User Manual - Ground Mount Solar Hot Water System - August 2017
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HOT WATER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
WARNING - Hot Water is dangerous!
As a safety precaution, young children should always be
supervised around hot water fixtures
THIS WATER HEATER IS ONLY INTENDED TO BE OPERATED BY PERSONS WHO HAVE THE EXPERIENCE
OR THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE CAPABILITIES TO DO SO. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT INTENDED TO
BE OPERATED BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES IE: THE
INFIRM AND CHILDREN.
As solar water heaters can generate water temperature in excess of 80oC, regulations require that an
approved solar rated tempering valve shall be installed in accordance with the valve manufacturer’s
instructions. This is required to prevent water temperatures supplied to the house exceeding a preset
safe maximum. The tempering valve is connected to the hot water outlet lines. The valve must be
fitted by an authorised plumber at the time of installation or in retrofitting to existing systems.
CHECK THE WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE, SUCH AS WHEN ENTERING A SHOWER OR FILLING A
BATH OR BASIN, TO ENSURE IT SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT CAUSE SCALD INJURY.
Hot water systems can store water at temperatures that can cause scalding. Water temperatures over
50oC can scald and care needs to be taken to ensure that injuries do not occur through incorrect use
of your water heater.
THIS WATER HEATER USES 240V AC POWER FOR THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS.
THE REMOVAL OR ATTEMPTED ALTERATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MUST BE CONDUCTED
BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSON.
Care should be taken to avoid coming into contact with any pipe work or fixtures associated with the
water heater collector flow and return lines.
FOR CONTINUED SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE, IT MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.
Water from the solar collectors can be hot enough to create pressurized steam which can cause
severe scalding - under NO circumstances should any alterations be made by unauthorised personnel.
IN ORDER TO KILL LEGIONELLA BACTERIA IT IS AN AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS REQUIREMENT (AS3498-
2009) THAT THE HOT WATER IN THE STORAGE TANK BE HEATED UP TO AT LEAST 60oC ON A REGULAR
BASIS, EITHER WHILE IN THE STORAGE TANK (SOLAR / ELECTRIC) OR BY A POST BOOST SET AT 70°C
(GAS CONTINUOUS FLOW).
Standards and regulatory Requirements
All Solargain solar hot water systems must be installed by an authorized plumber. All installation
work must meet local authority standards, Australian standard (AS 3500.4) and the National
Plumbing Code along with local electrical regulations. Where required, the relevant electrical and
plumbing work will need to be certified to the satisfaction of local regulatory authorities.
