Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733
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Astivita Limited
172 Ingram Road,
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Ph: 1300 302 084
Fax: (07) 3726 2099
Email:
www.astivita.com
3. SOLAR TANK INSTALLATION
INSTALLER
– PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
1. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING
2. All work associated with the installation of this water heater must be carried out by properly
trained and accredited tradespersons and be strictly in accordance with relevant Australian
Standards including AS/NZS 3500.4 and AS/NZS 3000, local, State and Federal Regulations
including, but not limited to, Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations (OH&S)
3. If this installation is taking place in an area subject to frost conditions or freezing conditions
(below 5°C), the FRPRKI Frost protection Kit containing two frost protection valves should be
installed on the panels.
The solar water heater tank should be installed in close proximity to the most frequently used hot
water outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Other considerations include
the position of the solar tank with respect to the solar collectors as heat loss can occur in the pipes,
and copper pipe length should not exceed 20 metres (for 2 panel systems). Also consider
servicing (the water heater must be accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold and the
anode, PTR valve, thermostat and booster element must be able to be removed) and nameplate
data must be able to be read. Other considerations include:
● Electrical supply requirements for the pump and controller
● Weight of the heater filled with water
● Dimensions of the heater and size and location of connection points
● Water supply pressure limitations
CLEARANCE
Allow adequate room to work with tools. A minimum of 25mm clearance around the water heater is
required. An additional 30mm is required for relief valve removal, 80mm for access cover removal
and 400mm for element removal. You should be able to read the information on the rating plate
and all informative labelling.
Adequate provision must be made to dispose of any water escaping from heater or adjacent
plumbing that might result in damage to property.
The water heater must be connected in such a way that:
Space is allowed for the removal of the heating element.
Space is allowed for the removal and replacement of the anode.
The pump is accessible for servicing.
Complete removal of the unit can be easily effected if necessary
