State SGV 120 10TS - Manuel (Page 4)

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CAUtION
This tank, as all tanks, will eventually leak. Do not install without
adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause
damage. Note: normal condensation from a tank may appear
to be a leaking tank.
WAteR PIPING
This tank is design certified to be used with a potable water
system. When connecting water piping with solder joints use
only lead free solder.
WARNING
HOtteR WAteR CAN SCAlD: Water heating tanks are intended
to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirmed, or
physically handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then
you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs,
some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the tank.
WARNING
This solar booster tank shall not be connected to any heating
systems or component(s) previously used with a non-potable water
heating appliance. The water heater storage tank is intended to
circulate only potable water through the solar collector/heat pump.
If this solar booster tank is also used for space heating applications,
all piping and components connected to the solar booster tank
shall be suitable for use with potable water. The water heater
storage tank are not to be connected to a solar/heat pump system
that previously used a thermal fluid other than potable water.
This appliance has been design certified as a solar booster tank
complying with Standards for Safety - UL174. The particular
application of this appliance described (above paragraph) may
be subject to review and approval by local code officials.
WARNING
Toxic chemicals such as used for treatment of boilers or non-
potable water heating appliances shall never be introduced into
a potable water space heating system.
WARNING
When the system requires water at temperatures higher than
required for other uses, a means such as a mixing valve shall
be installed to temper the water for those uses in order to reduce
scald hazard potential. Mixing valves are available at plumbing
supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of these valves.
FIGURe 3
The tank will work better if you keep the hot water runs short. You
will also get hot water faster and with less heat loss.
The illustration shows the correct valves and fittings that you will
need to install the tank. Threaded (3/4”) water connections are
supplied through the tank top.
FIGURe 4
1. Buy the fittings that you need to connect the pipes. Remember
that you have to connect both the hot and cold water pipes.
2. Apply a light covering of pipe joint compound to each outside
thread before making connection.
3. connect the cold water supply pipe to the cold water inlet of
your tank as follows:
a. Look at the top cover of the tank. The hot and cold
connections are marked there.
b. A non-metallic dip tube is supplied to carry cold water
from the tank top to the bottom. Be sure that it is in the
cold water inlet.
c. If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter BEFORE
you attach the adapter to the cold water inlet.DO NOT
solder the cold water supply pipe directly to the cold water
inlet connection. It might harm the dip tube.
d. The cold water supply line must have a shut-off valve and
union.
4. Use a union to connect the hot water supply pipe to the tank’s
hot water outlet.
CAUtION
Operating an empty or partially filled tank will result in damage
to the tank.
If a tank is installed in a closed water system; such as one having
a back flow preventer, check valve or water meter with check valve
in the cold water supply line, means shall be provided to control
thermal expansion. contact the water supplier or local plumbing
contractor on how to control this situation.
WARNING
INStAllAtION IN ReSIDeNtIAl GARAGeS: The tank must be
located and/or protected so it is not subject to physical damage
by a moving vehicle.
FIllING tHe GeOtHeRMAl StORAGe
tANK WItH WAteR
1. close the tank drain valve. The drain valve is on the lower
front of the tank.
2. Open the cold water supply to the tank. NOTE: THIS VALVE
MUST BE LEFT OPEN WHEN THE TANK IS IN USE.