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Solar Storage Tank
Water Heater
Installation
Instructions and
Use & Care Guide
To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or
after the installation of this solar storage tank water heater,
reference the phone number on the warranty sheet that ships
with the water heater.
When calling for assistance, please have the following
information ready:
1. Model number
2. Product number
3. Serial number
4. Date of installation
5. Place of Purchase
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Solar Storage Tank Water Heater Safety .........................................2
Installing Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater ..........................3-9
Unpacking Instructions .......................................................3
Location Requirements .......................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...................................................4-5
Water System Piping ........................................................6-9
Installation Checklist ...........................................................9
Operating Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater .....................10-12
Water Temperature Regulation .........................................10
Adjusting the Thermostat ................................................... 11
Operational Conditions ......................................................12
Maintenance of Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater ............13-14
Trouble Shooting Chart ..................................................................14
Repair Parts Illustration ..................................................................15
Thermostat Wiring Chart and Diagram ..........................................16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instructions and Use & Care Guide To obtain technical, warranty or service assistance during or after the installation of this solar storage tank water heater, reference the phone number on the warranty sheet that ships with the water heater. When calling for assistance, please have the following information ready: 1. -
Page 2: Solar Storage Tank Water Heater Safety
WATER HEATER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 3: Installing Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater
If you lack the necessary skills required to properly install this solar storage tank water heater or you have diffi culty following the directions, you should not proceed but have a qualifi ed person perform the installation of this solar storage tank water heater. -
Page 4: Location Requirements
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE INSTALLATION and in a vertical position on a level surface. The solar storage tank water heater should be located in an area not subject to freezing temperatures. Solar storage tank water heaters located in unconditioned spaces (i.e., attics, basements, etc.) may require the water piping and drain piping... - Page 5 Important: Do not use an extension cord to supply power to this solar storage tank water heater. Be sure the power supply is completely grounded before making connections. Figures 4, 5, and 6 are provided as reference drawings...
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Page 6: Water System Piping
SOLAR IN (DOWN)* SOLAR OUT (UP)* solar storage tank water heater for service or replacement. 3. The manufacturer of this solar storage tank water heater TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE recommends installing a mixing valve or an anti-scald *SEE FIGURE 8 FOR SIDE SOLAR CONNECTIONS (OPTIONAL). -
Page 7: General Information
Please note the following: 6. If installing the solar storage tank water heater in a DO NOT install this solar storage tank water heater with closed water system, install an expansion tank as iron piping. -
Page 8: Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve
AIR GAP DRAIN Caution: To reduce the risk of excessive pressures and temperatures in this solar storage tank water heater, install temperature and pressure relief protective equipment required by local codes, but no less than a combination temperature and pressure relief valve certifi... -
Page 9: Installation Checklist
Do not use an old or existing valve as it may be heater. damaged or not adequate for the working pressure of the new solar storage tank water heater. Do not place any valve between the relief valve and the tank. Water System Piping •... -
Page 10: Operating Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater
OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATER Water Temperature Regulation Before Using 1. Make sure the solar storage tank water heater has WARNING been properly installed. See “Installing Your Water Heater” section. 2. Completely fill the tank with water. (See Figure 2) 3. After the solar storage tank water heater tank is completely filled with water, connect electrical power to the solar storage tank water heater. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Thermostat
Adjusting the Thermostat/High Limit Control This water heater is equipped with one or more adjustable temperature regulating thermostats and a manual reset high limit control. The following procedures must be performed when changing the temperature of the stored water or resetting the high limit control. -
Page 12: Operational Conditions
Operational Conditions 5. Use Teflon tape or approved pipe sealant on threads ® and install new anode rod. Anode Rod/Water Odor 6. Turn on water supply and open nearby hot water faucet to purge air from water system. Check for any leaks and Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which immediately correct any if found. -
Page 13: Maintenance Of Your Solar Storage Tank Water Heater
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATER Temperature and Pressure 1. Turn off power to the water heater. 2. Open a hot water faucet until water is no longer hot. Relief Valve 3. Close the cold water inlet valve. 4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to an WARNING adequate drain or external to the building. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Chart
See “Anode Rod/Water Odor” section NOTE: The chart above only applies to the solar storage tank water heater. This storage tank is only one part of the total system. If the problem does not originate with the storage tank, the chart above cannot isolate the problem. In such cases, a qualifi ed solar technician... -
Page 15: Repair Parts Illustration
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION REPAIR PARTS ITEM PARTS DESCRIPTION Repair parts may be ordered through your plumber, COLD INLET NIPPLE/DIPTUBE local distributor, home improvement center, or by SOLAR INLET/OUTLET DIPTUBE calling the phone number on the warranty sheet that ANODE ROD (65 & 80 GALLON 1 ANODE) ships with the water heater. -
Page 16: Thermostat Wiring Chart And Diagram
THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAM FUSED DISCONNECT FUSED DISCONNECT OR CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BRANCH CIRCUIT SIZING GUIDE NEUTRAL Based on N.E.C. NFPA NO. 70 - 1999 Recommend Copper Wire Size WATT Over Current AWG Based on N.E.C. BLACK THERMOSTAT LOAD &...