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MonoSolar & Solar Panels Installation Manual Page 19 of 29
8.0 Inspection, Maintenance and Faults
8.1 Inspection and Maintenance
The Atmos MonoSolar system is built from maintenance free components. However,
it is advisable to inspect the following annually:-
Control
Check the wiring and check if the pump starts running when there is sufficient
daylight. (The hot water tap can be opened when the tank is too hot.)
Pipes
Check the pipes if they are well supported within the roof insulation and not bent.
Also check the pipe insulation and other insulation.
Filling level
a) Disconnect the electrical supply and wait for about 5 minutes. Make sure that the
solar system is cooled down. This is usually the case in the morning.
Alternatively, open a hot water tap until all the temperature indication lights have
gone off. Wait 5 minutes until the water has drained back to the tank.
b) Remove the lid and open the plug on the T-piece.
c) Open the water level drain valve on the riser pipe.
d) If there is no water coming out of the side, fill up the tank to the correct level as
described in section 5.9.
e) Refit the cover.
f) Restore electrical power and check the unit operates.
g) Check for leaks.
Filling level with a drain back vessel
a) Disconnect the electrical supply and wait for about 5 minutes. Make sure that the
solar system is cooled down. This is usually the case in the morning.
Alternatively, open a hot water tap until all the temperature indication lights have
gone off. Wait 5 minutes until the water has drained back to the tank.
b) Open the valve tap on the drain back vessel.
c) If no water comes out, fill up the vessel as described in Section 5.9.
d) After filling, close the valve tap.
e) Restore electrical power and check the unit operates.
f) Check for leaks.