Solfex IRC 2.1 - System Maintenance and Warranty; System Maintenance Procedures; Warranty Terms and Conditions

System maintenance and warranty - page 31
Technical changes may be made without notice
System maintenance
and warranty
System maintenance
The solar heat transfer fluid must be checked once every year to
investigate its antifreeze and pH value. These checks can be made using
a refractometer.
• Antifreezeconcentrationof40-45%.Ifthereadingisbelow30%then
the fluid will need to be replaced.
• pHValueof8.5-9.5.
• Refractiveindex:I.374
The collector/collectors should be visually inspected once a year for any
sign of leakage, damage or any sign of corrosion. Checks should also be
made on the mounting brackets/bolts for any corrosion or damage.
Warranty
The collectors are guaranteed for 10 years and have a life expectancy of 25
years. The warranty will be invalid in the following cases:
• Collectorsthatareinstalleddamagedordamagedduringinstallation
• Failureofthecollectorduetofrost,lightningstrikes,transientvoltages
or any act of misuse or any act of vandalism.
• Theguaranteedoesnotcovertheeffectsofscaleinthesystem.
• Modicationsortamperingwillinvalidatethewarranty.
• Thecollectorsmustbeinstalledinanappropriatelocationandthere
use is restricted to potable water only and back up heating.
• Anyinstallationthathastakenplaceandhasnotfollowedthe
installation and commissioning procedures.