GE GT40C10BAM GeoSpring™ Internal Collector Storage (ICS) Solar Water Heater

OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Page 40

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 49-6000121 Rev. 0
The following labels/tags must be attached to the relevant valves in the systems in order for it to be considered
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SRCC OG-300 Certification
CERTIFICATION
COMBINED NON-RETURN/SAFETY VALVE
This valve is a pressure release mechanism used in pressure systems. It has a non-return valve integrated. The
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reduce excess pressure.
Valve must be replaced by year five to gain the limited warranty for years six through ten.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Do NOT touch hot water outlet pipes. Failure to do so can result in severe burns.
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VENTILATION VALVE
This valve ensures that no vacuum is created when draining the water tank.
In the event of negative pressure, the ventilation valve automatically supplies the system with air.
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Valve must be replaced by year five to gain the limited warranty for years six through ten.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Do NOT touch hot water outlet pipes. Failure to do so can result in severe burns.
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COLD WATER SUPPLY ISOLATION VALVE
This valve should stay open to allow water from the public water system to fill the GeoSpring Solar System
water tank. When this valve is closed, the GeoSpring Solar System and the supplemental water heater are
disconnected from the pressurized mains of the public water system.
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HOT WATER SUPPLY ISOLATION VALVE
Keep this valve open to assure that hot water can drain or escape in case of overheating. This valve can
temporarily be closed for maintenance purposes.
DRAIN VALVE
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System. Attach a garden hose to both drain valves. Terminate the hoses in either a service basin or an
appropriate spot outside the house. Open both water heater drains at once to drain the unit.
WARNING
SCALD RISK
WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. TO AVOID SCALDING, EXERCISE
MAXIMUM CAUTION WHEN DRAINING THE HOT WATER FROM THE GEOSPRING SOLAR SYSTEM. DO
NOT POINT HOSE AT PERSONS OR PETS. ALWAYS DISCHARGE THE HOT WATER TO A SAFE PLACE.
DRAIN VALVE
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System. Attach a garden hose to both drain valves. Terminate the hoses in either a service basin or an
appropriate spot outside the house. Open both water heater drains at once to drain the unit.
WARNING
SCALD RISK
WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. TO AVOID SCALDING, EXERCISE
MAXIMUM CAUTION WHEN DRAINING THE HOT WATER FROM THE GEOSPRING SOLAR SYSTEM. DO
NOT POINT HOSE AT PERSONS OR PETS. ALWAYS DISCHARGE THE HOT WATER TO A SAFE PLACE.
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE
This valve controls the temperature of the warm water output. According to local standards, the valve must have
a scald safe function. Scald safe means that in the case of a cold water failure, the hot water supply shuts off
automatically.
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PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
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any source.
3 WAY BALL VALVE
This valve provides solar system cold water shut off without interrupting normal cold water service.
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