Solahart Streamline Owner's Manual page 31

The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors MUST BE
of copper. All compression fittings must use brass or copper olives.
The full length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes MUST BE insulated.
The insulation must:
 be of a closed cell type or equivalent, suitable for a solar water heating application and capable
of withstanding the temperature of the closed circuit fluid generated by the solar collectors under
stagnation conditions
The specification of the chosen insulation material should be checked with the insulation
manufacturer prior to installation as different materials may vary in temperature tolerance.
 be at least 13 mm thick, however thicker insulation may be required to comply with the
requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4
 be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed
 extend through any penetrations in the eaves, ceiling and roof
 cover valves and fittings in the solar hot and solar cold pipe work
 be fitted up to and cover the connections on both the solar storage tank and the solar collectors.
The insulation will offer corrosion protection to a metal roof against water runoff over the copper
pipe, assist in avoiding accidental contact with the solar pipe work as high temperature closed circuit
fluid can flow from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank and also reduce pipe heat losses.
There MUST BE a continuous fall of a minimum 5° (1 in 10 grade) in the pipe work between the
solar collector and solar storage tank for efficient and effective drain back to occur. The highest point
of the solar cold pipe and solar hot pipe must be where they connect to the solar collector.
The system has NO WARRANTY for freeze damage if there is not a continuous fall in the solar hot
and solar cold pipes, or they are not insulated in accordance with the installation instructions, or the
closed circuit fluid has been incorrectly mixed.
The insulated copper pipe work:
should be fixed at suitable locations to prevent or reduce the possibility of noise from water

hammer and vibration from occurring
 is not to be placed or installed in contact with plastic pipe work.
Likewise, plastic pipe work is not to be placed or installed in contact with the insulated copper
pipe work after the solar circuit is installed.
Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used, as it will not withstand the temperature of the closed circuit fluid
generated by the solar collectors under stagnation conditions. The solar collectors can generate
extremely high closed circuit fluid temperatures up to 150°C. Plastic pipe cannot withstand these
temperatures and MUST NOT be used. Failure of plastic pipe can lead to the release of high
temperature closed circuit fluid and cause severe water damage and flooding.
The pressure applied to the solar circuit and solar collectors during a pressure test of an indirect
closed circuit system MUST NOT exceed 200 kPa, otherwise damage may result to the solar
collectors. Refer to "Pressure Testing"
WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware
on page 33.
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INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS