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Kelvinator KCT27036A Installation Manual
Summary of KCT27036A
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Solar hot water systems installation manual.
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2 contents kelvinator solar hot water systems congratulations and thank you for choosing our solar hot water system. Before you install the hot water system, we recommend that you read through the entire installation manual, which provides instructions on the safe installation of the hot water syste...
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This installation manual has been prepared for qualified installers of the hot water system. Please keep in a safe place for future reference. Installation must be performed by a qualified installer (for example, a licensed plumber or gas fitter). Warning for continued safety of this appliance it mu...
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4 specifications kelvinator solar hot water systems specifications collector flat panel (kcpf20a) collector dimensions per panel (mm) length 2002 x width 1025 x depth 80 gross surface area 2.05m 2 aperture surface 1.81m 2 net weight 34.5kg operating positive pressure. Max. 1000kpa stagnation maximum...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems specifications 5 specifications solar controller (kkssua) dimensions (mm) length 365mm x width 205mm x depth 100mm protection rating ipx4 net weight 2.3kg operating positive pressure. Max. 850kpa maximum water temperature 95°c circulation pump type up15 – 14b circu...
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6 general installation kelvinator solar hot water systems general installation the collector rails, unions, straps, clamps, bolts, nuts and washers required for the installation are included in the collector kit(s). Suitable screws will be required to fix the collectors to the roof. The collectors a...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems general installation 7 general installation pipe lengths the solar hot and solar cold pipes between the hot water storage tank and the solar collectors must: • have a continuous fall from the solar collectors to the hot water storage tank of 5 (1 in 10 grade). • no...
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8 general installation of solar collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems 10-15mm from horizontal inlet 20-30mm from horizontal 30-45mm from horizontal horizontal collector rail outlet note: the solar collectors (both flat panel and evacuated tube) must be installed at an angle from the horizont...
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Components list kelvinator solar hot water systems 9 components list supplied in kit: kkssf2ma – flat panel double roof mounting kit item no. Qty. Description 1 1 rail bottom for 2x flat panel collector 2 2 strap rail bottom 3 4 clamp flat panel collector 4 4 bolt, nut and washer assembly 5 2 strap ...
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10 roof installation – flat panel collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems roof installation – flat panel collectors fix the bottom straps using appropriate screws into the roof struts or trusses making sure the bottom rail is inclining towards the proposed outlet end of the collectors. If inst...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems roof installation – flat panel collectors 11 roof installation – flat panel collectors collector pipe work connections open the fittings kit kkssura and check that all components have been supplied (see components list). Place two 1/2" male to collector compression...
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12 installation diagram – electric boosted flat panel collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems installation diagram - electric boosted flat panel collectors tiled roof – preferred method: connect roof straps from bottom rail and top edge of collectors to vertical roof beams. Secure with 2 screw...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems installation diagram - gas boosted flat panel collectors 13 installation diagram - electric boosted flat panel collectors tiled roof – preferred method: connect roof straps from bottom rail and top edge of collectors to vertical roof beams. Secure with 2 screws at ...
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14 roof installation – evacuated tube collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems roof installation – evacuated tube collectors fix the bottom straps into the roof struts or trusses using appropriate screws, making sure the bottom rail is inclining towards the proposed outlet end of the collectors...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems roof installation – evacuated tube collectors 15 once all of the collectors are joined together (two or three collector installations only), they should be correctly positioned so that they are evenly distributed on the bottom rail. Place the collector clamps on th...
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16 roof installation – evacuated tube collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems roof installation – evacuated tube collectors on the collector array inlet install a 1/2” to copper union onto the 1/2” male compression union fitting making sure to use a thread sealant. 1/2" female to copper union ...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems installation diagram – electric boosted evacuated tube collectors 17 installation diagram – electric boosted evacuated tube collectors tiled roof – preferred method: connect roof straps from bottom rail and top edge of collectors to vertical roof beams. Secure with...
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18 installation diagram – gas boosted evacuated tube collectors kelvinator solar hot water systems installation diagram – gas boosted evacuated tube collectors tiled roof – preferred method: connect roof straps from bottom rail and top edge of collectors to vertical roof beams. Secure with 2 screws ...
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Installation – storage tank and solar controller prepare the solar controller by installing a 1/2" nipple and the flexible tube on the bottom connection of the solar controller. Solar controller connection 1/2" nipple flexible tube place the solar controller in position above the “flow” connection o...
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20 installation- storage tank and solar controller kelvinator solar hot water systems installation – storage tank and solar controller 20mm thermal insulation around pipe the storage tank “flow” connection is to be piped to the inlet of the collector array. The outlet of the collector array is to be...
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Storage tank outlet connections it is recommended that a heat trap be installed on the outlet piping of the storage tank in order to prevent convective heat losses and to maintain the efficiency of the hot water system. If your system is gas boosted, the gas continuous flow water heater supplied wit...
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22 installation – storage tank and solar controller kelvinator solar hot water systems installation – storage tank and solar controller connecting the temperature sensor at the storage tank the short tank sensor from the solar controller goes inside the sensor pocket located at the “flow” connection...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems electrical installation 23 the current draw is approximately 0.1a for the solar controller and 0.8a for the gas continuous flow water heater. If a new power outlet is to be installed and wired to an existing power circuit, consideration should be given to how many ...
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24 electrical installation kelvinator solar hot water systems electrical installation if the solar hot water system is electric boosted, the storage tank will have a heating element installed inside the tank. The element is required to be installed with a 240 volt alternating current continuous or o...
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Commissioning before commissioning the solar hot water system, please confirm the following: • collector(s) have been installed correctly • collector(s) have been covered • collector array has been adequately fixed to the roof • storage tank has been installed correctly • storage tank and collector ...
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Commissioning the solar controller a solar monitor is located on the front of the solar controller and houses a green and a red led. Remove the covering on the collector(s) to allow them to begin receiving solar radiation and heating water in the system. Plug in and switch on the power supply to the...
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Checking the hot water delivery temperature, pressure and flow individually open each hot water tap or fixture in the house and check that hot water is available and that there is sufficient flow or pressure. Ensure that any fixtures designed primarily for the purposes of personal hygiene (e.G. Bath...
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28 troubleshooting kelvinator solar hot water systems troubleshooting problem possible solutions it takes a long time to get hot water at the fixtures the time it takes to deliver hot water from your storage tank to your fixtures depends on the length and size of the piping between the two and also ...
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems notes 29 notes.
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30 notes kelvinator solar hot water systems notes.
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Kelvinator solar hot water systems warranty 31 this document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for electrolux appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for yo...
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P/no. Khwsgeni/1 © copyright 2011 electrolux home products pty ltd abn 51 004 762 341 print code: kman_khwsfum_oct11 if you’d like further information about kelvinator appliances, please visit your retailer, phone or email our customer care team or visit our website. Telephone: 1300 363 640 fax: 180...