WATER HEATER GeoSpringTM Solar SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . .3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sizing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GT50C10BAM GT40C10BAM GT25C10BAM 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . .37 CERTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner’s Manual before attempting to install or operate this solar water heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT :DWHU WHPSHUDWXUHV DERYH ) FDQ FDXVH VHYHUH EXUQV RU GHDWK IURP scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured.
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Required Water qualities* WATER SUBSTANCE UNITS OF MEASUREMENT pH value - NOTICE: *To avoid system failure and damages, assure that the water quality falls within the range of the water values as written in the table.
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General 7KH /LPLWHG :DUUDQW\ LV YRLG LI \RX GR QRW GUDLQ DQG cover the GeoSpring Solar under the temperature conditions described in this manual. Appropriate insulation or pipe heat tracing must be provided on-site to prevent hot and cold water pipes from freezing. A mixing valve, at which the required water temperature can be set, must always be installed at the hot water outlet. NOTICE: If the temperature falls below 32°F for 8 consecutive hours, the GeoSpring Solar system must be drained and covered.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions Operation System Operating Pressure If the homeowner cannot get water to flow from the hot water lines, check all shut off valves and ensure the combined non-return/safety valve has been installed correctly, as it has an integrated check valve. To determine whether the GeoSpring Solar system is working, measure the water temperature returning from the system on a sunny day. The output temperature should be warmer than the input temperature.
Routine Preventive Maintenance DANGER Risk of Scald - Before manually operating the combined non-return/safety valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage. NOTE: If the combined non-return/safety valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water system.
CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Annual Maintenance DANGER Risk of Scald Before manually operating the combined non-return/safety valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a SCALD hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage. (DFK URWDWLRQ RI WKH UHG FDS ZLOO DOORZ D VKRUW release of water. Rotate the red cap a full 5 rotations. Make sure valve operates freely.
GENERAL INSTALLATION AND TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION Installation, maintenance, cleaning and all other procedures listed in this manual shall only be performed by fully and properly instructed, qualified and authorized personnel, which means licensed LQVWDOOHUV FRQWUDFWRUV SOXPEHUV +9$& DQG VRODU contractors. The materials supplied must be used for installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions CONNECTIONS AND PIPING The GeoSpring Solar system shall be connected to WKH FRQQHFWLRQ SLSLQJ ZLWK D Ǝ 137 WKUHDG %HIRUH tightening the connection, check to make sure that VHDOV DUH SRVLWLRQHG SURSHUO\ 8VH D WRUTXH ZUHQFK WR tighten the connection and do not exceed a torque of 30 ft-lbs. Please refer to Thermal Expansion and /RFDO ,QVWDOODWLRQ 5HJXODWLRQ VHFWLRQV IRU DGGLWLRQDO information.
INSULATION THERMAL EXPANSION The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused by installation, attachment or use of any type of energy-saving or other XQDSSURYHG GHYLFHV RWKHU WKDQ WKRVH DXWKRUL]HG E\ the manufacturer) into, onto or in conjunction with the water heater. The use of unauthorized energy-saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and may endanger life and property. Determine if a check valve exists in the inlet water line.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS This water heater must be installed in accordance with these instructions, local codes, utility codes, utility company requirements or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code. It is available from some local libraries or can be purchased from the National Fire Prevention $VVRFLDWLRQ %DWWHU\PDUFK 3DUN 4XLQF\ 0$ DV ERRNOHW $16, 1)3$ The solar energy system shall comply w
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions TRANSPORTING PANELS FLAT SEAL VENTILATION VALVE 3/4 NPT THREAD PROTEC PROTECTOR MAX.TORQUE 30 FT-LBS CAUTION Mount ventilation valve vertically upward when installed. NOTICE: 5LVN RI 8QLW 'DPDJH The MAXIMUM torque on the ventilation valve nut and plastic threaded connection point shall NOT H[FHHG )7 /%6 7KH water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from over-torque connection points. 49-6000121 Rev.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions COMPONENTS 1 COMBINED NON-RETURN/SAFETY VALVE This valve is a pressure release mechanism used in pressure systems. It has a non-return valve integrated. The use of these valves is strictly required due to safety regulations. The safety valve opens at a pressure of 36, WR UHGXFH H[FHVV SUHVVXUH Valve must be replaced by year five to gain the limited warranty for years six through ten.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Stand Alone 7KLV V\VWHP LV 127 65&& FHUWLILHG NOTICE: Your warranty is void if you operate the GeoSpringTM Solar without a DANGER Scald Risk SUHVVXUH UHGXFLQJ YDOYH VHW DW 36, RU ORZHU Mixing valve must be set to auxiliary water heater temperature or below. Failure to do so may result in severe burns or death from scalds. The combined non-return/safety valve can be placed at distances greater than LQFKHV IURP WKH SURGXFW 7R GR VR \RX MUST ensure the pressure measured DW W
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Pre-heater Electric & Gas Storage Water Heater OptionalSensor Immersion Sleeve 2 40 inch See Notes 1 3 6 &ROOHFWRU ORRS SLSLQJ PDWHULDO FRSSHU RSHUDWLQJ WHPSHUDWXUH ) RU KLJKHU GLDPHWHU QRW OHVV WKDQ ´ OptionalSensor Immersion Sleeve *DOORQV RU JUHDWHU *HR6SULQJ 6RODU *DOORQV RU JUHDWHU *HR6SULQJ 6RODU 5 Gallons or greater, GeoSpring Solar 25 10 10 5 Whole Home Water Filter 6 6 Hot Water Outlet
FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION Materials for Flat Roof or Ground Mount Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. 0HWULF %ROW 0 [ 4W\ 3/4" MNPT x Female G3/4" 9HQWLODWLRQ 9DOYH 4W\ Mounting Bracket - Qty. 4 )ODW :DVKHU 0 4W\ &ROOHFWRU /HJ 4W\ 0HWULF 1XW 0 4W\ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 3/4" NP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 1. Unpack the Unit 3. Install Collector Panel to Collector Legs WARNING TO AVOID BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, HAVE TWO PEOPLE JOINTLY INSTALL THE PRODUCT. FRAGILE PRODUCT – HANDLE WITH CARE! CAUTION THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR. WARNING Two people are required for this procedure. CAUTION Ensure that the collector leg is stabilized and secured.
FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 4. Prepare to Install Collector Panel Assembly Ŷ 0DNH VXUH WKDW WKH ERWWRP HGJH RI WKH SURGXFW touches the surface for support. Ŷ 0DNH VXUH WKH FROOHFWRU OHJV DUH SDUDOOHO DQG mark the attachment points. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 5. Install Collector Panel Assembly Ŷ &DUHIXOO\ PRYH WKH DVVHPEO\ CAUTION Use caution when moving assembly. CAUTION Ŷ &DUHIXOO\ PRYH WKH DVVHPEO\ EDFN LQWR SRVLWLRQ Ŷ 8VLQJ D PP GULOO ELW RU HTX
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions FLAT ROOF OR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION 6. Final Installation Steps NOTICE: Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non-return/ safety valve or ventilation valve. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with insulated valves. Ŷ &RQQHFW WKH FROG ZDWHU LQOHW DQG ILOO WKH FROOHFWRU 8VH WKH WKUHDG DGDSWRUV IRU 86 137 WKUHDGV 5HIHUHQFH +\GUDXOLF &RQQHFWLRQ and ventilation valve installation section) NOTI
ON-ROOF INSTALLATION Materials for On-Roof Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. 0HWULF 7 +HDG %ROW 0 [ Qty. 4 /RZHU 0RXQWLQJ %UDFNHW Qty. 2 Flexible Mounting Bracket Qty. 2 )ODW :DVKHU 0 4W\ 0HWULF 1XW 0 4W\ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions :RRG 6FUHZ 4W\ 3/4" MNPT x Female G3/4" 9HQWLODWLRQ 9DOYH 4W\
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION Panel as Installed CAUTION THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTOR.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION 2. Place Collector Panel WARNING TO AVOID BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, HAVE TWO PEOPLE JOINTLY INSTALL THE PRODUCT. FRAGILE PRODUCT – HANDLE WITH CARE! Ŷ 3ODFH D 0HWULF 7 +HDG %ROW WKURXJK WKH end of each of the brackets with the head toward the panel. Attach a washer and a nut to the end of each bolt. Do not tighten. The T-Head should be turned so it will fit into the groove of the panel.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions ON-ROOF INSTALLATION 4. Attach Flexible Bracket to the Collector Panel Ŷ 3ODFH D 0HWULF 7 +HDG %ROW WKURXJK WKH HQG of each of the Flexible Brackets with the head toward the panel. Attach a washer and a nut to the end of each bolt. Do not tighten. Flexible Mounting Bracket Ŷ 3ODFH WKH EROW KHDG LQWR WKH JURRYH RQ WKH side of the panel. Do this on each side.
HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION Materials for High Load Roof Installation NOTE: Check package contents to make sure that you have received all components listed below. If you need spare parts, please contact your local GeoSpring Solar system dealer. Mounting Bracket *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ 0HWULF 0 [ $QFKRU *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ TX25 0HWULF 0 [ 6HOI 7DSSLQJ Screw *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ *HR6SULQJ 70 4W\ 0HWULF 1XW
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION Attachment Point Recommendations lb/ft² MPH A B C D inch inch inch inch GeoSpring™ Solar 25 19.4 ± 0.4 24.0 32.0 2.0 GeoSpring™ Solar 40 31.1 ± 0.4 35.5 32.0 2.0 GeoSpring™ Solar 50 42.7 ± 0.4 47.25 32.0 2.0 10.5 121 B A C C C D C D GeoSpring Solar 25 GeoSpring Solar 40 GeoSpring Solar 50 49-6000121 Rev.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 1. Locate Collector Panel CAUTION THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTOR. Ŷ 'HWHUPLQH WKH ORFDWLRQ RI WKH Collector Panel according to the information on the previous page. The brackets need to be installed directly into a beam below roofing. 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 3. Assemble Mounting Rails Ŷ 'HWHUPLQH WKH OHQJWK RI UDLO QHHGHG IRU \RXU installation. Cut off and discard the excess rail. Ŷ ,QVWDOO WKH 6HOI 7DSSLQJ 6FUHZ DV VKRZQ RQH RQ the top lower portion of the rail and one on the right side of the upper portion of the rail. Position WKH 6HOI 7DSSLQJ 6FUHZ Ǝ IURP WKH HQG RI the rail and tighten the screw Ŷ )ROORZ WKHVH VWHSV ZLWK DOO UDLOV Rail Self-Tapping Screw 0.
HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 5. Install Lower High Load Brackets Ŷ ,QVWDOO D +LJK /RDG %UDFNHW RQ WKH WRS RI WKH lower portions of each rail. Set the bracket into the groove in the rail above the self-tapping VFUHZ 7XUQ WKH +LJK /RDG %UDFNHW clockwise to lock into place. Install the lower +LJK /RDG %UDFNHW RQ DOO UDLOV 90° Ŷ 7KH +LJK /RDG %UDFNHW KDV D 7 +HDG %ROW LQVWDOOHG 7XUQ WKH EROW VR WKH 7 LV KRUL]RQWDO and will fit into the groove of the collector panel. 6.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions HIGH LOAD ROOF INSTALLATION 7. Final Installation Steps NOTICE: Risk of Unit Damage Do NOT insulate combined non-return/safety valve or ventilation valve. The water heater warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from operation with insulated valves.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1. Installation has sufficient load bearing capacity and in accordance with local and regional codes. 2. Installed in accordance with these instructions, local, and regional codes. 3. Inspected substructure for retaining screw connections used to secure installation. 4. ,QOHW 2XWOHW FRQQHFWLRQV WLJKWHQHG WR IW OEV 5. Collector loop piping is secured and allows for expansion/contraction. 6. 3LSLQJ FDQ ZLWKVWDQG ) 7. No connections between copper and stainless steel. 8. 6XSSO\
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before you call for service.... Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. CAUTION For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, controls, heating elements or other safety devices. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts For GeoSpringTM Solar models. Instructions for Placing a Parts Order All parts orders should include: 7KH PRGHO DQG VHULDO QXPEHU RI WKH ZDWHU KHDWHU IURP the rating plate 2. Specify voltage and wattage as marked on the rating SODWH LI VSHFLILHG 3DUW GHVFULSWLRQ DV QRWHG EHORZ DQG QXPEHU RI SDUWV desired. CAUTION For your safety, DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls.
CERTIFICATION SRCC OG-300 Certification The solar system installer is to indicate (circle, check, etc.) the system that was actually installed. This product certified by: GE Appliances, A Haier Company Solar Rating & Certification Corporation™ 4000 Buechel Bank Road Solar-Rating.org Louisville, KY 40225 USA Solar Energy Factor (SEFD) SRCC Cert. No. Model No.
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CERTIFICATION SRCC OG-300 Certification The following labels/tags must be attached to the relevant valves in the systems in order for it to be considered 2* FRPSOLDQW This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the lefthand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie.
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CERTIFICATION SRCC OG-300 Certification Freeze Protection 7KH IROORZLQJ ODEHOV PXVW EH DWWDFKHG WR WKH UHOHYDQW YDOYHV LQ WKH V\VWHPV LQ RUGHU IRU LW WR EH FRQVLGHUHG 2* compliant. This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the left-hand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie.
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CERTIFICATION SRCC OG-300 Certification Labeling for all fill and drain ports: 7KH IROORZLQJ ODEHOV PXVW EH DWWDFKHG WR WKH UHOHYDQW YDOYHV LQ WKH V\VWHPV LQ RUGHU IRU LW WR EH FRQVLGHUHG 2* complaint. This page should be laminated, each label cut from it, punched in the margin on the left-hand side and affixed to the appropriate valve with a wire tie. Plastic ties are inappropriate due to high operating WHPSHUDWXUHV DQG 89 UDGLDWLRQ )DLOXUH WR DIIL[ WKHVH ODEHOV ZLOO YRLG WKH 65&& 2* V\VWHP FHUW
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LIMITED WARRANTY GE Appliances Solar Water Heater Limited Warranty All warranty service provided by our Authorized Servicer Network. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the Water Heater which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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