Page 1: Table Of Contents
Solar Air Heater Instruction Manual WARNING: Installation should only be completed by suitably qualified personnel. Contents How It Works page 2 Where To Install page 3 Parts page 4 Installation Guide page 5 Winter Operation page 9 Adjusting The Thermostat...
Page 2: How It Works
The fans will turn on again when the inside air drops below the thermostat set temperature. Please note: The solar air heater only works during the day. It does not store heat or energy at night. There are no batteries or mains power involved.
Page 3: Where To Install
Avoid Shading From Eaves Place the solar air heater at a height where it will be in full sun in winter. If you are placing the solar air heater on a wall, remember to take into account possible shading from the building’s eaves.
Page 4: Parts
• 1 x thermostat controller • 2 x flexible tube ducting (100mm diameter) • 2 x flange to connect the ducting to the solar air heater • 2 x diffuser plates including insect guard to connect to the ducting and act as internal wall / ceiling outlet (for 100mm cut-out size) •...
Page 5: Installation Guide
This is the back of the solar air heater panel. Note that the hole on the left is for air entering the house (essential). The hole on the right is for the inside air to enter the solar air heater and be re-heated (optional, for colder climates).
Page 6 If this is the case, cover up the second hole on the back of the solar air heater panel (the one without a fan installed) with electrical tape.
Page 7 Step 10 Fasten the solar air heater panel to the wall by using the screws provided. Do not tighten the screws fully until you are sure that the tubing is in-line with the connector on the reverse of the panel.
Page 8 Connect the wires to the thermostat. Connect one of the wires to position 1, and the other wire to position 3. Step 14 Fit the thermostat cover. Solar Air Heater Instruction Manual 8 For more information go to: http://reductionrevolution.com.au/products/solar-air-heater...
Page 9: Winter Operation
We recommend setting the thermostat to the maximum temperature so that it will continue to work at all times when in sunlight. You can then turn it down when the solar air heater starts producing too much heat.
Page 10: Summer Operation
2. Open the second indoor diffuser for the intake of interior air. 3. Open the exterior air inlet panel on the solar air heater unit, to let the hot air out. 4. Turn the thermostat up to a temperature where the fans will operate.
Page 11: Maintenance
Maintenance If possible, occasionally clean the outside of the solar air heater. Dirt, dust, leaves or debris may block the sun’s rays from heating the air inside the unit or cause the solar photovoltaic panel to work less efficiently.