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“Streamline Electric” ELECTRIC 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 plasti c, du e to the effects of high water temper[...]

PATENTS This water heater may be protected by one or more patents or registered designs. ® Registered trademark of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. ™ Trademark of Solahart Industries Pty Ltd or Rheem Australia Pty Ltd. Notice to Victorian Customers from the Victorian Plumbing Industry Commission. This water heater must be [...]

3 CONTENTS HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 4 to 16 . The other pages are intended for the installer but may be of interest. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4 About Your Water Heater ...........................................................[...]

4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing a “STREAMLINE ELECTRIC ” solar water heater. We ar e confident that your purchase will provide you many years of trouble free hot water. All over the world, the Solahart name is synon ymous with quality in wa ter heating. From humble beginnings in the pioneering days of Western Australia, a reputation [...]

5 ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER MODEL TYPE Congratulations for choosing a Solahart ® water heater. Your Solahart Streamline ® open circuit solar water heater is designed for the sola r collectors to be roof mounted and the solar storage tank to be installed at ground level. The solar storage tank is suitabl e for either outdoor or indoor installation a[...]

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER WARNING This water heater is not intended to be operated, adjusted or tampered with by yo ung children or infirm persons. Young children should be super vised to ensure they do not interfere with the water heater. The removal of the front cover will expose 240 V wiri ng. It must only be removed by an authorised or qualified [...]

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 HOW DO I KNOW IF THE WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY? Installation requirements are shown on pages 23 and 25 . The water heater must be installed by an authorised person and the installation must co mply with National Standards AS/NZS 3500.4, AS/NZS 3000 and all local codes and regulatory aut hority requireme nts. In N[...]

ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER BLEEDING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It is necessary to purge air from the collector circuit: • When the water heater is to be turned on and the s olar collectors and solar hot and solar cold pipes have been drained. • After maintenance has been conduc ted on the pipe work and ai r has entered the system. • If the circulator [...]

9 HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS The Solahart Streamline open circuit sy stem has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed at ground or floor level, remotely from the solar co llectors. As the sun heats the water in the so lar collectors the increase in temperature activates the ci rculator. The circulator then moves the water from the s[...]

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS MANUAL ON/OFF SWITCH a) Off-Peak (overnight) Tariff Connection Most systems will be connected to an Off-Peak supply of electricity. Boosting will only occur overnight (usually between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM). In the wi nter months many households will find it necessary to leave the booster switch ON. However, in some cases[...]

HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 11 GOING ON HOLIDAYS If you plan to be away from home, conserve energy by switching the booster switch “OFF”. It is not necessary to switch off the electrical supply at t he power outlet to the solar control un it. Refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 6 . Also if the system is not used for a period in [...]

12 REGULAR CARE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE This valve is near the top of the wa ter heater and is essential for its sa fe operation. It is possible for the valve to release a little water through the drain line during each heating pe riod. This occurs as the water is heated and expands by approxim ately 1/50 of its volume. Continuous leakage[...]

REGULAR CARE FLUSHING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS It may be necessary to flush the solar collectors if ther e is sediment in the wate r supply. This should be conducted in the morning, with in three hours of sunrise. • Open a hot water tap and allow the water to run for five (5) minutes prior to flushing the solar collector(s). • Close the hot tap. ?[...]

14 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. NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER) This can occur with new installati ons and is normally related t o so me misunderstandings as to the use of the booster[...]

SAVE A SERVICE CALL • Thermostat setting Ensure the thermostat setting is appropriate. You may choose to h ave your electrician adjust the thermostat upwards to gain additional hot water capacity when boosting. Refer to “T emperature Adjustment” on page 5 . Warning: Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. • Water heater size Do you[...]

SAVE A SERVICE CALL HIGH ELECTRICITY BILLS With the installation of your new solar hot water system, maximum electrical energy savings can be achieved with careful planning of hot water usage. Should you at any time , feel you r electricity account is too high, we suggest you check the following points: • Is the relief valve running excessively? [...]

17 INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK THIS WATER HEATER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POOL HEATING. The system can be installed with Solahart ‘L’ solar collectors. Although the system has a level of freeze protecti on, designed to guard the system from unexpected frost conditions, the system is not recommended for installation in ar eas subject to frost[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK MAINS WATER SUPPLY Where the mains water supply pressure exceeds t hat shown in the table, an app roved pressure limiting valve is required and should be fitted as shown in the inst allation diagram (refer to diagram on page 28 ) . Model 270, 340, 430 Relief valve setting 1000 kPa Expansion control valve setting [...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. It is necessary and we recommend that a temperatur e limiting device be fitted between the water he ater and the hot water outlets in any ablut ion area such as a bathroom or ensuite, to reduce the risk of scalding. T[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A solar water heater should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and ret urn system in a building. The benefits of solar gain will be signifi cantly reduced and energy gai ned from the sun lost through the pipe work. If a circulated flow and return sy[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 21 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the hot water line from the water heat er must be insulated in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4. The insulation must be weatherproof and UV resistant if exposed. The pipe work between the solar storage ta nk and the solar collectors must be fully[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Tank Mass (kg) Model Capacity Empty Full 270 SLV 270 litres 70 340 340 SLV 325 litres 87 412 430 SLV 410 litres 111 521 Dimensions (mm) A B C D E F H J N 270 SLV 1395 640 680 1117 73 556 32 ° 88 ° 499 340 SLV 1640 640 680 1357 73 623 32 ° 88 ° 561 430 SLV 1840 690 730 1519 81 533[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION TYPICAL INSTALLATION – INDOOR LOCATION 23[...]

24 INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT The solar control unit is designed to be mounted on t he side of the solar storage tank, with its location in between and offset from the cold water inlet and solar hot water inlet. The solar control unit, supplied with a 1.8 metre power cord, requires a 240 V general power outlet (GPO) located within 1.2 metr[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT • Insulate the air bleed valve and non return valve a ssembly (11), from the solar hot pipe to the solar hot water inlet of the solar storage tank, with the 150 mm long x 35 mm diam insulation (13) an d secure with the cable ties (14) provided. Note: Use thread sealing tape or an appr oved thre ad sealant on al[...]

26 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the solar storage tan k. There are limitations on the maximum length of the solar hot and sola r cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors. Refer to “Solar Storage Tank Location?[...]

INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS PIPE LENGTHS The maximum recommended combined length of the solar cold and solar hot pipes with bends is: Maximum recommended total pipe length and num ber of 90 ° bends 1 or 2 Collectors 3 Collectors 4 Collectors Pipe Size Pipe Length 90 ° Bends Pipe Length 90 ° Bends Pipe Length 90 ° Bends DN15 40 metres 20 3[...]

28 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: RP¾/20. • Cold water connection: RP½/15. (cold water inlet to tank: RP¾/20). • Solar hot (from collector) connec tion: DN15 compression fitting. (solar hot inlet to tank: RP¾/20). • Solar cold (to collector) c onnection: DN15 compression fitting. • Relief valve conne[...]

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING This water heater has either a plastic dip tube or fitting liner in the inlet and outlet fittings (see diagram). These must be in place for the water heater to function properly. Do not remove or damage them by using heat nearby. They will be pushed into the co rrect position as the fitting is screwed in. PIPE SIZES To achi[...]

CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 30 BLEED VALVE DRAIN A copper drain line must be fitted to the bleed valve to carry the discharge clear of the water he ater and solar controls. Connect the drain line to the bleed valve using a disconnection unio n. The pipe work from the bleed valve to the dr ain should be as shor t as possible and fall all the way fr om [...]

31 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled wit h wat er and a satisfac tory megger reading is obtained. All electrical work and permanent wiring must be carried out by a qualified person an d in accordance with the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 a nd local authority requirem[...]

CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL BOOSTER SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM Electrical installation of the solar storage tank without a manual boosting switch Electrical installation of the solar storage tank with a manual boosting swit ch 32[...]

33 COMMISSIONING TO FILL AND TURN ON THE WATER HEATER The power supply to the solar storage tank and solar control unit must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water and a satisfactory megger reading is obtained. • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). • Open the cold water isolation valv[...]

34 DRAINING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS To drain the solar collectors and the solar hot and solar cold pipe: • Open a hot water tap a nd allow the water to run fo r five minutes immediately prior to draining the solar collector(s). This will assist in the transfer of any high temperature water in t he solar collector(s) to the solar storage tank. • Cl[...]

35 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: • Open a hot water tap a nd allow the water to run fo r five minutes immediately prior to draining the solar storage tank. This will assist in the transfer of any high temperature water in t he solar collector(s) to the solar storage tank. • Close the hot water tap. Warning: Exercise care,[...]

36 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the wate r conditions of most Austra lian metropolitan supplie s. However, there are som e known water supplies whic h can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and/or life expectanc y. If you are unsure of your water quality, you can obtain information from your l[...]

37 SOLAHART STREAMLINE, SYNERGY, GAS BOOSTER SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. This warranty is applicable only to water heaters manufactured from 1 st July 2006. 2. The water heater must be installed in accorda nce with the Solahart water heater installation instructions, supplied with the water heater, and in a[...]

SOLAHART STREAMLINE, SYNERGY, GAS BOOSTER SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY 38 WARRANTY Solahart will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace any Solahart water heater; or b) Replace any component (or, if necessary, arra nge the installation of a n ew water heater), which falls within the Warran ty Periods specified below, subj ect to the [...]

39 SOLAHART INSTALLATION & WARRANTY REPORT Dear Customer – To register your warranty please ensure the following information is correct then sign and return to our Solahart Industries Pty Ltd freepost address: Solahart Industries Pty Ltd Reply Paid Perth 354 Welshpool, Western Australia 6106 WARRANTY Details and conditions of warranty are in [...]

Revision Date: 2006 August 126518G 40 SOLAHART OFFICES International Headquar ters Solahart Industries Pty Ltd (ABN 45 064 945 848) 112 Pilbara St Welshpool Western Australia 6106 Postal Address: PO Box 95 State Parcel Centre Welshpool WA 6986 International Sales Telephone International Sales: + 61 8 9351 4600 Facsimile International Sales: + 61 8 [...]