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INSTALLATION
Installation Overview
This solar water heater must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the installation
instructions. The installation must comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all
local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
This solar water heater is comprised of the following components:
Solar storage cylinder.
Gas booster.
Solar controller kit.
Solar collector kit.
If the gas booster is mounted on the solar storage cylinder (integrated gas booster), then the solar storage
cylinder is suitable for outdoor installation only.
The system is suitable for installation with one, two or three Aquamax S solar collectors. The number of
collectors required will depend upon the installations region and collector location (contact Aquamax for more
information). For most installations, the number of solar collectors recommended in the Aquamax literature
has been proven to provide the required solar energy to meet the average family needs. The solar water
heater is not suitable for installation above 400 metres altitude.
This solar water heater is not suitable for pool heating.
Important Notes
Working on roofs is and should always be considered a hazardous activity, particularly early in the
morning and late in the evening, when the roof is wet and during and after periods of rain.
All work must be carried out in accordance with Local, State and Federal Occupational Safety, Health
and Welfare Regulations. Safety requirements whilst manual lifting, working at heights and on roofs
must be adhered to.
Installers must be competently trained in:
Height Hazard Assessment.
Working at Height Procedures.
Assessment / Use / Wearing of correct height safety equipment (harnesses etc.).
All other relevant safety factors specific to the installation and maintenance work to be compliant
with suitable Occupational, Health and Safety Regulations / Codes.
All relevant permits shall be obtained from the regulatory authorities before commencing work to install
the solar water heater.
All work carried out must be performed by appropriately qualified tradespeople or be suitably supervised
for trades assistant duties.
Every care must be taken to protect and warn occupants of the building and the public from personal
injury which may occur from falling tools, roof materials, fittings or any other hazards of a general
nature.
Advise the occupants of any inconvenience which may occur due to disconnection of existing water and
electrical supplies.
The connection, attachment, integration or general association of other equipment or parts which either
directly or indirectly affect the operation or performance of this equipment could void the Aquamax
warranty.
Freeze Protection
The solar water heater has a level of freeze protection designed to guard the system against damage from
freeze conditions. Freeze conditions occur below 6°C. The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes
MUST BE
insulated in accordance with these installation instructions (r
efer to “Warning: Important Notes for
Plumber” on page 25). The solar water heater has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage when installed above
400 metres altitude or if the solar hot and solar cold pipes are not insulated in accordance with the
installation instructions (refer to
“Terms of the Aquamax Warranty” on page 37).