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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER
TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER
If you plan to be away from home for a few nights, we suggest you leave the water heater switched on.
If it is necessary to turn off the water heater:
Switch off the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank.
Close the cold water isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater.
Switch on the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the solar storage tank.
Check and if required reset the timer, if one is installed.
GOING ON HOLIDAYS
If you plan to be away from home, conserve energy by switching the booster switch "OFF". Refer to
Off The Water Heater"
on page 10. Also if the system is not used for a period in excess of 2 weeks it is
recommended the solar collectors be covered.
Care should be taken when returning from holidays and the collectors have not been covered. The water in
the storage tank can be very hot.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY?
The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code.
VICTORIAN CUSTOMERS
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be
installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993.
Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate, showing that the work complies with all the
relevant Standards. Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years.
Make sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate.
DOES THE WATER CHEMISTRY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER?
The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water chemistries may have
detrimental effects on the water heater, its components and fittings. Refer to
If you are in a known harsh water area or you are not sure of your water chemistry, have your water checked
against the conditions
described on pages
HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST?
The water heater is supported by a manufacturer‟s warranty
factors that will affect the length of service the water heater will provide. These include but are not limited to
the water chemistry, the water pressure, the water temperature (inlet and outlet) and the water usage
"Precautions"
pattern. Refer to
13
to
15.
on page 7.
10
"Water Supplies"
(refer to page
62). There are a number of
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