Placement of the Solar Water Heater
The SM-V30 must be positioned facing due-south for maximum exposure to the sun and also kept as close as possible to
where your water heater tank is located for the best efficiency. The solar water heater can be placed anywhere that is
convenient, including on a rooftop (modification of frame is required due to roof angle). Make sure to follow building
codes for weight distribution and use flashing and sealant wherever a wall or roof is penetrated.
Assembly –
Always wear gloves and safety glasses!
1.
Assemble the frame and mount level and securely, then mount the storage tank. Put the plastic tube-end holders in
place on the bottom of the frame (may be black or white).
NOTE! When installing fittings in the tank ports do not over tighten or the welds on the storage tank will break.
(Refer to the drawing later in this manual for plumbing hookup)
2.
Install a ¾” T on the cold side of the copper coil heat exchanger (blue port).
3.
Interrupt the cold water line into your domestic water heater to first run to the ¾” T in the previous step. It is
recommended to install T’s and valves for isolating and cleaning the copper coil heat exchanger (See example drawing.
Cleaning instructions are given later in this manual).
4.
Install the nipple in the auto-fill tank and place onto the main storage tank with the rubber spacer underneath.
5.
Branch off the side of the ¾” T with a ½” line to the valve port on the auto-fill tank (remove top to confirm which port
is the valve).
6.
Off the extra port from the auto-fill valve, run a ½” line to drain water that overflows from heat expansion to a
desired area (take water scale, staining and temperature into consideration).
7.
Insert the long vent nipple into the vent port beside the auto-fill tank. Keep level with auto-fill tank top.
8.
Run a line from the remaining copper coil heat exchanger (red port) to the cold water input of the domestic water
heater.
9.
All water lines must be super insulated using closed-cell foam insulation. Heat tape will be necessary to install on
exterior lines BEFORE you insulate. Use a heat tape that has a thermostat so it will only turn on if it gets cold to save
energy.
10.
Plug any unused ports that are left.
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