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 User Manual  - Ground Mount Solar Hot Water System - August 2017

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Evacuated Tubes - Explained

Solargain evacuated glass tubes provide superior 
daily heat output due to the cylindrical absorber 
shape always being perpendicular to the sun. 
Evacuating the heat pipe and placing a small amount 

of purified water inside, this in turn makes the 
purified water evacuated. 

The purified water will boil at 30

o

C. When the  

vacuum tube absorbs the solar energy and  

the temperature in the heat pipe rises to 30

o

C, 

 

the water vaporizes at the top of the heat pipe 

condenser, when the heat pipe condenser meets 
lower temperature, the water will fill and return to 
the bottom of the heat pipe, this process repeats 

until the sun goes down.

Flat Panels - Explained

Designed for longevity and superior performance, 
Solargain’s flat panel collectors have been designed by 
Australians, for Australian conditions. Our collectors 
consist of a copper fin and tube design, manufactured 

from high grade copper ultrasonically welded together 
to provide supreme contact for maximum transfer of 
solar energy.  

Solargain’s black chrome selective coating and 4mm 

tempered & patterned glass has been impacted tested 
to withstand a 25mm hail stone and provide 90% 
absorption of the suns energy.  Enjoy peace of mind 

with our heavy duty anodized alloy frame, specially 

manufactured to withstand Australias harsh climatic 

conditions. Aesthetically pleasing designs, engineered 
for strength and optimal performance, ensure 
maximum benefits from the Solargain Hot Water 

system of your choice.

Solargain is a leading provider and installer of solar energy solutions.

Our quality and design processes, combined with our years of experience 

in the solar industry has enabled us to develop a world class solar hot 

water product.

Summary of Contents for IHE-315GL-30

Page 1: ...in Solar Hot Water System Please keep this copy of your owners manual as it contains important information about your solar hot water system Ground Mount Solar Hot Water System USER MANUAL User Manual Ground Mount Solar Hot Water System August 2017 ...

Page 2: ...nce Solargain s flat panel collectors have been designed by Australians for Australian conditions Our collectors consist of a copper fin and tube design manufactured from high grade copper ultrasonically welded together to provide supreme contact for maximum transfer of solar energy Solargain s black chrome selective coating and 4mm tempered patterned glass has been impacted tested to withstand a ...

Page 3: ...d and care needs to be taken to ensure that injuries do not occur through incorrect use of your water heater THIS WATER HEATER USES 240V AC POWER FOR THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS THE REMOVAL OR ATTEMPTED ALTERATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MUST BE CONDUCTED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSON Care should be taken to avoid coming into contact with any pipe work or fixtures associate...

Page 4: ...n is in a frost area frost protection is required It is the home owner s responsibility to check the system before winter to d termine that the system is circulating water to the collectors This can be done by checking temperature of the pressure relief valve on a sunny day in the late afternoon If the valve is hot the pump and controller are working properly and this verifies that the frost prote...

Page 5: ...rs such as water usage patterns daily temperatures available solar energy and the cost and type of purchased energy being utilized Solargain active open loop split system Our solar collector is a thermal solar heating device quite different to photo voltaic PV which converts the sun s energy into electricity The Solargain process is very simple 1 The collector on your roof absorbs sunlight and con...

Page 6: ...lined in Table 1 Warranty Periods If the date of installation is unknown the Warranty commences one 1 Month after the date of manufacture 5 This Warranty is for normal domestic use of the Solargain Hot Water system only 6 To the extent a claim falls under the Parts Only Warranty Period the Warranty covers the replacement of such failed component in the Solargain Hot Water System free of charge Sub...

Page 7: ...ons with minimum temperatures below 15 C in accordance with AS NZS 2712 2007 freeze level 2 f the power supply to the Solargain Hot Water System being cut g power surges h animals birds and or rodents i the solar collector being left dry no liquid circulation and exposed to daily sunlight i e not covered for a period exceeding 14 consecutive days j excessive water pressure negative pressure partia...

Page 8: ...quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure 23 Solargain strongly recommends that the consumer update their household insurance policy Component Warranty Table COMPONENT WARRANTY PERIOD Parts Only WARRANTY PERIOD Parts and Labour Solargain Glass Lined Tank Does not include element thermostat or sacrificial anode 5 years 5 year Flat Panel Mounting Kit 5 years 5 year Manifold and Moun...

Page 9: ...n isolated Overflow pipe is dripping Pressure Temperature Relief Valve PTR Expansion Control Valve ECV where applicable An 850kPa and 99 C PTR valve is used on the Solargain water tank which is located on the side of the water tank and is essential for its safe operation The PTR valve is designed to allow 3 5 of total tank volume to discharge during heating to allow for hot water expansion Water p...

Page 10: ...ence After Sales Service Guaranteed Thank you for joining Solargain in our mission to lead the way to a sustainable energy future Supplier Name __________________________________________________ Installation Date _______________ Supplier Address ________________________________________________ Supplier Phone _______________ _________________________________________________________________ System M...

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