Kelvinator KCT45036A, Installation Manual

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...

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