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Sunshine Solar Water Heater Installation Instructions Manual

Sunshine solar water heater installation instructions
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6 Fenhall Street, Christchurch 8042
Ph 03 342 1050 | Fax 03 342 1053
www.sunshinesolar.co.nz

Installation Instructions

Sunshine Solar water heaters are AS/NZ 2712:2007 certified. They are known for their exceptional
performance and longevity. Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure their correct
installation for optimum design and results.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM.....
ref: Nov '10, open loop, simple
MAINS PRESSURE OPEN LOOP
Steam vent
[ other system types also available incl c
NRV
Comissioning with Customer
Please ask customer to be available at the end of the
day/estimated completion time for commissioning and to go
through the paperwork.
Otherwise this can be discussed by phone or if another
appointment is necessary a call out fee may be applied.
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WARNING: These instructions are up to date as at 30
September 2010, and may not be the latest version
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Ph 03 342 1050 | Fax 03 342 1053 www.sunshinesolar.co.nz Installation Instructions Sunshine Solar water heaters are AS/NZ 2712:2007 certified. They are known for their exceptional performance and longevity. Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure their correct installation for optimum design and results.
  • Page 2 (1) Solar Unit  Put frame(s) and potentially stand(s) together  Mount on roof as per fixing detail page.  Connect steam / air vent valve  Run pipe and thermocouple wire through roof, use dektite high temperature flashings to seal, see details attached. Note: Insulation is not to run through the dektite (2) Cylinder...
  • Page 3 (1) Solar Unit  Put frame(s) together  Mount on roof, examples of fixings below, see full installation guide for specifics  Connect steam /air vent  Run pipe thermocouple sensor wire (T1) through roof, use dektite high temperature flashings to seal ...
  • Page 4 Photos of Installation Methods Raised Stands Tile Roof’s Metal Tile / Corrugated Roof WARNING: These instructions are up to date as at 30 September 2010, and may not be the latest version Page | 4...
  • Page 5 (2) Cylinder  For a new install – please follow NZS3606 installation guide, ensure there is room for thermostat and relief valves have sufficient room for maintenance and potential removal.  RETROFIT Turn off and unplug / disconnect cylinder  Drain cylinder ...
  • Page 6 S868C8 controllers with single Electrical Power Systems pole relay to separate from mains. (3) Electrical - use controller manual supplied for detailed instructions  Mount controller and relay  Attach probes top and bottom of cylinder(s) (top connect behind insulation 1/3 from top of cylinder, bottom thermocouple often is best behind insulation touching copper by thermostat / element) –...
  • Page 7 (4) Finishing off  Purge pipe and pump of air.  Set the pump speed (I for <30 tubes, III <50tubes)  Pressure test for leaks by opening to operating pressure and running the pump  Install tubes into manifold use the white heat transfer paste supplied ...

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Controller

    Setting up the controller: SR868C8Q (pg10&11 of manual are most helpful)  Set time using the time and date button  Press the SET button and a Password will come up, set this to 0000 by pressing the SET button. This will take you into a menu screen DT0. , press Set and then ‘+’to make this 10C, press esc HEATING USING THE CONTROLLER THROUGH A RELAY (nb if you are using a solar cylinder then normally do ot use this function but connect top element...
  • Page 9 Other potential install techniques: Element with hot return from cylinder: This option makes it easier to attach to a cylinder where you cannot easily get to the cold inlet. It also saves on buying a 4 way valve and does not restrict the cold inlet pressure.
  • Page 10 AS2712:2007 2.9.1 (a) - The solar water heater, parts and fittings are usable up to 10bar pressure / 1000kPA, – The system is made of copper so pool levels of copper are not acceptable for use.
  • Page 11 Important Checklist for Installer (To complete and tick before leaving site) Please ask customer to be available at the end of the day/estimated completion time for commissioning and to go through the paperwork. Otherwise this can be discussed by phone or if another appointment is necessary a call out fee may be applied.