SolaStat™-1-3 Installation Guide
Version 1.1 – April 2013 Page 7
MOUNTING THE SENSORS AND CONNECTING WIRING
Introduction
The locations and way that the sensors are mounted is critical to ensure the
SolaStat™ -
operates correctly and at greatest efficiency;
protects the system against damage from extreme temperatures, and
displays hot water readings are accurately.
If the TANK and/ or INLET sensor is not mounted correctly –
There may be inaccurate Topout sensing, which could lead to damage to
the Hot water cylinder or other components
Hot water readings on the display may be inaccurate
If the ROOF sensor is not correctly mounted –
The unit may not be able to detect FROST settings (this can lead to the
collector panel bursting)
Please follow the instructions below carefully.
Positioning
the ROOF
Sensor
The ROOF Sensor should be fitted into a metal immersion ‘pocket’ in the hot
water outlet pipe.
Apply plenty of heat transfer compound (available from your distributor)
between the sensor and the lining of the hot water outlet pipe.
Seal the sensor with neutral cure sealant and install external lagging. The
Positioning
the TANK
Sensor
The TANK Sensor should be fitted into a metal immersion ‘pocket’ in the
upper region of the Hot Water Cylinder (HWC) (typically 1/3 of the way down
from the top of the HWC, or the first possible place below 1/3 of the way
down.
If a ‘pocket’ is not available, use S3 mount (available from your distributor).
Apply plenty of heat transfer compound (available from your distributor)
between the sensor and the lining of the ‘pocket’ (or between the tank and
the sensor).
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