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SUNSCAN 150L SunStream Indirect Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 24

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Company Name: __________________________

Physical address    Unit S17 Spearhead                                   Address:               __________________________
                 Business Park
                 Montague Drive                                                                       __________________________
                 Montague Gardens
                 Cape Town                                                                              __________________________
                 7441
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Postal address       Suite No. 73, Private Bag x 7
                 Chempet, 7442                                                                        __________________________

Tel                          +27 86 100 5684                                      Tel:                          __________________________

Fax                         +27 86 689 4401                                      Fax:                         __________________________

Email

[email protected]

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Installer Name: ________________________ I, ________________________________________

Installation date: ________________________ , (I.D. No)__________________________________

hereby declare that the solar system has been

Location: ________________________ installed to my satisfaction, it has been

demonstrated to me and is in working order and I

Customer Name: ________________________ have been instructed in its operation, maintenance

and usage.

Customer address: ________________________

________________________ Product Serial No: _________________________

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The installer hereby warrants that the system has

been installed in accordance with this instruction

booklet and product specific training received.

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Summary of Contents for 150L SunStream Indirect

Page 1: ...Solar Energy Technologies Installation Operation Maintenance Manual 150 Litre Indirect Flat Plate Thermo syphon Solar System ...

Page 2: ...siderations and good practice 7 4 3 Flat roof stand assembly and installation 8 4 4 Storage tank 12 4 5 Mounting the collector 13 4 6 Plumbing installation 14 4 7 Adding the heat transfer fluid 15 4 8 Electrical installation 15 4 9 Commissioning 15 4 10 Check list 16 5 Operating instructions 15 5 1 Start up procedure 15 5 2 Emergency shutdown procedure 16 5 3 System performance 16 5 4 High water t...

Page 3: ... cover page If after reading this manual any aspect of the installation process remains unclear contact a SunScan representative prior to installation This manual serves only as a guide to the correct installation of SunScan components it does not seek to defy logic and or the experience of suitably trained installers use discretion SunScan Solar water heating components must be installed in compl...

Page 4: ...er fluid in the collector is heated it becomes lighter and rises to the highest point Heat exchanger in the Hot water storage tank heat from the heat exchanger is then transferred to the water intended for use at no point does the heat transfer fluid come into contact with the water intended for use hence indirect The heat transfer fluid used in a SunScan Sunstream indirect system is a non toxic f...

Page 5: ...ructurally sound and capable of bearing additional weight Consult a trained professional if required if the roof or structure is found unfit to carry additional load do not install the system unless the roof can be sufficiently strengthened 2 4 Freeze protection The SunScan SunStream indirect system is suitable for areas that experience frost and temperatures below 0 C as the heat transfer fluid h...

Page 6: ...igate to an acceptable level prior to installation if required consult a trained professional Water temperature can reach boiling point and collectors can stagnate at temperatures that exceed 150 C Cover collectors during installation to prevent heating and limit the risk of scalding Be aware of any overhead power lines outside and electrical wiring inside the ceiling space Handle collectors and h...

Page 7: ...m cold supply to the collector blue there is a compression type fitting red for the hot out to points of use a drain cock for connecting the cold water in blue and a pre fitted Temperature pressure relief valve Flat plate collector The SunScan 2m Flat plate collectors are manufactured from high quality materials which consist of 3mm low iron refractive and tempered safety glass 0 5mm Aluminium com...

Page 8: ...nd from the collector must be copper Class 1 minimum All pipe work to and from the collector and any pipe s transporting hot water are to be insulated insulation will be heat tolerant and UV resistant SABS approved plastic piping may only be used inside the building downstream from the thermostatic mixing valve The thermostatic mixing valve provided must be installed to ensure safe use of the syst...

Page 9: ...2 x Side supports Aluminium 2 2 x Vertical supports Aluminium 3 2 x Cross supports Aluminium 4 2 x back cross braces Aluminium 5 2 x Side braces Aluminium 6 8mm Stainless Steel Nuts and Bolts 316 SAE Marine grade 7 2 x Side angle plates 316 SAE Marine grade 8 4 x Foot plates 316 SAE Marine grade 9 4 x Corner brackets Aluminium 10 4 x securing clips 316 SAE Marine grade 11 2 x Cradles 12 1 x Load s...

Page 10: ... min 20 and max 50 tilt angle must be respected at all times Assembly Note SunScan s unique powder coated aluminium profiled channel allows for easy assembly slide the 13mm head of the 8mm bolts provided into the channel to assemble components SunScan s flat roof stand vertical supports are supplied in various lengths to aid in tilt and inclination angles Step 1 Lay the two side supports 1 on a fl...

Page 11: ...s attach the two back cross braces 4 together attach the back cross bracing to the vertical supports Attach a foot plate 8 to the end of each vertical support attach a foot plate to the bottom end of each side support Step 5 Flip the structure 180 so that the foot plates are on the flat area Step 6 Adjust the inclination by loosening the side angle plates on the side supports and carefully sliding...

Page 12: ... existing timber structure inside the ceiling space if this is not possible additional timber support beams may be required also ensure that these structures have been assessed and can bear the additional weight Step 3 Place the load support under the two rear foot plates using the foot plates and a pencil mark out where the four 8mm holes for J Bolts are to be drilled remove the stand and drill t...

Page 13: ...e with a rating not exceeding 400kpa must be installed Mounting to a SunScan flat roof stand Step 1 Place the hot water tank into the two cradles using two stainless steel straps and nuts and bolts on either end of the tank tension the straps around the tank and secure to the cradles using the machined sections in the centre of each cradle as a fastening point In Roof Ensure that a suitable struct...

Page 14: ...file of the flat plate collector attach two securing clips to the top cross support and repeat process tighten the nuts to ensure the collector is fastened to the stand Typical flush mounting Step 1 Using aluminium flat bar 4 of40mm x 300mm x 3mm drill an 8mm hole into one end of the flat bar and attach to the collector turning a 8mm bolt into the riv nuts located on the collector 2 x top 2 x bott...

Page 15: ...est connection point and that the cold supply to the collector is connected to the lowest connection point opposite to the hot return from collector connection See diagram A it is recommended that a Gate Valve be installed on the port directly opposite to the cold supply to collector See diagram A this will aid in the filling process listed in 4 7 adding the heat transfer fluid A 22mm compression ...

Page 16: ... of the collector any air trapped in the system will be forced out of the open end of the 300mm pipe shut the gate valve and remove the hose using a 22mm stop end compression fitting seal off the top of the 300mm pipe Important Ensure that there is no air trapped in the collector or piping as this will have a negative effect on your system s performance if required repeat 4 7 adding the heat trans...

Page 17: ... the heat transfer fluid and 4 9 Commissioning There are no water leaks on the system and or any pipes carrying water to points of use There are no leaks on the solar loop between the collector and heat exchanger Roof tiles have been placed back in position Roof flashing and any waterproofing is water tight All drain pipes are free of obstruction All hot water pipe work and piping to and from the ...

Page 18: ...ystem and should be inspected bi annually by a trained professional Temperature and pressure relief valves as well as expansion valves may release small amounts of water each day whilst heating this is a normal function as heated water expands by approximately 1L out of 50L of its volume if these valves leak continuously however this may indicate failure and may need replacement if unsure contact ...

Page 19: ... and from collector Hot water leak little to no heat transfer fluid On days with low solar radiation ensure that the backup heating element times are adjusted according to hot water requirements Always ensure that any trees that may cause shading are pruned regularly visually inspect collector and clean tempered glass if required Natural convection will not occur successfully if there is any air t...

Page 20: ... 1000W m2 tm ta 30 C 1244 W Casing Frame Material Aluminium Frame Colour Bronze Brown Back Plate Material Aluminium Sealing Gasket Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Absorber Material Aluminium Thickness of Absorber Plate 0 5mm Surface Treatment Cu and Al complex Volume of Absorber 1 99 L Header Material Copper Header Tube Size 22mm Riser Material Copper Riser Tube Size 12mm Operational Pressure 600...

Page 21: ...r tank Specification Width 485mm Height 485mm Length 1520mm Weight 30kg Fitting Sizes BSP IPX Rating 4 Water Conditions Suitable for all Water Types Electrical Backup 2kw Element Thermostat Orientation Horizontal Maximum Operating Temp 93 C 98 C Heat Loss 1 94kw 24Hrs ...

Page 22: ...or the installation Should a part of the solar system product be replaced during this period only the balance of the original warranty will continue to remain effective Solar Lifestyle is excluded from responsibility from any consequential loss including injury to persons damage to property economic loss any legal or other damages due to manufacturing defect Consequential loss shall be covered by ...

Page 23: ...ce Installer Name ________________________ I ________________________________________ Installation date ________________________ I D No __________________________________ hereby declare that the solar system has been Location ________________________ installed to my satisfaction it has been demonstrated to me and is in working order and I Customer Name ________________________ have been instructed...

Page 24: ...nce Installer Name ________________________ I ________________________________________ Installation date ________________________ I D No __________________________________ hereby declare that the solar system has been Location ________________________ installed to my satisfaction it has been demonstrated to me and is in working order and I Customer Name ________________________ have been instructe...

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