Commissioning - Solahart Streamline Gas Owner's Manual

TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER
The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on and the gas pilot or burner must
not be lit until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained.
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Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don't forget the shower).
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Open the cold water isolation valve fully to the water heater.
Air will be forced out of the taps.
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Close each tap as water flows freely from it.
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Check the pipe work for leaks.
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Bleed the solar collectors (refer to
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Switch on the electrical supply at the isolating switch to the water heater.
The isolating switch must be switched on for the solar control unit to operate and solar gain to be
achieved.
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Program the timer (refer to
Note: It is recommended the timer be set to enable boosting between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
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If necessary, press the timer "MAN" button to activate the "OVERRIDE" function of the timer.
This will allow the gas control system to operate.
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Open the gas isolation valve fully.
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Check the gas pipe work for leaks.
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Light the water heater (refer to
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When you are satisfied the main burner is operating correctly, press the timer "MAN" button to
deactivate the timer.
The main burner will extinguish.
Warning: Upon completion of the installation and commissioning of the water heater, leave this
guide with the householder or a responsible officer. DO NOT leave this guide inside of the cover of the
water heater, as it may interfere with the safe operation of the water heater or ignite when the water
heater is turned on.
Explain to the householder or a responsible officer the functions and operation of the timer.
GAS INLET PRESSURE
IMPORTANT – CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater with the water heater
and all other gas burning appliances in the premises operating (burners alight). The minimum gas
supply pressure is:
Natural Gas 1.13 kPa
If this minimum cannot be achieved, it may indicate the meter or the gas line to the water heater is
undersized. It is important to ensure that an adequate gas supply pressure is available to the water
heater when other gas burning appliances, on the same gas supply, are operating.

COMMISSIONING

"Bleeding the Solar Collectors"
"Timer Operation" on page 13).
"Lighting the Water Heater"
Propane
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on page 37).
on page 38).
2.75 kPa Butane 2.75 kPa