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Solarius Range
(modelled to comply with version 12 specifications of ORER requirements)
Solar Hot Water
Installation Instructions
and Owners Manual
This Manual Covers 8 system models:
Electric Boost Models:
Sol-250ME-32: Sol-315ME-32: Sol-250ME-48: Sol-315ME-48
Gas Boost Models:
Sol-250NG26-32 / Sol-250LPG26-32: Sol-315NG26-32 / Sol-315LPG26-32:
Sol-250NG26-48 / Sol-250LPG26-48: Sol-315NG26-48 / Sol-315LPG26-48
Suntrap Pty Ltd
PO Box 3164
Dural
NSW 2158
Tel: 02 9651 2866
Fax: 02 9652 0481
Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856
All Stainless
Steel Tank
with
10 year
Warranty
Electric Boost
Plumbers/Installers – Please read this Manual
before attempting the installation of the Suntrap
Solar Hot Water System
AS 2712 Lic 21687
WMKA Lic 21688
SAI Global
SAI Global
All Stainless
Steel Tank
with
10 year
Warranty
All Systems are available with either
Electric Boost or Gas Boost
October 2012 issue 5.5
Gas Boost
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Suntrap Sol-250ME-32
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Plumbers/Installers – Please read this Manual before attempting the installation of the Suntrap Tel: 02 9651 2866 Solar Hot Water System Fax: 02 9652 0481 October 2012 issue 5.5 Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
13 Completing the installation 14 Priming and filling the system 15 Specifications of the Suntrap Evacuated U Tube Solar Collector SLU-1500/16 16 Warranty and Refund Policy Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... - Page 3 85.4 56.7 80.2 68.0 Sol-250LPG26-32 Sol-250NG26-48 & 70.4 88.3 57.5 84.1 Sol-250LPG26-48 Sol-315NG26-32 & 80.1 85.8 68.1 56.9 Sol-315LPG26-32 Sol-315NG26-48 & 71.1 85.0 89.2 58.1 Sol-315LPG26-48 Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
- Page 4 Be aware that the solar hot water temperature can cause scalding. Check the temperature before use. A temperature limiting device (Tempering Valve) is provided with all Suntrap Solar Hot Water kits and must be fitted to avoid very hot water from the hot taps (bathrooms, showers etc.)
- Page 5 Priming and filling the system) Excessive use of water – The different Suntrap Solar Hot water System models are designed to cover the requirements of a small to large number of users, each having their own demand on hot water. A greater demand will cause the water to cool, and longer use of the booster will be required.
- Page 6 Installation of the Solar Hot Water Tank and Solar Collectors: The Solar Hot water tank and the Solar Collectors are provided as part of the Suntrap Solar Hot water kit, and all components must be installed, maintained and operated as per instructions otherwise all warranties are null and void.
- Page 7 For 3 x solar collectors (Sol-250ME-48: Sol-315ME-48: Sol-250NG26-48 / Sol-250LPG26-48: Sol-315NG26-48 / Sol-315LPG26-48) Part/n – SET348 3 x complete Suntrap evacuated tube Solar Collectors, each with 16 x evacuated glass tubes Part/n – SSF003 2 x sections of galvanised steel for Roof Frame (top, bottom and 4 x stainless steel straps) Part/n –...
- Page 8 For Details of Gas Boost Heater connections - Please see Gas Boosted Gas Schematic Hot Water out Diagram Section 4 Gas in Gas Boost Water in Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
- Page 9 (Solar Flow - Point P) (actual model may vary) Note: This item (PTR850) is packed behind the electrical heater access panel in the Everlast Electric boosted Solar Tanks Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
- Page 10 Valve assembly (Solar hot water in to Solar Tank Boot TEMP01 – Solar Rated Tempering Valve PLV00A – Mains water inlet Pressure Limiting Valve and Insulation Boot Assembly and Insulation Boot Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
- Page 11 Purge Valve Electrical DuoValve (on/off and one way) temperature supply sensor cable Cold Water in Cold Water in Solar Tank 500 kpa Pressure Limiting Valve Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
- Page 12 Valve to Hot Water To Solar Collectors taps (via pump) Tank temp Tank temp receptacle receptacle Bottom connections to Gas Tank Top connections to Gas Tank Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
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Page 13: Completed Installation Views Of Assembled Parts
Collector inlet (L) via Solar Pump (Solar Recycle) Part/n SHW00E (Point F),TEMP01, PTR850 (Point J) and Part/n NRV00A sensor receptacle used as Blanking Plug (Point V) Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 14: Connections To The Suntrap Solar Collectors
(Point K) Important Note: The Air Vent and Solar Temperature sensor assembly must be installed on the outlet side of the Solar Collector (Point K) Water Flow Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 15: Connections To The Top Of The Solar Hot Water Tank
V (part of P/N BSR00A) – used as a blanking plug as this port is not used. • The bottom picture shows the Solar Hot water out connector and the Gas Booster connection kit. Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 16: The Completed Solar Hot Water Tank Assembly
Electrical connection for Boost (Point O) Set the Gas Boost heater temperature to 70 degrees centigrade. Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 17: Check List Immediately Prior To Commissioning System
They are easy to replace in-situ and do not require the system to be drained. This is because the Suntrap Solar Hot water system uses U-Tube solar collector technology which fully contains all the solar water within high pressure copper pipes which run inside the evacuated glass tubes. - Page 18 Manifold and over the copper U-Tube. and over the copper U-tube, ensure it is kept in-line with the aluminium U-Tube copper pipe retainers, so nothing is damaged. Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
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Page 19: Completing The Installation
Fit the non-return valve assembly and the purge valve on the solar input on the Solar Hot Water Tank, using thread tape (Point G) (see section 9). Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... -
Page 20: Priming And Filling The System
• On electric boost systems switch on the boost electrical supply. • Look forward to a very efficient and cost effective hot water delivery system, powered by the sun. Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856... - Page 21 2 x Suntrap U Tube Solar Collectors = 1.84 peak Kilowatts per hour 3 x Suntrap U Tube Solar Collectors = 2.77 peak Kilowatts per hour Copyright © 2012 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
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Page 22: Warranty And Refund Policy
Suntrap factory for inspection and to confirm that the part is faulty. Repair or replacement of returned parts will be at the discretion of Suntrap. Under this warranty, suspect part failures will need to be confirmed in writing by the installer before any part will be replaced. The cost of inspection, removing/re-installing the parts is not covered by this warranty. - Page 23 Electricity utility with approval from Suntrap Solar Australia. 13. This warranty does not cover the effects of the connection of the Suntrap Solar Hot water system to bore waters and highly mineralised waters where the water used exceeds the following levels: Total dissolved solids 600 mg/litre or p.p.m: Electrical conductivity 850 uS/cm:...
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