1K HE3 1000LT STORAGE TANK
Installation and
User Manual
TOP VENT FITTING MUST NOT EXCEED
300mm ABOVE TANK
Warning: Please read and understand the information in this manual before installing or
operating the 1K HE3 1000LT Storage Tank unit.
Max Working Pressure 600 kPa Heat Exchange Coils
WaterMark – AS74500
Caution: DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENT
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Install water heater to requirements of AS/NZS3500.4
1. NOTICE 3
2.
TRANSPORTING THE SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
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3. GENERAL 5
4. IMPORTANT 6
5.
INSTALLATION
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6.
7.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
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1. Notice
1.1. The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be
inserted in future editions.
1.2. The series number can be found on packaging, user manual and the storage tank. If there is no series
number or the series number is damaged, this product may not be genuine and will not be covered
under warranty. Please contact the supplier for more details.
1.3.
Please ensure that cold water is not pumped or supplied into an empty tank when the
collector has been exposed to direct sunlight for more than 15 minutes. The collectors will
become extremely hot and this may result in cracked tubes. Before filling for the first time after
installation or if refilling after maintenance, ensure the collectors are covered so they don’t
overheat. Breakages due to incorrect installation or filling of the tank are not covered by warranty.
1.4. Installation needs to be done by a qualified plumber to ensure all local laws and standards are met.
Warranty may be void if incorrectly installed.
1.5. All exposed piping should be insulated properly to prevent heat loss and provide freeze protection.
In the areas with ambient temperature under -5° Celsius electric heating wire can be used to avoid
frozen pipes.
1.8. Any modifications to the components will void the warranty.
2. Transporting The Solar Hot Water System
Please read instructions before collecting the solar hot water system from the transport depot or warehouse.
Ensure all cartons are in good order and the solar hot water system is undamaged before leaving the transport
depot or warehouse.
Claims for damaged goods cannot be made after taking receipt of the solar hot water system.
Handle All Cartons With Care.
When handling the evacuated tube cartons do not stack boxes more than 3 layers high.
Ensure that all boxes are strapped down in order to prevent damage during transit.
It is advisable to place padding under the evacuated tube cartons during transit.
Keep all cartons dry.
The Ultimate Solar evacuated tubes are not covered by warranty against failure as a result of damage incurred
during transport or installation.
The tank will be supplied strapped to a pallet base and shrink wrapped.
3.1 Hot Water Safety
In order to prevent scalding due to excessively hot water install a tempering valve with the solar hot water
system. A tempering valve is an important safety device as it controls the temperature of the water supplied to
the hot water taps.
Plumbing regulations state that a temperature of no greater than 50 degrees Celsius be supplied to the hot
water tap on the bath and shower outlet.
Note: Tempering valves have a fine filter on both the hot and cold water connections to prevent sediment
interfering with the operation of the tempering valve. For this reason it is recommended installing an inline filter
before the tempering valve.
3.4 gas Boosting
The Ultimate Solar - Solar Water Heater is compatible with gas boosting including, but not limited to, the
following products;
Rinnai Solar Gas Booster
Bosch High flow Gas
Booster Eternity Gas booster
Solid Fuel Boiler
Please note that gas-boosting products are an additional product to be used in conjunction with the Ultimate
Solar HWS. Gas boosting products are not covered under the Ultimate Solar factory warranty.
3. General
3.2 Local Council Approval
You may have to check with your local council regarding building restrictions when installing your solar system.
It is important to understand the guidelines of your local council before installing and apply for permission for
installation if required.
4. Important
4.1 Standards
Installation must be completed in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.4 (AS/NZS3500.4.2).
“
National Plumbing and Drainage Code Hot Water Supply Systems – Acceptable Solutions
”,
or in New Zealand,
Clause G12 of the New Zealand Building Code, as well as any relevant local standards and regulations.
4.2 Authorised Person/s
Installation must be completed by a qualified tradesperson who holds all relevant industry licenses and/or
certificates required for the work completed during the installation process.
4.3 Safety
At all times the qualified tradesperson installing the Ultimate Solar system must adhere to occupational health
and safety guidelines as outlined by Workcare/Workcover in your state and/or country, and other relevant
industry associations.
The qualified tradesperson installing the Ultimate Solar system is responsible at all times for their own safety.
Under no circumstances should any person attempt to install an Ultimate Solar SHWS without reading and
understanding this operation and installation manual.
4.4 Water Quality
The working design of the Ultimate Solar Hot Water System helps protect the inner surface of the stainless steel
cylinder because there is not a continuous supply of water borne dissolved solids being brought into the cylinder
every time a hot water tap is turned on.
The stainless steel tank in the Ultimate Solar system could be susceptible to damage from very poor quality
water.
It is important to check the water quality in your local area. If in doubt, contact your local water authority or
have a water test completed.
Where the water quality exceeds the following dissolved solids, hardness and chloride measure the Ultimate
Solar SHWS should not be installed.
Failure to meet this measure may result in your warranty being void.
Total dissolved solids: 600mg/litre or ppm
Total hardness: 200mg/litre or ppm
Chloride: 250mg/litre or ppm
Installation of a quality water filter that improves water quality may be appropriate. Please consult with a
supplier of water filters and water treatment systems to determine the correct product. The use of a filter
or water treatment system that does not improve water quality within the standards set may result in your
warranty being void.
4.5 Installation Preparation
Before installation check to ensure that all parts are in sound condition. All required tools, safety equipment
and the installation manual should be taken to the installation site. It is recommended to take a digital camera
To the installation side to take photos of the installation during and once completed.
When loading boxes, please take care. Ensure that all boxes are strapped down in order to prevent movement.
Ultimate Solar does not warrant the tank or heat pipes against failure as a result of damage incurred due to
Transport or installation.
Take time to familiarise yourself with the components supplied.
5. Installation
The 1K HE3 1000lt Low Pressure Storage Tank is designed as a thermal store.
Heat inout can be by solid fuel boiler, soler or gas boost.
The tank MUST BE OPEN VENTED. And it must be subjected to a head pressure of NO MORE THAN 300MM.
Heat can be drawn off by upper 2 coils and heat can be added by the lower coil, or direct coupled to a boiler
loop.
A 1200mm x 1200mm (minimum) LEVEL concrete slab or other suitable base to stand a mass of 1300KG is
required before installation of tank.
For system design and further information, please consult Ultimate Solar.
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6. Warranty Conditions
6.1 Warranty inclusions
10 years warranty for the integrated water tank, based on the condition that the water quality in the tank
complies with the AUS/NZS water quality standard described in section 4.5. Ultimate Solar will offer a new
replacement tank if the tank leaks or fails to work during 10 years of reasonable usage valid from the date of
sale.
The series number can be found on the storage tank. If there is no series number, or the series number is
damaged, this product may not be genuine and will not be covered under warranty. Please contact Ultimate
Solar for more details.
This warranty applies only to those components provided as part of the Ultimate Solar Water System and not
any third party electrical or plumbing parts, or hot water boosting systems.
Should any part of the Ultimate Solar Water Heating System be replaced during the warranty period, the balance
of the original warranty will continue to remain effective. Replacement parts will be covered by additional
warranty.
Any modifications to the Ultimate Solar Water Storage or associated components will void the warranty unless
permitted by Ultimate Solar.
Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim unless otherwise permitted by Ultimate Solar.
6.2 Warranty Exclusions
1. Consequential loss resulting from fault limited to the extent allowable by law including, but not limited: to
economic loss, injury to persons, pain and suffering, damage to property, or any other damages resulting
from a manufacturing fault or defect.
2. Breakage or any damage to the Ultimate Solar Water Heater System due to impact from any object.
3. If the solar collector is left dry (ie. no liquid circulation) and exposed to regular daily sunlight (ie. not
covered for a period exceeding 14 consecutive days).
4. The effects of sediment or sludge due to the connection to a water supply from sources such as bore
water, dam water, spring water, river water, or other unfiltered hard water source.
5. Any serial tags/stickers on any of the Ultimate Solar Water Storage System components are removed or
defaced.
6. Damage is incurred due to transport or installation.
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