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Installation and Owner's Manual
Solar Water Heater
SP4002 Split System
This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight
W W W . S O L A R P O W E R . N E T . A U
points of note throughout the manual.
Read this manual before you start to
use this equipment.
SAFETY WARNING!
The manual contains important
safety instructions
WARNING!
Failure to follow the instructions
in this manual can cause serious injury
and or equipment failure.
GENERAL NOTICE
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Revision: 9h Issued: 01 August 2008
Revision: 9h Issued: 01 August 2008
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- Page 1 Installation and Owner’s Manual Solar Water Heater SP4002 Split System This manual uses the following conventions and symbols to highlight points of note throughout the manual. Read this manual before you start to use this equipment. SAFETY WARNING! The manual contains important...
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Page 2: Pack Contents
This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person. PACK CONTENTS Your SolarPower Solar Water Heater is supplied with the following components: SP4002 Series Parts List Item No. Description SP4002 400L storage tank, (with pump attached) SP225 solar collector 2610mm (L) x 38mm (W) x 25mm (H) x 1.6mm (T) Upper mounting rail... -
Page 3: Installation - Solar Collectors
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS PREFACE: Approximate roof area required: 2 Collectors are 2.8m wide x 2.4m high. (88kgs total, filled with water) 3 Collectors are 4m wide x 2.4m high. (132kgs total, filled with water) NOTE: Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the collectors. Most roofs can support the panels, but if unsure consult a structural engineer. - Page 4 has been done you can then lift the 2 panel and using the barrell unions fix it to the rails. To finish screw the final side brackets into place. The panels are now secure. Follow instructions 2-8 for the other rails. A total of two rails are required for non cyclone areas, and a total of 3 rails are required for cyclone rated areas.
- Page 5 COLLECTOR INSTALLATION IN CYCLONE AREAS The SolarPower SP4002 is SUITABLE for installation in cyclonic locations when installed with an additional rail mounting and brackets to provide the required additional fixing to the roof frame. This ensures conformance with AS1170.2. Three mounting rails meet the requirement for a C3 rated area.
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Page 6: Compliance With Standards
INSTALLATION – STORAGE TANK COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS The installation must be performed by an Authorised Persons and comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements. It is recommended the solar storage tank be installed at ground or floor level. The water heater must stand vertically upright. -
Page 7: Hot Water Delivery
6 meters. TANK WATER SUPPLY SolarPower water heaters are not recommended for use with a tank water supply, unless a pressure pump has been fitted. Minimum supply pressure should be no less than 350kPa. Should pressure be less than 350kPa a non-restricted HPNR valve may be required. -
Page 8: Solar Control Unit
Note that the fitment of the incorrect valve in frost prone areas can cause damage to the panels. Please call SolarPower if you have any questions 07 3274 0774. NOTES ON PLUMBING Flush out all piping after installation •... -
Page 9: Inlet/Outlet Connections
INLET/OUTLET CONNECTIONS To allow for disconnection of the water heater a barrel union must always be provided at the cold water inlet, solar hot water inlet and hot water outlet on the water heater to allow for disconnection of the water heater. The pipe work must be cleared of foreign matter before connection. All pipe fittings must be assembled using two spanners –... -
Page 10: Safety Warning
PIPE SIZES The “Solar Cold” and “Solar Hot” pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors should be DN15 Copper Pipe Only. The cold water pipe to the water heater should be the same size or larger than the hot water line from the water heater. For best results, choose the most suitable pipe size for each individual application. - Page 11 Tighten the cable tie to ensure the sensor leads cannot come close to the 240V connections on the other side of the board, even if loose. This sensor must be connected for operation of the pump. The LED light on the control board will flash twice per second indicating a Fault if this wire is not connected and will cause the pump to not operate.
- Page 12 Switch on the electrical supply at the circuit breaker to prove the flow to the solar storage tank. NOTE: The Installation Report form needs to be returned to SOLARPOWER Pty Ltd to qualify for the REC’s Rebate. TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER...
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Page 13: About Your Heater
1. ABOUT YOUR HEATER MODEL DESCRIPTION SP4002 The SolarPower split system solar water heater model SP4002 has a copper heat exchange storage tank installed at ground or floor level, remotely from the solar collectors. As the sun heats the water in the solar collectors the increase in temperature activates the water circulator. -
Page 14: How Long Will The Water Heater Last
Vitreous Enamel lined displacement storage tank water heaters use an anode to provide protection from corrosion on the steel walls of the tank. Because your SolarPower water heater tank is made from 100% copper, it will not rapidly corrode and does not require an anode. Hence, no anode replacement is needed with your SolarPower water heater. -
Page 15: Maintenance Requirements
ASSISTANCE, CALL SOLARPOWER PTY LTD ON 07-3274 0774. § COLLECTOR GLASS SolarPower WARRANTY DOES NOT cover breakage of solar collector glass. Check your household insurance policy to ensure that the policy covers collector glass breakage. In the event of the Collectors glass being broken a new collector will need to be installed. -
Page 16: Draining The Water Heater
• 5. WATER SUPPLIES ANALYSIS Your SolarPower solar water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some known water supplies which can have detrimental W W W . S O L A R P O W E R . N E T . A U... -
Page 17: Electric Boosting
The SolarPower Solar water heater is suitable for the heating unit to be connected to continuous electricity supply. - Page 18 Company by virtue of the Trade Practices Act, 1974, or any other statute, rule or regulation except for the extent to which the Company is lawfully entitled. SolarPower warrants the SP4002 SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM (hereinafter called the SYSTEM) against manufacturing defects, faulty materials and/or workmanship upon the following...
- Page 19 Free repair or replacement is provided within the metropolitan area of Australian capital cities as defined by SOLARPOWER within 30km of the city centre or a branch, office or accredited service agent. In other areas defective parts or SYSTEMS must be returned to the point of sale before replacement can be considered under the terms of the warranty.
- Page 20 NOTE: 2 Storey homes may require a single check valve fitted after the pump on the solar cold line to prevent cavitation in the pump. DO NOT use dual check valves for this purpose as the pump will not have enough pressure to open the valve. W W W .
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