EVACUATED TUBE SOLAR
HOT WATER SYSTEMS
OWNERS MANUAL
JULY 2013
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Page 2: ...at collectors are pitched at latitude plus 10 20 degrees Correct tilting of the system will provide increased year round performance and reduce energy costs further 1 3 How Does the Thermann System Work The Thermann solar collector converts the sun s energy into HEAT quite different to photovoltaic PV solar panels which convert the sun s energy into ELECTRICITY Step 1 The evacuated tubes absorb th...
Page 3: ...TO COMMENCING 3 System Maintenance Precautions 3 1 System Maintenance Cleaning The Thermann tubes do not usually need cleaning regular rain and wind should keep the tubes clean Pressure Temperature Relief Valve PTRV The PTRV is located near the top of your hot water storage tank It is designed to release pressure in the tank as water expands and contracts during normal heating The lever on the PTR...
Page 4: ...plumber Why is the water not hot enough Booster is not configured correctly Electric booster should have the thermostat temperature set to at least 60 C Booster must be left on off peak or controlled by timer Household hot water usage too high Unit may be incorrectly sized contact your plumber Remember an efficient shower head uses 9 litres minute 10 minute shower 90ltrs water Tempering valve inst...
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