Vertex
Solar™ Pool & Spa Heating System
-- Installation & User Manual
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Pre-Installation Suitability & Safety Checklist
The following outlines mandatory suitability and safety requirements for installing a
Vertex Solar™
heating system.
Please read carefully, if any of the following requirements cannot be meet a Vertex system should NOT be purchased
or installed.
Building regulations vary from state to state and
MUST
override any instructions supplied in
the Vertex system manual. It is the responsibility of the purchaser/installer to check that
installations comply with any relevant state laws and regulations.
For ground level collector installations the installer MUST check child safety fence regulations
in the relevant state. Under no circumstances should collectors be installed so as to
compromise the effectiveness of a child pool or spa fence safety barrier by providing a
climbable object.
The safety over-thermostat
MUST
be installed for systems involving an oversized collector array
greater than 100% pool coverage area or for highly insulated spa pools due to the potential for
overheating in summer.
Potential flooding resulting from the failure of the Vertex systems plumbing connections or
extreme weather events must be considered by the purchaser/installer, such that flood water
from such a failure at any point of a Vertex system will drain safely.
Due to the potential of falling from heights, mounting the solar panels on a roof or
structure at heights should only be undertaken by a professional solar panel installer,
unless you are accustomed to and confident of performing the work safely.
Due to the remote possibility of a water drain down event caused by the Vertex system, this
system should not be installed on a pool or spa pool with a mains power electrical devise that
does not have a working over temperature protection device and/or will not fail safely in
the event of dry running
.
At present this collector array system is not recommended for installations in cyclonic regions
C or D, or on houses situated on top of hills exposed to strong winds, or on second story (or
higher) roofs.
The Vertex system is for heating
outdoor chlorinated or otherwise treated spas ONLY
. This
system is
not to be used to heat indoor spas
(chlorinated or otherwise) OR
fresh
bodies of
water due to the potential for Legionaries bacteria build up.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
