5
Pre-Installation
1. Read
Checks Before Commencing Installation
and ensure compliance.
2. Locate a suitably
ventilated, flat and vertical surface
close to the hot water tank to fix
the Solar , observing all clearances shown on page 6. Positioning should be
convenient for running a cable from a fused spur to the Solar and on to the
immersion heater(s).
Connection
3. Hard wire the Solar in accordance with the selected wiring diagram on pages
7-9 following IEE Regulations or local regulations. Replace the terminal cover but do
not power up.
4. Connect the Measurement Clamp into the Sender and fit the batteries in the Sender.
Keep the Sender at 1-2m from the main unit. Do NOT press the button on the Sender.
5. Switch on the power supply to the Solar and a short start up procedure runs
until Water Heating Off is displayed.
6. Programme Time and Timed Boosts if desired, see page 15.
Locate the Sender
7. At the utility meter (NOT the Generation meter) place the Measurement Clamp over the
household main incoming live cable
and latch into place
.
Note that the Clamp
must be installed on the utility meter side of any connector (or Henley) blocks.
IMPORTANT:
the orientation of the clamp must be observed to ensure only
excess current is detected and used for water heating.
Commissioning
8. To commission, perform the tests shown in section 5.
Meter
Consumer
Unit
Ensure the clamp
is orientated on the
cable correctly as
shown on the label.
This is critical for
correct operation.
IMPORTANT !
Utility
Fuse
Consumer
Unit
Measuring Clamp
Utility
Meter
Henley/
Connector Block
(if fitted)
Sender Unit
Solar Quick Start Guide
General
Scheme
Layout
