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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide SB-40G...
- Page 2 4. Put pipe dope on female and male threading then wrap with Teflon tape. The threading of the Sunbank ports are such that they require at least 4 wraps of high quality Teflon tape. To prevent leaks you should put pipe dope on the female threads and on the male threads, then wrap Teflon tape over the male threads.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Fire Code. Sunbank accepts no responsibility for the misuse or improper installation of this product. This manual is illustrative not comprehensive. It does not cover personal safety when working on a roof, for example, or go into depth regarding structural, plumbing, or electrical work. -
Page 4: Included Parts
1. Included Parts The basic Sunbank system includes: 1 - 40 Gallon Tank 1 - Bracket (assembly required) 15 - Evacuated tube solar collectors (including aluminum fin, stainless heat pipe, and cap assembly) 15 - Plastic tailstocks 15 - Dust rings 1 - Magnesium Anode 1 –... -
Page 5: Not Included Parts
2. Not Included Parts The specific hardware necessary is installation and climate specific. The Sunbank can be installed as a pre-heater with a bypass or as a standalone system. The following parts list is for the basic pre-heater setup: 1 – roll of PEX or copper pipe (length and diameter dependent upon installation) 1 –... -
Page 6: Project Overview
3. Assemble the Sunbank bracket and find the rafters on which you plan to mount it. Lag flashed attachments to roof and mount bracket so that you can plan where to bring the plumbing into the building. -
Page 7: Plumbing Diagram
4. Plumbing Diagram 5. The Sunbank can be installed as a stand-alone or a pre-heat system. The following diagram shows the pre-heat configuration. The stand-alone is the same but without the existing domestic water heater and water heater bypass/shutoff valves. If a backflow prevention valve is present in the system you should add an expansion tank to the plumbing configuration. -
Page 8: Tank Diagram
Bracket can be installed either as a flush mount directly onto a pitched roof, or with rear legs on a flat roof as shown below. The flat roof bracket angle can be adjusted by cutting the aluminum rear legs. Sunbank Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Reinforce Roof
8. Roof Attachments Roof attachments are specific to the type of roofing to which you are attaching the Sunbank. For mounting to most composition shingle roofs, we recommend a flashed L foot design like the Snap-N- Rack Series 100 (pictured below) or a Quickmount QBase. -
Page 10: Insulation
Make certain the drain valve is closed and open the T/P valve on the tank to allow air to escape. Open the solar isolation valves to allow water to fill the Sunbank tank and immediately go to the roof to close the T/P valve once water comes out and the tank is full. -
Page 11: Tube Installation
It should screw easily—be sure that you have the threading lined up. 5. Adjust the dust ring so that it fits snugly between the tank and the tube. 6. Repeat. Sunbank Quick Start Guide... -
Page 12: Temp Sensor/Aux Heater
The frequency with which you should change this anode depends on the total dissolved solids (TDS) of your local water supply. If you don’t have a good idea of your local TDS, Sunbank recommends that you check the anode three years from installation and base future checks on the amount of the existing magnesium anode that is left at this point. -
Page 13: Plumbing Labels
14. Plumbing Labels COLD Line HOT from Sunbank If an issue arises, please call your local installer: ____________________________ (phone #) ____________________ Sunbank Quick Start Guide... - Page 14 Sunbank Quick Start Guide...
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Page 15: Operation & Maintenance
15. Operation & Maintenance Once the Sunbank is installed, the tank filled, and the valves turned according to the diagrams above, your Sunbank is operational. Because your system is now pressurized via municipal or well water pressure, the Sunbank delivers hot water by simply opening your hot water faucets. -
Page 16: Warranty
16. Warranty Sunbank offers a 10 year limited warranty on the collectors, a 5 year limited warranty on the tank, and a 1 year limited warranty on all other components of the system. Warranty claims made on products with a manufacturer’s defect will be honored. Damage that occurs during or due to a faulty installation is not covered under the warranty. -
Page 17: Specification Sheet
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