
Issue Date: 01.06.16
Review Date: 01.06.16
H0024 028626 A
Installation Manual for EHW Tanks: MAN_INST_TANK_SRT(AA)|3
CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
1.1
TERMINOLOGY
Boost: The process where a heating component (such
as an electric element) is used to provide auxiliary
heating/
Collector: The Apricus solar collector includes the
manifold with heat pipes and evacuated tubes
inserted.
Expansion Control Valve (ECV): Installed on the cold
mains line to relieve excess pressure.
Evacuated Tube: functions to harness the solar
energy by capturing and retaining the heat due to the
presence of the vacuum.
Flow Line: The plumbing line running from tank solar
flow port to the inlet of the collector. This line
incorporates the circulation pump.
Manifold: Refers to the solar collector enclosure that
contains the header pipes.
Pressure Temperature Relief Valve (PTRV): installed
on the hot water storage tank to relieve pressure, and
excessive temperatures.
Return Line: The plumbing line running from the solar
collector to the solar return port on the tank.
1.2
SCOPE
This manual has been designed to provide installation
instructions for the installer or plumber.