Pleion EGO 110, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...ality product EGO solar collector with integrated storage was designed by an Italian company and all its components are produced 100 in Italy After its simple installation you can enjoy the beauty of...

Page 2: ...g 12 Protection from burns 12 Protection against lightning 13 LAWS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS 14 SPECIFICATIONS ON WATER QUALITY 15 Reference values 15 Limits of use 16 Resistance to corrosion 16 SYSTEM...

Page 3: ...47 Other indications 48 Assembling the safety and one way valve 48 Assembling the safety unit an alternative to the safety valve 49 Positioning and fixing the backflow preventer 50 Pressure reducer 5...

Page 4: ...TRICAL INTEGRATION KIT 61 Types of electric resistor 61 Installing the electric resistors 62 Indications on using electric resistors 63 PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE 64 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS 65 ENVIRONMENTAL...

Page 5: ...Installation and user handbook rev 0 4 of 23 02 2017 5 INSIDE THE BOX Components that are supplied standard...

Page 6: ...lvanised sheet supports for flat roof 1 right 1 left c d e hammer head screw washer and nut for fixing 4 f flat gasket for high temperatures 4 g safety and one way valve MF connections 1 h air feed va...

Page 7: ...00 for EGO 110 4404XXXX00 for EGO 150 4405XXXX00 for EGO 180 4406XXXX00 for EGO 220 4407XXXX00 for EGO 260 use the standard supplied hammer head screws washers and nuts to connect to the solar collect...

Page 8: ...book rev 0 4 of 23 02 2017 8 SAFETY AND ONE WAY UNIT with MF connections Article code 4400223301 PRESSURE REDUCER with MF connections Article code 4400223302 THERMOSTATIC MIXER VALVE with MF connectio...

Page 9: ...low the component assembly instructions if using accessories follow their pertinent options and limits of use Only use genuine components Should it be discovered that non genuine components have been...

Page 10: ...tighten loosen manually tighten with spanner perforate with drill DANGER SIGNS Danger Generic danger Risk of falling from a height Risk of burns Risk of falling material from above Danger of overpres...

Page 11: ...es All connections the safety devices diameter sizes and any other thing necessary for correct system installation must be verified by a qualified and expert technician who must make sure of their cor...

Page 12: ...th integrated storage is supplied equipped with a PVC cover sheet which darkens the surface that collects the sun s rays therefore protecting the product against overheating caused by direct exposure...

Page 13: ...AGAINST LIGHTNING Pursuant to the Directive EN 62305 1 4 the EGO solar collector with integrated storage must not be connected to the protection system used by the building against lightning unless in...

Page 14: ...ANDARDS Decree no 37 2008 of 22 January 2008 UNI EN 12975 1 2006 UNI EN 12975 2 2006 UNI EN 12976 1 2006 UNI EN 12976 2 2006 UNI EN 9806 2014 UNI EN 1991 2004 PARTS 1 2 1 3 1 4 Actions on structures D...

Page 15: ...the collector cannot be classified as drinkable and as such is not suitable for human consumption In these conditions of use even though the product functionality and integrity are not altered the pr...

Page 16: ...ct with the supply water were made using top quality raw materials and can resist higher levels of chemical aggression corrosion than those that can occur in normal usage conditions With reference to...

Page 17: ...s A the SOLAR COLLECTOR B the STORAGE A the SOLAR COLLECTOR The supporting frame of the collectors is made of aluminium profiles The external protective structure is made of a light heat sealed PVC fr...

Page 18: ...galvanised sheet supports supplied standard DELIGHT SUPPORT pair of AISI 304 electropolished supports accessories available on request Note on the integrated storage system The EGO solar collector wit...

Page 19: ...absorption surface area m2 0 85 effective ACS content litres 105 cover requirements people 1 2 net weight empty kg 36 working weight full kg 141 maximum working pressure kPa 400 maximum working temper...

Page 20: ...ion surface area m2 1 13 effective ACS content litres 140 cover requirements people 2 3 net weight empty kg 43 working weight full kg 183 maximum working pressure kPa 400 maximum working temperature C...

Page 21: ...tion surface area m2 1 41 effective ACS content litres 175 cover requirements people 3 4 net weight empty kg 50 working weight full kg 225 maximum working pressure kPa 400 maximum working temperature...

Page 22: ...tion surface area m2 1 69 effective ACS content litres 210 cover requirements people 4 5 net weight empty kg 57 working weight full kg 267 maximum working pressure kPa 400 maximum working temperature...

Page 23: ...tion surface area m2 1 98 effective ACS content litres 245 cover requirements people 5 6 net weight empty kg 64 working weight full kg 310 maximum working pressure kPa 400 maximum working temperature...

Page 24: ...cording to the selected size is quickly heated by the sun The water supply is positioned in the lower part of the system it heats up as it passes from the lower cylinders to the upper ones and finally...

Page 25: ...o make sure that what is described in this document complies with them Should they be different do not install the system and contact the manufacturer The manufacturer is not liable for any damage cau...

Page 26: ...buildings in particular all combinations of the static capacity of the structural elements and anchors used must be carefully evaluated according to what is indicated in the technical standards for co...

Page 27: ...operations safely Use suitable means of the correct capacity Mark off the area where the lifting is being carried out to prevent risks caused by objects falling from a height If there are no collectiv...

Page 28: ...rom the edge If installing on the ground position the collector at least 1 2 metres from any obstacles that are present Direct the transparent surface as close to the south as possible If deviated sli...

Page 29: ...side down The outflow should be positioned at the top and can be identified by its red cap inflow at the bottom identified by a blue cap Correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the system is install...

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Page 35: ...to the roof structure because the supporting surface cannot be drilled e g because of waterproof coating and if the supporting structure is strong enough ask a structural expert for confirmation the s...

Page 36: ...h a suitably sized steel cable anchored to a solid part of the building that can hold the system The ballasts and cable must be sized by a structural technician who is authorised to work in the instal...

Page 37: ...system when full as a permanent load as per the UNI EN 1991 Eurocode verifications Prefer the slope that faces south Alternatively the system works in a satisfactory manner when positioned on a roof...

Page 38: ...red cap inflow at the bottom identified by a blue cap Correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the system is installed upside down Necessary items 2 spanners 13 mm individual PPE helmet gloves goggl...

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Page 45: ...nopsis of the compulsoriness supply letter component obligatory standard supply recommended OPZ optional can be requested OPZ optional X not available A inflow line from the water system B water filte...

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Page 47: ...te of the art and without respecting local regulations and laws Indications on gaskets and connections The external components of the EGO solar collector with integrated storage are all made of plasti...

Page 48: ...water and towards the user with insulation material of suitable thickness for outdoor pipes use material that is UV resistant ASSEMBLING THE SAFETY AND ONE WAY VALVE To limit excess pressure in the h...

Page 49: ...on EN 1487 2002 the supplied safety and one way valve is not suitable and must be replaced with a safety unit that complies with the above standard The supplied valve only answers the EN 1717 regulati...

Page 50: ...of PVC which shows the main phases of correct assembly this simplifies the operation to be carried out between the connection and valve A flat gasket is placed between the valve and the outflow conne...

Page 51: ...educer To check the inflow pressure to the system a PRESSURE REDUCER must be installed upstream of the safety and one way valve the pressure reducer is available as an optional accessory code 44002233...

Page 52: ...on protects the user from scalding hot water flowing out after a period during which the water was not used as indicated in section 5 2 of Standard EN 12976 Install the thermostatic mixer valve along...

Page 53: ...be used to connect the collectors to the supply water system and to the user s water system Do not serial connect two or more EGO solar collectors with integrated storage The system was not designed a...

Page 54: ...ollectors with integrated storage can be connected in different ways Some examples which are not exhaustive follow Layout 1 hydraulic connection to a traditional boiler Layout 2 hydraulic connection t...

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Page 56: ...sembled the overpressure that can originate in the accumulation tank is absorbed by vessel deformation therefore the safety valve does not need to intervene in normal conditions of use The expansion v...

Page 57: ...ulting in possible damage Image of the sticker on the cover sheet The cover sheet must be kept in position from system installation to starting Do not remove it before having filled the collector Expo...

Page 58: ...and bleeding operations making sure that no bubbles or pockets of air remain inside the accumulation tank Any air that remains inside the system can compromise correct system operation or even damage...

Page 59: ...can be removed Because of the thermal inertia of the system the EGO solar collector with integrated storage requires a few days of sunshine to run at full capacity The system normally reaches the usa...

Page 60: ...R STOPPING Proceed as follows to empty the EGO solar collector with integrated storage easily in order to facilitate maintenance and or close it down if the risk of freezing exists Before being emptie...

Page 61: ...E ELECTRIC RESISTOR power 300 W 230V 50Hz threaded connection M 1 1 4 thermostatic operation ON 5 C OFF 8 C sensitivity 5 C Article code 4400234100 Identification green circle ELECTRIC RESISTOR FOR IN...

Page 62: ...posite the side where the inflow connection is positioned L Using a plastic spanner of 1 1 4 unscrew the plastic cap being careful not to damage it and making sure that the O ring remains in its seat...

Page 63: ...sistor we recommend insulating the water supply lines especially the outdoor sections The 1 and 2 kW electric resistors should be used if the EGO solar collector with integrated storage is connected d...

Page 64: ...preventer checked periodically if the water is particularly hard and or has a high level of impurities which can cause seal loss In this case install a water softening and filtering device upstream of...

Page 65: ...ions b wear and or neglect c failure and alterations caused by incorrect interventions d not respecting the warnings and or instructions supplied by the manufacturer good practice and correct installa...

Page 66: ...NTAL PROTECTION All the material used to produce the EGO solar collector with integrated storage can be recycled When scrapping the solar collector send the accessories packaging etc to a recycling ce...

Page 67: ...rev 0 4 of 23 02 2017 67 SOLAR KEYMARK CERTIFICATION The EGO solar collector with integrated storage got the Solar Keymark certification according to test report n xxx issued by ENEA and certificatio...