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Revision: 9h Issued: 01 August 2008
5.
COMMISSIONING
TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
NOTE:
The power supply to the solar storage tank and solar control unit
MUST NOT
be switched
on until the water heater is filled with water.
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Once cold water has been connected to the inlet of the water heater, pull the lever on the valve
open to fill the tank. When water comes out of the overflow outlet pipe, gently close the valve.
Allowing the valve to slam shut may damage the valve seat – this is not covered under the
warranty.
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Open all of the hot water taps in the house in turn, allowing any air in the lines out. It is important
that this is done before the heater has had time to warm up, as the air bubbles can cause spurting
from the taps. Also check the Solar piping for leaks, leaks will significantly decrease the
performance of the heater.
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Check pump speed is set to HIGH for a two story house and MEDIUM for a single story house.
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Complete SolarPower Installation Report Sheet and return to SolarPower for the REC’s Claim to
be approved.
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Switch on the electrical supply at the circuit breaker to prove the flow to the solar storage tank.
NOTE:
The Installation Report form needs to be returned to SOLARPOWER Pty Ltd to qualify for
the REC’s Rebate.
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation, such as on a building site
or where the premise is vacant, then:
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Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
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Switch off the electrical supply at the circuit breaker to the storage tank.
