Nobel APOLLON 160/2 Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 Technical Manual Solar water heaters Installation, maintenance & use instructions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Solar water heaters CONTENTS  GENERAL INFORMATION ............................. 4  DOMESTIC HOT WATER CONSUMPTION ......................4  SOLAR WATER HEATER OPERATION - WATER HEATING ................4  SOLAR WATER HEATERS APOLLON ........................5  PACKAGING ................................5  LABELING ................................7 ...
  • Page 4: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION In the present manual you will find all necessary instructions with regard to the installation, operation andmaintenance of the product. The company is active in the Solar Energy Field with high-tech equipment, ultra-modern facilities and certified prod- ucts of high quality. Our experience and know-how support our co operations, before and after sales, both in Europe and internationally.
  • Page 5: Solar Water Heaters Apollon

    PACKAGING PRODUCT RANGE APOLLON series thermosiphon systems are available in the following models: MODEL DESCRIPTION Boiler APOLLON 160/2 160lt tank, 2.0m collector Collector(s) Support base, fittings APOLLON 200/2.6 200lt tank, 2.6m collector &...
  • Page 6 All the parts of the support base system, with the connection fittings, the antifreeze liquid and the other accessories are packed in a carton box. The fittings and the accessories of each appliance appears in the following table: SOLAR WATER HEATERS FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES Apollon 160/2 & Apollon 200/2.6 Apollon 320/4 Quantity...
  • Page 7: Labeling

    Solar water heaters LABELING APOLLON solar water heaters are identified by two stickers, one of them on the tank and the other on the collec- tor. On these stickers all the details of the system are written. The information provided on the stickers are impor- tant for the future identification of the system.
  • Page 8: Water Storage Tank Specifications

    WATER STORAGE TANK SPECIFICATIONS STEEL - ENAMEL destination local regulations. (Optional, for the use of electricity as an auxiliary power source). All elec- Cylinder: 3mm thickness cold rolled steel with a trical components carry a CE marking according to double internal layer of enamel, baked at 860°C ac- EN 60335-1 and EN60335-2-21 standards.
  • Page 9: Collector Apollon Al Specifications

    Solar water heaters COLLECTOR APOLLON AL SPECIFICATIONS External one piece aluminium trough of high aesthetics, shaped by deep drawing method in 400 tn capacity press, made of naval aluminium alloy, rich in magnesium. Robust construction for perfect tightness. High density, eco-friendly thermal insulation achieved with a 60mm thick layer of prepressed rockwool with a covering of black glass fabric for the minimization of thermal losses.
  • Page 10 YEARLY ENERGY OUTPUT (kWh/m APOLLON AL 2000, ϑ = 50 ATHENS - GREECE 1.493 DAVOS - SWITZERLAND 1.066 STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN WÜRZBURG - GERMANY Normal absorber design with louvers Air turbulence increases heat loss Complete area technology The uniform area prevents heat loss SUPPORT BASE FLAT SURFACE INCLINED SURFACE...
  • Page 11: Apollon 160Lt/2M

    Solar water heaters APOLLON 160lt/2m LAYOUT Part Name DIM (mm) QTY. FLAT SURFACE 1 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2060 x 60 2 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2250 x 60 3 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 1190 x 60 4 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 925 x 60...
  • Page 12: Apollon 200Lt/2.6M Layout

    APOLLON 200lt/2.6m LAYOUT Part Name DIM (mm) QTY. FLAT SURFACE 1 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2060 x 60 2 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2250 x 60 3 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 1190 x 60 4 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 925 x 60...
  • Page 13: Apollon 320Lt/4M

    Solar water heaters APOLLON 320lt/4m LAYOUT Part Name DIM (mm) QTY. FLAT SURFACE 1 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2060 x 60 2 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 2250 x 60 3 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 1190 x 60 4 Beam L (Laminate section 60 x 2.5mm) 925 x 60...
  • Page 14: General Installation Rules

    GENERAL INSTALLATION RULES ATTENTION! Installation must be in compliance with local & national rules concerning water and electrical instal- lations (plumbing, electricity, hygiene, urban and others). The solar system’s packaging must be removed at the site of installation in order to protect the device from shocks during its transportation, making sure that the collectors are not supported on their pipe joints.
  • Page 15: Installation Position

    Solar water heaters Piping: the routing of the piping and cabling must be agreed upon between the installer and the client, so as to ensure the proper installation of the solar system in compliance with local rules concerning water and electrical installations. Make sure that the tubes connecting the storage tank with the collector and the piping to/from the water heater are insulated in such a way that they can withstand temperatures covering the range of: -30°C to 120°C.
  • Page 16: General Prevention Measures

    GENERAL PREVENTION MEASURES • Please respect the instructions related to accidents prevention and the safety rules during the installation of the solar thermal systems as well as the piping. • Please keep the work place clear and free of objects obstructing the execution of works. •...
  • Page 17: Support Base Parts

    Solar water heaters SUPPORT BASE PARTS For 4m collector surface For 2m & 2.6m collector surface NOTE: For 2m & 2.6m collector surface systems, part 5 is substituted by the following: Solar water heaters - APOLLON...
  • Page 18: Support Base Assembly For Flat Surfaces

    SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY ON A FLAT SURFACE Screw parts 1 to part 2, using the M8 screws and nuts included in the packaging. Place the vertical part 3 to the above parts Screw part 4 to the rest parts of the frame and tighten all screws.
  • Page 19 Solar water heaters In case of two collectors, first place the left one to the bottom part 5 lifting the upper part 5. Place the screws with the support washers of the collector (4 for each collector) without tightening them. Place the Ø22 mechanically tightened unions at the edges of the collector.
  • Page 20 STEP 17 STEP 14 STEP 16 STEP 23 STEP 12 STEP 21 STEP 15 STEP 17 STEP 20 STEP 19 Place and tighten the Ø22 mechanically tightened plug on the top right and on the bottom left of the collector/ col- lectors*.
  • Page 21: Support Base Assembly For Inclined Surfaces

    Solar water heaters SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY ΟΝ ΑΝ INCLINED SURFACE ATTENTION! After the installation check that the collectors surface has a tilt angle to the horizontal position of ge- ographical latitude ±5°. Screw part 1 to part 2, using the M8 screws and nuts included in the packaging. Repeat for the second pair. Place part 4 between the two Π...
  • Page 22 In case of two collectors, first place the left one to the bottom part 5 lifting the upper part 5. Place the screws with the support washers of the collector (4 for each collector) without tightening them. Place the Ø22 mechanically tightened unions at the edges of the collector.
  • Page 23 Solar water heaters STEP 15 STEP 12 STEP 14 STEP 21 STEP 13 STEP 19 STEP 10 STEP 17 STEP 18 STEP 16 Join the other end to the top left socket of the collector using the Ø22x DN16 INOX corner fitting,* having firstly passed the tube through the plastic channel extension.
  • Page 24: Hydraulic Connection

    HYDRAULIC CONNECTION CONNECTING THE SYSTEM WITH THE COLD AND HOT WATER MAINS The “COLD WATER INLET” and “HOT WATER OUTLET” sockets colored blue and red respectively are located on the side of the water storage tank. ATTENTION! The connections to the hot and cold water pipes should be made with union nuts and not by soldering.
  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    Solar water heaters ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (heating element - thermostat - accessories) ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - General rules The electrical installation of the solar water heater should be carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance with the national regulations in force and the rules and conditions that apply to the building where the installation is taking place.
  • Page 26: System Installation On A Tiled Roof With The Water Storage

    Drawing 1 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (Heating Element - Thermostat) Thermostat HEATING ELEMENT THERMOSTAT AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY THERMOELECTRIC FUSE This is tripped when the water storage tank’s internal temperature exceeds 95°C Temperature Regulator and shuts down the thermostat, to protect Safety the appliance form overheating. RESETTING THE THERMOELECTRIC FUSE Neutral...
  • Page 27: Possible Problems - Solutions

    Solar water heaters Specifically: To connect the coil heat exchangers of the so- lar system to the central system water storage tank, follow the steps below: Place unions on the inlet E and on the outlet O of the Ο exchanger.
  • Page 28: Service - Maintenance

    THE SOLAR WATER STORAGE TANK DOES NOT SUPPLY HOT WATER WHEN USING THE ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT The following tasks must be carried out only by a qualified electrician. Shut down the electrical supply and open the electrical Check the thermostat’s thermoelectric fuse, which components’...
  • Page 29: Post Installation Instructions

    Solar water heaters ATTENTION! • Any intervention - work on the solar water heater must be carried out only by specialized technicians and where electrical components are concerned, only by qualified and licensed electricians. • All solar water heater service data must be entered on the respective chart on the warranty document (term of warranty).
  • Page 30: Check List

    CHECK LIST INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER After the installation is complete, the installer, with the help of the check list below has to check all of the points which are noted and mark in the relevant column with a √. LIST CHECK COLLECTORS AND EXTERNAL PIPING...
  • Page 32 SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS INDUSTRY 48 Vitosha Blvd., Elin Pelin 2100 - Sofia Region, Bulgaria Tel.: +359 2 4210232 email: info@nobel.bg www.nobel.bg The company preserves the right to change all specifications of the products and their accessories without prior notice...

This manual is also suitable for:

Apollon 200/2.6Apollon 320/4

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