For advice, repairs and service, call: 1300 365 115 (Australia) 0800 729 389 (New Zealand) Specifications and materials may change without notice. Effective for Dux electric boosted solar water heaters manufactured and sold after 1 April 2009. Part No: H3100 Version: 10346D...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Contents Welcome To Dux Hot Water Plumbing Connections – Tank To Collectors Installation Details – Tank Electrical Connections Installation Details Hotlogic Connections Plumbing Connections Owner’s Information Specifications Troubleshooting Installation – Collectors Warranty Plumbing Connections –...
– safely, economically, and for many years to come. To be upfront about it, we want Dux to be your brand of choice. So you can depend on us to provide more than just a hot water system.
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Installation Details – Tank A properly drained overflow tray must Location The water heater should be located as be used where property damage could close as possible to the most frequently occur from water spillage. (See AS/ used hot water outlet.
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Installation Details Frost Protection Installation Map All locations highlighted in gray require an approved antifrost protection device to maximise system performance. Call Dux Hot Water 1300 365 115 for further information. Part No: H3100 Version: 10346D...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Plumbing Connections This water heater must be installed This water heater is designed for direct by a licensed tradesperson, and in connection to water supply pressures of accordance with: no greater than: • AS/NZS3500.4 “National Plumbing 250 Litre Model –...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Plumbing Connections Important: The Pressure & Temperature Pressure & Temperature Relief Relief Valve and the drain outlet pipe Valve The Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve must not be sealed or blocked. It is is supplied loose with the water heater. normal for the valve to overflow during The valve rating is: heating cycles.
Note: All Dux solar water heaters are The element cover should be removed supplied with tempering valves. Any only by an electrician. The electrical...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Specifications System Components Dimensions 250L 315L 400L (mm) Item Description Number Tank Height (A) 1444 1754 1703 Solar Electric Tank Assy Tank Diameter (B) Solar Collector Panel Tank Width (C) Solar Collector Panel Fitting Kit Outlet (D) 1231 1541...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Installation – Collectors Please ensure that sufficient roof space Solar Collector Location Selection is available to install the solar collectors There are five major factors to consider in in the desired location. selecting the solar collector location site. Please allow the following roof space for For optimum performance, the solar collector installation...
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Ensure that the roof structure is collectors should be located no suitable to support the weight of the more than 20m from the storage collectors. The Dux collectors weigh tank. To optimise efficiency, the approximately 40kg each when collectors should be as close filled with water or heat exchange as possible to the storage tank.
The mounting Roof areas smaller than these minimum kit instructions can also be obtained measurements will make installation, from Dux Service 1300 365 115. and later service work, difficult. For installations requiring three collectors, an additional Collector...
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Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Installation – Collectors All kits consist of specially designed Collector Connection And rails, clamps and bolts etc. that are Mounting Kits There are a number of Collector use to fix to the roof structure. With the Connection and Mounting Kits for exception of the copper tube, these kits mounting and connection of the solar...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Plumbing Connections – Collectors Fit the sealing washer and union Connections To The Collectors base fitting to the top right hand (Open Circuit Systems Only) Connect the sealing fittings to the four socket of the collector array. outer connections on the collector array: Locate the 4 Way Connection Union assembly onto the union base,...
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Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Plumbing Connections – Collectors System Components Component Description Air bleed valve Bush 15mm Female Tee Union 15mm M × 15mm C Sensor Dry Well Hex nipple Union 1" C × 1/2" M Part No: H3100 Version: 10346D...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Plumbing Connections – Tank To Collectors To make the connection between the Connect the 2 core cable (20 solar collector array and the storage metres – supplied) to the two wires tank the following is required. of the BLACK insulated temperature sensor (RED ring around the wire ×...
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(as marked). The left hand hot Note: Dux recommends an RMC non outlet is for the hot water supply to the return valve, product code SNR502. All house.
Note: This Water heater is also should be replaced by a lead assembly designed to allow the tank boost to be available only from Dux Manufacturing connected to continuous tariff to satisfy service agents. heavy daytime users of hot water that...
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Hotlogic Connections Hotlogic™ Solar Pump And Controller Module The Hotlogic box should be plugged in to a weatherproof approved power outlet for 10amps, 230 to 250 volt, 50Hz supply. The Hotlogic controller must be wired according to the diagram below.
It is a specific Solar Dux back to the bottom (opposite to the inlet) electric storage tank, incorporating a of the storage tank, ready for use.
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Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Owner’s Information circulation pump is initiated. If the How Long Will The Heater Run difference in temperature falls to Each Day? less than 2°C the circulation pump The length of time that the solar heater is stopped.
Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Owner’s Information What Should I Do During Holidays? The Dux solar water heater is designed The system can monitor and control such that there is little to do regarding the solar collector temperature while system maintenance other than that you are away.
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Making A Service Call? recommended that this service be If there is not enough hot water, it is carried out by your local Dux agent. recommended that the following points be considered before making a service call. The service should include the following: If after checking the following points the •...
It is normal for the PTR to allow a small heater for your requirements? Sizing quantity of water to escape during the details are available from your Dux heating cycle. The amount of discharge supplier. will depend on hot water usage.
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Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Troubleshooting • Consider that often the hot water High Electricity Bills usage of showers, washing Low Solar Energy Input machines and dishwashers can If there have been prolonged periods be under estimated. Review these of cloudy weather, or winter is appliances to determine if your daily approaching, it may be necessary to...
April 2009. Backed by 1 year full parts the component or hot water unit or and labour warranty (conditions apply). solar collector free of charge (except Dux tank, 2CBi, 2AP collectors – 5 year for certain transport or travelling warranty. time costs which may be payable by the owner under clause 9 below).
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Alteration or repair of the hot Freeze damage to open circuit water unit or solar collector systems when installed in other than by an approved Dux freeze prone areas. agent or a Technician of an The warranty only applies to the...
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Dux, the balance of any will be responsible for the costs of: original warranty or replacement the dismantling or removal of...
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Dux’s liability for a breach of solar collector or components in the a condition or warranty implied hot water unit and solar collector.
Privacy Act Amendment (2000): If and whenever warranty service is required, your personal details will only be given to an Authorised Dux Service Agent for the express purpose of carrying out the arranged warranty service work agreed by you the client and Dux Manufacturing Limited.
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Owner’s Manual – Electric Boosted Solar Electric Boosted Solar Water Heater For advice, repairs and service, call: 1300 365 115 (Australia) 0800 729 389 (New Zealand) Part No: H3100 Version: 10346D...
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