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If it is necessary to turn off the solar water heater for any reason,
follow the “Shut Down Procedure” on page
5.
Note:
When switched back on, the solar water heater will take some time to reheat the water by solar gain.
The time to reheat the water in the solar storage cylinder will depend upon time of year, time of day and
prevailing weather conditions; however, the gas booster will provide hot water (or boost the temperature of
the delivered water) until the solar system hot water temperature is adequate.
Safety
This solar water heater is supplied with temperature sensors and a combination pressure temperature relief
valve. These devices must not be tampered with or removed. The solar water heater must not be operated
unless each of these devices are fitted and are in working order.
The Aquamax warranty may not cover faults if relief valves or other safety devices are tampered with or if the
installation is not in accordance with these instructions.
Warning:
For continued safety of this solar water heater, all components must be installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with all
Owner’s Guides and Installation Instructions supplied with the solar water
heater. These instructions must be read in conjunction with all other instructions affixed to the appliance.
Warning:
This solar water heater uses 240 V AC electrical power for operation of the solar control unit
and gas booster. The removal of the solar control unit or gas booster cover will expose 240 V wiring. Covers
must only be removed by a qualified person.
Warning:
The solar control unit and gas booster power leads must be plugged into weatherproof
electrical outlets if installed outdoors. Take care not to touch the power plug with wet hands.
Warning:
Care should be taken not to touch the pipe work connecting the solar storage cylinder and the
solar collectors. Very high temperature hot water can be generated by the solar collectors under certain
conditions and pipe work from the solar collectors to the solar storage cylinder can become very hot.
Warning:
If the power supply cord or plug to the solar control unit or gas booster is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. The power supply cord and plug must be replaced
with a genuine replacement part available from Aquamax. Phone Aquamax Service or their nearest
Accredited Service Agent to arrange for an inspection or service.
How Long Will the Water Heater Last?
The solar water heater is supported by a manufactur
er‟s warranty (refer to page 37). There are a number of
factors that will affect the length of service the solar water heater will provide. These include but are not
limited to the water chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water
usage pattern.
Precautions
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the solar water heater leaking, the solar water heater
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.
The solar
water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner‟s Guide and Installation
Instructions. Refer to
“Periodic Maintenance” on page 6.
If this solar water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your
application or business, you should ensure that you have back up redundancy within the hot water system
design. This should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this solar water heater was to
become inoperable for any reason. We recommend you seek advice from your plumber or specifier about
your needs and building back up redundancy into your hot water supply system.
Periodic Maintenance
Minor Six Monthly Maintenance
It is recommended minor maintenance be performed every six months by the dwelling occupant.
Warning:
Exercise care when operating easing levers as water discharged from the solar water heater
may be of a very high temperature
.
Minor maintenance actions:
1.
Operate easing lever on the pressure temperature relief valve (refer to
“Pressure Temperature Relief
Valve” on page 7).