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Sunbank Installation Manual

SB-40G
SB-80G

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Summary of Contents for SB-40G

Page 1: ...Sunbank Installation Manual SB 40G SB 80G ...

Page 2: ...ient air temperatures above the specified limit might cause freezing in exposed parts of the system It is the owner s responsibility to protect the system in accordance with the supplier s instructions if the air temperature is anticipated to approach the specified freeze tolerance limit 4 Put pipe dope on female and male threading then wrap with Teflon tape The threads on the openings to the Sunb...

Page 3: ...tion does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by SRCC All installations should comply with building plumbing mechanical and fire code adopted by the authority having jurisdiction or in the absence of such codes with the International Building Code International Plumbing Code International Mechanical Code and International Fire Code Sunbank accepts no responsibility for the misuse or ...

Page 4: ...lastic tailstocks 15 or 30 Dust rings 1 Magnesium Anode pre installed under white plastic disc 1 Temperature and Pressure T P Valve 1 Hy Vent Air Eliminator 1 240V 2400W heating element pre installed optional to use Here are photos of some of the components that we talk about in the manual The thermowell and controller are optional and not included with every Sunbank T P Valve Hy Vent Plastic Tail...

Page 5: ...on potable water expansion tank 2 FNPT adapters to interface with tank inlet and outlet 2 FNPT caps if not using side ports most installations 1 brass plug if not using thermowell 2 MNPT drain valves 6 T s diameter depends on pipe size chosen 6 Ball valves see plumbing configuration diagram in Part 4 for explanation 1 Flashing to interface with the roof building penetration point 1 lead free mixin...

Page 6: ...ket and find the rafters trusses over which you plan to mount it Lag flashed attachments to roof and mount bracket so that you can find the correct roof building penetration 4 The next step is to run the plumbing to where you will interface with the existing plumbing Make the plumbing connections according to the Sunbank plumbing schematic 5 Tighten nuts to secure tank bolts to the bracket Connect...

Page 7: ...cluding three plumbing diagrams to help explain how to plumb the Sunbank system You can also look at our Youtube channel for more details Youtube com sunbanksolar Pre Heat Diagrams Note Drain the T P valve to the gutter to avoid hot water on the roofing material ...

Page 8: ...8 Sunbank Installation Manual Stand alone with Electric Backup Plumbing Diagram ...

Page 9: ...9 Sunbank Installation Manual 5 Bracket Diagrams 1 40G Flush mount for pitched roof 2 40G Flat roof and ground mount ...

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Page 11: ...11 Sunbank Installation Manual 3 80G Flush mount for pitched roof 4 80G Flat roof and ground mount ...

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Page 13: ...l strapping The purpose of this is backup protection to keep the tank on the roof in the case of a catastrophic event It should be directly connected to the steel strut or a lagged roof attachment using stainless steel hardware Shown below with silicone plumber s tape underneath the strap 8 Roof Penetration If your installation involves penetrating a roof you will want to make sure that you have t...

Page 14: ...and Chem Link and Eco Fasten have products for flat or membrane roofs Spec sheets distributor information and installation diagrams can be found on their websites It is recommended to attach the roof attachments to strut rail second set of photos and then mount the Sunbank bracket to the rail Especially underneath the tank where most of the weight lies This has the advantage of allowing the instal...

Page 15: ...ion You must install the aluminum version of these products not the Mylar plastic version as they are not robust enough to be installed outdoor and can be destroyed by birds A register boot will interface with the tank You can use rivets or tek screws to connect the boot to the tank and butyl tape to flash Remember don t do this until you have filled the tank with water and checked for leaks 11 Fi...

Page 16: ...roller Sunbank offers a WiFi Smart Home Controller as well as a hard wired controller option Their primary function is to control the backup heating element if used as a thermostat but they do have several other useful features In order to use the backup heating element you MUST use a thermostat controller In addition to turning on and off the heating element based on temperature they also give yo...

Page 17: ...nge this anode depends on the total dissolved solids TDS of your local water supply If you don t have a good idea of your local TDS Sunbank recommends that you check the anode one year after installation and base future checks on the amount of the existing magnesium anode that is left at this point Addendum Watts Grundfos Instant Hot Water Recirculation System We recommend this system now availabl...

Page 18: ...18 Sunbank Installation Manual 17 Plumbing Labels COLD Line HOT from Sunbank If an issue arises please call your local installer ____________________________ phone ____________________ ...

Page 19: ...t a qualified person perform the work Draining the Tank In order to drain the water heater close V2 and V3 Attach a garden hose to the drain valve and direct the hose to a drain Open V4 and V5 Painting the Tubes A good idea of any installation but especially if you go away from home for a week or more or live in a climate with too much sun you can paint half of the tubes and rotate all of some of ...

Page 20: ...ing water pressure is above 60 PSI b installing an appropriately sized expansion tank in the mechanical room on the cold side Stainless steel tanks are the most durable and expensive tanks to produce but if not properly maintained in areas with hard water they can corrode which will shorten their working life Magnesium anode Every Sunbank comes with a magnesium anode meant to protect the inner tan...

Page 21: ...those parts In order to obtain warranty coverage the customer should send a description of the problem with photos to support the claim to info thesunbank com Proof of purchase such as an invoice marked PAID from Sunbank is required as we do not warranty any products that were not sold by Sunbank 20 SRCC Information Please circle your system configuration on the chart below and leave a printed cop...

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