Solar Water Heater User Manual
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1. CRYPTON INTERNATIONAL LTD BEAUTIFUL BY NATURE POWERED BY GREEN ENERGY ZY TON MR Energy Saving Solutions AN CRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions Solar Water Heater User Manual Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc iCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions Location For optimum performance the heater should be installed facing the equator South in the Northern Hemisphere North in the Southern Hemisphere ALWAYS USE A CO MPASS TO CHECK ORIENTATION Deviation from the equator of up to 45 east or west has little effect on total annual solar contribution approximately 5 per cent If it is not possible to face the equator the decision of either an EASTERLY or WESTERLY bias must be made If the majority of hot water usage is before 2 p m favor an EASTERLY bias If the majority of hot water usage is after 2 p m favor a WESTERLY bias Ideally the heater should be installed on a pitch equal to the geographic latitude of the place of installation However variation in the pitch to within 20 of the latitude will have little effect on the total annual solar contribution nominally around a 5 per cent reduction The minimum allowable angle of pitch of the heater is 10 to ensure sufficient pitch for thermosyphoning and glass cleaning At pitches greater than 30 the system must be installed using special tank st2. circulation outlet of the system it allows cold water of the tank out and gets circulated in the collector for gaining heat The outlet size is 3 4 inch CONNECTION 2 AND 3 MAYBE ONLY HAVE ONE IN THIS CASE A THREE VALVE WILL BE USED Connection 7 hot water generated by the solar collector goes through this inlet into the water tank The outlet size is 3 4 inch In order to minimize the heat lost Insulation pipes should cover the water pipe Connection 4 is for active anode The inlet is 1 2 inch Active anode helps to clear the water in the tank Device 5 This is for T P VALVE T P valve inlet is 3 4 inch This valve must be fully sealed for the protection of the system against excess pressure and temperature T P valve can lower the temperature and reduce pressure automatically Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc iCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions g Device 6 is the back up heating element for the solar water system Cover must be installed to protect the heating element from moisture and other risk Heating element control and default set ups is explain in the smart controllers user guide White cover shown above is the cover for heating element protection i Device 8 is an optional system controller Please read the Controller s operation instruction for more details 5 g ee ee ee ee e
3. e ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee _ Thron cores jactat wire fr Seton boos Ses eaeeeeeeeeee Remarks temperature sensor can come in contact with electrical heating element Please keep this in mind during the installation process Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc iCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions Stand assemble D Flat roof stand can be assembled according to this drawing Major parts of the stand are described as below Number name _ Water tank support band Saddle for water tank tank screws g Standsupport Makes the stand steadier oO _ i Back leg cross support Holding the two back legs together that makes stand steadier Collector clamp Holes Holes for collector clamps Back leg Stand s back leg O_ Stand support Stand cross support Stand slant leg Leg of stand Collector support bars Collector is laid on those bars and held by the clamps located on O _ Leg support hole Leg supporter s position Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc iCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions Slant roof stand can be assembled regarding to this drawing Major parts of the stand are described as below D T J sa N
4. e solar collectors Major Service Usually Every Five Years This service should be performed every five years or more often in poor water quality areas refer to Table below THE MAJOR SERVICE CAN ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY YOUR LOCALAUTHORISED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Note The major service and any replacement of components which have not failed are not included in our warranty 1 Replace the pressure temperature operated relief valve 2 Flush the cold water relief valve 3 Where fitted check the electric element for excessive calcium build up or corrosion Replace if necessary 4 Visually check the unit for any potential problems e g broken glass excessive dust build up shading etc 5 Carefully inspect all connections 6 Drain and flush out tank sediment build up if any 7 Drain and flush out collectors 8 Replace the anode Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc
5. expands by approximately 1 50 of its volume Continuous leakage of water from the valve and its drain line may indicate a problem with the water heater Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc iCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions WARNING Never block the outlet of this valve or its drain line for any reason Operate the easing lever on the temperature pressure relief valve once every six months It is very important that the lever is raised and lowered gently DANGER Failure to do this may result in the water heater cylinder failing or under certain circumstances exploding If water does not flow freely from the drain line when the k water heater lever is lifted t The temperature pressure relief valve should be checked for performance or replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years or lift until water more frequently in areas where there is a high incidence of flows from the water deposits drain line lower drain gently line COLLECTOR GLASS Ensure the glass on your solar collectors is free of dust salt spray or any other matter which may reduce the effectiveness of the solar collectors If the collector glass becomes dirty hose down or if the collectors are accessible wash the collector glass with water and a soft brush when the collectors are cool Have any trees trimmed which may shade th
6. raps and mounted on a cyclone frame These items are available from your local supplier Use Tank Strops and Cyclone Frame Recommended Pitch 20 0 it is necessary to face the solar hot water heater 45 to either the East or the West a lower pitch installation will give better performance In such cases the addition of a third panel to the system THE HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED ON AN ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AREA OF ROOF as close as possible to the most frequently used hot water outlet or existing water heater system in retrofit installations The heater must be installed in an area that is free of shade all year round Ensure that trees do not shade the heater particularly in winter Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc mCRY TON Energy Saving Solutions The installing of key components will be shown below 1 Connection of Tank collector a Connection 1 is for hot water outlet Hot water from the tank will get into the bathroom and kitchen thought this connection The outlet size is 3 4 inch In order to minimize the heat lost Insulation pipes should cover the water pipe Connection 2 is using for cold water intake Civil supply water will get into tank when hot water is used Pressurized system makes sure the water tank is always full The inlet size 1s3 4 inch Connection 3 is for
7. ter to Fill the storage cylinder and collectors dispelling air out of the top of the cylinder through the open tap As soon as water flows freely without air bursts from the tap close the tap and allow the cylinder to pressurize Check all joints for water tightness 2 Turn ON the electric power to the booster element ensuring that the power is correctly connected i e Active line to Active terminal etc Operate the lever on T P valve to ensure that the valves are functional The system tank is now filled and ready to operate MAINTENANCE Service Calls Should your solar water heater not provide hot water please check the following before requesting a service call 1 Shading from trees is not excessive and is not covering the collectors for all or part of the day 2 Hot water usage is not excessive 3 Hot water is not leaking from within the plumbing system 4 Booster switch and or time switch are turned ON 5 Booster circuit fuse or circuit breaker is sound 6 Electric or gas meter speeds up when the booster switch is turned ON after being OFF Contact us if all of the above have been checked and there is still no hot water Six Monthly Service 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
8. umber name Description _ Water tank support frame Support water tank Water tank held screw Screws located here to hold water tank Two more holes need to be drilled in correct place for the other two screws Collector is laid on those bars and held by the clamps located on _ o n gr Seer wo collector Bottom leg Stand leg directly contact with roof Stand is held to roof by screws from here Front leg The same with __ Collector clamp Holes Holes for collector clamps Mounting collector on stands 1 Lay collector s on the stand s collector support bars Clamps must be preinstalled to avoid the dropping of collector 2 Tighten clamps to make sure collectors are held strongly 3 Tight the brass fittings to the collector s circulation inlet and outlet then connect pipes please refer to the Connection of tank and collector drawing between tank and collector 4 Fill the collector and tank check all the connections of tank and collector Detect any leaking and repair leaks Town Center Mall Office 3 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI tel 1649 946 45 88 fax 1649 946 47 95 e mail info crypton tc www crypton tc imCRYPTON Energy Saving Solutions FILLING AND COMMISSIONING THE STORAGE TANK AND COLLECTORS 1 Turn on a least one hot water outlet tap preferably over a bath or laundry basin Open the main water supply valve on the line to the water heater to allow wa
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