Modena Giorno Series Owner's manual

User Manual Book
Solar Water Heater
Giorno Series
SH 1513 CE

English 1
TABLE OF CONTENT
Part 1: Important Safety Information 3
Part 2: Product Introduction 3
Solar Water Heater Panel 3
Standard Accessories 4
Flat Roof Installation Accessories 4
Electric Backup Accessories 4
Part 3: Installation 5
Preparation 5
On Roof / Slope Installation 5
Flat Roof Installation 5
Piping and Electrical Connection Method 6
Several Panels Combination 7
Part 4: Maintenance 7
Part 5: Troubleshooting 8
Part 6: Specification 8
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product. Please contact our Customer Care should you need further
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1. The installation may only be carried out by qualified professionals.
2. The pipes must be insulated with a suitable UV resistant material of
the appropriate thickness in order to reduce heat loss and protect
the pipes from freezing.
3. If you choose the model with with heating element and controller
function, you must have reliable grounding. It is strictly forbidden to
use this product without reliable grounding.
4. To avoid scalding, when the hot water tempeature is higher than 50
°C, it must be mixed with cold water before use.
5. It should be installed in a sunny and open area to get optimum
efficiency.
6. Unfiltered water can cause system corrosion, it is recommended to
use soft water.
7. The system may only be installed on roof surface. The static load-
bearing capacity of the roof must be checked in accordance with
local and regional stipulations at the site prior to the installation of
the panels, it is necessary by means of the commissioning of a
structural engineer.
Solar Water Heater Panel
PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PART 2: PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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Remark:
1. Tempered Safety Solar Glass
2. Clear Heat Insulation
3. Storage Tank
4. Case
5. Drain Hole
6. Outlet Hole
7. Reserve Hole
8. Inlet Hole
Standard Accessories
Flat Roof Installation Accessories
Electric Back Up Accessories
Combined Valve
Fixing Sheet
M6*40
M8*35
M8*45
Fixing Press Pad
Support Leg
Front Track
Heating Element
Temperature Sensor
Controller

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Preparation
1. Check the outer shell whether it is well.
2. Check if the accessories are complete against the packing list.
3. Prepare the necessary tools before installation. Tie the safety rope
and take other protective measures during the altitude operation.
On-Roof / Slope Installation
1. Fix the fixing sheets to the back of the solar water heater.
2. Turn it over and fix the fixing sheets on the beam of the roof.
3. Cover the tile back.
Flat Roof Installation
1. Fix the front tracks on the back of the solar water heater.
2. Turn it over and fix the support legs with the front tracks according
to the suitable angle.
3. Using the fixing press pads, fit the support legs with the flat roof.
PART 3: INSTALLATION
Fixing Sheets

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Piping and Electrical Connection Method
Install the combined valve at the water inlet according to the image
below. Pay attention to the direction of the valve.
Choose suitable angle according to the local latitude
Heating Element
Temperature Sensor
Controller
Water Inlet
Water outlet
Mixing Valve
Pay attention to
the direction of
the valve

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Several Panels Combination
1. Parallel Installation
2. Series Instalation
If the solar water heater is installed at dusty area, it will reduce the
absorption rate of the collector panel when the dust adheres to the
collector surface. Therefore, the surface of the collector should be
cleaned at least every half or one year according to the dirt condition.
Note: you must ask to the professional workers to help do it.
PART 4: MAINTENANCE
Mixing Valve
Hot Water Outlet
Cold Water Inlet
Hot Water Outlet
Mixing Valve
Cold Water Inlet

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Problem
Possible Cause
Recommended Actions
Water is not hot in
sunny day
The panel is covered by dust
Clean the dust periodically
The panel is covered by high
towers, trees, tall building,
fences, other water heaters,
etc
Remove the covering /
barrier or move the solar
water heater to the open
place.
Hot water valve got leakage
or cannot close well.
Check or change the outlet
valve
Heat loss from the pipeline
Add proper insulation along
the hot water pipeline.
No hot water come
down
No water supply
Check the water supply
pipe
Inlet valve damaged
Check or change the inlet
valve
Model
SH 1513 CE
Product Type
Compact Solar Water Heater
Color
Black
Capacity
150 L
Maximum Temperature
70 °C
Maximum Pressure
5 bars
Insulation Material
ESPP
Backup Power
1500 W
Piping Connection
2x3/4” male thread
Weight
42 kg
Dimension
2184 x 814 x 212 mm
Collector Area
1.75 m2
Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve the quality of the
product. Pictures in this manual are schematic and may not match your product exactly.
Values stated on the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are
obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant standards. Depending on
operational and environmental conditions of the appliance, values may vary.
PART 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
PART 6: SPECIFICATIONS

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