ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
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DRAINING THE WATER HEATER
Turn off the water heater (refer to
on page 8).
Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet).
Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the solar heated water inlet and hot water outlet, on the
underside of the water heater.
Water will drain from the water heater.
When water stops flowing from the water heater, close the hot tap.
Note:
It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until the water heater is to be turned on again.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
Installation requirements are
22. The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS 5601 or AS/NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local
regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
Warning:
Temperature controllers
must not
be fitted to this water heater as part of a solar water heater
system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered.
The pipe work between the solar storage tank and the in-series gas booster has a minimum recommended
pipe size of DN20,
MUST BE
of copper and be fully insulated in accordance with the requirements of
AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. The insulation must be
fitted up to the connections on both the solar storage tank and the in-series gas booster.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be
installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the
relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years.
Make sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have
detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to
on page 10.
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry, have your water checked
against the conditions
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer‟s warranty
. There are a number of
factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include but are not limited to
the water chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage
pattern. Refer to
on page 6.
