Step 2: Place the Storage Tank

Sunward Solar Hot Water System – Installation Guidelines

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Basic Steps:

1. Bring these two components to your basement or utility room, as close as possible to your existing water heater or storage tank
2. Connect Exchanger and Storage Tank with two stainless steel Flex Hoses
3. Attach Solar Manifold to the top of the Storage Tank with two screw-on connectors
Install Storage Tank and Heat Exchanger

Tools Needed:

- 9/16″ wrench/socket
- 5/8″ wrench/socket
- Screwdriver

Estimated Time: 1 hour with a helper

Sunward Makes it SimpleSunward Makes It Simple: Steel Flex Hoses eliminate the need for any cutting or sweat soldering copper at this stage.

Sunward Makes It Simple: Pre-plumbed controls are made in our factory in Vermont with temperature gauges and controls built in, eliminating expensive custom onsite plumbing.