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2.5.
Draining the Tank
There is no requirement for draining and flushing of the Heat Trap
If draining the system is required for service reasons, this should only be done by a trained Heat Trap
technician.
2.6.
Draining the Collectors
There is no requirement for draining and flushing of the Heat Trap collector system for maintenance
purposes. If draining the system is required for service or relocation reasons, this should only be
done by a trained Heat Trap technician.
2.7.
Hail Damage It is advisable to replace the
ensure maximum system efficiency. Any broken
prevent injury.
Do not attempt to replace the Flat plate collector by
authorised Heat Trap Solar representative or suitably qualified person.
The Flat plate collector is very robust and has been tested to Australian Standards (AS/NZ 2712).
However, in areas of high vandalism
or missiles.
Please contact Heat Trap Solar fo
2.8.
Line Strainer Maintenance
The line strainer on the cold water inlet connection to the hybrid tank may occasionally require
cleaning. This will lead to poor water flow though the unit.
1.
Turn off the cold water inlet supply using the isolation ball valve.
2.
Remove the two connections attached to the inlet strainer on
connection.
3.
Check inlet strainer.
flushing with clean water.
4.
Once complete, refit inlet strainer, a
5.
Turn on the cold water supply using the isolation ball valve.
6.
Check all water fittings
2.9.
Heat Pump Maintenance
1.
Check that there has not been an accumulation of leaves or other material around the air
intake. Clean and remove all debris accor
2.
Check that the electrical cord h
2.10.
Freezing Damage
If your climatic region has potential for freezing there are certain
for. The most likely cause of damage by freezing is in exposed cop
joints or connections. (If damage is evident call
Note: Frost damage is not covered by Heat
Heat Trap Hybrid Heat Pump Installation & O
There is no requirement for draining and flushing of the Heat Trap system for maintenance purposes
f draining the system is required for service reasons, this should only be done by a trained Heat Trap
There is no requirement for draining and flushing of the Heat Trap collector system for maintenance
ning the system is required for service or relocation reasons, this should only be
done by a trained Heat Trap technician.
Hail Damage It is advisable to replace the Flat plate collector as soon as possible to
ensure maximum system efficiency. Any broken glass should be cleared away to
the Flat plate collector by yourself. This task should only be attempted by an
authorised Heat Trap Solar representative or suitably qualified person.
very robust and has been tested to Australian Standards (AS/NZ 2712).
n areas of high vandalism, stone guards are available to protect the
Please contact Heat Trap Solar for more information on stone guards.
Maintenance
The line strainer on the cold water inlet connection to the hybrid tank may occasionally require
This will lead to poor water flow though the unit.
Turn off the cold water inlet supply using the isolation ball valve.
ve the two connections attached to the inlet strainer on the
If the inlet strainer is blocked, remove debris or silt build up by
flushing with clean water.
, refit inlet strainer, and tighten fittings.
Turn on the cold water supply using the isolation ball valve.
Check all water fittings for leaks.
Check that there has not been an accumulation of leaves or other material around the air
Clean and remove all debris accordingly.
Check that the electrical cord has not been weather or damaged.
If your climatic region has potential for freezing there are certain freeze damage
for. The most likely cause of damage by freezing is in exposed copper or steel piping, particularly on
(If damage is evident call Heat Trap or a licenced plumber).
Note: Frost damage is not covered by Heat Trap Solar warranty.
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for maintenance purposes.
f draining the system is required for service reasons, this should only be done by a trained Heat Trap
There is no requirement for draining and flushing of the Heat Trap collector system for maintenance
ning the system is required for service or relocation reasons, this should only be
as soon as possible to
glass should be cleared away to
yourself. This task should only be attempted by an
very robust and has been tested to Australian Standards (AS/NZ 2712).
to protect the collector from debris
The line strainer on the cold water inlet connection to the hybrid tank may occasionally require
the cold water
remove debris or silt build up by
Check that there has not been an accumulation of leaves or other material around the air
as not been weather or damaged.
freeze damage indicators to look
per or steel piping, particularly on
a licenced plumber).
