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Table Of Contents

Contents
About Your Water Heater
- Water Heater Application
- Model Type
- Mains Pressure
- Solar Operation
  - Normal operation
  - Over-temperature operation
  - Night Time Cooling operation
  - Freeze Protection operation
  - Standby mode
  - Solar Monitor LED operation
- How Hot Should The Water Be?
- Hotter Water Increases The Risk Of Scald Injury
- Warning
- Safety
- Precautions
- Pipe Work And Insulation
- Freeze Protection
- Solar Monitor
- Bleeding The Solar Collector(S)
- To Turn Off The Water Heater
- To Turn On The Water Heater
- Going On Holidays
- How Do I Know If The Water Heater Is Installed Correctly?
- Victorian Customers
- Does The Water Chemistry Affect The Water Heater?
- How Long Will The Water Heater Last?
Regular Care
- Minor Six Month Maintenance
- Major Five Year Service
- Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
- Expansion Control Valve
- Collector Glass
- Flushing The Solar Collector(S)
- Household Maintenance Around the Solar Storage Tank
Water Supplies
- Change Of Water Supply
- Anode
- Anode Inspection And Replacement
- Caution
- Saturation Index
- Summary Of Water Chemistry Advice Affecting Warranty
Save A Service Call
- Not Enough Hot Water (Or No Hot Water)
- Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Running
- Expansion Control Valve Running
- In-Series Water Heater Operating Too Frequently
- Collector Glass
- Noise From The Solar Collectors
- Green LED Is Not Illuminated On Solar Monitor
- Red LED Illuminated on Solar Monitor
- Circulator Operates at Night
- Higher Than Expected Gas Bills
Installation – System
- Important Notes
- Freeze Protection
- Installation Standards
  - Victorian Installers
- Water Heater Application
Installation – Solar Storage Tank
- Solar Water Heater Storage Tank Location
- Safe Tray
- Mains Water Supply
- Tank Water Supply
- Wall Bracket
- Hot Water Delivery
- Circulated Hot Water Flow And Return System
  - Temperature Limiting Device
- Reducing Heat Losses
- Anode
- Saddling - Pipe Work
- Anti-Freeze Heating Unit
- Backing Plate
- Dimensions And Technical Data
- Typical Installation (Remote Boost) – Outdoor Location
- Typical Installation (Remote Boost) – Indoor Location
- Typical Installation (Integrated Boost) – Outdoor Location
Installation – Solar Control Unit
- Supplied With Vs160 Solar Storage Tank
- Solar Storage Tank With Raised Solar Hot Inlet
Installation – Solar Collector(s)
- Solar Collector Location
- Roof Strength
- Orientation of Solar Collectors
- Inclination of Solar Collector
- Latitude Of Some Australian Cities
- Maximum Number of Collectors
- Pipe Lengths
  - Pressure Testing
    - Direct Open Collector Circuit
    - Direct Open System
  - Maximum height to collector(s)
Connections – Plumbing
- Connection Sizes
- Water Inlet And Outlet
- In-Series Booster – Integrated
- Supplied With Vs160 Solar Storage Tank
- In-Series Booster – Remote Location
- Pipe Sizes
- Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
- Expansion Control Valve
- Relief Valve Drain
- Bleed Valve Drain
Connections – Electrical
- Solar Control Unit
- Thermostat Setting
- Wiring Diagram – Solar Storage Tank
Commissioning
- To Fill And Turn On The Water Heater
- To Turn Off The Water Heater
- In-Series Booster
- Preset Outlet Temperature
- Bleeding The Solar Collector(S)
- Solar Controller Operation at Start-Up
- Diagnostic Features Of The Solar Controller
Draining The Solar Collector(s)
Draining The Water Heater
Vulcan Solar Water Heater Warranty – Australia Only –
1. The Vulcan Warranty – General
2. Terms Of The Vulcan Warranty And Exclusions To It
3. What Is Covered By The Vulcan Warranty For The Water Heaters Detailed In This Document
4. Entitlement To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
5. How To Make A Claim Under This Warranty
6. The Australian Consumer Law

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