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Conergy TS
Open and Closed Circuit Systems

Owner & Installation Manual

www.conergy.com.au

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Page 1: ...Conergy TS Open and Closed Circuit Systems Owner Installation Manual www conergy com au ...

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Page 3: ...ce Installation Instructions Typical open circuit assembly diagram Typical system assembly Connection and mounting part kits Roof location selection Supplementary heat sources Common installation procedure System installation System diagrams and components Plumbing connections Open Circuit models Plumbing connections Closed Circuit models Draining the storage tank Filling the Closed Circuit jacket...

Page 4: ...y Certificate program called RECs is an indication of solar efficiency If you compare any of the Conergy products with an equal competitor model you will find that Conergy systems often achieve more RECs than our competitors How does the system work Under normal operating conditions the potable water within the potable storage tank is heated by the solar collectors For example in an open circuit s...

Page 5: ...ated metal casing covered with a high strength toughened glass sheet that protects the absorber system from physical damage Ancillary Energy Support AES Booster System Electricity and gas are the two options for the AES system An electric Ancillary Energy Support AES system uses an electric element to heat part of the stored household water on those occasions when there is reduced solar energy ava...

Page 6: ...the hot water supply from the storage tank and the household hot water pipe system As the hot water from the solar storage tank passes through the gas heater its temperature is automatically monitored If the temperature is below 60 C the gas heater will add the heat required to deliver hot water of at least 60 C If the water temperature is above 60 C the gas heater is programmed not to ignite 1 Cu...

Page 7: ...rvision Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with hot water taps or the water heater For closed circuit systems if the water seems red in appearance it could mean that there is a leakage of glycol from the jacket into the main water tank Please contact your authorised Conergy dealer or installation service provider as soon as possible 2 Installation Information 2 1 2 2 XX NNN N...

Page 8: ...during the summer months it is advisable to turn off the electricity supply to the booster and if practical cover the solar collectors If the solar collectors are not covered there is a possibility that the high temperature valve in the storage tank may open and disperse small amounts of hot water for a short period to reduce the storage tank temperature while you are away This is a normal functio...

Page 9: ...erational and the water is cold you can turn the booster isolator on and off to see if the electricity meter speed changes If there is no change in speed it indicates there may be a booster problem Contact your authorised Conergy dealer or installation service provider as soon as possible For gas systems the gas and electric supplies to the gas heater should be checked to ensure they are both on I...

Page 10: ...bottom corner of the collector In temperatures that cause frost or freezing the valve will open and some water will discharge from this valve There is nothing that needs to be done to the valve or the system it is operating correctly The water will stop discharging once the valve has warmed enough to close again usually as the frost clears 3 6 ...

Page 11: ...eplacement of the glass The entire panel should be replaced to maintain the performance and integrity of the water heater Replacement panels should be installed by a qualified person The lever on the relief valves should be operated at least every six months Failure to do so may result in failure of the tank If water does not discharge freely from the valves they should be checked and possibly rep...

Page 12: ...ct local regulations must prevail 5 Installation Instructions 5 1 5 2 Module Number Tank Collector Model Number Tank Collector TS180 2 0 E24 V F20LC TS180 0 E24 1 x F20LC TS180 2 C E24 V E20BC TS180 C E24 1 x E20BC open circuit closed circuit TS180 2 0 E24 V E20BC TS180 0 E24 1 x E20BC TS180 2 C E24 V E20SB TS180 C E24 1 x E20SB open circuit closed circuit TS180 2 0 E24 V E20SB TS180 0 E24 1 x E20...

Page 13: ...ater eg bathroom or kitchen This is to reduce energy losses which may occur if the pipe work between the solar water heater and the point of usage is too long To achieve optimum performance the solar water heater should be installed on a roof pitch of greater than 8 and less than 30 Installations on a roof where the roof pitch is greater than 30 will require additional support at the storage tank ...

Page 14: ...ront foot of the storage tank is located Typically the tank front foot should be located over a tile batten purlin or similar for maximum strength If the roof can not support the load additional bracing must be installed before the solar water heater is installed Determining mounting location The starting point for the installation is the storage tank front foot The storage tanks front foot must b...

Page 15: ...to collector Tighten the compression nuts of the collector connector fittings Detail D taking care not to twist the copper tubes of the collector Make sure you use correctly sized spanners and that the centre nut is held steady whilst the compressing nuts are tightened Move the two collectors so that they are centrally located on both the collector mounting rail and the tank Using 4 of the self dr...

Page 16: ...ter to secure the tank in place Take the straps under the tank and screw fix to the roof rafter Finally take the tank clamp and bolt it to the tank strap behind the tank so that the tank clamp secures the tank to the tank strap To complete the security screw fix the 2 tank clamps to the tank using the 2 self drilling screws provided Flat Roof Installations For flat roof installations a special mou...

Page 17: ...Cold Inlet Tee RP3 4 xC3 4 xC22mm Extended SAssy 1 8 60 1129 Cold Pipe 304 LC O XX SAssy 1 9 60 1130 Hot Pipe 304 LC O XX SAssy 1 10 60 3028 Rail Collector Steel Angle 2 Panel 1 11 60 4000 Strap Mounting Tank Type A 2 12 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 13 60 4011 Strap Collector Type C 2 14 75 4000 Nut Hex SS M8 x 1 25 2 15 75 4001 Washer Plain Stainless Steel M8 2 16 75 4002 Set Screw Hex SS...

Page 18: ...ENGLISH Conergy TS Owner Installation Manual 16 Models TS300 4 O XX X E20BC TS300 4 O XX X E20SB 5 8 2 Represents all AES and tank options 5 Installation Instructions Components ...

Page 19: ... 4 xC22mm SAssy 1 7 60 1125 Cold Pipe 304 BC X XX SAssy 1 8 60 1128 Hot Pipe 304 BC O XX SAssy 1 9 60 3028 Rail Collector Steel Angle 2 Panel 1 10 60 4000 Strap Mounting Tank Type A 2 11 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 12 60 4011 Strap Collector Type C 2 13 75 4000 Nut Hex SS M8 x 1 25 2 14 75 4001 Washer Plain Stainless Steel M8 2 15 75 4002 Set Screw Hex SS M8 x 1 25 x 20 2 16 75 4016 Screw...

Page 20: ... SAssy 2 8 60 1125 Cold Pipe 304 BC X XX SAssy 1 9 60 1126 Hot Pipe 304 BC C XX SAssy 1 10 60 3028 Rail Collector Steel Angle 2 Panel 1 11 60 4000 Strap Mounting Tank Type A 2 12 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 13 60 4011 Strap Collector Type C 2 14 75 4000 Nut Hex SS M8 x 1 25 2 15 75 4001 Washer Plain Stainless Steel M8 2 16 75 4002 Set Screw Hex SS M8 x 1 25 x 20 2 17 75 4016 Screw Self Dr...

Page 21: ...ENGLISH Conergy TS Owner Installation Manual 19 Model TS180 2 O XX X F20LC 5 8 4 Represents all AES and tank options 5 Installation Instructions Components ...

Page 22: ...e 182 BC C XX SAssy 1 8 60 1134 Hot Pipe 182 BC O XX SAssy 1 9 60 3030 Rail Collector Steel Angle 1 Panel 1 10 60 4000 Strap Mounting Tank Type A 2 11 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 12 60 4011 Strap Collector Type C 2 13 75 4000 Nut Hex SS M8 x 1 25 2 14 75 4001 Washer Plain Stainless Steel M8 2 15 75 4002 Set Screw Hex SS M8 x 1 25 x 20 2 16 75 4016 Screw Self Drilling Pan SS CR 8 x 13mm 6 ...

Page 23: ...82 BC O XX SAssy 1 7 60 1134 Hot Pipe 182 BC O XX SAssy 1 8 60 3030 Rail Collector Steel Angle 1 Panel 1 9 60 4000 Strap Mounting Tank Type A 2 10 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 11 60 4011 Strap Collector Type C 2 12 75 4000 Nut Hex SS M8 x 1 25 2 13 75 4001 Washer Plain Stainless Steel M8 2 14 75 4002 Set Screw Hex SS M8 x 1 25 x 20 2 15 75 4016 Screw Self Drilling Pan SS CR 8 x 13mm 6 16 E...

Page 24: ...ENGLISH Conergy TS Owner Installation Manual 22 Models TS180 3 C XX X E20BC TS180 2 C XX X E20SB 5 8 6 Represents all AES and tank options 5 Installation Instructions Components ...

Page 25: ...lar Collector E20BC E20SB 1 18 S180 C KE Tank Assembly TS180 C V 1 5 9 Plumbing connections Open Circuit Models Cold water connection A check valve and a stop cock must be fitted to the cold water supply pipe work 1 The cold water connection is made at the blue disc Connect the cold water supply to the end of the BSP female thread of the Tee piece in the cold down pipe assembly Detail A 2 Where th...

Page 26: ...hot outlet tube as shown in Detail A Ensure that the drain line from the pressure and temperature relief has a continuous downslope and falls away from the valve and towards the ground level to a safe location terminating above the ground level Please ensure that the drain is installed in a place where it cannot be affected by freezing conditions per AS3500 Fit the BSP x 22 mm fitting supplied in ...

Page 27: ...ed with water and pressurised prior to filling the closed circuit Do not apply power to the electric booster element before the tank is filled with water Do not fill the closed circuit system with any toxic solution Only use the solar transfer fluid as specified by your Conergy TS distributor There is a real risk to public health if the wrong glycol solar solution is used 1 x 25 litre container 1 ...

Page 28: ...water storage tank Remove the 100 kPa jacket relief valve from the tank socket See Detail A for the location of this valve Connect a 12 mm flexible hose to the fill tap located at the bottom right side of the collector array See Detail D for the location and the photo to the right for detail 5 Installation Instructions With the aid of a funnel and hose connected to the fill tap pour the contents o...

Page 29: ... 4 kW element requires a 10 amp supply capacity a 3 6 kW element requires 15 amp supply capacity Electrical entry for the electric AES is achieved via a 16mm hole adjacent the element surround A 16mm cable gland with orange circular cable or 16mm conduit with 3 core tps cable shall be used to make electrical supply to the unit The power supply must be protected by an individual fuse or circuit bre...

Page 30: ...adjacent to the gas heater location The gas heater requires a 220 240 volt 50 Hz powersupply and is rated at 0 47 amperes All gas work must comply with local regulations including AS5701 AG601 and AS NZ 3500 4 All gas work must be conducted by a suitability licensed gas fitter Installation of the gas heater must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied with it Conergy...

Page 31: ...onergy solar water heater Your Conergy Team Before turning on the cold water supply open one hot tap within the household to release air from the system during the filling process Do not leave the open tap unattended during the filling process Turn on the cold water supply and wait for the system to fill When water flows from the open hot tap without air bursts then the hot tap can be closed This ...

Page 32: ...lation Manual 30 7 ANNEX Mounting frame for flat roof Tank 1 Ensure tank is located directly over vertical support Note A D B C E 2660 800 1500 2LC 1935mm 2BC 2000mm 2B 2000mm 2S 2000mm 2SP 2000mm 7 ANNEX Mounting frame for flat roof ...

Page 33: ...ing Frame 2 7 60 3028 Rail Collector Steel Angle 2 Panel 1 8 60 4004 Clamp Mounting Tank Type A 2 9 60 6007 Rail Collector Aluminium 2 Panel 1 10 60 6008 Clamp Collector Mount Z 4 11 75 3009 Nut Channel ZP M10 x 1 5 12 12 75 3010 Nut Channel ZP M8 x 1 25 2 13 75 3028 Washer Plain ZP M10 18 14 75 3030 Set Screw Hex ZP 4 6 M10 x 1 5 x 25 18 15 75 3031 Nut Hex ZP 4 6 M10 x 1 5 6 16 75 4000 Nut Hex SS...

Page 34: ...the initial 5 year warranty period Conergy will replace the failed components free of charge except for certain transport or travelling time costs which may be payable by the owner under clause 9 below Scope of Warranty and Guarantee The warranty and replacement guarantee do not apply to any defects or damage not due to faulty factory parts or workmanship installation including but not limited to ...

Page 35: ...st be made within one month of the detection of the defect In addition to this warranty and guarantee certain legislation including the Trade Practices Act 1974 and consumer protection legislation of the States and Territories gives the owner certain rights which cannot be excluded restricted or modified Nothing in this warranty and replacement guarantee has the effect of excluding restricting or ...

Page 36: ... only or get in touch with your Conergy state office 55 4007 REV1 0907 NSW ACT Head Office VIC SA TAS QLD NT WA Phone 1300 724 531 Email sales conergy com au Phone 1300 724 531 Email vic conergy com au Phone 1300 724 531 Email qld conergy com au Phone 1300 724 531 Email wa conergy com au ...

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