User Manual - Ground Mount Solar Hot Water System - August 2017
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11.
The Solargain Hot Water System must be installed in accordance with Solargain’s installation instructions, and
all relevant local, state and national statutory requirements, including but not limited to, AS3500,4 & 5, AS5601,
AS3000 and AS2712.
12.
Installation must be completed by registered plumbers, gas fitters and electricians that are licensed in the State
or Territory in which the installation is completed. Installation must include all relevant valves as required by
federal/state regulations & must incorporate a 500kPa Pressure Reduction Valve. Installation of a Pressure
Limiting Valve does not comply with manufactures installation instructions. Failure to incorporate a 500kPa
Pressure Reduction Valve will void this warranty.
13. The electrical system components must be installed in a domestic application and connected to a 240V power
supply by a qualified electrician in accordance with AS3000.
14. Solargain reserves the right to alter the design, components or construction to its Solargain Hot Water System.
Such alterations shall not constitute a defect in design or construction under this Warranty. See Warranty Table
on next page.
15.
Any claim under this Warranty must include full details of the defect and/or damage to the Solargain Hot Water
System. All claims must be made within one (1) month of the detection of the defect.
16. Dated proof of purchase is required prior to commencement of any work under this Warranty. This Warranty
does not apply to any defects or damage NOT due to faulty factory parts or workmanship including, but not
limited to, defects or damage caused by or resulting from: (a) accidental damage, storm damage, vandalism,
failure due to misuse or abuse, or neglect of any kind; (b) incorrect or improper installation of the Solargain
Hot Water System, including but not limited to, installation otherwise than in accordance with the instructions
contained in the installation manual supplied by Solargain or incorrect system selection; (c) alteration or repair
of the Solargain Hot Water System other than by a licensed plumber or by an approved Solargain agent; (d)
attachment of any parts or accessories other than those manufactured or approved by Solargain; (e) freezing in
regions 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 (partial vacuum), excessive
temperature, corrosive atmosphere, faulty plumbing
and/or electrical wiring; (k) sludge/sediment as a result
of connection to a water supply from filtered or treated
sources i.e. spring, dam, bore, river or town supply from
a bore; (l) contamination and corrosion from particles in
the water supply; (m) serial tags/stickers on any of the
components being removed or defaced; (n) the Solargain
Hot Water System being relocated from its original point
of installation; and (o) the water stored in the cylinder
exceeding at any time the following levels:
17.
Solargain does not warrant any work conducted by the installer of the Solargain Solar Hot Water System.
18. This Warranty only applies to the Solargain Hot Water System and its components and does not cover any
plumbing or electrical associated parts, including but not limited to any parts supplied by any person installing
the Solargain Solar Hot Water System.
19.
To the extent permitted by law, Solargain shall not be liable under this Warranty for any consequential loss or
damage or any incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this warranty, including but not limited to,
claims for damage to buildings, roofs, ceilings, walls, foundations, gardens, personal belonging or household
effects, fixtures and fittings. or any other consequential loss, damage or inconvenience, either directly or
indirectly due to leakage from the Solargain Hot Water System or any other matter related to the system or its
operation.
20.
The benefits conferred by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of the
Solargain Hot Water System, which the purchaser has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and
consumer protection legislation of the States and Territories. Nothing in this Warranty has the effect of
excluding, restricting or modifying those rights.
Total hardness
200 mg/litre or p.p.m
Total dissolved solids
600 mg/litre or p.p.m
Electrical conductivity
850 μS/cm
Chloride
250 mg/litre or p.p.m
Magnesium
10 mg/litre or p.p.m
Sodium
150 mg/litre or p.p.m
pH
Min 6.5 to Max 8.5.
