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Streamline

Open Circuit Solar Water Heater

Owner

’

s Guide

and

Installation Instructions

WARNING: Plumber

– Be Aware

Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used.

It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper

and not plastic, due to the effects of high water temperatures and pressures.

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Страница 1: ...mline Open Circuit Solar Water Heater Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions WARNING Plumber Be Aware Use copper pipe ONLY Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic due to the effects of high water temperatures and pressures ...

Страница 2: ...se requirements also increases the risk of freeze damage Uninsulated pipe work including concealed in cavities and roof spaces or where it may be in contact with a metal roof may lead to freeze damage There is NO WARRANTY for freeze damage if the solar hot and solar cold pipes are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions The insulation is essential to assist in providing free...

Страница 3: ...be of interest Warranty 4 Safety Warnings Installation Notes 7 About Your Water Heater 10 Maintenance Requirements 18 Water Supplies 20 Save A Service Call 23 Installation System 27 Installation Solar Storage Tank 30 Installation Solar Control Unit 37 Installation Solar Collectors 40 Connections Plumbing 46 Connections Electrical 49 Commissioning 52 Draining The Solar Collectors 56 Draining The So...

Страница 4: ... carry a new Solahart warranty 2 4 Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Solahart or further than 30 km from a regional Solahart Dealer the cost of transport insurance and travelling between the nearest Solahart Dealer s premises and the installed site shall be the owner s responsibility 2 5 Where the water heater is installed in a position...

Страница 5: ...work of metal plastic or other materials caused by water temperature workmanship or other modes of failure 3 WHAT IS COVERED BY THE SOLAHART WARRANTY FOR THE WATER HEATERS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3 1 Solahart will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows What components are covered The period from the date o...

Страница 6: ...heater a contact number and date of installation of the water heater or if that s unavailable the date of manufacture and serial number from the rating label on the water heater b Solahart will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on site c If Solahart determines that you have a valid warranty claim Solahart will repair or replace the water heater in accordance with this warranty...

Страница 7: ... the over temperature cut out operates it must not be reset and the water heater must be serviced by a qualified person Do not touch any exposed pipe work or fittings connecting the solar storage tank and the solar collectors as this may result in a burn injury Very high temperature hot water and in some circumstances high temperature steam can be generated by the solar collectors under certain co...

Страница 8: ...ansion Control Valve Running on page 24 Warning Never block the outlet of either valve or their drain lines for any reason A relief valve drain must be left open to atmosphere and be installed in a continuously downward direction In locations where water pipes are prone to freezing the relief valve drain line must be insulated and not exceed 300 mm in length before discharging into a tundish throu...

Страница 9: ... appropriate temperature rating if it can make contact with the internal storage cylinder The temperature of the internal storage cylinder can reach 75 C under normal operation in compliance with all local codes and regulatory authority requirements Installation and commissioning requirements and details for the installing plumber and licensed electrical worker are contained on pages 27 to 55 Main...

Страница 10: ...ANTY for freeze damage when installed above 400 metres altitude or if the solar hot and solar cold pipes are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions or if power is not available at the solar control unit refer to Terms of the Solahart Warranty on page 4 Note The Solahart warranty against freeze damage applies only to systems installed in Australia Although designed to be ins...

Страница 11: ...eration The purpose of Night Time Cooling operation is to rid the solar storage tank of excess solar energy gained by Over temperature operation during that day The desired water temperature in the solar storage tank is to be between 60 C and 70 C If the solar control unit has entered Over temperature operation during the day then after the water temperature in the solar collectors reduces later i...

Страница 12: ...e taken to ensure there is sufficient boost capacity to meet the household s full day and night s hot water supply during periods of no or low solar gain particularly in cold weather The booster heating unit is controlled by an electric thermostat The thermostat and its over temperature energy cut out are mounted on the solar storage tank behind the front cover If required the water is heated auto...

Страница 13: ...ATER If you plan to be away from home for a few nights we suggest you leave the water heater switched on If it is necessary to turn off the water heater Switch off the electrical supply at the water heater isolating switch on the switchboard and at the isolating switch at the solar storage tank if installed Switch off the electrical supply to the solar control unit at the power outlet refer to not...

Страница 14: ...ssary to enable a boosting period of not less than the recommended continuous length of time for boosting for a period when power will be available to the timer Note When daylight saving time applies you may consider resetting the timer accordingly The recommended continuous length of time for boosting is Booster heating unit size Model Minimum winter cold water temperature Temperature rise 2 4 kW...

Страница 15: ...n for less than 48 hours 4 x red Hot sensor in collector open circuit no green remains off Power outage or call for service 5 x red Cold sensor short circuit 6 x red Cold sensor open circuit If the power supply to the solar control unit is on and the green LED is off or the red LED is flashing this indicates there may be a fault with the water heater The red LED may emit from three 3 to six 6 flas...

Страница 16: ...n it is necessary to have a plumber drain the solar collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes Refer to Terms of the Solahart Warranty on page 4 PRECAUTIONS Where damage to property can occur in the event of the solar storage tank leaking the solar storage tank must be installed in a safe tray Construction installation and draining of a safe tray must comply with AS NZS 3500 4 and all local cod...

Страница 17: ...harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry have your water checked against the conditions described on pages 20 to 22 HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST The water heater is supported by a manufacturer s warranty refer to page 4 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 chemist...

Страница 18: ... controller or circulator are not operating MAJOR SERVICE EVERY FIVE YEARS It is recommended a major service be conducted on the water heater every five 5 years If an anode replacement is conducted sooner than a major service then the major service should coincide with the replacement Warning Servicing of a water heater must only be carried out by a qualified person Phone your nearest Solahart Dea...

Страница 19: ...r nesting in the water heater and the solar control unit can interfere with the operation of the water heater and also damage components Spray insecticide around the base of the water heater if necessary to rid the area of insects 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 Rainf...

Страница 20: ...r of the water heater is only covered by the Solahart warranty when the total dissolved solids TDS content in the water is less than 2500 mg L and when the correct colour coded anode is used If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater any resultant faults will not be covered by the Solahart warranty In addition the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of t...

Страница 21: ... is indicated by an unusual spurting of the water from the tap Once the water runs freely any hydrogen in the system will have been released SATURATION INDEX The saturation index is used as a measure of the water s corrosive or scaling properties The saturation index figures stated are calculated using a water temperature of 80 C In a corrosive water supply the water can attack copper parts and ca...

Страница 22: ...SI 1 0 solar collector copper sheathed heating unit Saturation Index SI 0 4 if an expansion control valve is not fitted water heater cylinder temperature pressure relief valve Saturation Index SI 0 8 solar collector standard watts density heating unit very corrosive very scaling scaling corrosive 0 4 0 8 0 1 0 no warranty applies to a temperature pressure relief valve or a water heater cylinder un...

Страница 23: ...lashing on the Solar Monitor label there may be a problem with the solar water heater operation and solar gain is not being achieved This will result in the booster heating unit operating to provide all of the hot water required Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit for a few seconds then switch on again If the green LED remains off or the red LED recommenc...

Страница 24: ...ff Peak overnight electricity supply then switching to an Extended Off Peak overnight and day supply should be considered If a timer is being utilised then a timed boost period in the afternoon prior to the evening usage should be considered Refer to Booster Control on page 14 TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OR EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable the tempe...

Страница 25: ...ut may take up to ten 10 minutes If the red LED continues to emit a rapid pulse for longer than ten 10 minutes switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar control unit for a few seconds then switch on again If the red LED continues to emit a rapid pulse for longer than ten 10 minutes phone your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection Series of Flashes If the red ...

Страница 26: ...ectrical energy savings can be achieved with careful planning of hot water usage Should you at any time feel your electricity bill is higher than expected we suggest you check the following points Is the relief valve running excessively Refer to Temperature Pressure Relief Valve or Expansion Control Valve Running on page 24 Is one outlet especially the shower using more hot water than you think Re...

Страница 27: ...ons In particular the requirements for safety whilst manual lifting working at heights and on roofs Installers must be competently trained in Height Hazard Assessment Working at Height Procedures Assessment Use Wearing of correct height safety equipment harnesses etc All other relevant safety factors specific to the installation and maintenance work to be compliant with suitable Occupational Healt...

Страница 28: ...ar hot and solar cold pipes are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions or if power is not available at the solar control unit refer to Terms of the Solahart Warranty on page 4 Note The Solahart warranty against freeze damage applies only to systems installed in Australia WATER HEATER APPLICATION This water heater is designed for use in a single family domestic dwelling for ...

Страница 29: ... two water heaters are compatible or reduced to the lower rated of the two water heaters The in series booster water heater has sufficient thermal capacity to supply the hot water requirements of the application during periods of low or no solar gain A temperature operated bypass valve is installed prior to the in series water heater if this water heater has either an over temperature energy cut o...

Страница 30: ...uthorities The base of the solar storage tank is made of corrosion resistant material and it may be placed directly in contact with the supporting surface It is not necessary to allow for free air circulation under the base of the solar storage tank Note The solar storage tank should not be placed in direct contact with a concrete surface that is less than two months old and not fully cured as thi...

Страница 31: ...urer s specifications of the temperature limiting device Where a temperature limiting device is installed adjacent to the solar water heater the cold water line to the temperature limiting device can be branched off the cold water line either before or after the isolation valve and pressure limiting valve to the solar storage tank but it MUST BE before a non return valve If an expansion control va...

Страница 32: ...g on page 32 Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System Solar Water Heater with In tank Boosting In series boosting If this solar water heater does not have its electric heating unit connected for in tank boosting and is installed as a solar pre heater to an in series booster water heater then the booster water heater can be used as the secondary water heater so long as it is able to provide a mi...

Страница 33: ... less than 55 C Temperature Limiting Device A temperature limiting device cannot be installed in circulated hot water flow and return pipe work The tempered water from a temperature limiting device cannot be circulated Where a circulated hot water flow and return system is required in a building a temperature limiting device can only be installed on a dead leg branching off the circulated hot wate...

Страница 34: ...If an incorrect colour coded anode is used in the water heater any resultant faults will not be covered by the Solahart warranty In addition the use of an incorrect colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder The correct colour coded anode for the water supply being used must be selected and fitted to the water heater for the Solahart warranty to apply to the water heater ...

Страница 35: ... litres 115 531 Dimensions mm A B C D E F H J1 J2 N S T U V W 270MDV 1395 640 680 1112 73 588 32 88 32 412 73 737 647 302 210 320MDV 1640 640 680 1357 73 710 32 88 32 481 73 737 647 302 210 410MDV 1840 690 730 1519 81 795 30 82 30 532 81 751 729 302 210 Tank product number has a two digit suffix to denote the heating unit size where 36 3 6 kW Technical data is subject to change Solar Direct Pumped...

Страница 36: ...INSTALLATION SOLAR STORAGE TANK 36 TYPICAL INSTALLATION SINGLE ELEMENT OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION SINGLE ELEMENT INDOOR LOCATION ...

Страница 37: ...nstallation instructions solar controller kit 1 052295 Control unit solar pumped assembly 1 080031 Screws No 8 x 13 mm 4 220654 Valve service 3 way solar assembly consisting of 1 x service valve 3 way solar 2 x nut compression 2 x olive compression copper 1 331658 union body R 3 4 M x DN15 olive 1 331655 nut compression DN15 Rye 10090 1 331656 olive compression copper DN15 1 070896 Pipe cold 270 3...

Страница 38: ... to the hot sensor cable connector at the side of the solar control unit 6 The hot sensor lead is supplied in the collector installation kit and the procedure for its installation is in the collector installation kit s installation instructions Bundle up any excess hot sensor lead and tie off in a location where it won t sustain damage such as tied to the outside of the insulation on the solar col...

Страница 39: ...8 Cold sensor and clip 9 Valve service 3 way solar assembly 10 Insulation 280 mm long x 13 mm ID 11 Insulation 80 mm long x 35 mm ID 12 Cable tie Solar Storage Tank Single Element with Solar Control Unit ed Electric Boost Single Element Installation Schematic from solar collectors to solar collectors refer to the installation diagram on page 39 for assembly details of solar hot and solar cold pipe...

Страница 40: ...L 2 0 m2 collector or 36 kg LCS 2 0 m2 collector or 41 kg CSA2007 2 0 m2 collector when full of water ROOF AREA FOR INSTALLATION Roof area required for 2 0m2 solar collectors 4 solar collectors 4 5 m wide x 2 0 m deep Weight full 156 kg approx 3 solar collectors 3 4 m wide x 2 0 m deep Weight full up to 123 kg approx 2 solar collectors 2 3 m wide x 2 0 m deep Weight full up to 82 kg approx 1 solar...

Страница 41: ...varies by 20 from the optimum angle the solar collectors will receive about 10 less total annual solar radiation The latitude of some Australian cities are listed on page 42 AS NZS 3500 4 states that solar collectors shall be installed at an angle within 20 of the local latitude angle However the optimum inclination of solar collectors is not always practical or achievable Solar collectors may be ...

Страница 42: ...s to be brazed to the end of the collector circuit pipe work at the connection points where a copper or brass olive and compression nut is used This requirement is to ensure there is minimum risk of pipe movement where the copper or brass olive and compression nut seal the connection at the fitting so leaks will not occur have a continuous fall from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank H...

Страница 43: ... pipe connects to the solar collector for this open circuit system Refer to Warning Plumber Be Aware on page 44 Maximum Height to Collectors The maximum height of an open circuit solar Streamline installation from the solar controller circulator to the top of the solar collectors is determined by the maximum recommended total pipe length for the system and the water supply pressure Refer to Pipe L...

Страница 44: ...llectors to the solar storage tank and also reduce pipe heat losses The insulated copper pipe work should be fixed at suitable locations to prevent or reduce the possibility of noise from water hammer and vibration from occurring is not to be placed or installed in contact with plastic pipe work Likewise plastic pipe work is not to be placed or installed in contact with the insulated copper pipe w...

Страница 45: ...collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes are installed prior to the solar storage tank such as on a building site Collector Circuit Warning The pressure applied to the collector circuit during a pressure test of an open circuit system MUST NOT exceed 1000 kPa where L LCS or CSA2007 solar collectors are installed otherwise damage may result Open Circuit System If the solar collectors solar pip...

Страница 46: ...ar gain will be significantly reduced If a circulated flow and return system is required refer to Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System on page 32 CONNECTION SIZES Hot water connection Rp 3 4 Cold water connection Rp 3 4 Solar hot from collector connection DN15 compression fitting to Service valve solar hot inlet to tank Rp 3 4 Solar cold to collector connection DN15 compression fitting to p...

Страница 47: ... the in series booster An isolation valve may be installed on the water line to the in series booster The isolation valve must be of a full flow type if the in series booster is a continuous flow water heater TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE The temperature pressure relief valve is shipped either under the top flap of the water heater carton or behind the front cover The temperature pressure reli...

Страница 48: ...t flow out of the pipe can be easily seen but arranged so discharge will not cause injury damage or nuisance The termination point of a drain line must comply with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 Drain lines must not discharge into a safe tray In locations where water pipes are prone to freezing drain lines must be insulated must not exceed 300 mm in length and are to discharge into a tundish th...

Страница 49: ... with an isolating switch installed at the switchboard The Wiring Rules AS NZS 3000 2018 requires a second and lockable isolating switch be installed adjacent to but not on or attached to the solar storage tank and a residual current device RCD installed in the electrical circuit to the water heater The booster heating unit and the terminal block for the electrical connection is behind the front c...

Страница 50: ...useholder SOLAR CONTROL UNIT The solar control unit supplied with a 1 8 metre power cord requires a switched 220 V 240 V a c 50 Hz general purpose outlet GPO to be located within 1 2 metres of the installation The GPO must have a continuous power supply originating from a circuit other than the water heater circuit The GPO is required to be weatherproof if installed outdoors The GPO to the solar c...

Страница 51: ...ar water heater connected to a continuous time of use or extended Off Peak overnight and day electricity supply If used with an extended Off Peak overnight and day electricity supply the timer switch should be operated by a continuous power supply on its own circuit from the switchboard with the booster heating unit operated by the Off Peak power supply A double pole isolating switch is required t...

Страница 52: ...valve plunger and that water discharges freely from the drain line It is very important the lever is raised and lowered gently The lever should move smoothly and without undue force If the lever cannot be moved or is jerky in its movement then the valve has been damaged and must be replaced Plug in the solar control unit at the power outlet and switch on the electrical supply The power outlet must...

Страница 53: ...uring the tank filling procedure then it is necessary to purge the air from the collector circuit To purge air from the collector circuit Ensure the water heater is full of water and all of the hot taps are turned off Using a pair of pliers or other appropriate tool open the service 3 way valve fitted at the solar hot water inlet from collector of the solar storage tank see diagram Warning Stand w...

Страница 54: ...hree 3 flashes particularly if the solar collectors were left uncovered during the final stages of the installation and commissioning procedure This indicates a temperature difference between the hot sensor and cold sensor of greater than 45 C and does not represent a fault code This is the result of a build up of heat and increase in water temperature in the solar collectors prior to the switchin...

Страница 55: ...ting water through collectors 3 x red Hot sensor in collector short circuit 3 x green Circulating water through collectors power on for less than 48 hours 4 x red Hot sensor in collector open circuit no green remains off Power outage or call for service 5 x red Cold sensor short circuit 6 x red Cold sensor open circuit If the power supply to the solar control unit is on and the green LED is off or...

Страница 56: ...s flowing from the solar hot and solar cold pipes reconnect the solar cold pipe to the circulator and tighten the compression fitting Close the service valve DRAINING THE SOLAR STORAGE TANK To drain the solar storage tank Cover the solar collectors with an opaque material Open a hot water tap and allow the water to run for five 5 minutes immediately prior to draining the solar storage tank This wi...

Страница 57: ... air from the collector circuit or flushing of the solar collectors be conducted early in the morning within three 3 hours of sunrise when the sun is low in the sky The water temperature inside the solar collectors is lower as the solar collectors would not have had a chance to gain as much heat as later in the day Purging air from the collector circuit or flushing the solar collectors at a time l...

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Страница 59: ...s of Install Single Other Installer s Name Installation Date Type of Installation please circle Replace Complete Solar System Replace Solar Tank Replace Electric or Gas Replace Heat Pump New Building New Install on Existing Building not replacing a unit Other System Model No System Type Tank Model No Tank Serial No Collector Model No No of Collectors Collector Serial No s 1 2 3 4 Electric Booster ...

Страница 60: ...national Sales 61 8 9351 4600 Facsimile International Sales 61 8 9351 4698 Email solahart solahart com au Web www solahart com Postal Address PO Box 7508 Silverwater New South Wales 2128 Australia Principal Manufacturing Facility 55 Brodie Street Rydalmere New South Wales 2116 Australia www solahart com au Australia For SERVICE Telephone 1800 638 011 or your nearest Solahart Dealer For Sales Telep...

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