sufficient Hartgard concentrate in the solar circuit heat exchanger su...

Page 42: ...ed on the side of the solar storage tank in step 8 It would be necessary to add one litre of water to the heat exchanger Eg If the dynamic level is 180 mm above the text marking then place a mark at l...

Page 43: ...exchanger if required To drain closed circuit fluid If not already removed disconnect the drain line and remove the spring clip from the solar circuit relief valve at the top of the solar storage tank...

Page 44: ...eaks whilst the pump is operating and the solar circuit is at its working pressure It is important to check all of the solar circuit pipe work including in the roof space and on the roof 25 If the pro...

Page 45: ...ect the hot sensor lead to the connecting plug located on the tab in the upper front cover opening reconnect hot sensor lead It is important to reconnect the hot sensor lead otherwise when the electri...

Page 46: ...ower front cover will expose 240 V wiring Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater before removing the lower front cover and if necessary disconnecting the ribbon cable...

Page 47: ...turn off the water heater on completion of the installation such as on a building site or where the premises is vacant then Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater Cl...

Page 48: ...work area in front of the solar storage tank At the completion of this procedure if the ribbon cable from the solar monitor has been disconnected reconnect it to the solar control module prior to repl...

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Page 52: ...e water heater during long periods of no use In areas where this is likely to occur the installer should instruct the householder on how to dissipate the gas safely If under these conditions the water...

Page 53: ...supplies where the supply of gas electricity or water does not comply with relevant codes or acts c Where the water heater or water heater component has failed directly or indirectly as a result of e...

Page 54: ...tic dwelling Streamline Closed Circuit Years 4 5 New heat exchanger free of charge with installation and labour costs being the responsibility of the owner Solar Collector from date of installation Wa...

Page 55: ...livery Details System Model No System Type Tank Model No Tank Serial No Collector Model No No of Collectors Collector Serial No s 1 2 3 4 Booster Type please circle Electric continuous Off Peak 1 nigh...

Page 56: ...hone International Sales 61 8 9351 4600 Facsimile International Sales 61 8 9351 4698 Email solahart solahart com au Internet www solahart com au International Offices Europe USA Phone International 31...

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