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Kelvinator solar hot water  systems

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our solar hot 
water system. Before you install the hot water system, we 
recommend that you read through the entire installation 
manual, which provides instructions on the safe installation  
of the hot water system.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you install  
a hot water system, it is important that you read the safety 
instructions carefully to ensure that the hot water system is 
installed correctly and safely.
After unpacking the hot water system please check that it is 
not damaged. If in doubt, do not install the hot water system 
but contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

warning

This symbol indicates information concerning your  
personal safety

caution

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid 
damaging the hot water system

environmental tips

This symbol indicates tips and information about 
economical and ecological use of the hot water system

environmental tips

Information on disposal for users

•    Most of the packing materials are recyclable.  

Please dispose of those materials through your local 
recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate 
collection containers.

•   If you wish to discard this hot water system or an old one  
 

that has been replaced, please contact your local  

 

authorities for the correct method of disposal.

  

warning

•    Contact an authorised installer for installation of this  

hot water system.

•    Contact an authorised service technician for repair  

or maintenance of this hot water system.

•    If a power cord is to be replaced, replacement work  

must be performed by authorised personnel only.

•    Installation work must be performed in accordance  

with the national standards by authorised personnel 
only. Wrong connection can cause over heating or fire.

•   This hot water system should be installed in accordance 

with AS/NZS 3000 and your local electrical wiring rules. 

Important safety instructions ........................................... 3

Specifications .................................................................... 4

General installation ........................................................... 6 

General installation of solar collectors ............................. 8

Components list ................................................................ 9

Roof installation – flat panel collectors........................... 10

Installation diagram – 
electric boosted flat panel collectors  ............................ 12

Installation diagram – 
gas boosted flat panel collectors  ................................... 13

Roof installation – evacuated tube collectors ................. 14

Installation diagram – 
electric boosted evacuated tube collectors  .................. 17

Installation diagram – 
gas boosted evacuated tube collectors  ......................... 18 

Installation – storage tank and solar controller .............. 19

Electrical installation ....................................................... 23

Commissioning ................................................................ 25

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 28

Notes ............................................................................... 29 

Warranty .......................................................................... 31

Conditions of use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and 
similar applications such as:

•  staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working  
 environments.

•  farm houses.

•  by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type  
 environments.

•  bed and breakfast type environments

Congratulations

Contents

Summary of Contents for KCT45036A

Page 1: ...Solar Hot Water Systems Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...d please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal warning Contact an authorised installer for installation of this hot water system Contact an authorised service technician fo...

Page 3: ...insulation may be required to comply with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used as it will not withstand the temperature and pressure of the water generated by the solar col...

Page 4: ...copper fin with TiNOx selective coating Glazing 4mm low iron tempered patterned glass Insulation material 40mm glass wool Collector Evacuated tube KCPE12A Number of evacuated tubes per collector panel...

Page 5: ...pump type UP15 14B Circulation pump power 25W Rated voltage of circulation pump AC 220 240V Frequency 50Hz Model number KCT27000A KCT27036A KCT34000A KCT34036A KCT45036A Diameter mm 648 648 730 Height...

Page 6: ...the National Plumbing Standard AS NZS 3500 4 and local authority requirements Ensure the roof structure is suitable to carry the full weight of the solar collectors Each flat panel solar collector and...

Page 7: ...implement a water pre treatment process to bring the water quality to within acceptable limits to support the installation The saturation index SI is a measure of the corrosive or scaling properties...

Page 8: ...mm for three solar collectors If the roof material is uneven where the collectors are to be installed then it may be necessary to add an additional 10 mm to the above distances for each collector Spac...

Page 9: ...16 1 evacuated tube collector 17 1 connector evacuated tube collector 18 2 connector sleeve support evacuated tube collector 19 2 connector to 1 2 male for evacuated tube collector Supplied in kit KK...

Page 10: ...one for the bottom and are supplied in the mounting kit s solarcollectors collector manifold pipes compression union Slide the fittings onto one side of the collector manifold pipe to be joined and t...

Page 11: ...Ensure the vent valve is installed so that its vent is pointing directly upwards perpendicular to the ground not the roof ventvalve 1 2 femaleto copperunion sensorpocket 1 2 maleto collectorunion 1 2...

Page 12: ...ulations including AS3500 plumbing and drainage requirements and AS3000 electrical wiring standards Bottom rail connection viewed from above 10 15mm fromhorizontal bottomrail assembly 1 5m reliefvalve...

Page 13: ...e with all local regulations including AS5601 gas installation requirements AS3500 plumbing and drainage requirements and AS3000 electrical wiring standards Bottom rail connection viewed from above 10...

Page 14: ...to the manifold pipes of each collector Slide the fittings onto one side of the manifold pipe to be joined and then push both collectors together The collector manifold pipes shall be inserted as far...

Page 15: ...top brackets to the roof strut by either using an existing roofing screw or adding a new one Fix the top brackets to each side of the collector array with the supplied self tapping screws If installin...

Page 16: ...ealing the copper olive to the collector manifold pipes collector 1 2 male compression union Open the fittings kit KKSSURA and check that all components have been supplied see components list Since th...

Page 17: ...Bottom rail connection viewed from above 10 15mm fromhorizontal bottomrail assembly 1 5m reliefvalve uncontrolled hotwater outlet kitchen laundry tempered 50 C hot wateroutlet bathrooms tempering valv...

Page 18: ...umbing and drainage requirements and AS3000 electrical wiring standards Bottom rail connection viewed from above 10 15mm fromhorizontal bottomrail assembly reliefvalve uncontrolled hotwateroutlet kitc...

Page 19: ...m mounting surface to spread its load The storage tank shall be checked with a spirit level to ensure it is level for a number of reasons to ensure the correct positioning of the anode inside the tank...

Page 20: ...t water system under local plumbing requirements If the hot water system is installed in a bad water quality area where regular flushing is required due to sediment build up a drain cock or valve is a...

Page 21: ...e g bathroom or ensuite fixtures The water supplying these fixtures shall not exceed 50 C as required by AS 3500 4 heat trap uncontrolled hot water outlet kitchen laundry tempered hot water outlet 50...

Page 22: ...sensors should not be run alongside power supply cables as this may induce a false signal into the sensor cable Installing the collector array temperature sensor The collector sensor cable is provide...

Page 23: ...ng rules the local electrical authority regulations and any other applicable standards The pipe work storage tank and collectors are to be properly connected to the earthing system of the premises in...

Page 24: ...f the storage tank be completed first before the cable is wired to the switchboard If you are replacing an existing electric hot water system and re using the existing cable ensure that the power supp...

Page 25: ...ing the hot water system with water and checking for leaks At this stage the power to the tank element and pump station should be isolated off Fully open the cold water isolation valve located on the...

Page 26: ...that the temperature sensors are installed correctly connected to the solar controller and that the cables have not been damaged If the red LED is emitting continuous flashes this indicates that wate...

Page 27: ...e the isolation valve on the inlet piping Drain the water out of the system by activating the relief valve Remove the flow sensor from the circuit and re connect the collector array piping leaving the...

Page 28: ...with a thermometer if the water temperature in the bathroom is over 50 C if so the tempering valve may have an incorrect setting or be malfunctioning Please call a service technician Water is dischar...

Page 29: ...Kelvinator solar hot water systems notes 29 Notes...

Page 30: ...30 notes Kelvinator solar hot water systems Notes...

Page 31: ...sported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC 6 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 7 You may not make a claim under...

Page 32: ...er information about Kelvinator appliances please visit your retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website telephone 1300 363 640 fax 1800 350 067 email customercare electrolux c...

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