COMMISSIONING
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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Prior to handover, complete the final check list:
1. System is installed as per the installation instructions ......................................................................... [ ]
2. Water is connected, turned on and solar storage tank is filled ............................................................. [ ]
3. Closed circuit is filled with correct concentration of fluid and has been commissioned ......................... [ ]
4. All mechanical fixings are secured ..................................................................................................... [ ]
5. Collector rail has a rise of 12-15 mm per collector on the hot outlet side of the solar collectors
if installed directly onto the roof .......................................................................................................... [ ]
6. Collector rail is either horizontal or higher on the hot outlet side of the solar collectors
if part of a frame ................................................................................................................................. [ ]
7. Protective plastic film removed from tank (if fitted) .............................................................................. [ ]
8. Covers removed from collectors ......................................................................................................... [ ]
9. Pipe, conduit penetrations through the roof have been sealed correctly .............................................. [ ]
10. Roof tiles put back into position .......................................................................................................... [ ]
11. Roof flashing watertight ...................................................................................................................... [ ]
12. System checked for water (and heating fluid) leaks and pipe connections are correctly tightened ....... [ ]
13. Cold and hot water piping checked for water leaks ............................................................................. [ ]
14. Drain pipes free of any obstruction ..................................................................................................... [ ]
15. All pipe work clipped where necessary ............................................................................................... [ ]
16. Electrical power to the booster is switched on (if required) .................................................................. [ ]
17. Operation of booster checked ............................................................................................................ [ ]
18. Air bled from taps ............................................................................................................................... [ ]
19. Instruct the householder on the water heater system use and leave manual with the householder ...... [ ]