Solahart PowerStore, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...This water heater must be installed and serviced by a qualified person Please leave this guide with the householder Electric Water Heater Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ty Ltd TRADEMARKS Registered trademark of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd TM Trademark of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd Note Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy in preparation of this publication No liability can be accepted for any consequences which may arise as a result of its application ...

Page 3: ...ges are intended for the installer but may be of interest Warranty 4 How Your Water Heater Works 7 About Your Water Heater 11 Maintenance Requirements 14 Water Supplies 16 Save A Service Call 19 Installation 23 Connections Plumbing 29 Connections Electrical 31 Commissioning 34 Draining The Water Heater 35 SOLAHART INDUSTRIES PTY LTD A B N 45 064 945 848 www solahart com au For SERVICE Telephone 18...

Page 4: ... of the original warranty period will remain effective The replacement does not carry a new Solahart warranty 2 5 Where the water heater is installed outside the boundaries of a metropolitan area as defined by Solahart or further than 30 km from a regional Solahart Dealer the cost of transport insurance and travelling between the nearest Solahart Dealer s premises and the installed site shall be t...

Page 5: ...1 Solahart will repair or replace a faulty component of your water heater if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows What components are covered The period from the date of installation in which the fault must appear in order to be covered What coverage you receive 315PVV model All components Year 1 Repair and or replacement of the faulty component free of charge inclu...

Page 6: ...number from the rating label on the water heater b Solahart will arrange for the water heater to be tested and assessed on site c If Solahart determines that you have a valid warranty claim Solahart will repair or replace the water heater in accordance with this warranty 5 2 Any expenses incurred in the making of a claim under this warranty will be borne by you 6 THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW 6 1 Ou...

Page 7: ...w the water heater to use utility grid sourced power for additional water heating or to achieve safety and compliance requirements when required at the most economical electricity tariff available SYSTEM OPERATION The Solahart PowerStore operates as a variable power input water heater when there is excess solar PV power production When excess power generated from the solar PV system is detected an...

Page 8: ... if available also take advantage of excess solar PV power generation The top 150 litres of water will then be heated to 75 C during periods of excess solar PV power generation only without additional utility grid sourced electricity supply Heating then switches to the bottom heating unit A minor amount of grid energy may be used as the PowerStore control system tracks available excess solar PV pr...

Page 9: ... next available No heating taking place Standard flash continuous flashes Variable Heating mode normal operation Top or bottom heating unit operating only when excess solar PV power generation is available Standard flash 2 x flashes interval Maintenance mode normal operation Top heating unit heating water to 60 C operating with utility grid electricity supply and taking advantage of excess solar P...

Page 10: ...fault with the water heater Red LED Mode Operational Status Off Normal operation System okay no fault Solid Disabled mode abnormal operation In conjunction with a solid green and yellow LED only there is fault with the water heater Standard flash Fault mode abnormal operation In conjunction with a yellow LED standard flash this indicates a fault code Fast flash Fault Display Sequence mode abnormal...

Page 11: ...he National Plumbing Standard the temperature of the stored water must not be below 60 C HOTTER WATER INCREASES THE RISK OF SCALD INJURY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding Check the water temperature before use such as when entering a shower or filling a bath or basin to ensure it is suitable for the application and will not cause scald injury We recommend...

Page 12: ...y with AS NZS 3500 4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions Refer to Maintenance Requirements on page 14 and to Anode Inspection and Replacement on page 17 If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or business y...

Page 13: ... heater is supported by a manufacturer s warranty refer to page 4 There are a number of factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide These include but are not limited to the water chemistry the water pressure the water temperature inlet and outlet and the water usage pattern Refer to Precautions on page 12 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY On purchase the Solahart water heater ...

Page 14: ...only be carried out by qualified personnel Phone your nearest Solahart Dealer Note The major service and routine replacement of any components such as the anode and relief valve s are not included in the Solahart warranty A charge will be made for this work Only genuine replacement parts should be used on this water heater The major service includes the following actions Replace the temperature pr...

Page 15: ... line when the lever is lifted then the water heater must be checked Phone your nearest Solahart Dealer to arrange for an inspection The temperature pressure relief valve should be replaced at intervals not exceeding five 5 years or more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of water deposits refer to Water Supplies on page 16 EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE In many areas including South Aus...

Page 16: ...ct colour coded anode may shorten the life of the water heater cylinder The correct colour coded anode must be selected and fitted to the water heater in accordance with the following advice and the Anode Selection chart on page 16 for the Solahart warranty to apply to the water heater cylinder Total Dissolved Solids Anode colour code 0 40 mg L Green 40 150 mg L Green or Black 150 400 mg L Black 4...

Page 17: ...ly The hydrogen which is highly flammable should be vented safely by opening a hot tap and allowing the water to flow There should be no smoking or naked flame near the tap whilst it is turned on Any hydrogen gas will be dissipated This is indicated by an unusual spurting of the water from the tap Once the water runs freely any hydrogen in the system will have been released SATURATION INDEX The sa...

Page 18: ...in these guidelines for the Solahart warranty to apply SUMMARY OF WATER CHEMISTRY ADVICE AFFECTING WARRANTY The water heater and its components are not suitable for certain water chemistries Those chemistries are listed below If the water heater is connected at any time to a water supply with the following water chemistry the Solahart warranty will not cover any resultant faults on the components ...

Page 19: ... heater for your requirements TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING Normal Operation It is normal and desirable that this valve allows a small quantity of water to escape during the heating cycle However if it discharges more than a bucket full of water in 24 hours there may be another problem Continuous dribble Try gently raising the easing lever on the relief valve for a few seconds refer to...

Page 20: ...dicates the external control device has not communicated with the water heater for more than thirty 30 minutes Communication may re initiate after this time or if not this may indicate a fault with the external control device or the water heater Check the operational status of the external control device Refer to the Owner s Guide Instructions supplied with the device If the external control devic...

Page 21: ...er of red and yellow flashes determines the fault code E g 2 x red flashes and 3 x yellow flashes is a fault code 23 Note the fault code Note Up to five fault codes may be displayed If there is more than one fault code this sequence will repeat except the red yellow and green LEDs will simultaneously fast flash two 2 three 3 four 4 or five 5 times Fault Display Sequence mode before displaying the ...

Page 22: ...ater than you think Refer to Not Enough Hot Water on page 19 Is there a leaking hot water pipe dripping hot water tap etc Even a small leak will waste a surprising quantity of hot water and electricity Replace faulty tap washers and have your plumber rectify any leaking pipe work Has there been an increase in hot water usage An increase in hot water usage will result in an increase in water heater...

Page 23: ...r is installed on a property that has export limiting capability of the solar PV power production then it must be connected to a home energy management system HEMS for it to operate using excess solar PV power production WATER HEATER LOCATION The water heater is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation Whether located outdoor or indoor the water heater should be installed close to the mo...

Page 24: ...l flow gate valve or ball valve HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding It is necessary and we recommend that a temperature limiting device be fitted between a Solahart 315PVV water heater and the hot water outlets in any ablution area such as a bathroom or ensuite to reduce the risk of scalding The installing plumber may have a legal obligat...

Page 25: ...Circulated Hot Water Flow and Return System Solar PV Electric Water Heater Temperature Limiting Device A temperature limiting device cannot be installed in circulated hot water flow and return pipe work The tempered water from a temperature limiting device cannot be circulated Where a circulated hot water flow and return system is required in a building a temperature limiting device can only be in...

Page 26: ...er supply has a TDS greater than 150 mg L and a green anode has not been changed to a black anode or if the TDS is greater than 600 mg L and the anode has not been changed to a blue anode there is the possibility the anode may become overactive and hydrogen gas could accumulate in the top of the water heater during long periods of no use In areas where this is likely to occur the installer should ...

Page 27: ...INSTALLATION 27 TYPICAL INSTALLATION OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION INDOOR LOCATION ...

Page 28: ...Rating Weight Packaged Weight Full 315PVV 315 litres 150 litres 315 litres 1000 kPa 99 kg 417 kg Dimensions mm A B C D E F G H J 315PVV 1661 638 701 1317 120 104 960 32 88 This model is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation This model has left hand water and TPR valve connections only Technical data is subject to change ...

Page 29: ...isconnection of the water heater This water heater is intended to be permanently connected to the water mains and not connected by a hose set This water heater has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in the inlet and outlet fittings see diagram These must be in place for the water heater to function properly Do not remove or damage them by using heat nearby They will be pushed into the corr...

Page 30: ...elief valve and expansion control valve if one is installed to carry the discharge clear of the water heater Connect the drain lines to the valves using disconnection unions The drain line from the valve to the point of discharge should be as short as possible have a continuous fall all the way from the water heater to the discharge outlet and have no tap valves or other restrictions in the pipe w...

Page 31: ...er production SENSOR AND THERMOSTAT SETTINGS The temperature sensors control the maximum water temperature in conjunction with the control system Water is heated to either 60 C or 75 C depending on the mode of operation These temperature settings are fixed and cannot be adjusted The thermostats act as a backup safety device to control the electricity supply to the heating unit The thermostats have...

Page 32: ...the external control device 7 Connect the cable plug into the socket securely locking into position 8 Position the cable ensuring the cable insulation is seated in the clamp mould 9 Ensure the black rubber grommet is in position 10 Refit the cable clamp securing into position with its two screws 11 Refit the cover plate securing into position with its four screws 12 Refit the Sunshield to the Mast...

Page 33: ...CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL 33 WIRING DIAGRAM Top thermostat fixed setting 80 C Bottom thermostat fixed setting 80 C Electrical Circuit for Twin Element Variable Power Water Heater Robertshaw ST Thermostats ...

Page 34: ...nter Maintenance mode The green LED will display 2 x standard flashes with an interval during Maintenance mode The blue LED will extra fast flash Notes Refer to LED Operation on page 9 for further information on the LED operation and definitions of flash speeds After the Initialisation mode if either all LEDs simultaneously go out or simultaneously turn solid or there is a solid yellow LED or flas...

Page 35: ...taps Operate the relief valve release lever do not let the lever snap back or you will damage the valve seat Operating the lever will release the pressure in the water heater Undo the union at the cold water inlet to the water heater and attach a hose to the water heater side of the union Let the other end of the hose go to a drain Operate the relief valve again This will let air into the water he...

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