Operating Instructions and Installation Guide
Tri - System
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2.3
Pipes – Important
Critical: Due to the high
temperature imposed by solar
heated water, all solar system
brass and copper, including
(as supplied). No plastic pipes
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Flow and return lines must be
installed as direct as possible
between tank and collector.
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Pipes
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be fully insulated
with
UV stabilized insulation suitable for
solar working temperatur es. We
Solar insulation, minimum 13mm
thick (refer to local regulations).
Note: Warranty will be void
if this minimum insulation
requirement is not used.
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It is
critical
to stop any chance of an
air lock developing, so ensure that:
– no pipework is higher than the
automatic air vent valve
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collectors to the water storage tank
have a minimum of 5° continuous fall
– pipes have no high points that
allow air to be trapped
– the minimum number of bends in
the pipes are used.
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neatly installed and hidden inside the
roof cavity if possible.
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Tank Installation Requirements
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Summary of Contents for SAWE-20-270
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