Installation - Solar Storage Tank - Solahart Streamline Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK
THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING.
The system is suitable for installation with Solahart J, KF, LCS, TBT200 or BT solar collectors.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Working on roofs is and should always be considered a hazardous activity, particularly early in the
morning, late in the evening, when the roof is wet or during and after periods of rain.
All work must be carried out in accordance with Local, State and Federal Occupational Safety, Health
and Welfare Regulations. In particular, the requirements for safety whilst manual lifting, working at
heights and on roofs.
Installers must be competently trained in:
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Height Hazard Assessment
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Working at Height Procedures
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Assessment / Use / Wearing of correct height safety equipment (harnesses etc.)
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All other relevant safety factors specific to the installation and maintenance work to be compliant
with suitable Occupational, Health and Safety Regulations / Codes.
All relevant permits shall be obtained from the regulatory authorities before commencing work to install
the solar hot water system.
All work carried out must be performed by appropriately qualified tradespeople or be suitably supervised
for trades assistant duties.
Every care must be taken to protect and warn occupants of the building and the public from personal
injury which may occur from falling tools, roof materials, fittings or any other hazards of a general nature.
Advise the occupants of any inconvenience which may occur due to disconnection of existing water and
electrical supplies.
The connection, attachment, integration or general association of other equipment or parts which either
directly or indirectly affect the operation or performance of this equipment could void the Solahart
warranty.
All packaging must be removed from the water heater prior to its installation. This includes the removal
of the cardboard base of the carton from the underside of the water heater.
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The water heater must be installed:
by a qualified person, and
in accordance with the installation instructions, and
in compliance with Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory authority
requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code.
Victorian Installers
Notice to Victorian Installers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission if this solar water heater is
installed in a new Class 1 dwelling in the State of Victoria. The system model number is to be recorded on
the Certificate of Compliance. It is also a requirement to provide the householder with permanent
documentation recording the system model number exactly as it is shown in the „List of systems capable of
complying with the regulations‟ published by Sustainability Victoria (see www.sustainability.vic.gov.au). This
documentation may be in the form of an indelible label adhered to the solar storage tank, or other suitable
form placed in an accessible location, such as the meter box, for later inspection.
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