Dux 2F136S Assembly instructions

Specications and materials may change without notice.
Effective for electric boosted solar water heaters manufactured and sold after 1 January 2012.
Installation by a licensed tradesperson and in
accordance with:
• AS/NZS 3500.4 “National Plumbing &
Drainage Code Hot Water Supply Systems
– Acceptable Solutions”
• Adherence to local authority and OH&S
regulations
• Victorian PIC Requirements
Carefully remove all packaging and
transit protection from the heater before
installation. Dispose of the packaging
responsibly using re-cycling facilities
where they exist.
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For advice, repairs and service, call:
1300 365 115 (Australia)
0800 729 389 (New Zealand)
Models: 2F136S
2F136SD
3F136S
3F136SD
4F136S
4F136SD
2S136ED
3S136ED
4S136ED
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For an easier installation, please read this document before you begin.
On completion, sign and leave with owner.
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Rough In Diagram 1
Model Numbers 2
Safety Audit 3
Removal of Existing Tank 4
Placement of New Tank 4
Water Connections 5
Pipes – Important Points 6
Collectors – Alignment
and Inclination 8
Collectors – Important Points 9
Collectors – Attaching to Roof 10
Collectors – Attaching Fittings 12
4 Way Union Assembly 15
Anti-Frost Valve 16
Flashing 17
Temperature Sensor 18
Only if installing models 20
Non Return Valve 21
PTR Valve and Drain Down Line 22
GPO 23
Tempering Valve 24
Commissioning the System 24
Commissioning Checklist 25
Installation Declaration 26
Components 27
Exploded Diagrams 28
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Rough In Diagram
Approximate location of pipework. A tolerance of 25mm is acceptable to dimensions shown in table below.
Note: Ensure pipes protrude horizontally from wall, and leave enough length of pipe to allow easy
connections.
250 L 315 L 400 L
Tank Height 1444 1754 1704
Overall diameter 617 617 705
A Hot water outlet 1211 1521 1445
B Tempered water outlet (mid-way between A and D) 624 779 742
C Flow to solar collectors 507 507 531
D Cold water inlet 195 195 219
E Drain to waste 592 592 616
F Return from solar collectors 628 838 642
100
A
B
C
D
EF
Hot
Drain to Waste
Flow
Cold
Tempering
Valve
100
Return

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• Below is a list of model numbers:
Model
Number
Capacity
(L)
Panel
Management
2F136S 250 No
2F136SD 250 Yes
2S136ED 250 Yes
3F136S 315 No
3F136SD 315 Yes
3S136ED 315 Yes
4F136S 400 No
4F136SD 400 Yes
4S136ED 400 Yes
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• This Installer’s Guide and the
Owner’s Manual (also included in the
product carton) contain important
information about installation and use
of this water heater.
Note: For an easier
installation, please read this
document before you begin.

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• Arrive at site, park vehicle as close as
allowable to installation, and conduct
a safety audit, also known as Work
Method Statements (WMS) or Job
Site Analysis (JSA).
• Prior to working at heights, it is the
responsibility of the installer to ensure
that all practices are compliant with
any relevant OH&S legislation.
Note: Do not commence a
job where the risks cannot be
controlled.
• Refer to local working at heights
regulations. NSW Ref: “Safe Work on
Roofs – Part 2 Residential” Code of
Practice 2004, Work Cover NSW.

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• The existing tank (if applicable)
should be drained and removed in a
responsible manner.
Note: Do not drain on to grass
or garden beds.
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• Safely position new storage tank on
a level surface in accordance with all
plumbing and building regulations.
Note: We recommend a plinth
be installed under the water
heater where the water heater
is subjected to wet conditions.
• Refer to the section called “Rough
In Diagram” on page 1 for detailed
information on position of plumbing.
Install a plinth under the
water heater where the
water heater is subjected
to wet conditions
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• Using correct plumbing methods,
connect the cold water pipe to the
storage tank.
• According to local regulations and
the plumbing code, t any and
all valves that are necessary e.g.
tempering valves, pressure limiting
valves, line strainer, duo valves, cold
water expansion valves etc.
• We recommend the use of new valves
for all Installation. Refer to plumbing
code and/or local requirements.
• The hot water line should be
connected to the hot water outlet.
Hot water outlet
Cold water inlet

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Critical: Due to the high
temperature imposed by solar
heated water, all solar system
pipes and ttings must be DR
brass and copper, including
collector compression ttings
(as supplied). No plastic pipes
or ttings.
• Flow and return lines must be
installed as direct as possible
between tank and collector.
• Pipes must be fully insulated with
UV stabilized insulation suitable for
solar working temperatures. We
recommend Armaex DuoSolar /
Solar insulation, minimum 13mm
thick (refer to local regulations).
Note: Warranty will be void
if this minimum insulation
requirement is not used.
• It is critical to stop any chance of an
air lock developing, so ensure that:
– no pipework is higher than the
automatic air vent valve
Pipes must be DR
brass and copper.
Refer to AS/NZS
3500.4.
Pipes must be fully
insulated with UV
stabilized insulation
suitable for solar working
temperatures, minimum
13mm thick (refer to local
regulations)
Pipes must have no
high points that allow
air to be trapped
No pipes can be higher than
the air bleed valve

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– ow and return pipes from the solar
collectors to the water storage tank
have a minimum of 5° continuous fall
– pipes have no high points that
allow air to be trapped
– the minimum number of bends in
the pipes are used.
• Flow and return lines should be
neatly installed and hidden inside the
roof cavity if possible.
• Take care when running ow
and return lines through the roof,
cladding and the eaves.
Note: Where roof and
the eaves are made from
asbestos, specialised handling
and advice is necessary.
Minimum 5°
continuous fall
To collectors
Use minimum
number of bends
Must fully
insulate flow
and return
pipes
Minimum 5°
continuous fall
To collectors
Non continuous
fall
To collectors
Incorrect Correct
Ensure flow and return pipes from the solar collectors to the
water storage tank have a minimum of 5° continuous fall

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Solar Collector Alignment
• For the most efcient solar gain, the
collectors must be aligned ±45° from
true north (i.e. north west to north
east). See Collector Orientation
Compass below.
Solar Collector Inclination
• For the most efcient solar gain, the
collectors must be inclined within
10° to 45° from horizontal. See
Collector Inclination Guide right.
True North
NW NE
Surface Plate EastWest
45°
50° from
true north
70° from
true north 45°
B
Collector Orientation Compass
True North
A
A = 500mm, or greater if roof allows
B = Between 10° and 45°
B
Note: When establishing the correct Collector Orientation, please account
for the Magnetic Declination of your geographic location
Collector Inclination Guide
C
A
C
A. Preferred range
B. Industry accepted range
C. If orientations A or B are not practical, an additional collector can be
installed at the home owner’s discretion in range C (not required north
of Tropic of Capricorn)
True North
NW NE
Surface Plate EastWest
45°
50° from
true north
70° from
true north 45°
B
Collector Orientation Compass
True North
A
A = 500mm, or greater if roof allows
B = Between 10° and 45°
B
Note: When establishing the correct Collector Orientation, please account
for the Magnetic Declination of your geographic location
Collector Inclination Guide
C
A
C
A. Preferred range
B. Industry accepted range
C. If orientations A or B are not practical, an additional collector can be
installed at the home owner’s discretion in range C (not required north
of Tropic of Capricorn)

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• Inspect ttings after collectors are
pressurized with water.
Critical: Fittings must be as
tight as possible.
Warning: Only pressurize the
the collectors for inspection
and de-pressurize them
immediately after inspection.
Critical: Do not leave
collectors pressurised for
longer than 24 hours.
• To prevent damage, collectors
should be left pressurised only when
connected to the storage tank with
appropriate pressure relief valves.
• Collectors can be located a maximum
of 20 metres (with minimal bends)
from the storage tank if pipe layout is
simple.
Note: For more energy
efciency, locate the
collectors as close as
possible to the tank
• This system is suitable for 2 storey
homes.
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For Both Metal and Tiled Roofs
• Locate the lower mounting rail a
minimum of 500mm distance from
the gutter, or greater if roof allows.
Note: Ensure that the rail is
parallel with the gutter.
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For Metal Roofs Only
• Fix roong screws through the
mounting straps on both sides,
using rubber grommets to prevent
corrosion.
Note: A minimum of 3 roong
screws of 40mm length must
be used to x the collector
strap to the truss.
• Ensure that the rail is parallel with the
gutter.
500mm
or
greater
500mm
or
greater

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For Tiled Roofs Only
• Carefully remove a roof tile and
locate the nearest roof truss.
• Attach the rst (2 per mounting rail)
stainless steel collector strap to the
mounting rail.
• Shape the collector strap over the tile
and position over the roof truss.
Note: A minimum of 3 roong
screws of 40mm length must
be used to x the collector
strap to the truss.
• Ensure collector strap is located on
truss vertically.
• Repeat this process for the collector
strap at the other end of the
mounting rail.
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• Once the bottom rail has been
secured, the collector can now be
lifted on to the roof.
Note: Ensure this is done with
full consideration to OH&S
regulations. Care should be
taken.
Collector Strap
Collector Strap
Use minimum
of 3 screws

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All connections must be brass and all
pipe work must be copper
• Ensure tting is fully engaged on to the
header pipe. This is very important for
correct connection.
• To ensure leak proof installation, hold
tting A (see illustration in margin)
while tightening nut B to prevent
twisting the header pipe.
Critical: Do not use multi
grips or similar tool, as you
will damage the brass ttings.
Ensure you use the correct
size spanner.
Critical: The tting must be as
tight as possible on the barrel
union to prevent the tting
coming loose.
Ensure the brass conetite compression
fitting is installed in the correct direction
Hold fitting A while tightening nut B
to prevent twisting the header pipe
AB

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• Secure the collectors to the
mounting rail with the Z brackets,
screws, nuts and bolts provided with
the water heater.
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• Repeat the process for the second
collector.
Note: Ensure this is done with
full consideration to OH&S
regulations. Care should be
taken.
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• Now position the top mounting rail and
repeat the above steps for that rail.
• Join the top connections with the
brass compression ttings supplied.
Collector
strap
Collector
clamp bracket
Collector
mounting
rail
24mm self tapping
galvanised screw

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• Connect collector ow and return
pipes to the collectors.
• Ensure that you connect the solar
ow (cold) and solar return (hot)
pipes to the correct connections:
– the solar ow (cold) pipe connects
to the bottom of the collectors
– the solar return (hot) pipe connects
to the top of the collectors,
diagonally opposite to the solar
cold pipe connection.
• We suggest when you install pipes
through roof, that you consider
colour coding the pipe ends to show
ow and return.
Critical: During connection,
the header pipe can move in
the collectors. It is critical that
the header pipe is centred to
provide about 40mm of tube
on both sides of the collector.
~40mm~40mm

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• Using correct plumbing methods,
install the 4 Way Union assembly
and air bleed valve at the highest
point in the system, at the top of
the collector diagonally opposite the
solar collector inlet pipe.
• The air bleed valve must stand
vertically straight towards the sky.
Note: If installed in top left/
bottom right of collector, then
T should be reversed.
• When tting the 4 Way Union
assembly, we recommend Loctite
577 Thread sealant and/or a good
quality pink teon tape to secure the
air bleed valve. Tighten by hand. Do
not use spanner.
Valve must be
vertical and at
highest point in
system
Use Loctite 577
thread sealant or
pink teflon tape to
seal all threads

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• Consult the table right to determine
if your system needs an anti-frost
valve.
• If your model does require frost
protection, you must install an anti-
frost valve.
• However, TWO anti-frost valves
must be installed if you live in alpine
areas or areas subject to extreme
frost, such as the ACT and Snowy
Mountain regions.
• The anti-frost valve comes in kit form
and must be ordered separately.
Tank
Model
Anti-Frost Valve
Needed?
2F136S Yes
2F136SD No
2S136ED No
3F136S Yes
3F136SD No
3S136ED No
4F136S Yes
4F136SD No
4S136ED No
Frost Protection Installation Map
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
Locations in grey may be
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• Connect the anti-frost valve to the
top collector connection, on the
opposite collector to where the
thermowell/air bleed valve is installed.
• Ensure the valve is pointing down the
collector towards the gutter, parallel
to the collector.
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• As per local authority regulations,
use an approved method of ashing
on the ow and return lines, e.g.
Dektite or lead collars.
• Where ow and return lines penetrate
the roof surface, the penetration
must occur on the high side of the
roof prole, not in the valley.
• Seal the roof penetration with
a exible waterproof ashing.
We recommend the use of the
appropriate Dektite brand solar
ashing (available for either tile or
steel roofs).
Anti-Frost Valve
Anti-Frost Valve must
point towards the gutter,
parallel to the collector
Flexible
waterproof
flashing
Roof penetration must
be on high side of tile

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• Insert the end of the collector
temperature sensor (supplied in
collector rail kit) into the sensor dry
well.
• The sensor must be fully inserted
and touch the end of the thermowell.
• Firmly secure the sensor cable using
the cable securing clip.
Cable
securing clip
Collector
temperature
sensor
Sensor secured
by clip
Warning: Extreme care must
be taken to not damage the
sensor by pulling on collector
temperature sensor.
Warning: Install the sensor
cable such that it does not
touch the roong material
surface.
Warning: Conceal all
temperature sensor cables
in the roof cavity so that they
are not exposed to sunlight or
heat.
Warning: The collector sensor
cable is a silicon rubber that
may require additional conduit
protection in extreme UV
radiation conditions.