Summary of Contents for Solarbeam SB-300-D-HP
- Page 1 RBEAM A MEMBER OF THE MSAT GROUP est.1978 SOLARBEAM 300Litre HIGH PRESSURE SOLAR WATER HEATER OWNER’S HANDBOOK Solar Beam Warranty Policy-Rev2_January 2016...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction........................4 Thermal Properties......................5 Health and safety.......................5 3.1. General..........................5 3.2. Installation considerations....................5 3.3. Solarbeam Thermosiphon System ..................7 Indirect Systems: Freeze resistant: ..................7 Scale resistance.........................7 System, placement and orientation..................8 6.1. Collector orientation......................8 6.2. Shading..........................8 6.3. Tilt Angle..........................8 Water supply / delivery......................9 Roof structural integrity.....................9... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction All Solarbeam solar hot water systems are high quality thermal solar systems, using advanced technology to convert sunlight into heat. This installation manual must be read and under- stood before undertaking the installation of a Solarbeam solar hot water system. Should any aspect of the installation process remain unclear a Solarbeam Solar representative should be contacted for advice prior to installation. -
Page 5: Thermal Properties
10°C and at an inclination of latitude plus 10°. The Q-factor is calculated in mega-joules whereas the energy rating is calculated in kilo-watt hours. The energy rating is calculated by converting the q-factor into kwh. The specific thermal capacity of the Solarbeam collector is 4.39KJ/K m². Product Capacity... - Page 6 • Assess site specific risks and eliminate or reduced to an acceptable level so as to satisfy health and safety requirements, prior to installation. • Water temperature can reach boiling point and the collector can reach stagnation tem- peratures of over 70°C. Shade collectors during installation to prevent heating. •...
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Page 7: Solarbeam Thermosiphon System
Should this occur the system can be flushed with a mildly acidic solution (e.g. vinegar solution) and in the case of the Solarbeam collector, the Header Pipe should be flushed. The pipe work should then be flushed with fresh water after removal of scale prior to re-commissioning. -
Page 8: System, Placement And Orientation
The Solarbeam collector can be installed as low as 10°. Below this, however, the ther- mo-siphon process does not function effectively. Also, angles lower than this would result in build-up of dust, as it is not able to be washed away effectively by rainfall. -
Page 9: Water Supply / Delivery
7. Water supply / Delivery/Quality The location of the installation should give as efficient a supply of hot water to all areas of the residence as possible. If not possible, the system should be placed as close to its main point of usage (e.g. -
Page 10: Mounting Methods
9. Mounting methods 9.1. Selection of appropriate mounting method Please note that it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the means of fixing the system to the roof such that it results in a safe and functional installation. The methods suggested are generic and will not necessarily be suitable in all situations. *Straps are not included as lengths required will differ from installation to installation. -
Page 11: System Plumbing
Measure the exact size of your tank and use this to locate the best position on the roof at which to affix tanks to supporting roof trusses and purlins. If necessary, strengthen rafters used for securing the panel and tank, for example by adding noggins between rafters or adding thicker timbers alongside them. -
Page 12: System Description
12. System description 12.1. Basic operation Solarbeam water heaters utilize state of the art materials to ensure high efficient heat trans- fer from the sun to the water in a wide variety of weather conditions. Heat generated by the collector is directly related to the amount of sun energy onto the Collector. The Solarbeam No Pressure solar water heaters are complete on the roof systems whereby the water storage tank and solar collector are mounted on the roof as a complete system. -
Page 13: Main Tank
12.3. Main Tank The solar water tank is a high pressure tank and acts as storage and circulation reservoir for the water. The tank is placed above the flat collector and the cold water enters the collector and the hot water exits the collector through the process of thermos-siphon (hot water rises) and enters the storage tank and is commonly known as the potable water. -
Page 14: Frame Error! Bookmark Not Defined
SOLARBEAM Geyser tanks are fitted with SABS approved peripherals. All pipes and fittings must comply to the applicable SANS standards. 12.4. Pipes, Fittings, Pressure & Safety Valves Description Make & Model Size Manufacturer SANS Standard Vaccum breakers KHN 4.200 CX... -
Page 15: System Commissioning
13. System commissioning 13.1. Commissioning of Indirect Systems Make sure that the solar radiation is low during filling. In strong radiation it is possible for steam to form in the collector. Keep the collector covered throughout installation and com- missioning. Do not turn on the electric backup until the tank has been filled with water. -
Page 16: Contact Details
15. Contact Details 15.1. SOLARBEAM (Pty) Ltd Physical Address: 480 Chris Hani Road Briardene Durban North Postal Address: PO Box 20228, Durban North 4016 Tel: +27 31 563 9585 Fax: +27 31 563 5974 Email: enquiries@solarbeam.co.za Email: service@solarbeam.co.za Website: www.Solarbeam.co.za 15.2. -
Page 17: Identification Plate
16. Identification Plate Manufacturer's Name Solarbeam (Pty) Ltd The Working Pressure 400Kpa Model Number SB-300-D-HP Aperture Area 2.5m² Fitted with Hail Cover Freeze Protection Non-Freeze Material of Fluid Channels Copper Material of Collector Cover 4mm Low Iron Tempered Glass Heat Transfer Fluid... -
Page 18: Solar Beam Warranty Policy-Rev2_January
Cash in on the sun it’s free SolarBeam (Pty) Ltd Head Office: 256 Kent Avenue Randburg. Johannesburg, 2125 Factory: 480 Chris Hani Road Briardene, Durban 4015 Call: 0860SOLARBEAM OFFICE: 011 068 9300 EMAIL: enquiries@solarbeam.co.za WEBSITE: www.solarbeam.co.za Solar Beam Warranty Policy-Rev2_January 2016...
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