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INSTALLATION – SOLAR CONTROL UNIT
· Insulate the preformed pipe (4) with the 280 mm long x 12 mm diam
insulation (12) and secure with the cable ties (14) provided
· Fit the air bleed valve and non return valve assembly (11) to the solar hot
water inlet of the 5 way tee (2). Ensure the bleed valve outlet is orientated
downwards at a slight angle to the horizontal and to the rear of the solar
storage tank.
· Connect a drain line to the bleed valve (refer to “Bleed Valve Drain” on
page 30).
· Fit a BSP½” x G½” nipple (1) to the end (inlet) of the air bleed valve and non
return valve assembly (11) (ensure the compression end of the nipple is
exposed).
· Connect the solar hot pipe (from the collector) to the nipple (1) on the air bleed
valve and non return valve assembly (11) using the compression nut (5) and
olive (6) provided.
· Insulate the air bleed valve and non return valve assembly (11) and 5 way
tee (2), from the solar hot pipe to the inlet of the solar storage tank, with the
220 mm x 35 mm diam insulation (13) and secure with the cable ties (14)
provided.
Note: Use thread sealing tape or an approved thread sealant on all fittings.
from solar
collectors
to solar
collectors
refer to the
installation
diagram on
page 26 for
assembly details
of solar cold and
hot pipe
connections
Solar Storage Tank with Solar Control Unit
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