Safety Information
System Model Numbers . . . . .2
For Your Records . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model Number of Solar System Tank:
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Serial Number of Solar System Tank:
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Model Number of Collector Panel #1:
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Serial Number of Collector Panel #1:
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Model Number of Collector Panel #2:
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Serial Number of Collector Panel #2:
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Model Number of Solar System Pump:
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Serial Number of Solar System Pump:
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Model Number of Solar System Control:
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Serial Number of Solar System Control:
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You can find them on a label on the appliance.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your water heater properly. Just a little preventive care
on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over
the life of your water heater.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before
You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service
at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. There
are many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
!
This is the safety alert symbol. Recognize this symbol as
an indication of Important Safety Information!
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and
either the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” or
“NOTICE”.
These words mean:
!
DANGER
An imminently hazardous situation
that will result in death or serious
injury.
!
WARNING
A potentially hazardous situation that
could result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to property.
!
CAUTION
A potentially hazardous situation that
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE:
Attention is called to observe a
specified procedure or maintain
a specific condition.
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION
Installing the System
Introduction to Solar . . . . . . . 8
System Description and
Operational Principle . . . . . . . 9
Installation Requirements -
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Requirements -
Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Operating the System
Start Up Procedures . . . . . . . 21
Three Modes of System
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Use and Care of the
System
Isolating the Major Components
and Shut Down Procedures . 24
Summer Vacation
Recommendations . . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 25-26
System Component Parts 26-27
System Schematics . . . . . 28-31
Customer Service
If You Need Service . . . . . . . 32
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