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“Streamline Closed Circuit”
GAS BOOSTED
SOLAR WATER HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
AND
WARRANTY / INSTALLATION INFORMATION
WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware
Use copper pipe ONLY. Plastic pipe MUST NOT be used.
It is a requirement of a solar water heater installation that all
pipe work be in copper and not plastic, due to the effects of
high water temperatures.
Solahart Industries Pty Ltd
ABN 45 064 945 848
This water heater must be installed and serviced by an authorised person.
Plea
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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 Complian
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CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 5 to 16. The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. Introduction................................................................................................................... 4 About Your Water Heater............................................................................................. 5 How Your Water Heater Works..............................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing a “STREAMLINE CLOSED CIRCUIT GAS BOOSTED” solar water heater. We are confident that your purchase will provide you many years of trouble free hot water. All over the world, the Solahart name is synonymous with quality in water heating. From humble beginnings in the pioneering days of Western Australia, a reputation has been built up over nearly a century. In 1905, two enterprising plumbers formed the company known as S. W. Hart, a name tha
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE ® Congratulations for choosing a Solahart water heater. Your Solahart Streamline closed circuit solar water heater is designed for the solar collectors to be roof mounted and the solar storage tank to be installed at ground or floor level. The solar storage tank is suitable for outdoor installation only and with either Solahart ‘J’ or ‘KF’ solar collectors. The system is suitable for installation in areas subject to frost or freeze conditions. Freeze
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER SAFETY This water heater is supplied with temperature sensors, a FlameSafe™ protection system, pressure relief valves and a combination temperature pressure relief valve. These devices must not be tampered with or removed. The water heater must not be operated unless each of these devices is fitted and is in working order. If the power supply cord or plug to the solar storage tank is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised person in order to avoid a hazard.
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER TO TURN ON THE WATER HEATER • Screw in the drain plugs at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet of the gas booster if the gas booster has been drained. • Open the cold water isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater. • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). Air will be forced out of the taps. • Close each tap as water flows freely from it. • Open the gas isolation valve fully at the inlet to the water heater. • Plu
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER DOES THE WATER QUALITY AFFECT THE WATER HEATER? The water heater is suitable for most public water supplies, however some water qualities may have detrimental effects on the cylinder, gas booster heat exchanger and fittings. If you are in a known harsh water area you must read page 52. If you are not sure, have your water quality checked against the conditions described on page 52. HOW LONG WILL THE WATER HEATER LAST? There are a number of factors that will affec
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ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER DRAINING THE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER • Turn off the water heater (refer to “Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 6). • Open a hot tap (preferably the shower outlet). • Unscrew the two drain plugs, one each at the cold water inlet and hot water outlet, on the underside of the water heater. Water will drain from the water heater. • When water stops flowing from the water heater, close the hot tap. Note: It is recommended not to screw the drain plugs back in, until th
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HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS SOLAR OPERATION The Solahart Streamline closed circuit solar water heater has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed at ground or floor level, remotely from the solar collectors. This water heater is an indirect solar hot water system with a heat exchanger in the solar storage tank. The heat exchanger is filled with closed circuit fluid and is connected to the solar collectors forming a closed circuit. As the sun heats the solar collectors,
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HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS MAINS PRESSURE The water heater is designed to operate at mains pressure by connecting directly to the mains water supply. If the mains supply pressure in your area exceeds that shown on page 19, a pressure limiting valve must be fitted. The supply pressure should be greater than 350 kPa for true mains pressure operation to be achieved. The supply pressure should be greater than 140 kPa for the rated flow and performance of the gas booster to be achieved. GOI
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REGULAR CARE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the water heater and is essential for its safe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little water through the drain line during each heating period. This occurs as the water is heated and expands by approximately 1/50 of its volume. Continuous leakage of water from the valve and its drain line may indicate a problem with the water heater (refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running” on
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of a part. COLD WATER FROM THE HOT TAP • Close the hot tap, wait 10 seconds and open the hot tap again. • Is the hot tap open enough? The gas booster burners will not light if the flow rate is less than 3.0 L / min. • Solar control unit and gas booster not operating Check the power supply cord is plugged i
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL • Are you using more hot water than you think? Is one outlet (especially the shower) using more hot water than you think? Very often it is not realised the amount of hot water used, particularly when showering. Carefully review the family’s hot water usage. As you have installed an energy saving appliance, energy saving should also be practised in the home. Adjust your water usage pattern to take advantage of maximum solar gains. Have your plumber install a flow co
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE RUNNING • Normal Operation It is normal and desirable this valve allows a small quantity of water to escape during the heating cycle. However, if it discharges more than a bucket full of water in 24 hours, there may be another problem. • Continuous dribble Try gently raising the easing lever on the relief valve for a few seconds (refer to “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve” on page 12). This may dislodge a small particle of foreig
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL During the heating cycle, it is not unusual to see water vapour clouds steaming from the flue terminal, particularly on cold days. This is normal operation of the gas booster. ERROR CODE The water heater provides a diagnostic error code in the event of an interruption to its operation. The error code is displayed on the front of the water heater on the OK MONITOR. If an error code appears: • Close the hot tap and swi
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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY. THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. Check the water heater is suitable for the gas type available. (refer to the rating label on the water heater) The system is suitable for installation with Solahart ‘J’ or ‘KF’ solar collectors. The solar circuit must be installed with a continuous fall of a minimum 5° in the pipe work from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank, the sol
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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK The top of the solar storage tank must be a minimum of 500 mm below the bottom of the solar collectors for the system to operate correctly. As a guide the following requirements extracted from the Australian Gas Installations Standard AS 5601, must be observed. • At least 300 mm between the top of the gas booster and the eaves. • At least 300 mm between the gas booster and the edge of any opening into the building, measured horizontally along the wa
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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds that shown in the table below, an approved pressure limiting valve is required and should be fitted as shown in the installation diagram (refer to diagram on page 29). Model 270 Relief valve setting 1000 kPa Expansion control valve setting * 850 kPa Max. mains supply pressure With expansion control valve 680 kPa Without expansion control valve 800 kPa Min. mains supply pressure 140
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INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK RAIN WATER TANK If the solar collectors and solar pipe work are to be installed on a section of roof which is part of a rain water runoff collection system, then it is recommended this section of roof and its gutter be isolated from the rain water collection system. The gutter should be isolated to a width greater than the solar collectors and pipe work and must have suitable drainage. The installer should ensure in the event of a leak from the solar colle
