2 33-1197 Solahart Owner ‟ s Manual – Thermosiphon Systems - Revision H – Nov 2013
FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR SOLAHART WATER HEATER
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WARNING : FOR CONTINUED SAFETY OF THIS APPLIANCE IT MUST BE INSTALLED , OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER ‟ S INSTRUCTIONS .
CAUTION : THIS WATER HEATER IS ONLY INTENDED TO BE OPERATED BY PERSONS WHO HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OR THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE CAPABILITIES TO DO SO . THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT INTENDED TO BE OPERATED BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL , SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES I . E . THE INFIRM AND CHILDREN . CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THEY DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE WATER HEATER .
WARNING : THIS WATER HEATER USES 240 V AC POWER FOR THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS . THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT COVER WILL EXPOSE 240 V WIRING . IT MUST ONLY BE REMOVED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL SERVICE PERSON .
CAUTION : CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN NOT TO TOUCH THE PIPE WORK CONNECTING THE SOLAR STORAGE TANK AND THE SOLAR COLLECTORS . VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE HOT WATER CAN BE GENERATED BY THE SOLAR COLLECTORS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND WILL FLOW THROUGH THE PIPE WORK FROM THE SOLAR COLLECTORS TO THE SOLAR STORAGE TANK .
Water Heater Application
This water heater is designed for the purpose of heating potable water . Its use in an application other than this may shorten its life .
Under normal family use and summer solar conditions , the solar water heater should operate between 60 º C and 70 º C . However , the temperature can exceed this and under certain circumstances may be as high as 95 º C ( see recommendation below ). This can occur during periods of higher solar radiation ( particularly in summer ) or during long periods of reduced water usage . Extreme care should be taken in these circumstances .
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CAUTION : CHECK THE WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE , SUCH AS WHEN ENTERING A SHOWER OR FILLING A BATH OR BASIN , TO ENSURE IT IS SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT CAUSE SCALD INJURY .
We recommend , and it may also be required by regulations , that an approved temperature limiting device be fitted into the hot water pipe work to the bathroom and ensuite when this water heater is installed . This will keep the water temperature below 50 C at the bathroom and ensuite . The risk of scald injury will be reduced and still allow hotter water to the kitchen and laundry .
Precautions
The water heater must be maintained in accordance with the Owner ‟ s Manual . Refer to “ Maintenance ” on page 8 and to “ Anode Inspection and Replacement ” on page 8 .
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for your application or business you should ensure that you have back up redundancy within the hot water system design . This should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater were to become inoperable for any reason . We recommend you seek advice from your plumber or specifier about your needs and building back up redundancy into your hot water supply system .
Victorian Customers
Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission . This water heater must be installed by a licensed person as required by the Victorian Building Act 1993 . Only a licensed person will give you a Compliance Certificate , showing that the work complies with all the relevant Standards . Only a licensed person will have insurance protecting their workmanship for 6 years . Make sure you use a licensed person to install this water heater and ask for your Compliance Certificate .