SOLAR WATER HEATER SB6 80 SOTX - Manual (Page 4)

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damage to the area adjoining the water heater or to lower floors
of the structure. When such locations can’t be avoided, a suitable
drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Such a pan
should be no greater than 1 1/2 inches deep, have a minimum
length and width of at least two inches greater than the heater
dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain.
CAUTION
This solar water heater, as all water heaters, will eventually
leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
water flow will cause damage. Note: normal condensation from
a solar water heater may appear to be a leaking tank.
WATER PIPING
This solar water heater is design certified to be used with a
potable water system. When connecting water piping with solder
joints use only lead free solder.
WARNING
The indirect coil in this unit is a single wall and may only be
used in a closed loop - fill only with a mixture of propylene
glycol containing corrosion inhibitors (such as Dowfrost™ HD)
(50% by volume maximum) and distilled or de-mineralized
water. Never fill with a toxic liquid. Use of any heat transfer
fluid other than that specified or failure to operate the heat
exchanger in a closed loop will void the warranty, and may
result in poor performance, equipment damage, or risk to
health and safety.
WARNING
This solar water heater shall not be connected to any heating
systems or component(s) previously used with a non-potable
water heating appliance.
If this solar water heater is also used for space heating
applications, all piping and components connected to the solar
water heater shall be suitable for use with potable water.
This appliance has been design certified as a solar water heater
complying with Standards for Safety - UL174 for the U.S. and
can/csa-c22.2 No 110 F379.1 and F379.2 FOR Canada. The
particular application of this appliance described (above
paragraph) may be subject to review and approval by local code
officials.
WARNING
Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers or non-
potable water heating appliances shall never be introduced
into a potable water space heating system.
WARNING
When the system requires water at temperatures higher than
required for other uses, a means such as a mixing valve shall
be installed to temper the water for those uses in order to reduce
scald hazard potential. Mixing valves are available at plumbing
supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturer’s instructions
for installation of these valves.
FIGURE 3
The solar water heater will work better if you keep the hot water
runs short. You will also get hot water faster and with less heat
loss.
The illustration shows the correct valves and fittings that you
will need to install the solar water heater. Threaded (3/4”) water
connections are supplied through the tank top.
FIGURE 4
1. Buy the fittings that you need to connect the pipes.
Remember that you have to connect both the hot and cold
water pipes.
2. Apply a light covering of pipe joint compound to each outside
thread before making connection.
3. Connect the cold water supply pipe to the cold water inlet of
your solar water heater as follows:
a. Look at the top cover of the solar water heater. The hot
and cold connections are marked there.
b. A non-metallic dip tube is supplied to carry cold water
from the tank top to the bottom. Be sure that it is in the
cold water inlet.
c. If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
BEFORE you attach the adapter to the cold water inlet.
DO NOT solder the cold water supply pipe directly to the
cold water inlet connection. It might harm the dip tube.
d. The cold water supply line must have a shut-off valve and
union.
4. Use a union to connect the hot water supply pipe to the solar
water heater’s hot water outlet.
CAUTION
Operating an empty or partially filled solar water heater will
result in damage to the tank.
If a solar water heater is installed in a closed water system;
such as one having a back flow preventer, check valve or water
meter with check valve in the cold water supply line, means
shall be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the
water supplier or local plumbing contractor on how to control
this situation.