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Solar storage tanks

SILOS - SILOS M

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for SILOS 2000

Page 1: ...Solar storage tanks SILOS SILOS M Installation Manual ...

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Page 3: ... to keep your storage tank efficient and cheap to run Technical Assistance Centres also stock any original spare parts that might be required This instruction manual contains important instructions and precautions that must be observed to ensure the trouble free installation and efficient functioning of your SILOS solar storage tank Please accept our renewed thanks for your purchase SYLBER Range M...

Page 4: ...allation in older systems and systems requiring modernisation 11 Fitting the insulation 12 Preparing for initial start up 13 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Maintenance page 13 Cleaning and removing internal components 13 Troubleshooting 14 Contents The following symbols are used in this manual bCAUTION Indicates actions that require cau tion and adequate preparation aSTOP Identifies actions that you MUST NO...

Page 5: ...nother user or to another installation If you lose this manual order a repla cement immediately Keep the product purchase documents to be presented to the SYLBER authori sed Technical Assistance Centre to request a servi ce call under warranty bSize the solar expansion tank so as to ensure com plete absorption of the expansion of the fluid con tained within the system with reference to the pre vai...

Page 6: ... an extra heat exchanger to be added only for models where provided Storage tanks can be connected to a special solar con troller and can be integrated in solar heating systems in which Riello boilers or water heaters serve as auxiliary heat generators Product description SILOS solar storage tanks are identified by three plates On models SILOS 2000 3000 5000 these must be applied by the installer ...

Page 7: ... Tank 8 Coil SILOS 300 M 500 M 1000 M 1500 M models SILOS 2000 3000 5000 models 1 Soft polyurethane insulation 100 mm 2 Vent flow connection Ø 1 1 4F 3 Flow return connection Ø 1 1 2F 4 Probes sockets Ø 8 mm 7 Tank 9 Tank inspection flange SILOS M 300 500 1000 1500 A 215 330 280 390 mm B 595 710 805 850 mm C 975 1090 1335 1310 mm D 1355 1470 1860 1770 mm E 215 330 280 390 mm F 815 930 990 1290 mm ...

Page 8: ...mm Diameter without insulation 790 1000 1100 1250 1600 mm Height with insulation 1635 1775 2190 2165 2480 2720 2870 mm Height without insulation 2115 2090 2405 2645 2795 mm Insulation thickness 100 mm Flange diameter external internal 290 220 290 220 290 220 mm Maximum operating pressure 3 bar Maximum operating temperature 99 C Net weight with insulation 115 140 180 245 290 415 570 kg Probe socket...

Page 9: ... PORTATA m3 h Dimensions and weight PRESSURE DROP mbar FLOW RATE m3 h Ø H Ø H SILOS 300 M 500 M 1000 M 1500 M models SILOS 2000 3000 5000 models DESCRIPTION SILOS 300 M SILOS 500 M SILOS 1000 M SILOS 1500 M SILOS 2000 SILOS 3000 SILOS 5000 H Height 1635 1775 2190 2165 2480 2720 2870 mm Ø Diameter 700 850 990 1200 1300 1450 1800 mm Net weight with insulation 115 140 225 285 345 415 570 kg ...

Page 10: ... caps The counter flange comes ready bolted to the tank s flange and fitted with a seal The second package contains another plastic bag with the elegantly finished polyurethane insulation connec tion sleeves for the insulation thermoformed cover flange cover identification plates and documentation The following items are delivered in a plastic bag inside the packaging instruction manual data plate...

Page 11: ...dren since it can become a potential hazard SILOS solar storage tanks can be installed in any room where there is no specific requirement for an electrical protection rating higher than IP X0D bThe room where the appliance is installed must however be dry to prevent the formation of rust bRespect the minimum specified installation distances to ensure correct installation and access for maintenance...

Page 12: ...nside of the insulation Secure the insulation in place with the zips 2 at the edges of the two sections Perforate the insulation at the fittings and fit the insula tion sleeves 3 Fit the flange cover 4 Finally fit the insulation top panel 5 and cover it with the cover 6 bWith all the insulation in place apply the serial number plate data plate and product identification plate to ensu re that the s...

Page 13: ...boi ler OFF at the main switch and at the control panel Close the shut off cocks for the heating water circuit Drain the storage tank or its secondary circuit if a pri mary circuit is connected EXTERNAL CLEANING Clean the outside of the storage tank s insulation with a soft cloth damped in soapy water To remove stubborn marks use a cloth damped in a 50 mix of water and denatured alcohol or a suita...

Page 14: ...ly The pump is malfunctioning There is lime scale or sludge in the cylinder Water temperature is low Check the setting and condition of the thermostat Check the setting and condition of the thermostat Check the pump Check and clean as necessary There is air in the primary circuit Bleed the circuit The water temperature in the heat generator or solar heating system is low The filling pump is malfun...

Page 15: ...a T of 8 10 C There is lime scale or sludge in the tank Check and clean as necessary The flow rate is too high Reduce pump speed and turn the flow rate adjustment screw on the valve group to set a flow rate of 30l h per m2 of collector area The pump does not work even if the collector probe detects a collector temperature higher than that in the storage cylin der Maximum temperature has been excee...

Page 16: ...rgimento 23 A 23900 Lecco LC www sylber it The manufacturer strives to continuously improve all products Appearance dimensions technical specifications standard equipment and accessories are therefore liable to modification without notice ...

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