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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL Roof Mount Solar Hot Water Systems 1300 829 118 i-heat.com.au...
- Page 2 CONTENTS 1 ........Important Information 2 ........Installation 3 ........Electrical Connections 4 ........Maintenance 5 ........Troubleshooting 1300 829 118 Installation Manual - Roof Mount Solar Hot Water - August 2017 i-heat.com.au...
- Page 3 SECTION 1 HOT WATER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY WARNING - Hot Water is dangerous! As a safety precaution, young children should always be supervised around hot water fixtures THIS WATER HEATER IS ONLY INTENDED TO BE OPERATED BY PERSONS WHO HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OR THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE CAPABILITIES TO DO SO.
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Page 4: Frost Protection
Pressure Temperature Relief Valve (PTR) An 850kPa and 99°C PTR valve is used on the iHeat water tank, which is located on the side of the water tank and is essential for its safe operation. The PTR valve is designed to allow 3-5% of total tank volume to discharge during heating to allow for hot water expansion. -
Page 5: Water Quality
Selecting System Location iHeat collectors should be installed as close as possible to True North. If True North is not an option, the next most suitable direction is within 45 degrees either side of true north. If there is a necessity... - Page 6 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Important Hot water outlet (arm) For correct thermosiphon operation, the collectors shall slope between 8-10mm from the inlet to the outlet. Please see adjacent diagram. Cold water inlet (arm) Collector to slope upward approx 8-10mm Quick Installation Guide For tile roof installations, double check all tiles have been re-installed and sitting correctly.
- Page 7 SECTION 2 Step-by-step Installation Guide Select rail location; insert straps through slots in rail & screw to batten. For tile roof, attach strap directly to truss and re-seat tile. Ensure panels have 8-10mm collector slope from inlet to outlet. This slope must be achieved to ensure correct level of thermosiphon.
- Page 8 SECTION 2 Place tank into position, resting the front leg of the base against the top of the panels. Ensure the centre of the base is centre of the panels. Tank connections are left hand only. TIP: Utilise the centre hole on the base to accurately position the tank dead centre.
- Page 9 SECTION 2 Roof Mount Double Panel (Thermosiphon) Open Loop System Fittings Valve Assembly 15 mm brass tee Duo valve (supplied by installer) 15 mm MI x 15 mm conetite union 500 kPa pressure reduction valve (supplied by installer) 3/4 x 1/2 reducing hex nipple 700 kPa ECV (supplied by installer) 3/4 brass thread High performance tempering valve (supplied by installer)
- Page 10 SECTION 2 Roof Mount Single Panel (Thermosiphon) Open Loop System Fittings Valve Assembly 15 mm brass tee Duo valve (supplied by installer) 15 mm MI x 15 mm conetite union 500 kPa pressure reduction valve (supplied by installer) 3/4 x 1/2 reducing hex nipple 700 kPa ECV (supplied by installer) 3/4 brass thread High performance tempering valve (supplied by installer)
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Page 11: Cold Water Connection
SECTION 2 Insulation of Hot and Cold arm assembly Using the supplied solar rated and UV stable insulation, cover all exposed ¾ copper pipe and fittings to ensure maximum efficiency. Thermosiphon Arrestor Valve The thermosiphon arrestor valve must be installed to prevent the system from over-heating. It shall be installed with the flow direction towards the inlet of the panels. - Page 12 SECTION 2 5. Electric or Gas Boosted: • Electric Boosted - Confirm electrical connection is properly terminated by authorised personal & switch on dedicated electrical circuit to ensure element circuit is operational. This can be checked by monitoring the existing homes power meter. This process shall only be completed after the tank is completely full of water and all air bled from the system.
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Page 13: Electrical Connections
The iHeat storage tank has a dedicated port for entry into the electrical provision, this is clearly marked by the supplied sticker on the external casing. Important... - Page 14 Regular rain should keep the iHeat collector clean, but if particularly dirty then may be washed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water or glass cleaning solution. If the iHeat Collector is not easily and safely accessible, high pressure water spray is also effective.
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Page 15: Trouble Shooting
If the system is still not operating correctly. Under no circumstances should repairs be attempted by unqualified persons. Thank you for joining iHeat in our mission to leading the way to a sustainable energy future. Supplier Name: __________________________________________________ Installation Date: _______________...