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Thermomax Installation Manual
The pump may only be run when the system has been filled as dry operation will
damage the pump. The desired maximum flow rate for systems up to 120 solar
tubes is 1 litre per minute per m
2
(10 tubes=1m
2
).
1. Set the pump to the first speed and run it manually from the controller
(see following paragraph).
2. If the desired flow rate is exceeded, set the
flow meter to the desired rate by adjusting the
isolating valve with a flat headed screwdriver
(see diagram) with the pump running. Otherwise
repeat this step at the next pump speed and
continue until the desired flow rate is achieved
3. Stop the pump.
Disposal
Dispose of separate materials in accordance with local regulations. Please see the
following pages for details of materials used in the construction of Thermomax
collectors and guidance on disposal of antifreeze.
1. Electrical
❱
Isolate controller from mains
❱
Remove cables to consumer units
i.e. controller and pump
❱
Remove sensors and associated cables
❱
Remove earthing cables
2. Collector Loop
❱
Beware of hot transfer fluid
❱
Drain collector loop at drain valve.
Contain the heat transfer fluid
for appropriate disposal.
❱
Disconnect pipes from the manifold
3. Collector (Beware of
high temperatures)
❱
Remove rubber retainer to
release manifold lid
❱
Unclip tube
❱
Remove the rubber support retainers
from around glass tube
❱
Remove tube manifold clip
❱
Remove tubes from manifold
❱
Remove lid and separate materials
❱
Remove Manifold and support
rails and separate materials
❱
Remove roof kit and separate materials
❱
Reinstate roof
Setting the flow rate
Isolating valve
Left side view of controller
OPEN
CLOSED
Caution
Danger of pump damage if run dry. Only switch
the system to manual or automatic mode when the system is filled.
Press and hold the mode button
for 2 seconds to change the mode of
operation; more information on this is provided in the controller manual.
Other Relays
If any additional relays are set up on the system, these should be tested in ‘Manual’
mode as above, to ensure the connections have been wired correctly.
Decommissioning the System
Due to temperatures potentially exceeding 170˚C and pressures greater than 6 bar,
a solar installation should only be decommissioned by a trained individual. The
system should be decommissioned in low light, ideally in the morning when the solar
loop should be coolest.
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