Page 2 - Notice to Victorian Customers from the; WARNING: Plumber – Be Aware; MUST BE; Refer to Warning on page; guide with the householder or responsible officer.; DO NOT; leave this guide inside of the cover of the
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 ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; HOUSEHOLDER – We recommend you read pages 5 to 16.
3 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 ...............
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Thankyou
4 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 beginning...
Page 5 - ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER; MODEL TYPE
5 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 ...
Page 6 - “Freeze
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 6 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 o...
Page 7 - shown on page; warning; “How Hot Should The Water Be?”
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 7 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 ...
Page 8 - you must read page; . If you are not sure, have your water quality checked
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 8 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 r...
Page 9 - DRAINING THE GAS BOOSTER WATER HEATER; Turn off the water heater (refer to
ABOUT YOUR WATER HEATER 9 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...
Page 10 - HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS; SOLAR OPERATION; C. The pump is then deactivated and the closed circuit fluid; GAS BOOSTING OPERATION; C in the solar; WATER OUTLET TEMPERATURE
10 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 exchan...
Page 11 - MAINS PRESSURE; GOING ON HOLIDAYS; “To Turn Off
HOW YOUR WATER HEATER WORKS 11 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 g...
Page 12 - REGULAR CARE; “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running”
12 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 approx...
Page 13 - SAVE A SERVICE CALL; Close the hot tap, wait 10 seconds and open the hot tap again.
13 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 ta...
Page 14 - Are you using more hot water than you think?; Is the relief valve discharging too much water? (Refer to; Water heater size; suggests average sizes that may be; WATER FLOW FLUCTUATES; Ensure only one or two hot taps (or appliance) are on at the one time.
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 14 • 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 install...
Page 15 - “Temperature Pressure Relief Valve”
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 15 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. • Conti...
Page 16 - CLOUDS OF WHITE ‘VAPOUR’ FROM THE FLUE TERMINAL; COLLECTOR GLASS
SAVE A SERVICE CALL 16 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 err...
Page 17 - INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK; “Warranty Exclusions”; SOLAR WATER HEATER STORAGE TANK LOCATION; “Solar Collector
17 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 Sol...
Page 18 - At least 300 mm between the gas booster and the edge of; FROST PROTECTION
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 18 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. •...
Page 19 - MAINS WATER SUPPLY; (refer to diagram on; Relief valve setting; Max. mains supply pressure; With expansion control valve; Min. mains supply pressure; TANK WATER SUPPLY; treatment device is fitted.
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 19 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 setti...
Page 20 - RAIN WATER TANK
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 20 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 syst...
Page 21 - HOT WATER DELIVERY; Two Temperature Zones
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 21 HOT WATER DELIVERY This water heater can deliver water at temperatures which can cause scalding. This water heater has both a hot water outlet connection and a tempered water outlet connection. The temperature of the water from the hot water outlet can be up to 7...
Page 22 - CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM; The thermostat must always be set to at least 60; Temperature Limiting Device; exceeding the maximum recommended water supply temperature, or
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 22 CIRCULATED HOT WATER FLOW AND RETURN SYSTEM A solar water heater should not be installed as part of a circulated hot water flow and return system in a building. The benefits of solar gain will be significantly reduced and energy gained from the sun lost through t...
Page 23 - REDUCING HEAT LOSSES; “Water Supplies”; Total Dissolved Solids in water supply to the water heater; SADDLING - PIPE WORK
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 23 REDUCING HEAT LOSSES The cold water line to and the tempered water and hot water lines from the water heater 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 bet...
Page 24 - DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 24 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA Model DBV 270 Capacity 270 litres Mass 165 kg (empty) 435 kg (full) Test Point Gas Pressure (kPa) Gas Booster Details Gas Booster Model Delivery 25°C rise (litres / min) Hourly Gas Consumption (MJ) Min. Gas Pressure (kPa) minimum max...
Page 25 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION
INSTALLATION – SOLAR STORAGE TANK 25 TYPICAL INSTALLATION – OUTDOOR LOCATION
Page 26 - INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS; SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION; “Solar Storage Tank; LATITUDE OF SOME AUSTRALIAN CITIES
26 INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS SOLAR COLLECTOR LOCATION Consideration must be given to the position of the solar collectors in relation to the solar storage tank. There are limitations on both the maximum length of the solar hot and solar cold pipes and the maximum height between the solar stora...
Page 27 - PIPE LENGTHS; be of DN15 hard drawn copper pipe.; Maximum Height To Collectors; “Auxiliary Pump”
INSTALLATION – SOLAR COLLECTORS 27 PIPE LENGTHS The solar hot and solar cold pipes between the solar storage tank and the solar collectors shall: • be of DN15 hard drawn copper pipe. • have a continuous fall from the solar collectors to the solar storage tank of a minimum 5 ° (1 in 10 grade). • not ...
Page 29 - CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING; CONNECTION SIZES; “Hot Water Delivery”
29 CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES • Hot water connection: RP¾/20. • Cold water connection: RP¾/20. • Tempered water connection: RP¾/20 • Solar hot (from collector) connection: DN15 compression fitting. • Solar cold (to collector) connection: DN15 compression fitting. • Temperature Pressure ...
Page 30 - PIPE SIZES; (refer to the installation diagram on page; Solar Circuit Relief Valve
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 30 This solar storage tank 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 correct p...
Page 31 - EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE; GAS INLET; diagram; SOLAR INLET AND OUTLET
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 31 In locations where water pipes are prone to freezing, the drain line must be insulated and not exceed 300 mm in length. In this instance, the drain line is to discharge into a tundish through an air gap of between 75 mm and 150 mm. EXPANSION CONTROL VALVE Local regulations ...
Page 32 - Remove the compression nut and olive from each; AUXILIARY PUMP; within 1 m of the top of the solar storage tank
CONNECTIONS – PLUMBING 32 To connect the solar cold and solar hot pipes to the solar storage tank: • Remove the compression nut and olive from each of the solar cold outlet and solar hot inlet fittings at the top of the solar storage tank. Remove the rubber washer from each of the unions and discard...
Page 33 - CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL; MEGGER READING; for sheathed heating elements or appliances or; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; Temperature controllers; must not; be fitted to this water heater as part of a solar water
33 CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL The power supply to the water heater must not be switched on until the water heater is filled with water. MEGGER READING It is not mandatory to conduct a megger test on a plug in appliance, however if a megger test is conducted on this water heater, then the following sho...
Page 34 - HOT SENSOR LEAD; “Wiring Diagram”; WIRING DIAGRAM
CONNECTIONS – ELECTRICAL 34 HOT SENSOR LEAD House the hot sensor lead at the water heater in the flexible conduit provided and secure the conduit in the cut out on the tab located behind the upper front cover. Connect the hot sensor cable to the hot sensor cable connector located on the tab behind t...
Page 35 - COMMISSIONING; “Solar Circuit”
35 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 . • Open all of the hot water taps in the house (don’t forget the shower). • Open the cold water isolation valve...
Page 36 - SOLAR CIRCUIT; “Pipe Lengths”; Additional Equipment
COMMISSIONING 36 SOLAR CIRCUIT It is necessary to commission and check the operation of the solar circuit. The commissioning procedure includes: • checking the circulation of closed circuit fluid through the solar circuit. • checking the drain back function of the solar circuit. • pressure testing t...
Page 37 - Swallowed - give milk or water and seek medical attention.; PRE-COMMISSIONING WARNINGS; pipe work to ensure:
COMMISSIONING 37 Warning: Although non-toxic, the following first aid advice and procedures should be followed if the closed circuit fluid concentrate comes into human contact or is spilt: • Swallowed - give milk or water and seek medical attention. • Eyes - wash with running water. • Skin - remove ...
Page 38 - Commissioning the Solar Circuit
COMMISSIONING 38 Commissioning the Solar Circuit To commission and check the solar circuit: 1. Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar storage tank. If the pump has been operating, wait five minutes to allow the drain back of the closed circuit fluid in the solar circuit. 2...
Page 39 - Solar Circuit Circulation
COMMISSIONING 39 6. Open the heat exchanger drain valve and remove the plug from the end of the hose. The closed circuit fluid will flood the hose to the static level of the closed circuit fluid inside of the heat exchanger. 7. Mark the static level of the closed circuit fluid on the side of the sol...
Page 41 - Drain Back Function; “Solar Collector Location”
COMMISSIONING 41 Drain Back Function 13. Switch off the electrical supply at the power outlet to the solar storage tank. The pump will deactivate. The closed circuit fluid will drain back down to the heat exchanger and the level of the closed circuit fluid in the clear hose will rise. Wait five (5) ...
Page 42 - Closed Circuit Fluid Level
COMMISSIONING 42 Closed Circuit Fluid Level 15. Measure the distance from the text marking “MINIMUM FLUID LEVEL WITH PUMP OPERATING” to the closed circuit fluid dynamic level marked on the side of the solar storage tank during step 11. The correct closed circuit fluid dynamic level for efficient ope...
Page 44 - step
COMMISSIONING 44 17. Add water to top up the level of the closed circuit fluid in the heat exchanger if required. To add water to the closed circuit fluid: If not already removed, disconnect the drain line and remove the spring clip from the solar circuit relief valve at the top of the solar stora...
Page 45 - Pressure Testing the Solar Circuit
COMMISSIONING 45 Pressure Testing the Solar Circuit 20. Close the heat exchanger drain valve. 21. Refit the solar circuit relief valve, orientating the valve outlet to the rear of the solar storage tank. Secure with the spring clip. Reconnect the drain pipe to the valve. 22. Switch on the electrical...
Page 46 - Remove Closed Circuit Fluid Level Hose
COMMISSIONING 46 Remove Closed Circuit Fluid Level Hose 28. Remove the clear hose from the solar storage tank when satisfied the commissioning procedure is complete. To remove the hose: Ensure the heat exchanger drain valve is closed. Remove the hose from the side of the storage tank and place t...
Page 47 - DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER; Flashes Operational
COMMISSIONING 47 DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF THE SOLAR CONTROLLER The solar storage tank incorporates an electronic solar control module. This is located inside of the lower front cover and houses both a green and a red LED. The LEDs emit either a constant glow or a series of flashes with a 2 second inte...
Page 48 - Natural Gas; BURNER GAS PRESSURE; Remove the screws holding the front panel to the jacket.
COMMISSIONING 48 GAS INLET PRESSURE IMPORTANT - CHECK the gas supply pressure at the inlet to the water heater with the water heater and all other gas burning appliances in the premises operating (burners alight). The minimum gas supply pressure is: Natural Gas 1.13 kPa Propane 2.75 kPa If this mini...
Page 49 - Minimum test point gas pressure; “Error Codes”
COMMISSIONING 49 Minimum test point gas pressure Refer to the rating label on the water heater for the minimum test point gas pressure. 1. Open a hot tap slowly until the burners ignite. 2. Press and hold down the MIN button (“1L” is shown on the LED display), and observe the reading on the manomete...
Page 50 - Maximum test point gas pressure; Remove the manometer and refit and tighten the test point screw.; TO TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER; Close the gas isolation valve at the inlet to the water heater.
COMMISSIONING 50 Maximum test point gas pressure Refer to the rating label on the water heater for the maximum test point gas pressure. Follow Steps 1 to 7 of the “Minimum test point gas pressure” procedure, but open the hot tap fully and use the MAX button instead of the MIN button. Note: In Step 2...
Page 51 - DRAINING THE WATER HEATER; Gas Booster Water Heater; Solar Storage Tank; “To Turn Off The Water Heater”
51 DRAINING THE WATER HEATER To drain the water heater: Gas Booster Water Heater • Turn off the water heater (refer to “To Turn Off The Water Heater” on page 50). • 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...
Page 52 - WATER SUPPLIES; ANODE; cold water connection detail on page
52 WATER SUPPLIES Your water heater is manufactured to suit the water conditions of most Australian metropolitan supplies. However, there are some known water supplies which can have detrimental effects on the water heater and its operation and/or life expectancy. If you are unsure of your water qua...
Page 53 - WARRANTY CONDITIONS; WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS; BECOME VOID AND MAY INCUR A SERVICE CHARGE AND / OR COST OF PARTS.
53 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 accordance with the Solahart water heater installation instruc...
Page 54 - WARRANTY; SOLAHART INDUSTRIES PTY LTD; FOR SERVICE TELEPHONE; Your Nearest Solahart Dealer or; or refer local Yellow Pages
SOLAHART STREAMLINE, SYNERGY, GAS BOOSTER SOLAR WATER HEATER WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA ONLY 54 WARRANTY Solahart* will: a) Repair or, if necessary replace any Solahart water heater; or b) Replace any component (or, if necessary, arrange the installation of a new water heater), which falls within the Warr...
Page 55 - Details and conditions of warranty are in the; Please complete all details below
55 SOLAHART INSTALLATION AND 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 WAR...
Page 56 - SOLAHART OFFICES; Corporate Headquarters
56 SOLAHART OFFICES Corporate Headquarters 112 Pilbara St Welshpool Western Australia 6106 Postal Address: PO Box 95 State Parcel Centre Welshpool WA 6986 Telephone International: + 61 8 9351 4600 Facsimile International: + 61 8 9351 4698 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.solahart.com.au...
