Reece Thermann User manual

SOLAR READY TANK
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Solar Ready Tank Installaon Guide
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1. Introducon
1.1 Thermann Solar Ready Tank
Thermann solar ready tanks (SRT) are an electric hot
water storage tank that contains seven (7) ports, four (4)
more than a standard electric hot water system.
This unique design advantage allows installaon of
an electric storage tank that can be easily, and cost
eecvely upgraded to solar at a later date. Perfect for
emergency break downs and maintenance.
When solar is added to the SRT under certain condions,
it may sll be eligible for government assistance/
incenve schemes.
Figure 1. Solar Ready Tank
1.1.1 SRT Ports Explained
1. Inlet (Mains): Inlet line from mains water supply
2. Solar Flow: Flow line to the collector
3. Solar Return: Return line from the collector
4. Outlet: Outlet line to tempering valve and load
5. Sensor 1 Port: Boom temperature sensor
6. Sensor 2 Port: Top temperature sensor
7. PTRV: Pressure temperature relief valve locaon
2. Installaon
2.1 SRT Port Connecons
IMPORTANT
Thermann solar ready tanks (SRT) must be installed
in accordance to AS/NZS 3500.4 as well as any other
relevant local/government standards.
All compression ngs must be of brass with copper
olives.
Teon tape must be used on all ngs.
2.1.1 SRT Port Sizes
Table 1. SRT Port Sizes
Port Locaon Size
Inlet (Mains) 20mm (3/4”) BSP
Solar Flow 20mm (3/4”) BSP
Solar Return 20mm (3/4”) BSP
Outlet 20mm (3/4”) BSP
Sensor Ports Adjustable Cable Gland
PTRV 20mm (3/4”) BSP
2.1.2 Pipe Work
For general mains pressure systems, the recommended
pipe size is 3/4”. All pipe work and insulaon must be
installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.4
IMPORTANT
When solar is added to the storage tank, pipe work
and insulaon can be exposed to much higher maxi-
mum temperatures. It is necessary that all valves and
ngs used are solar rated.
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Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Thermann Solar Ready Tank ..................................... 2
1.1.1 SRT Ports Explained........................................................2
2. INSTALLATION 2
2.1 SRT Port Connecons................................................ 2
2.1.1 SRT Port Sizes .................................................................2
2.1.2 Pipe Work.......................................................................2
2.2 Pipe Work Connecons............................................. 3
2.2.1 Inlet (Mains)...................................................................3
2.2.2 Solar Flow ......................................................................3
2.2.3 Solar Return ...................................................................3
2.2.4 Outlet.............................................................................3
2.2.5 Sensor Ports ...................................................................3
2.2.6 PTRV Port .......................................................................3

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2.2 Pipe Work Connecons
2.2.1 Inlet (Mains)
The mains line should consist of the following brass
components when installing:
• Duo valve
• Expansion control valve
• Pressure liming valve
The ‘Quickie Kit’ can be purchased separately and
provides the above components with insulang jackets
to streamline the installaon process.
2.2.2 Solar Flow
When installing the SRT without a solar collector, this
port is simply plugged using the supplied 3/4” brass plug.
When installing SRT with a solar collector, this port is
used for the water line directed up to the solar collectors
to be heated, and consists of the following components:
• Solar collector
• Circulaon pump with unions
• Solar dierenal controller
• Check valve
• Flow meter
The Thermann retro-t kit provides the above
components to complete the plumbing of the solar ow
line.
2.2.3 Solar Return
When installing the SRT without a solar collector, this
port is simply plugged using the supplied 3/4” brass plug.
When installing SRT with a solar collector, this port
is used for the water line returning from the solar
collectors aer being heated. This line does not require
any addional components, but should be run as short
as possible and have connuous fall back to the solar
return port.
2.2.4 Outlet
The outlet is where the hot water from the SRT is
extracted to be supplied to the household. This line must
consist of the following component:
• Solar rated tempering valve
The Thermann pump staon kit is provided with the
above component to complete the plumbing of the
outlet line of the system.
2.2.5 Sensor Ports
When installing the SRT without a solar collector, the
sensor ports remain unused, as all heang is controlled
by the thermostat and element inside the electrical
co ver.
When installing the SRT with a solar collector, the
sensors must be coated with heat transfer paste inserted
through the cable gland into the appropriate port and
ghtened. For more informaon on sensors, refer to
manual supplied with controller.
2.2.6 PTRV Port
The PTRV port is where the SRT ‘pressure and
temperature relief valve’ is to be installed. All PTRV’s
must be ed with a copper drain pipe to carry any
discharge to an appropriate drain.
IMPORTANT
All SRT’s include a PTRV, which is located in the vercal
column of the SRT packaging.
PTRV handle must be operated every six months to
ensure valve sll works and is free from sediment and
clarion/lime deposits.
Figure 2. PTRV Locaon in packaging
Figure 3. SRT Installed

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