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UNVENTED MAINS PRESSURE SOLAR WATER HEATER
170, 190, 210, 250, 260 AND 300 LITRE
DIRECT AND INDIRECT MODELS
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
PACK CONTENTS
Premier Plus unvented solar water heater incorporating immersion heater(s) and thermal controls
Factory fitted temperature/pressure relief valve Cold water combination valve Expansion vessel
Expansion vessel mounting bracket Tundish Motorised valve (indirect models only) Compression
nuts and olives Immersion heater spanner Installation instructions
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS PACK CONTENTS Premier Plus unvented solar water heater incorporating immersion heater(s) and thermal controls Factory fitted temperature/pressure relief valve Cold water combination valve Expansion vessel Expansion vessel mounting bracket Tundish Motorised valve (indirect models only) Compression...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SANTON PREMIER PLUS SOLAR INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE UNIT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CONTENTS SECTION CONTENT PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............. 5 INSTALLATION - GENERAL ............6 INSTALLATION - SOLAR PRIMARY ........... 13 INSTALLATION - DIRECT UNITS .......... - Page 3 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAILS HOW TO CONNECT THE PREMIER PLUS SOLAR CYLINDER TO A SOLAR PRIMARY CIRCUIT. OTHER CONTROLS WILL BE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE CONTROL OVER THE SOLAR PRIMARY CIRCUIT, REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE SOLAR CONTROLS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR DETAILS OF HOW TO INTEGRATE THEM WITH THE PREMIER PLUS SOLAR CYLINDER.
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Page 4: Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION The Santon Premier Plus Solar is a purpose designed unvented solar water heater. The unit has a stainless steel inner vessel which ensures an excellent standard of corrosion resistance. The outer casing is a combination of resilient thermoplastic mouldings and corrosion proofed steel (Plastisol) sheet. All Premiers are insulated with CFC/HCFC free polyurethane foam to meet the latest European heat loss requirements (see Table 3). -
Page 5: General Requirements
2.3 OUTLET/TERMINAL FITTINGS (TAPS, ETC.) The Santon Premier Plus Solar can be used with most types of terminal fittings. It is advantageous in many mixer showers to have balanced hot and cold water supplies. In these instances a balanced pressure cold water connection should be placed between the cold water combination valve and the Premier Plus water heater. -
Page 6: Installation - General
3.5 bar. The expansion vessel must be connected between the cold water combination valve and the Santon PremierPlus solar (see Fig. 5). The location of the expansion vessel should allow access to recharge the pres- sure as and when necessary, this can be done using a normal car foot pump. It is recommended that the expansion vessel is adequately supported. - Page 7 FIG. 1 Cold Water Combination Valve Expansion valve Expansion valve FIG. 2 Secondary circulation connection outlet (15mm) Cold mains connection (22mm) Outlet connection (22mm) Pressure reducing valve cartridge (3.5bar) FIG. 3 General Dimensions and features SOLAR PRIMARY RETURN SOLAR PRIMARY FLOW AUXILLARY BOILER RETURN (INDIRECT MODELS ONLY) AUXILLARY BOILER FLOW...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION - DISCHARGE It is a requirement of Building Regulation G3 that any discharge from an unvented system is conveyed to where it is visible, but will not cause danger to persons in or about the building. The tundish and discharge pipes should be fitted in accordance with the requirements and guidance notes of Building Regulation G3.
- Page 9 (D2) to be connected. 3.60 The discharge pipe should not be connected to a soil discharge stack unless it can be demonstrated that that the soil discharge stack is capable of safely withstanding temperatures of the water discharged, in which case, it should: (a) contain a mechanical seal, not incorporating a water trap, which allows water into the branch pipe without allowing foul air from the drain to be ventilated through the tundish;...
- Page 10 Table 4 Va lve outle t size Minim um size of Minim um size of Ma x im um Re sista nce discha rge pipe discha rge pipe re sista nce cre a te d by e a ch D2 from tundish a llow e d, e lbow or be nd e x pre sse d a s a...
- Page 11 FIG. 5 Typical installation - schematic Fig 6 - Direct Electrical connections (schematic) Direct Wiring Layout Fig 7 - Adjustment details THERMAL CUT-OUT RESET BUTTON SPINDLE POSITIONS = MINIMUM TEMP 10 °C = MAXIMUM TEMP 72°C = APPROX 60 °C ROTATE SPINDLE CLOCKWISE 1.5mm²...
- Page 12 Fig. 8 Control Housing Details Element Connections Indirect control 1.5mm² 3 Core wiring HOFR sheathed cable Fig. 9 THERMAL CUT-OUT PROBE CONTROL ASSEMBLY SOLAR CONTROLLER POWER SUPPLY TO SOLAR CONTROLLER...
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Page 13: Installation - Solar Primary
4.1 CONNECTION TO PRIMARY CIRCUIT The lower (solar) coil of the Premier Plus Solar must be connected to a fully pumped solar primary circuit. The con- nections are suitable for 22mm copper pipe direct to the compression fittings provided. The connections are also threaded 3/4”... -
Page 14: Installation - Auxillary Heating Coil
6.0 INSTALLATION - AUXILLARY HEATING COIL 6.1 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Indirect units require the following pipework connections. • Cold water supply to and from inlet controls. • Outlet to hot water draw off points. • Discharge pipework from valve outlets to tundish •... - Page 15 5. DO NOT MOUNT WIRING CENTRE ON CYLINDER. 6. THE ABOVE DIAGRAM IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY, SANTON ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. THAT MAY BE INADVERTENTLY CONTAINED WITHIN THIS DIAGRAM. THE VARIOUS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO CONFIRM THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THEIR PRODUCTS WITHIN THE SYSTEM.
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Page 16: Commissioning
The log book should be left with the customer along with these instructions. The log book includes sections that should be filled out when any subsequent service or maintenance operation is carried out on the Premier Plus system. -
Page 17: Maintenance
Unscrew immersion heater backnut(s) and remove immersion heater from the unit. A key spanner is supplied with the Premier Plus Solar unit for easy removal/ tightening of the immersion heater(s). Over time the immersion heater gasket may become stuck to the mating surface. - Page 18 8.7 BENCHMARK LOG BOOK On completion of any maintenance or service of the Premier Plus the Benchmark “Installation, Commissioning and Service Record Log Book” should be filled in to record the actions taken and the date the work was undertaken.
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Page 19: User Instructions
(INDIRECT UNITS) AND SHUT DOWN THE SOLAR PRIMARY CIRCUIT. DO NOT TURN OFF ANY WATER SUPPLY. CONTACT A COMPETENT INSTALLER FOR UNVENTED WATER HEATERS TO CHECK THE SYSTEM. DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY OF THE SAFETY VALVES FITTED TO THE SANTON PREMIER PLUS SYSTEM. IF A FAULT IS SUSPECTED CONTACT A COMPETENT INSTALLER. -
Page 20: Fault Finding And Servicing
Servicing should only be carried out by competent persons in the installation and maintenance of unvented water heating systems. • Any spare parts used MUST be authorised Santon parts. • Disconnect the electrical supply before removing any electrical equipment covers. •... - Page 21 Table 5 - Fault finding chart Fault Possible Cause Remedy Mains water supply off Check and open stop cock Strainer blocked Turn off water supply. Remove strainer and No hot water flow clean Cold water combination valve incorrectly Check and refit as required fitted Direct immersion heater not switched on Check and switch on Direct immersion heater thermal cut-out...
- Page 22 Table 6 - Spares List DESCRIPTION PART NO. Immersion heater (lower) 95 606 984 Immersion heater (upper) 95 606 986 Immersion heater gasket 95 611 822 Immersion heater backnut 95 607 869 Immersion heater key 95 607 861 Tundish 95 605 838 Expansion valve - 6bar 95 605 899 Cold water combination...
- Page 23 Fig. 13 - Indirect Solar...
- Page 24 Fig. 14 - Direct Solar...
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Page 25: Guarantee
Guarantee Terms Santon guarantees the PremierPlus against faulty manufacture or materials for a period of 2 year from the date of purchase including parts and labour. This 2 year guarantee is extended to 5 years for the cold water control valve and to 30 years for the stainless steel inner vessel. - Page 28 The policy of PremierPlus is one of continuous product development and, as such, we reserve the right to change specifications and guarantee terms and conditions without notice. Customer Service Tel: 0844 871 1530 Fax: 0844 871 1528 Santon E-mail: santonservice@heateam.co.uk Hurricane Way Norwich Norfolk NR6 6EA 36006154_issue_02 ©...
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Where is the reset button on the water heater?
The reset button on the Santon Premier Plus water heater is located on the boost thermostat. When the water heater overheats, the boost reset button clicks and stops heating. To restore operation, the reset button must be manually pressed.
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