Solahart 10143200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lastic pipe MUST NOT be used It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all pipe work be in copper and not plastic due to the effects of high water temperatures and pressures Solahart Industries Pty Ltd ABN 45 064 945 848 This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person Please leave this guide with the householder ...

Page 2: ... Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate showing that the work complies with all the relevant standards Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years Make sure you use a licensed person to install ...

Page 3: ...ay be of interest Introduction 4 About Your Water Heater 5 How Your Water Heater Works 9 Save A Service Call 10 Installation Water Heater 13 Connections Plumbing 23 Connections Electrical 25 Multiple Installations 26 Commissioning 30 Draining The Water Heater 34 Water Supplies 36 Warranty 37 Solahart Offices 40 ...

Page 4: ...h is well over 50 years of hot water experience Solahart is the market leader in Australia and a dominant brand throughout the world Our network of distributors covers over 70 countries in Europe North America Africa and Asia In our home market of Australia we offer the widest range of Thermosiphon solar water heater products along with the Streamline brand of active solar hot water systems and Sy...

Page 5: ...Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater as part of a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered 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 b...

Page 6: ...hilst it is working Gases from some aerosol sprays stain removers and household chemicals become corrosive when drawn into a flame Do not store swimming pool chemicals household cleaners etc near the water heater Do not place anything on top of the water heater or in contact with the flue terminal Ensure the flue terminal is not obstructed in any way at any time Do not use Propane Butane gas mixtu...

Page 7: ...tice for Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and the New Zealand Building Code Warning Temperature controllers must not be fitted to this water heater as part of a solar water heater system because water at a temperature much higher than the controller setting can be delivered The pipe work between the solar storage tank and the gas booster water heater has a minimum recommended pipe size of DN...

Page 8: ... Heater on page 8 Pipe work to and from the water heater must be adequately insulated to prevent freezing The water heater is not suitable for installation in areas where the ambient temperature falls below 20ºC including wind chill factor Refer to Warranty Exclusions on page 37 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER Turn off the water heater refer to Turn Off The Water Heater on page 6 Open a hot tap preferab...

Page 9: ...w 58 C the gas burners ignite to provide immediate heating of the water to a minimum temperature of 60 C as the water passes through the water heater The heat produced by the burner is transferred to the water through the heat exchanger The water is heated to a constant temperature by the automatic adjustment of the gas supply to the burner to suit the water flow rate The gas burners extinguish wh...

Page 10: ...as the gas line been purged of air after installation Refer to your plumber NO WATER FROM THE HOT TAP No flow of water from the hot tap may indicate a restriction in or failure of the cold water supply to the water heater Check for water flow at other taps and that the cold water isolation valve refer to page 23 are fully open WATER FLOW FLUCTUATES More than two or three hot taps in use at the sam...

Page 11: ...ectors is free of dust salt spray or any other matter which may reduce the effectiveness of the solar collectors If the collector glass becomes dirty hose down or if the solar collectors are accessible wash the collector glass with water and a soft brush when the solar collectors are cool Collector area is too small For most installations the number of solar collectors recommended in Solahart lite...

Page 12: ...The water heater provides a diagnostic error code in the event of an interruption to its operation The error code is displayed on the front of the water heater on the OK MONITOR If an error code appears Close the hot tap and switch off the electrical supply to the water heater Wait 5 minutes then switch on the electrical supply to the water heater and open a hot tap If the error code persists take...

Page 13: ...ith the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 AS 5601 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements In New Zealand the installation must conform with NZS 5261 Code of Practice for Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and the New Zealand Building Code The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or where aerosol propellants are relea...

Page 14: ...ing plate on the side of the water heater must be moved to or the information copied onto either the front panel of the water heater or to another position which is visible when the water heater is installed Refer to the installation instructions which accompany the recess box kit for information on its installation FROST PROTECTION The gas booster water heater has a frost protection system The fr...

Page 15: ... preheat water heater without an expansion control valve ECV is generally 800 kPa Refer to the Owner s Guide and Installation Instructions supplied with the solar water heater for maximum mains supply pressure details A minimum water supply pressure of 140 kPa is required to achieve the rated flow and performance of the water heater It is not recommended to install this water heater with a low pre...

Page 16: ...water line to the temperature limiting device can be branched off the cold water line either before or after the non return valve prior to a closed circuit indirect system If an expansion control valve is required it must always be installed after the non return valve and be the last valve prior to the solar storage tank Warning A non return valve MUST BE installed on the cold water line to the so...

Page 17: ...ture Limiting Device to solar storage tank from solar storage tank Gas Booster for Open Circuit Direct Streamline Solar Preheater Installation Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device from solar storage tank to solar storage tank Gas Booster for Closed Circuit Thermosiphon and Streamline Solar Preheater Installation Two Temperature Zones Using a Temperature Limiting Device ...

Page 18: ...evice can only be installed on a dead leg branching off the circulated hot water flow and return pipe If circulated tempered water were to be returned back to the water heater depending on the location of the return line connection on the water supply line to the water heater then either water will be supplied to the cold water inlet of the temperature limiting device at a temperature exceeding th...

Page 19: ...een the solar storage tank and the gas booster water heater must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 4 The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed The insulation must be fitted up to the connections on both the underside of the gas booster water heater and the solar storage tank ...

Page 20: ... 26 26 Mass empty kg 20 21 21 Mass empty kg 21 Note Models 10143265 natural and 10143266 universal LPG are suitable for New Zealand only Gas Details Test Point Gas Pressure kPa Hourly Gas Consumption MJ Min Gas Pressure kPa minimum maximum Max Gas Pressure kPa 20 24 26 20 to 26 20 24 26 20 24 26 20 to 26 Natural 157 188 199 1 13 0 182 0 17 0 17 0 903 0 912 0 965 3 50 Propane 157 188 199 2 75 0 32 ...

Page 21: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 21 TYPICAL INSTALLATION Solar Streamline Open Circuit With An In Series Gas Booster Water Heater Solar Streamline Closed Circuit With An In Series Gas Booster Water Heater ...

Page 22: ...INSTALLATION WATER HEATER 22 Solar Thermosiphon Closed Circuit With An In Series Gas Booster Water Heater ...

Page 23: ...return valve or stop tap must not be installed An acceptable arrangement is shown in the diagram Refer also to Hot Water Delivery on page 16 and to Mains Water Supply on page 15 A disconnection union must always be provided at the cold water solar preheat inlet and hot water outlet to allow for disconnection of the water heater Insulation used on the cold and hot water lines must extend up to the ...

Page 24: ... the solar storage tank and the gas booster water heater An isolation valve must be installed on the water line to the gas booster water heater GAS INLET The gas connection is made at the underside of the water heater The pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection and purged before attempting to operate the water heater An isolation valve and disconnection union must be installe...

Page 25: ...is supplied with a 1 8 metre lead and plug and requires a weatherproof 240 V 50 Hz general purpose outlet GPO to be located within 1 2 metres of the installation The GPO must be clear of the flue exhaust draining water gas supply pipe and water connections The power consumption of the water heater is Component Power consumption Comments Gas booster 64 Watts 66 Watts 24L 26L Anti frost device inact...

Page 26: ...N40 Gas pipe size DN20 DN25 DN25 DN32 DN40 DN40 5 A full flow gate valve or ball valve must be installed on the solar preheat water line to the system A non return valve or stop tap must not be installed 6 A full flow gate valve or ball valve not a stop tap must be installed on both the solar preheat water branch and hot water branch of each water heater 7 An isolation valve must be installed on t...

Page 27: ...r water heater refer to Commissioning on page 30 3 Turn on the water gas and electricity to the gas booster water heaters 4 Loosen the locking screw on each SYR valve with a flat bladed screw driver To adjust the SYR valve during this commissioning procedure turn the knob Anti clockwise delay unit ignition Clockwise bring forward unit ignition 5 Open 1 x hot shower or tap at between 7 8 litres min...

Page 28: ...h unit should turn off If it does not turn off adjust the SYR valve by turning the knob anti clockwise until the unit turns off 16 Open the maximum number of showers suitable for 4 x gas booster water heaters in accordance with the climate chart Only the first four gas booster water heaters should be operating If other gas booster water heaters are operating adjust their SYR valves by turning the ...

Page 29: ...s moderate climate 4 showers cool climate Up to 9 showers tropical climate 7 showers moderate climate 6 showers cool climate Up to 12 showers tropical climate 10 showers moderate climate 8 showers cool climate MIN MANIFOLD PIPE SIZE no of inline nominal gas boosters pipe size 1 DN20 2 DN25 3 DN25 4 DN32 5 DN40 6 DN40 TYPICAL INSTALLATION MULTIPLE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATERS ...

Page 30: ... electrical supply to the water heater switched on whilst checking or adjusting the preset outlet temperature Warning The removal of the front cover will expose 240 V wiring Take care not to touch wiring terminals The adjustment must be carried out by a qualified person To check or adjust the preset outlet temperature 1 Remove the screws holding the front panel to the jacket 2 Gently disengage the...

Page 31: ...e water heater The minimum operating flow rate for all models is 3 0 litres per minute The automatic water governor incorporated in the water heater is not adjustable Explain to the householder or a responsible officer the functions and operation of the water heater and the solar water heater system Warning Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heater leave this guide ...

Page 32: ...nt gas pressure Refer to the rating label on the water heater for the minimum test point gas pressure 1 Open a hot tap slowly until the burners ignite 2 Press and hold down the MIN button 1L is shown on the LED display and observe the reading on the manometer manometer min button test point screw adjuster button max button washer test point orifice L E D display 3 Release the MIN button If the man...

Page 33: ...est point screw Open a hot tap again so the burners ignite Test for gas leaks Refit the front panel and screws to the water heater Close the hot tap TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER If it is necessary to turn off the water heater on completion of the installation such as on a building site or where the premises is vacant then Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the water heater ref...

Page 34: ...ly the shower outlet Unscrew the two drain plugs one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet on the underside of the water heater Water will drain from the water heater When water stops flowing from the water heater close the hot tap Note It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in until the water heater is to be turned on again ...

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Page 36: ...some known water supplies that can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and or life expectancy If you are unsure of your water quality you can obtain information from your local water supply authority This water heater is not suitable for connection to bore water or spring water unless a water treatment device is fitted ...

Page 37: ...r supplies where the supply of gas electricity or water does not comply with relevant codes or acts c Where the water heater or water heater component has failed directly or indirectly as a result of excessive water pressure excessive temperature and or thermal input blocked overflow vent drain corrosive atmosphere non Solahart approved or incorrectly mixed closed circuit fluid being used incorrec...

Page 38: ...welling Gas Booster Streamline Closed Circuit Years 4 5 New heat exchanger free of charge with installation and labour costs being the responsibility of the owner Solar Collector from date of installation Water heater installed in a single family domestic dwelling BT L LC LCS J KF Years 2 to 5 New solar collector free of charge with installation and labour costs being the responsibility of the own...

Page 39: ...ivery Details System Model No System Type Tank Model No Tank Serial No Collector Model No No of Collectors Collector Serial No s 1 2 3 4 Booster Type please circle Electric continuous Off Peak 1 night Off Peak 2 night day In Tank Gas Booster In Line Booster Solar Preheat only Booster Control please circle None Timer Manual Switch One Shot Control In Line or Gas Booster if installed Model No Serial...

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