EasyManua.ls Logo

Santon PREMIER PLUS User Manual

Santon PREMIER PLUS
28 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
UNVENTED MAINS PRESSURE SOLAR WATER HEATER
170, 190, 210, 250, 260 AND 300 LITRE
DIRECT AND INDIRECT MODELS
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
PACK CONTENTS
Premier Plus unvented solar water heater incorporating immersion heater(s) and thermal controls
Factory tted temperature/pressure relief valve Cold water combination valve Expansion vessel
Expansion vessel mounting bracket Tundish Motorised valve (indirect models only) Compression
nuts and olives Immersion heater spanner Installation instructions
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Santon PREMIER PLUS and is the answer not in the manual?

Santon PREMIER PLUS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rated Voltage230 V
Energy Efficiency ClassC
Frequency50 Hz
ProtectionIPX4
Capacity150 liters
TypeElectric water heater
MountingVertical
Safety FeaturesSafety valve, thermal cut-out

Summary

Introduction

General Requirements

Components Supplied

Lists all components provided with the Premier Plus solar water heater unit.

Siting the Unit

Guidelines for correctly positioning and installing the Premier Plus solar water heater.

Outlet/Terminal Fittings (Taps, Etc.)

Advice on selecting and connecting terminal fittings for hot water outlets.

Limitations

Lists situations and systems where the Premier Plus unvented solar water heater should not be used.

Installation - General

Pipe Fittings

Details on pipe connections, including compression fittings and BSP threads for the unit.

Cold Feed

Recommendations for the cold water supply, including pipe size and stopcock installation.

Cold Water Combination Valve (Fig 1)

Information on the cold water combination valve, its function, and installation position.

Drain Tap

Guidance on installing a drain tap for system maintenance and draining.

Expansion Vessel

Instructions for connecting and positioning the expansion vessel for water expansion.

Secondary Circulation

Details on setting up secondary circulation for hot water, including pipe sizes and pumps.

Outlet

Information regarding the hot water outlet connection and distribution pipework.

Discharge Pipework and Tundish

Details on discharge pipe D1, tundish installation, and discharge pipe D2 requirements.

Installation - Solar Primary

Connection to Primary Circuit

How to connect the solar coil to the pumped solar primary circuit using compression fittings.

Control of Primary Circuit

Guidance on using a solar controller for temperature control and probe insertion.

Installation - Direct Units

Plumbing Connections

Outlines the necessary pipework connections for direct unit installations.

Electrical Supply (Fig. 6)

Details on wiring immersion heaters, earthing, and protective devices for direct units.

Safety

Crucial safety warnings, including disconnecting power and not bypassing thermal cut-outs.

Installation – Auxiliary Heating Coil

Plumbing Connections

Details pipework connections for indirect units, including primary circuit connections.

Electrical Supply (Fig. 6)

Instructions for electrical supply, wiring, and safety for indirect units.

Boiler Selection

Advice on selecting compatible boilers and feed/expansion cisterns for indirect systems.

Auxiliary Circuit Control

Information on controlling the auxiliary circuit using a motorised valve and pump.

Commissioning

Filling the Unit with Water

Step-by-step guide to filling the unit with water and purging air.

System Checks

Procedures for checking connections, strainers, and safety valves after filling.

Solar Primary Circuit

Instructions for filling and controlling the solar primary circuit with the solar controller.

Direct Units

Commissioning steps for direct units, including temperature setting and checks.

Secondary Heating Coil

Commissioning the indirect secondary circuit, including valve operation and temperature adjustment.

BenchmarkTM Log Book

Instructions for completing the Benchmark Log Book and explaining the system to the customer.

Maintenance

Maintenance Requirements

Overview of essential maintenance for unvented hot water systems.

Safety Valve Operation

Procedure for manually operating and checking safety valves.

Strainer

Steps for accessing, cleaning, and reassembling the system strainer.

Descaling Immersion Heater(s)

Instructions for draining, removing, cleaning, and refitting immersion heaters.

Premier Plus Solar Expansion Vessel Charge Pressure

How to check and re-charge the expansion vessel pressure.

Re-commissioning

Steps for re-commissioning the unit after maintenance.

User Instructions

Warnings

Critical warnings for users regarding safety valves and system faults.

Temperature Controls - Solar

How solar differential temperature controllers manage solar coil heating.

Temperature Controls – Direct Unit Immersion Heater(s)

User guide for adjusting immersion heater thermostats and thermal cut-outs.

Temperature Controls – Indirect Units (Fig. 8)

User guide for adjusting indirect unit thermostats and motorised valves.

Flow Performance

Explains normal flow behaviour and water cloudiness in unvented systems.

Operational Faults

Information on potential operational faults and expansion vessel air volume.

Fault Finding & Servicing

Spare Parts

Guidance on identifying and ordering correct replacement parts for the PremierPlus cylinder.

Fault Finding

Introduction to the fault finding chart for diagnosing and rectifying system operational issues.

Guarantee

Guarantee Terms

Outlines the warranty period and conditions for the Santon PremierPlus, including parts and labour coverage.

Environmental Considerations

Information on product materials and responsible disposal at the end of their useful life.

Related product manuals