Solahart 150RD00, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Includes Installation Instructions SOLAR WATER HEATERS ...

Page 2: ...he valve is to be operated every six months to verify that it is not blocked For instructions please refer to the section Maintenance Requirements on Page 7 of this booklet If a vent pipe is fitted in your system water may at discharge high temperatures The heater must be permanently fixed to a household roof or a concrete slab For instructions on mounting refer to Pages 9 18 This system does not ...

Page 3: ...ULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR SOLAHART WATER HEATER Water Heater Application This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life Hotter Water Increases the Risk of Scald Injury Under normal family use the solar water heater should operate between 50ºC and 60ºC However the temperature can exceed this and under certain circumsta...

Page 4: ...avity from a header tank the solar water heater can be set up as a vented system A vented system uses a Vent Pipe connected to the pressure relief port of the solar tank to allow safe expansion of water at elevated temperatures instead of a TPR valve A Vent Pipe cannot be used with a mains pressure water supply A TPR valve must be used instead refer to unvented systems For vent pipe details refer ...

Page 5: ...The Pressure Relief port of the tank must not be plugged restricted or plumbed by any means other than stipulated above Blocking this port or unapproved plumbing connections to this port may lead to tank failures resulting in damage to property and personal injury and will void the warranty TPR VALVE UNVENTED SYSTEM This valve is fitted in the top of the water heater tank and is essential for the ...

Page 6: ...n a natural temperature gradient known as stratification occurs inside the tank where the hotter water layers shift to the top and the colder layers settle at the bottom This hot to cold variation inside the tank is highly desirable as the water delivered from the heater will come from the hottest part of the tank The utilization of the hot water in this manner through the night and the following ...

Page 7: ...arranty does not apply In a scaling water supply calcium carbonate is deposited out of the water onto any hot metallic surface Where the saturation index exceeds 0 40 the water is very scaling If the saturation index exceeds 0 40 an expansion control valve must be fitted on the cold water line after the non return valve to protect and for the Solahart warranty to apply to the temperature pressure ...

Page 8: ...orts ties or clamps holding the Vent Pipe in an upright position 2 Where fitted check the electric element for excessive calcium build up or corrosion Replace if necessary 3 Visually check the unit for any potential problems e g broken glass excessive dust build up shading etc 4 Carefully inspect all connections 5 Drain and flush out tank sediment build up if required see To Empty the Water Heater...

Page 9: ...ove only sufficient packaging material to enable the installation of the solar collectors Refer to the Specifications section on Page 3 for the weight of the water heater It is advisable that the weight of the water heater be braced to a load bearing wall If in any doubt of the construction or the condition of the roof obtain advice from a qualified building practitioner or structural engineer The...

Page 10: ... pitched sloped roof 1 Direct Roof Installation with Kit VN1000005 This option is designed to be suitable for standard roofs with slope angles between 10 and 30 covered with terracotta tiles or corrugated steel sheets 2 Flat Roof Installation with Frame Kit VN1000002 This option is designed for horizontal flat roof installations When installed the frame will provide a fixed pitch angle of 15 Roof ...

Page 11: ...oof and specific location of the installation on the roof should be assessed by a qualified building practitioner or structural engineer before installing the system directly on a roof The kit is not suitable for installations on slate roofing Kit Contents 1 x Cold Pipe Part No VN1000004 2 x Tank Nipples Part No VN0144202 2 x Collector Nipples Part No 344297 2 x Blanking Disc Nuts Part No 330600 4...

Page 12: ...nently fixed to the roof using two of the stainless steel straps supplied in the kit To attach the straps to the Front Rail slide the short section of each strap through the relevant slot from the inside of the Front Rail as shown below For optimum thermosiphon performance the Front Rail right corner should be positioned upwards along roof surface relative to the left corner by about 12 15mm Tile ...

Page 13: ... pipe cold pipe and closed ends of the collector as per the instructions supplied in Page 19 and Page 20 of the Owner s Manual 7 Next the tank must be permanently fixed to the roof using the two remining straps supplied in the Kit Attach the tank straps to the louvers underneath of the tank base as shown below Tile Roof Fixing Remove the tiles on the next row above the position of the tank to expo...

Page 14: ... Part No VN1000514 2 x Collector Clamps Part No VN1000506 2 x Tank to Collector Spacers Part No VN1000511 6 x Tube Spacers Part No VN0016001 2 x Side Braces Part No VN1000513 11 x M8x25mm Bolts Part No 209110 6 x M8x60mm Bolts Part No 209112 17 x M8 Nuts Part No 209103 2 x Flat Washers Part No 209103 1 x Cold Pipe Part No VN1000004 2 x Tank Nipples Part No VN0144202 2 x Collector Nipples Part No 3...

Page 15: ...box must be permanently fixed to the concrete slab using M10 concrete fasteners Concrete fasteners must be selected considering the construction of the structure on which the frame is mounted and wind conditions specific to the installed location The kit does not include the fasteners for fixing the frame to the roof All fasteners supplied with this kit must be tightened to a torque between 27 32N...

Page 16: ...Base Channels to the concrete slab assemble one side of the frame as instructed in the following sub sections 2 1 Connect the Collector Rail to the Base Channel as shown 2 2 Connect the Vertical Rail to the Base Channel as shown 2 3 Connect the Vertical Rail to the Collector Rail as shown ...

Page 17: ... Brace the to the Collector Rail and Vertical Rail as shown 3 Repeat the same process to assemble the other side of the frame interconnecting the remaining Base Channels Collector Rail Vertical Rail and Side Brace as shown 4 Connect the two cross braces to the Two Vertical Channels as shown ...

Page 18: ...ctor Clamps using M8x25mm Bolts and M8 Nuts at the two locations near the front end of the frame as shown 2 Place the Collector centrally on the Collector Rails with the front of the Collector resting against the Collector Clamps 3 Rest the Tank centrally on the Collector Rails behind the Collector COLLECTOR CLAMP M8X25mm BOLT M8 NUT ...

Page 19: ...nk using two of M6 3x 19mm screws Finally secure the Tank to Collector Spacers to the frame using two pairs of the M8x25 Bolts and M8 Nuts 5 Attach the Back Tank Clamps to the Tank by inserting the locking tabs to the rectangular slots on the back face of the tank base as shown Then secure the Back Tank Clamps to the Tank using two of M6 3x 19mm screws Finally secure the Back Tank Clamps to the Co...

Page 20: ...M DIA 4 33 0600 GLAND NUT L COLLECTOR M33 M 2 33 0606 BLANKING DISC L 2 The following parts are also required VN1000003 HOT PIPE ASSEMBLY SH 150L SOLAR DIRECT supplied in the tank carton VN1000004 COLD PIPE ASSEMBLY SH 150L SOLAR DIRECT supplied in the kit carton Warning Do not over tighten the rubber O rings The O rings can get damaged causing leakage if over tightened 1 Connect the cold pipe bet...

Page 21: ... in accordance with national and local codes and regulatory authority requirements applicable in your area Note that any pipes that are required to enter to the house either through a wall ceiling cavity or roof need to be fully sealed and waterproofed and should comply with local building codes and practices The maximum allowed water supply pressure to the water heater is 800kPa If the supply pre...

Page 22: ...hat this TPR valve be fitted in all cases except where the storage tank is vented to atmosphere through a vent pipe The TPR valve must be fitted before the water heater is operated Before fitting the TPR valve make sure the probe has not been bent Seal the thread with a thread sealant such as Teflon tape Make sure the thread sealant tape does not hang over the end of the thread ensuring it is at l...

Page 23: ... carrying water exceeding 93 C Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to pipe work and property VENTED SYSTEM CONNECTION The Vent pipe must be connected to the relief port at the top of the tank The recommended setup of a vented system is as shown below NOTE A vent pipe cannot be used with a pumped water supply or from a pressurized mains water supply The recommended specification...

Page 24: ...t ensuring that the power is correctly connected i e Active line to Active terminal etc Remove the solar collector packaging This must be removed completely prior to the permanent operation of the water heater Electrical ELECTRICAL CONNECTION All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person All installations are to be in accordance with national and local electric...

Page 25: ... lever to allow air into the storage tank Anode Replacement To replace the anode 1 Turn off the electricity supply and water supply 2 Release the water pressure at the temperature pressure relief valve by holding the lever open 3 Drain the cylinder to a level below the anode fitting see To Empty the Water Heater above 4 Remove the center cap on the side of the tank where the Hot Water outlet is lo...

Page 26: ...upboards doors or walls and the cost of any special equipment to bring the water heater to floor or ground level or to a serviceable position is not covered by this warranty 2 6 This warranty only applies to the original and genuine Solahart water heater in its original installed location and any genuine Solahart replacement parts 2 7 The Solahart warranty does not cover faults that are a result o...

Page 27: ...r collector free of charge Installation and repair labour costs are the responsibility of the owner 4 ENTITLEMENT TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY 4 1 To be entitled to make a claim under this warranty you need to a Be the owner of the water heater or have consent of the owner to act on their behalf b Contact Solahart without undue delay after detection of the defect and in any event within the...

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Page 29: ...AFFIX INSTALLATION AND WARRANTY REPORT HERE Note Installation and Warranty report to be produced in quadruplicate on carbon copy paper in the colours indicated ...

Page 30: ... 2116 Australia International Sales Telephone International Sales 61 8 9351 4600 Email solahart solahart com au Web www solahart com Postal Address PO Box 7508 Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia www solahart com au Registered Office 1 Alan Street Rydalmere New South Wales 2116 Australia Item No VN0930027 Revision 3 April 2020 ...