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Solar Water Heater
Low Lead Content
ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS
PURCHASED. IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, PLEASE WRITE TO THE COMPANY LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE ON THE WATER HEATER.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN THE POCKET ON HEATER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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DIRECT SOLAR WATER HEATERS
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
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WHENEVER MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
Instruction Manual
FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY
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Summary of Contents for A.O. Smith Cirrex SUN-80
- Page 1 Instruction Manual DIRECT SOLAR WATER HEATERS INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY LISTED Solar Water Heater Low Lead Content ALL TECHNICAL AND WARRANTY QUESTIONS: SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE WATER HEATER WAS PURCHASED.
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Page 2: Safe Installation, Use And Service
SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use, and servicing of this water heater. Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and others of a potential injury hazard. -
Page 3: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this solar water heater. Properly 2. The installation must conform with these instructions and the installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble local code authority having jurisdiction and the requirements of free service. the power company. -
Page 5: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION Check all connections for leaks. Consult the local utility company to examine installation for propriety and safety. INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION VACUUM RELIEF TANK IF WATER HEATER IS VALVE INSTALLED IN A CLOSED INSTALL PER WATER SYSTEM LOCAL CODES COLD TEMPERED WATER... -
Page 6: Locating The New Solar Water Heater
LOCATING THE NEW SOLAR WATER HEATER Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at FACTS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION least 2 inches (51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed. -
Page 7: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
This heater is provided with a properly certified combination • Must not be capped, blocked, plugged or contain any valve temperature - pressure relief valve by the manufacturer. between the relief valve and the end of the discharge line. The valve is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory •... -
Page 8: Closed System/Thermal Expansion
sized expansion tank in a closed system will void the warranty on the water heater in the event of tank failure. It is important to follow the thermal expansion tank manufacturers’ installation instructions and to adjust the expansion tank pressure to match the water supply pressure. - Page 9 HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: WARNING: Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to or non-potable water heating appliances shall never be introduced a temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, into a potable water space heating system.
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Page 10: Filling The Solar Water Heater With Water
water heater’s hot water outlet. 5. Never alter or modify the certified construction of the water heater system or its components, or bypass any safety CAUTION: Operating an empty or partially filled solar water heater features. Doing so voids all warranties. will result in damage to the tank. -
Page 11: Thermostat
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect 6. The water heater must be electrically “grounded” by the installer. the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent A green ground screw has been provided on the water heater’s electrician. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION TEMPERATURE REGULATION Time for Perma- Water Time for 1st Degree nent Burns 2nd & Temperature Burn 3rd Degree (Most °F(°C) (Less Severe Burns) Severe Burns) 110 (43) (normal shower temp.) 116 (47) (pain threshold) 116 (47) 35 minutes 45 minutes 122 (50) 1 minute 5 minutes... -
Page 13: For Your Information
FOR YOUR INFORMATION THERMAL EXPANSION “AIR” IN HOT WATER FAUCETS As water is heated, it expands (thermal expansion). In a closed system, the volume of water will grow. As the volume of water grows, there will be a corresponding increase in water pressure HYDROGEN GAS: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot due to thermal expansion. -
Page 14: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE DRAINING & FLUSHING and wattage rating by matching it to the rating plate on the water heater. Position the new gasket(s) on the element and insert it into the water heater tank (Figure 12). Tighten the element by turning it clockwise until secure. SCREW-IN SPUD ELEMENT... -
Page 15: Anode Rod Inspection
7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat. in this manual. See the Repair Parts Illustration for anode rod location. NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recut and strip wire 3/8” (9.525 mm) to a straight length and insert. 8. -
Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS SCHEDULE ORDERING REPAIR PARTS The following parts may be ordered through the store you purchased the solar water heater from, or direct from the factory listed on the model & rating plate located on the lower front of the solar water heater. Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly. - Page 17 NOTES...
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