10 33-1197 Solahart Owner ‟ s Manual – Thermosiphon Systems- Revision H – Nov 2013
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS- ALL MODELS General
INSTALLATION STANDARDS The water heater must be installed: by a qualified person, and in accordance with the installation instructions, and in Australia, in compliance with Standards AS / NZS 3500.4, AS / NZS 3000, AS 5601 or AS / NZS 5601.1, as applicable under local regulations, and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements, or in other countries, in compliance with national and local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
In New Zealand, the installation must also conform with NZS 5261, as applicable under local regulations, and Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES
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.
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.
If this water heater is to be used where an uninterrupted hot water supply is necessary for the application or business, then there should be redundancy within the hot water system design. This should ensure the continuity of hot water supply in the event that this water heater was to become inoperable for any reason. We recommend you provide advice to the system owner about their needs and building backup redundancy into the hot water supply system.
LOCATION The installation should be as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water outlet or existing water heater system in retrofit installations. The water heater must be installed in an area that is free of shade all year round. Ensure that trees do not shade the water heater, particularly in winter.
NOTE: The element / anode end of the Tank should be placed no nearer than ¾ length of the Tank, to any wall or obstruction, so that the anode can be replaced during a service.
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WARNING: THE WATER HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED ON AN ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AREA OF ROOF. IN CYCLONE AREAS ADDITIONAL MOUNTING RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED
Refer to the Technical Specifications section for the weight of the water heater. It is advisable that the weight of the water heater be braced to a load bearing wall. If in any doubt of the construction or the condition of the roof, obtain advice from a registered builder or structural engineer. The installer must ensure that the structural integrity of the roof is not compromised by the installation of the solar water heater.
In areas susceptible to cyclones, hurricanes or very high winds, a suitable With Pitch frame is required. Refer to your local Solahart Dealer for details. The installation of this solar water heater on a suitable frame, subject to the frame ‟ s design criteria not being exceeded: is suitable for installation in geographic locations up to and within Wind Region D( With Pitch frame) or up to and within Wind Region C( Fixed Pitch frame), as defined in the Building Code of Australia, Australian / New Zealand Standard AS / NZS 1170.2:2002 and the Australian Standard AS 4055-2006, or equivalent location, and also provides an acceptable method of installation where it is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and AS / NZS 3500.4 Clause 6.5.3.4 for high wind areas, or equivalent requirements.