Atmos Heating Systems
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3 Siting & requirements
When choosing the location for the storage tank the following needs to be considered:
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The vertical distance between the base of the tank and the top of the collectors
should not exceed the combined capacity of the storage tank pump and any booster
pump that may be added to provide extra pump height.
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The distance between the storage tank and the appliance (combi boiler or hot water
cylinder) to which pre-heated water is supplied, needs to be kept as short as practical.
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The storage tank needs to be sited on a firm horizontal surface that is able to take the
weight when the tank is filled with water (116kg). Atmos supply a brackets and shelf
set for optional wall mounting of the storage tank.
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The following are needed in the vicinity of the storage tank:
o
240V electrical socket within 1.5 meter distance
o
Water tap with ¾”bsp hose union connection within 2.5 meter distance
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It is preferable to locate the storage tank and the connecting domestic water pipes in
a frost free room. If the tank is installed in an unheated space particular care must be
taken to protect the domestic water pipes against freezing. See paragraph 4.5.
The following tools are needed to install the system:
Sloping roof
Flat roof
Spanner 24 mm
Spanner 8 mm
Tape measure
HSS drill bit 5 mm
Sharp knife
Hole saw 30 mm
Battery drill with pozi bit
Ducting tape
Ballast (paving slabs)
Spanner 24 mm
Spanner 8 mm
Tape measure
Hole saw 50 mm
Sharp knife
Rubber tiles for roof protection
Roof sealant for roof penetration
Ducting tape
