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Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733
Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight points of note throughout the manual.
Copyright 2014 Astivita Limited
SP Series Split Solar Water Heater
Read this manual before you start to use this
equipment.
SAFETY WARNING! Important Safety Instructions.
WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual can cause serious injury and or equipment
failure.
GENERAL NOTICE
Astivita Limited
172 Ingram Road,
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Ph: 1300 302 084
Fax: (07) 3726 2099
Email:
service@astivita.com.au
www.astivita.com
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  • Page 1 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual SP Series Split Solar Water Heater This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight points of note throughout the manual.
  • Page 2 This water heater must be installed and serviced person. WARRANTY / SERVICE – Contact Astivita Limited, 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge, Brisbane QLD 4110. Ph: 1300 302 084 or email service@astivita.com.au INSTALLER – PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL AND THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION CHECK LIST WITH THE HOMEOWNER WARNING –...
  • Page 3 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com WARNING FOR INSTALLER – IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. This page of brief instruction is to be read in conjunction with other plumbing and electrical installation requirements contained within this Installation Instruction and Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com 18. Frost Protection Vales (FRPRVA) are available from Astivita and should be fitted in areas that experience frost or freezing conditions (below 5°C). See detail herein entitled “Frost Protection Kits”. 19. The PTR valves and the Cold Water Expansion valve must be fitted with a drain to legal discharge points where the water discharge will be clear of any paved areas and will not cause damage or injury.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com CONTENTS Important information for the householder ………………………………………………. 6 Householder instructions and maintenance…………………………………………….. 8 Electric Boost ………………………………………………………………. 9 Safety valves and Frost Protection Valves……………………………..

  • Page 6: Important Information For The Householder

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE HOUSEHOLDER ASTIsola models have roof mounted solar panels connected to a ground mounted solar storage tank and/or boosting heater. The solar input is harvested with a circulation pump controlled by an electronic temperature differential controller.
  • Page 7 The power supply cord and plug must be replaced with a genuine replacement part available from Astivita Limited. 19. In times of low solar energy contribution, water stored in the solar tank can be heated by an electric booster consisting of an element and an automatic thermostat located on the tank.

  • Page 8: Householder Instructions And Maintenance

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com NOT BE RESET AND THE WATER HEATER MUST BE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON. 23. The amount of water heated by the electric boost is as follows: a.

  • Page 9: Electric Boost

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com ELECTRIC BOOST Water stored in the storage tank is heated automatically by an electric booster element which is controlled by an automatic thermostat. The booster element heats the water during very cloudy or rainy weather, during the winter months, or during periods of unusually high demand.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    5 years. FROST PROTECTION VALVES Frost protection valves (FRPRVA) are available from Astivita Limited and should be fitted to collectors where solar water heaters are installed in frost prone areas. Where fitted in frost areas, one frost protection valve is fitted to the bottom of each panel (2 Valves Required) and must be pointing downwards towards the guttering.

  • Page 11: Householder Fault Finding

    Annual Service – By authorised Serviceman Astivita Limited recommends that the Solar System be serviced annually by an ASTIsola accredited service agent. The components or parts may not be covered by ASTIsola warranty if damage to the system or parts is caused by the lack of regular maintenance.
  • Page 12 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com COLD EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE (ECV) LEAKING The ECV may discharge a small amount of cold water to prevent the PTR valve from potentially discharging water that has been heated, thereby saving energy.

  • Page 13: Solar Tank Installation

    Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com 3. SOLAR TANK INSTALLATION INSTALLER – PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING 1. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING 2.
  • Page 14 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com CONFINED SPACES If the thermostat fails the unit may produce excessive steam. It is strongly recommended that the heater should be installed in a well-ventilated space to avoid condensation build up.

  • Page 15: Solar Controller And Pump Operation

    Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com with this water heater. Where the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is greater than 600mg/L or less than 40mg/L, the installed anode may be unsuitable for use to protect your water heater. In these circumstances, a plumber or authorised service person should be contacted to fit the correct anode.
  • Page 16 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com The controller incorporates an LCD display that can easily be read to identify the various sensor temperatures and error modes (shown in bold below).
  • Page 17 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Controller Error Codes The LCD display will normally display the Lower “L” tank sensor temperature and the Roof- top “R” sensor temperature as follows: ¤...
  • Page 18 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Basic Controller Functions Indicator – Frost Protection On Indicator Pump On Switch on Pump manually and...
  • Page 19 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Access to the Program Mode is as follows: 1. Press and hold down “Next” and “Program” keys 2. Then, press and hold down “(Prog Mode)” key whilst holding down the “Next” and “Program”...

  • Page 20: Mounting Kit

    (Standard kit supplied & referred to in this manual Cannot be used for Cyclonic installations. For Cyclonic Installation please contact Astivita for alternate Installation kit.) Both kits are designed to provide the installing plumber with all parts required for a normal installation.
  • Page 21 Astivita Limited 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com GLINKI2 – Ground Mounting Kit Components Codes: S’Power (AVG) Image Quantity Instructions HWP 866 Non-Return Isolating Valve with Strainer (NRIBVS –...
  • Page 22 Astivita Limited 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com HWP 860 High Performance Tempering Valve (TVA15CHP) 15mm with Insulation Diagram item 9...
  • Page 23 Astivita Limited 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com GLINKI2 Kit Installation Diagram Copyright 2014 Astivita Limited Page...

  • Page 24: Solar Collector Installation

     STAKITGL2 – Brass ware for collectors (Standard kit supplied & referred to in this manual Cannot be used for Cyclonic installations. For Cyclonic Installation please contact Astivita for alternate Installation kit.) INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR RACKING SYSTEM Important Information. Installer please read the following information carefully before installing the solar collector racking system.
  • Page 25 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com MOBR Aluminium Mounting Feet - 6063-T5 SCMET25 M6 x 25, C4 Coating EPDM - 6-030-3308-3C4...
  • Page 26 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Step 1. When installing the solar collectors, it is important that sufficient clearance of approximately 0.5 metres or greater be left between the lower edge of the roof and the bottom rail of the solar...
  • Page 27 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Step 2B. – Tile Roofs Carefully remove roof tiles to locate roof trusses for fastening the straps. Shape the straps around the roof tiles with the U-Cup upright and facing up the roof line above the tile.
  • Page 28 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Step 3. Lower the aluminium rail into the U-Cups of the mounting straps. Locate the mounting feet (MOBR) from the...
  • Page 29 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Step 5A. – Tin Roofs Identify the stainless steel upper mounting brackets (UPBR) from the racking kits.

  • Page 30: Mounting Kit

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com STAKITGL2 – Collector Plumbing Roof Mount Kit The STAKITGL2 Plumbing Roof Mounting Kit is supplied with the solar collectors for installation when the collectors are installed. The kit does not include Frost Protection Valves as standard. The Frost Protection Valves (FRPRVA) are available as an accessory for use in frost prone areas.

  • Page 31: Frost Protection Valves

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com STAKITGL2 Installation Diagram FROST PROTECTION VALVES ASTIsola can provide the Frost Valves. These valves are required to be installed in frost prone areas or areas subject to freezing (below 5°C) and must be installed facing downwards (one per...

  • Page 32: Filling & Commissioning The Installed Solar Water Heater

    Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com 4. FILLING AND COMMISIONING THE SYSTEM Do not turn on electric power until the whole system has been filled with water and a satisfactory Megger reading is obtained by a qualified person.
  • Page 33 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com SOLAR PUMP AND CONTROLLER Ensure that the hot and cold sensors are plugged into the correct sockets at the tank inlet connection and the top hot outlet of the solar collectors.
  • Page 34 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com DRAINING THE WATER HEATER  Ensure power is switched off at both the water heater and controller  Open a hot water tap and allow the hot water to run for a full 5 minutes immediately prior to draining the solar water heater tank.

  • Page 35: Product Warranty

    ASTIsola is a brand owned by Astivita Limited (Astivita), a public company traded on the Australian Stock Exchange. Accordingly, this warranty is offered by Astivita and full contact details are shown at the end of this document. A copy of this warranty is available on the website at www.astivita.com In addition to the guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), Astivita provides consumers (i.e.
  • Page 36 Installation and Owner’s Manual; 2. Alterations or repair of the product other than approved by Astivita are not covered (for the avoidance of doubt, the attachment of accessories or use of non-genuine replacement parts other than those manufactured or approved by Astivita are not covered).
  • Page 37 If Astivita fails to meet a guarantee under the ACL, your remedy for such failure may be limited to any one or more of the following: ...
  • Page 38 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com Astivita’s contact details are as follows: ACN: 139 461 733 172 Ingram Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Tel: 1300 302 084 Fax: +61 7 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au...
  • Page 39 Company by virtue of the Trade Practices Act, 1974, or any other statute, law, rule or regulation except for the extent to which the Company is lawfully entitled. Note that Astivita Limited is not liable for any expenses associated with making a warranty claim.
  • Page 40 Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com MANDATORY INSTALL REPORT CHECKLIST Attention: Installer - upon Commissioning; This Form must be completed and handed to the Builder or Householder.
  • Page 41 Ph: 1300 302 084 Fax: (07) 3726 2099 Email: service@astivita.com.au Astivita Limited ABN 46 139 461 733 www.astivita.com I certify that ASTIsola solar hot water System is installed at the address shown below and has been installed to the manufacturer's requirements.

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