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GAS BOOSTER OPERATING TOO FREQUENTLY
If the water heater is installed as a gas booster water heater to a solar preheat water heater, you may find that
the water heater operates more frequently than expected. This will occur when the solar preheat water
temperature is lower than 58°C, which may be experi enced during periods of low solar energy gain or if there
has been heavy hot water usage. Factors to consider are:
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Hot tap not used recently
If a hot tap has not been used for a while, the water in the pipe work between the solar water heater and
the gas booster water heater may hav
e cooled down. The water heater will sense the cooler water and
this will cause the burners on the water heater to ignite and boost the water temperature when a hot tap
is first turned on. The burners will extinguish when solar preheated water of 58°C or higher from the solar
storage tank reaches the water heater (refer also to “Fan Continues to Run after Water Heater Operation
Stops” on page 29).
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Insufficient sunlight
Insufficient sunlight due to cloudy weather during summer months or low solar energy contribution in winter
months may mean the gas booster operates more often.
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Collectors shaded
If trees or other objects shade the solar collectors or if the glass is dirty, the effectiveness of the solar
collectors will be greatly reduced. Have the trees trimmed or the solar collectors relocated if the obstruction
is permanent or clean the collector glass.
Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust, salt spray or any other matter, which may reduce
the effectiveness of the solar collectors. If the collector glass becomes dirty, hose down or if the solar
collectors are accessible, wash the collector glass with water and a soft brush when the solar collectors
are cool.
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Collector area is too small
For most installations, the number of solar collectors recommended in literature has been proven to
provide the required solar energy to meet the average family needs. However, in some circumstances, it
may be necessary to install an additional solar collector.
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Are you using more hot water than you think?
Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think?
Very often it is not realised the amount of hot water used, particularly when showering. Carefully review
the family’s hot water usage. As you have installed an energy saving appliance, energy saving should also
be practised in the home. Adjust your water usage pattern to take advantage of maximum solar gains.
Have your plumber install a flow control valve to each shower outlet, basin and sink to reduce water usage.
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Water heater size
Do you have the correct size water heater for your requirements?
The sizing guide in the sales literature and on the website suggests average sizes that may be needed.
FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER WATER HEATER OPERATION STOPS
It is the normal operation of the water heater for the fan to continue running after heating of the water is
finished. The fan may run for up to six minutes after the burners extinguish, to prepare for the next ignition.