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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK
SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION
The solar storage tank is suitable for outdoor installation only. The solar storage tank should be installed close
to the most frequently used outlet and its position chosen with safety and service in mind. Make sure people
(particularly children) will not touch the flue terminal. The flue terminal and air inlet must be clear of obstructions
and shrubbery.
Consideration must also be given to the position of the solar storage tank in relation to the solar collectors.
There are limitations on both the maximum length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes and the maximum
"Solar Collector Location"
height between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors. Refer to
on page 35,
"Pipe Lengths"
"Maximum Height To Collectors"
to
on page 37 and to
on page 38.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the solar storage
tank and in-series gas booster. The solar storage tank must be
accessible without the use of a ladder or scaffold. Make sure
the temperature pressure relief valve lever is accessible and
the front panel and front covers can be removed for service.
You must be able to read the information on the rating plate. If
possible leave headroom of one solar storage tank height so
the anode can be inspected or replaced. Remember you may
have to remove the entire solar storage tank later for servicing.
The solar storage tank is to be installed at ground or floor level
and must stand vertically upright on a stable base as
acceptable to local authorities. The top of the solar storage
tank must be a minimum of 500 mm below the bottom of the
solar collectors for the system to operate correctly.
Note: It is important for the solar storage tank to be orientated vertically upright in order for the falling film of
closed circuit fluid to operate efficiently.
The top of the solar storage tank is to be secured to the wall or screen with the wall brackets provided using
"Wall Brackets"
fasteners suitable for the wall or screen type and application. Refer to
on page 29.
The water heater must not be installed in an area with a corrosive atmosphere where chemicals are stored or
where aerosol propellants are released. Remember the air may be safe to breathe, but when it goes through
a flame, chemical changes take place which may attack the water heater.
A secondary flue is not required. The water heater must not be installed indoors or in a confined space.
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