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Figure 5.

Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be

permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are

met:

1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed

6 feet.

2. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected

by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.

3. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved

for grounding.

Never use this solar water heater unless it is completely

full of water.
solar Water heaters equipped for one tYpe

voltaGe onlY. This solar water heater is equipped

for one type of voltage only. Check the rating plate near

the bottom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT

USE THIS SOLAR WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE

OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ON THE MODEL

RATING PLATE. Failure to use the correct voltage can

cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS

BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have

any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was alumi-

num for the old tank, replace it with copper wire. If you wish

to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection

at the solar water heater made by a competent electrician.

Figure 6.

Contact your local utility to arrange for a professional

electrician.

thermostat

Each thermostat is factory preset at 120°F to reduce the

risk of scald injury. This setting has proven by experience

to be most satisfactory from the standpoint of operational

costs and household needs.

Solar water heaters installed in Florida require the

thermostat(s) to be set at 125°F. If you wish to adjust the

settings, see the “Temperature Adjustment” section of this

installation manual on page 11.
temperature reGulation

hotter Water can scald: Solar water heaters are

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature

which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other

sanitizing needs can cause scalds resulting in serious

personal injury and/or death. Some people are more likely

to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These

include the elderly, children, the infirmed, or physically

handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits

into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state

law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water

tap, then you must take special precautions. Please see

Figure 7 and Table 2 for information regarding thermostat

settings. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature

setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some type of

mixing device, such as a mixing valve should be used at the

hot water taps used by these people or at the solar water

heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or

hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for

installation of the valves. Before changing the factory

setting of the thermostat, read the Temperature Adjustment

section.

KeepinG the thermostat settinG at 120°f

Will reduce the risK of scalds. Never allow

small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own

bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person

unattended in a bathtub or shower.
temperature settinGs
NOTE: This residential solar water heater will not supply

sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
The thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which

approximates 120°F and is adjustable if a different water

temperature is desired. For best system savings this

temperature should not be changed. Read all warnings in this

manual and on the solar water heater before proceeding.

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