Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd instruction manual for the installation and maintenance of novasun direct freeze resistant high pressure solar hot water systems (october 2013) for use by trained qualified personnel only. Applicable to the following mode...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 1 contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2 2. System description .............................................
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 2 1. Introduction all novasun solar hot water systems are high quality thermal solar systems, using advanced technology to convert light into heat. This installation manual must be read and understood before undertaking t...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 3 assess site specific risks and eliminate or reduced to an acceptable level so as to satisfy health and safety requirements, prior to installation. Water temperature can reach boiling point and the collector can reach st...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 4 5. Frost, scaling and hail resistance, stagnation 5.1 hail resistance novasun collectors are hail resistant with 4mm toughened glass and have passed sabs hail tests. 5.2 freeze protection solar hot water systems can be ...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 5 6.3 tilt angle in respect of the optimum angle of inclination for a solar collector, the rule of thumb provides that the latitude of the location is taken and then 10° added thereto. Therefore, a location with latitude ...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 6 7.2.3suggested method 3 alternate installation brackets geyser brackets a) description: profiled aluminium plating providing a solid footing distributing the weight of the unit over the roof covering. Positioning of bol...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 7 8. Mounting process 8.1 suggested mounting method 1 connect hanger bracket (d) to strapping (c), allowing enough length strapping for the flexible strapping to fit under the roof tile and wrap around the purlin/truss. R...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 8 make sure that the tank is rotated to a position where the drain cock is at the lowest point on the geyser as pictured above. This will ensure that the maximum volume of water in the tank is available to be heated by th...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 9 all pipework must be properly insulated, including at least two metres of the cold feed to and hot supply from the geyser. Insulation material must be heat tolerant and uv resistant, nor must it unduly compress or cause...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 10 pumped controller – geyserwise system acknowledgment: geyserwise installation manual: for purpose of pump controller installation and wiring instruction refer to the geyserwise installation manual or go to www.Geyserwi...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 11 10. System commissioning 10.1 commissioning direct systems make sure that the solar radiation is low during filling. In strong radiation it is possible for steam to form in the collector. Keep the collector covered thr...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 12 12. System selection and sizing 12.1 introduction individuals purchase solar hot water systems for many reasons. Some buy to realise savings on their energy spend, others out of concern for the environment, others as t...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 13 13. Owners operating and maintenance instructions 13.1 introduction dear customer, thank you and congratulations on your purchase. Your system is one of the most advanced available and is proudly produced in south afri...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 14 once you get used to the system and its optimum performance pattern, you may eventually completely switch the electrical backup off, particularly in summer months. An additional benefit of this is that it is the fastes...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 15 conventional electric geysers and solar systems. To dissipate this gas safely, it is recommended that a sink hot tap be turned on for several minutes. Do not use a dishwasher, clothes washer or other appliance for this...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 16 screen 3: program timer on/off to program the desired timer settings press the off button to move the flashing segment to the time at which power is made available to the geyser thermostat/element. Once the segment is ...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 17 backup heating is generally preferable during late afternoon and early morning, so that maximum use of solar energy during the day is taken advantage of. The backup should not be set that it is on during periods when t...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 18 warning when inspecting your system please bear the following in mind: the removal of the electrical cover plate on the solar geyser will expose 220 v wiring. It must only be removed by an authorised electrician or ser...
Copyright © 2014 ikhwezi solar (pty) ltd, novatherm cc, solar assist (pty) ltd 19 17. Warranty services: (log warranty services) important notice: making use of a non-accredited solar installer to perform warranty work on your novasun swh system will void your warranty agreement. Date: service provi...
