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INSTALLATION – COMPONENTS
This section details the installation of the solar storage cylinder, gas booster, solar controller kit and solar
collector kit. To install the plumbing for
these components refer to the “Installation – Plumbing & Plumbing
Connections” section on page 20.
Solar Storage Cylinder Installation
Solar Storage Cylinder Location
The solar storage cylinder is suitable for either outdoor or indoor installation, however if the gas booster is
mounted on the solar storage cylinder, then the solar water heater is suitable for outdoor installation only.
The solar storage cylinder should be installed close to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen
with safety and service in mind.
Consideration must also be given to the position of the solar storage cylinder in relation to the solar
collectors. There are limitations to both the maximum length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes (refer to
“Solar Pipe Lengths” on page 24) and the maximum height between the solar storage cylinder and the solar
collectors
(refer to “Maximum Height to Collectors” on page 24).
Sufficient and safe space for ease of service and access to the gas booster, solar control unit, sacrificial
anode and relief valve should be considered when locating the solar storage cylinder. The solar storage
cylinder must be installed upright in a vertical position and must be accessible without the use of a ladder or
scaffold.
You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. If possible leave headroom of one solar storage
cylinder height so the anode can be inspected and / or replaced. If adequate room is unavailable, the solar
storage cylinder must be disconnected, drained and removed to enable servicing.
It is recommended the solar storage cylinder be installed at ground or floor level and must stand vertically
upright. It is not necessary to allow for free air circulation under the base of the solar storage cylinder. For
outdoor installation, the solar storage cylinder shall be installed freestanding on a level and stable concrete
base 50 mm thick.
The top of the solar storage cylinder is to be secured to the wall using the wall bracket and fastening
hardware provided
(refer to “Wall Bracket Installation” on page 16).
All packaging materials must be removed from the solar storage cylinder prior to installation. This includes
the removal of the cardboard base of the carton from the underside of the solar storage cylinder.
Do not install this solar storage cylinder in a roof space.
Note:
Damage to the storage cylinder caused by incorrect installation is not covered by warranty.
Wall Bracket Installation
It is a requirement of AS 5601 and AS/NZS 5601.1 that water heater is secured to a wall. The top of the solar
storage cylinder is to be secured to a wall using the wall bracket and fastening hardware provided with the
solar storage cylinder (or other suitable fasteners). It is necessary to fix the bracket to the wall after
positioning the solar storage cylinder but prior to plumbing the water and gas connections.
To install the wall bracket:
1.
Position solar storage cylinder.
2.
Position wall bracket on top of solar storage cylinder and hard up
against wall.
3.
Mark wall where hole is to be drilled.
4.
Remove bracket and drill hole to receive M6.5 masonry anchor (or
other suitable fastener).
5.
Replace wall bracket and fix to wall using M6.5 masonry anchor (or other suitable fastener).
6.
Secure wall bracket to top of solar storage cylinder using two self tapping screws.
Safe Tray
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the solar storage cylinder leaking, the solar storage
cylinder must be installed in a safe tray. Construction, installation and draining of a safe tray must comply
with AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. AS/NZS 3500.4 also has
particular requirements when a safe tray must be installed.
