
b) Follow this process to fill the system:
Step 1. Close isolation valves (horizontal is closed) between water tank and pump station. The first
one is beneath the pump yellow handle and second is on right hand side with red handle.
Step 2. Fill and purge water tank as normal.
Step 3. Connect hose (garden hose fitting) to drain port on solar return (right side) and run other end of
the hose to a suitable drain location. Consider the movement of the pipe that could result with high
pressure and flow rate during draining.
Step 4. Open the isolation valves between water tank and pump station. Open drain valve on the
drain port until no more air bubbles are visible from the drain hose.
Step 5. An air vent should also be installed (temporarily) on the outlet of the collector, or highest point
of the plumbing to aid in air removal from the system.
Step 6. Once the system is free of air, close the drain port.
Step 7. Manually start the system pump (P1) using the Manual Testing function of the controller. Run
for 5 minutes checking the flow rate options, and eliminating any additional air from the system. Only
fully bled, remove the air vent from the collector outlet/highest point of system.
Before connecting the pump station and completing the filling procedure, pressure test the
collector loop with compressed air in accordance with standard plumbing practices. This is
important to ensure no leaks are present in the roof space, attic etc.
Auto air vent MUST be removed after bleeding of air is completed. The auto air vent will not
be able to withstand stagnation temperature, may block with scale over time, and will
release steam if the system ever stagnates, wasting water and also poses a DANGER of
scalding any nearby persons.
8.9. Draining System
a) If servicing the collector or any part of the solar loop or the storage tank, the system should be drained of
water.
Only drain the system once the solar collector is below 113
°
F (45
°
C). Draining the system
while the system is hot could result in release of high pressure hot fluid which could cause
serious scalding.
If the installer/contractor leaves the site at any time a clear sign should be mounted on the
front of the pump station and/or storage tank that reds: “This equipment is currently
being maintained. Under no circumstances should any valves be opened or closed
or the power supply to any equipment be restored.” Opening closed isolation valves
could release high pressure water that is potentially hot enough to cause serious scalding.
b) DRAINING COLLECTOR ONLY:
Step 1. Cover the solar collector to prevent exposure to sunlight. At least 30 minutes is required to
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