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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:
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.
Victorian Installers
Notice to Victorian Installers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission 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 „List of systems capable of
complying with the regulations‟ published by Sustainability Victoria (see www.sustainability.vic.gov.au). 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 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 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 backup redundancy
into the hot water supply system.
The 310 HAV model heat pump water heater is recommended for connection to a minimum 16 hour per day
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.
STORAGE TANK AND HEAT PUMP MODULE
The heat pump water heater is made of two main components, the storage tank and the heat pump module.
For transport and handling (weight) purposes both items are shipped separately and designed to be
assembled at the installation site. The water heater must not be operated until both components are
assembled. Refer to
“Heat Pump and Tank Assembly”
on page 21.
Take care when handling the heat pump module. The jacket of the heat pump module needs to be handled
gently so as not to cause damage.
Do not
tilt the heat pump module or the heat pump and storage tank assembly more than 45° from
the vertical
. This will unsettle the refrigerant gas and compressor lubricating oil. If the heat pump module or
heat pump and storage tank assembly has been tilted more than 45° from the vertical during handling, 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.
The heat pump module and storage tank can be assembled off site if required and then transported to the
installation site. Care must be taken during transportation and handling as the assembly will be top heavy.
All packaging materials must be removed from the water heater prior to its installation. This includes the
removal of the cardboard base of the carton from the underside of the water heater.