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Residential Solar Water Heater with Heat Exchanger
USE & CARE MANUAL
WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR
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Do Not Destroy this Manual. Please read carefully
and keep in a safe place for Future Reference.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
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cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Printed in USA
The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing
contractor, to provide requirements and recommendations
for the proper installation and adjustment of the water
heater; and two, for the owner-operator, to explain the
features, operation, safety precautions, maintenance and
trouble shooting of the water heater. This manual also
includes a parts list.
It is imperative that all persons who are expected to install,
operate or adjust this water heater read the instructions
carefully so that they may understand how to do so.
Recognize this symbol as an Indication of Important
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Safety Information!
ALTERNATE-ENERGY WATER-STORAGE TANK
52L6
AP12816-4 (06/11)
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- Page 1 Residential Solar Water Heater with Heat Exchanger USE & CARE MANUAL ALTERNATE-ENERGY WATER-STORAGE TANK 52L6 WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTRACTOR The purpose of this manual is twofold: one, for the installing contractor, to provide requirements and recommendations for the proper installation and adjustment of the water heater;...
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Page 2: General Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the General Safety Precautions. Failure to fol- low these warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. - Page 3 Introduction The location chosen for the water heater must take into consid- CAUTION eration the following: The water heater should not be located in an area LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS where leakage of the tank or connections will result Solar storage or solar electric storage water heaters must be in- in damage to the area adjacent to it or to lower floors stalled in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility of the structure.
- Page 4 Installation temperature at fixtures to 140°F. The solar sensor and mixing To Electrical Distribution Panel Electrical Junction valve are not included with the tank. It must be purchased Box (Use Copper seperately. Please contact the place of purchase for details. Conductors Only) 4.
- Page 5 Installation The voltage requirements and wattage load for the water heater Ground Screw is specified on the rating plate on front of heater. Conduit (See Text) Connector Table 1 recommends minimum branch circuit sizing based on National Electric Code. Refer to wiring diagram on back cover of this manual for field wiring connections.
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Page 6: Installation Checklist
Installation Check List A. Water Heater Location ❑ Provisions made to protect area from water damage. ❑ Close to area of heated water demand. ❑ Indoors and protected from freezing temperatures. ❑ Sufficient room to service water heater. ❑ Area free of flammable vapors. B. -
Page 7: Operation
Operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to over CAUTION heating, fire, flood or physical damage. Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served B. Do Not turn on water heater unless it is filled with water. by this water heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). -
Page 8: Maintenance
Operation 3. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS — In order to drain water heater, turn off cold water supply, then it is necessary to open a hot water faucet or lift the handle on the relief WARNING valve to admit air to the tank. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the water heater and direct the stream of water to a drain where it will do no damage. -
Page 9: Replacement Parts List
Replacement Parts List Instructions for placing a Parts Orders: Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the heater was 65 Gallon Models purchased. All parts orders should include: 1. Model number and Serial number of heater (from rating plate). Heat Exchanger Models 2. - Page 10 Replacement Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. Req’d Anode Rod Relief Valve Plate Cover Junction Box Cover Thermostat Thermostat Protective Cover Cavity Insulation Jacket Access Panel Heating Element Gasket Heating Element Thermostat Bracket Strain Relief Bushing (for optional "probe type" thermostat) Access Cover (for optional "probe type"...
- Page 11 Replacement Parts List Instructions for placing a Parts Orders: Address parts orders to the distributor or store from where the heater was pur- 80, 120 Gallon Models chased. All parts orders should include: Heat Exchanger Models 1. Model number and Serial number of heater (from rating plate). 2.
- Page 12 Replacement Parts List Ref. Qty. Part Description Req’d Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube (Cold Inlet) Anode Rod Relief Valve Hot Outlet Plate Cover Junction Box Cover Thermostat Thermostat Protective Cover Cavity Insulation Jacket Access Panel Heating Element Gasket Heating Element Thermostat Bracket Strain Relief Bushing (for optional ”probe type”...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide NATURE OF TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SERVICE No Hot Water 1. Improper Wiring Rewire per Wiring Diagram 2. No Power Blown fuse or circuit breaker tripped a. Shorted wiring **Replace or repair b. Circuit overloaded **Provide adequate circuit or reduce load c. - Page 14 NOTICE FOR INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA California Law requires that residential water heaters must be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential water heaters up to 52 gallon capacity, a brochure with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained from: OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 1102 Q Street, Suite 5100...
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Page 15: How To Obtain Service Assistance
How to Obtain Service Assistance 1. Should you have any questions about your new water heater, or if it requires adjustment, repair, or routine maintenance, it is suggested that you first contact your installer, plumbing contractor or previously agreed upon service agency. In the event that the firm has moved, or is unavailable, refer to the telephone directory commer cial listings or local utility for qualified service assis tance. -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams BRANCH CIRCUIT TO ELECTRICAL BRANCH CIRCUIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL TO ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) THERMOSTAT & HIGH TEMP. LIMIT (ECO) HEATING ELEMENT HEATING ELEMENT 208V/240V SINGLE ELEMENT ONLY Grounding conductor may be required. SINGLE ELEMENT 120 V ONLY Refer to Wiring Section of Manual FIG.
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