Suntrap ST-250-48 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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Solar Hot Water

Installation Instructions

and Owners Manual

This Manual Covers 10 system models:

Electric Boost Models:

ST-160-16: ST-250-32: ST-315-32: ST-250-48: ST-315-48

Gas Boost Models:

ST-160NG21-16 / ST-160LPG21-16: ST-250NG26-32 / ST-250LPG26-32

ST-315NG26-32 / ST-315LPG26-32: ST-250NG26-48 / ST-250LPG26-48

ST-315NG26-48 / ST-315LPG26-48

Suntrap Pty Ltd

PO Box 3164

Dural

NSW 2158

Tel: 02 9651 2866

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

December 2010 issue 10.4

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Page 1 NSW 2158 Tel: 02 9651 2866 Plumbers/Installers – Please read this Manual before attempting the installation of the Suntrap Solar Hot Water System December 2010 issue 10.4 Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 2 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 © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 3 Zone 1 Zone 3 Zone 4 ST-160NG21-16 & ST-160LPG21-16 ST-250NG26-32 & ST-250LPG26-32 ST-250NG26-48 & ST-250LPG26-48 ST-315NG26-32 & ST-315LPG26-32 ST-315NG26-48 & ST-315LPG26-48 ST-160-16 ST-250-32 ST-250-48 ST-315-32 ST-315-48 Copyright © 2009 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 2 x solar collectors (ST-250-32: ST-315-32: ST-250NG26-32 / ST- 250LPG26-32: ST-315NG26-32 / ST-315LPG26-35) Part/n – SET232 2 x complete Suntrap evacuated tube Solar Collectors, each with 16 x evacuated glass tubes Part/n – SSF002 4 x square sections of stainless steel for Roof Frame (top, bottom and 2 sides) Part/n –...
Page 8 1 x Bosch Highflow Gas Boost Heater 26E - (model YE2670RAH - incorporates a Solar Transfer Valve) For Gas Boost Heater Systems BGB26E – Bosch Gas Boost Heater 26E BGB21E – Bosch Gas Boost Heater 21E Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 9 Relief Valve (actual model may vary) SOV00A Shut-off ball valve assembly – Note: This item is packed behind the electrical heater accesspanel In the Everlast Electric boosted Solar Tanks Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 10 Valve assembly (Solar hot water in to Solar Tank TEMP01 – Solar Rated Tempering Valve PLV00A – Mains water inlet Pressure Limiting Valve (fitted to the Hot water outlet to the bathrooms) assembly Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 11 DuoValve (on/off and one way) Electrical sensor cable Use copper Tee supply Cold Water in Cold Water in Solar Tank 500 kpa Pressure Limiting Valve Copyright © 2009 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 © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 13 (Electric Boost) (Point T is cold water in to Tempering Valve) Part/n SHW00E (Point F),TEMP01, PTR850 and Blanking Plug (V) Part/n NRV00A Please note that on Gas Tanks the connections F and J are swapped over) Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 14 • Use thread tape on the solar collector threaded connection • The ¾” F to 15mm brass reducer connects the Air Vent assembly to the collector Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 15 Fit the Blanking Plug to point V (part of P/N BSR00A) - this port is not used • The bottom picture shows the Solar Hot water out connector and the Gas Booster connection kit Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 16 A Tempering valve is also required to be fitted, Electrical connection for Boost (Point O) prior to the hot water going to the domestic hot water taps. Copyright © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 17 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 © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
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 © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 20 • Check for any leaks and take corrective action. • Look forward to a very efficient and cost effective hot water delivery system, powered by the sun. Copyright © 2009 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 © 2009 Suntrap Pty Ltd All rights reserved ABN 87 117 052 856...
Page 22 7. Workmanship Workmanship is covered by the installers warranty. 8. This warranty is for normal use of the solar hot water system installed in accordance with the Suntrap Solar Hot Water Installation Instructions and Owners Manual, and covers the repair and/or replacement of any failed component in the system or where necessary.

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