ROTEX Sanicube Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INSTALLERS:

This booklet is meant for installers who have prior knowledge experience and relevant
training in proper installation and maintenance of heating systems and hot water storage
tanks

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ROTEX Tank Assembly

Tank Description
ROTEX storage tank is an unpressurised storage tank with corrugated heat exchanger coil in
the storage tank. Every parts of the tank are engineered to

1. Prioritised on water hygiene.

2. Design to be self sufficient and low maintenance.
3. Optimise the hot water delivery rate.

ROTEX tank, unlike most of the conventional stainless steel tanks, the storage water and the
main domestic supply water are separate in the tank, they do not mix at all. The main water
supply passes through the in-tank stainless steel corrugated tube heat exchanger system,
heated through the storage hot water in the tank. Therefore ROTEX tank acts like a
preheated and instantaneous hot water tank.

Figure 2 shows the exploded view of a ROTEX storage tank. It shows all the main
components in the tank.

Cold main water inlet

Tank lid, secured by 4
and hot water outlet
black lid clips
Black lid clip to
secure the tank lid Tank body rubber
seal

Sensor tube to
insert sensor probe Corrugated heat
exchanger coil

Sensor tube to
insert sensor probe

Figure 1: Exploded View of ROTEX Tank

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Tank Storage and Main Supply Water in ROTEX

Cold water from the main Hot Water flows to the

supply piping system at the domestic water piping
top of the tank system at the top of the
tank

Tank storage Corrugated heat

water in ROTEX exchanger in
tank ROTEX

Figure 2: In Tank Heat Exchanger Coil

Figure 3 shows how the main supply of water does not mix with the storage water in the
tank.

The main supply water pipe is connected on the top of the tank, which is also connected to
the corrugated heat exchanger coil. The cold water from the main supply flows in the heat
exchanger to the bottom of the tank then coiling up to the top of the tank. While the cold
main supply water flow coiling up the tank, it absorb heat from the surrounding storage
water. When the main supply water reaches the top of the tank, it should reach the same
temperature as the surrounding storage water, which is 65 degree Celsius.

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Key Benefit for Design Features

Water Hygiene
Since the tank storage water and the main supply water do not mix, the hygiene of the main
supply water for domestic usage is protected regardless of the condition of the storage
water.

 The domestic water supply is entirely contained in a piping system and heat
exchanger so that the deposits such as sediment, rust or other deposits which can
arise in large volume tanks are not produced.
 Water that is charged first is also the first to be removed (first-in first-out principle).
 If the tank has not been used for a while, users do not need to worry about bacteria
building up in the tank and any legionnaire issues.

Low Maintenance
The tank is designed around self maintenance; users can install and forget about the tank.

 ROTEX tank is a non pressurised tank. Therefore, the plumbers do not need to worry
about fitting extra valves and safety devices to regulate the in tank pressure.
 Pressure and temperature relief (PTR) valve does not need to be fitted in it, and
users do not need to worry about PTR valve maintenance.
 ROTEX tank is made up of plastic and composite material and it does not rust.
Therefore users do not need to worry about fitting and replacing anode.
 The corrugated heat exchanger coil is made up of marine grade stainless steel.
Therefore it is highly resistance to corrosion.
 The make up tank fitted at the side of the ROTEX storage tank always make sure the
storage water is always topped up due to evaporation. So the water level does not
need to be checked.

Low Occurrence of Scaling

Scaling is the accumulation of unwanted substance on solid surface. In ROTEX, the only
possible location for scaling to happen is in the heat exchanger coil where the water from
the main flows through.

 ROTEX designed the corrugated coil to self clean when the main supply of water
flows in the heat exchanger. Thus the sediment cannot build in the heat exchanger
coil.

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Modular Extension Facility

Single SC545 ROTEX tank is only able to store up to 500 litre water worth of heat energy.
Commercial scale projects require more heating from just a single SC545 ROTEX tank can
offer.

 ROTEX tanks can be manifolded and interconnect several storage tanks to store and
produce required hot water to specified projects.
 Tichelmann principle is used to automatically balance the water level for each
manifolded tank. Thus fewer valves are needed to be fitted on the tanks.

Easy to Transport and Install

Inform Energy pre-assembles each system in the workshop and re-packaged the system to
reduce onsite installation time and easy installation.

 Empty weight of ROTEX is relatively light compared to most of the stainless steel
tanks in current market.
 ROTEX is designed to fit through any doors that are built according to Australian
Standard.
 ROTEX uses common parts. Most plumbers in Australia are familiar with the pump,
valves, controllers and piping connection used by ROTEX.
 A cubic shaped ROTEX tank utilises the space around more efficiently compares to a
cylindrical shaped tank.

Tank Specification

Volume: 500 litre

Empty Weight: 86 kg
Total filled Weight: 586 kg
Height: 1590 mm
Width: 790 mm
Length: 790 mm
o
Maximum tank temperature: 85 C
Maximum Operating Temperature: 10 bar
Material Made for outer tank shell Impact Resistant Polypropylene

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ROTEX SC544 Tank Ports

Hot water return port

from Electric Booster

Tank Handle
Balance line port to
make up tank

Suction port to Electric

Booster

FIGURE 3: SIDE VIEW OF THE TANK

Cold water inlet from

Mains

Hot water outlet for

Domestic Hot water

Level Indicator Sensor well for

thermostat probe

FIGURE 4: TOP VIEW OF THE TANK

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Typical ROTEX System
by Inform Energy
 Main Cold
Water In
Domestic Hot Water Out

Gas Line

Flow in and out of ROTEX Sanicube

 (Blue Line)
Out Flow from the ROTEX

(Red Line)
Return Flow to the ROTEX

Solar Flow

Solar and Gas

Circulation Flow
Gas Circulation
 Main Cold Water In
1st Heat Exchanger Coil
(Blue)
Cold Water Return
Domestic Hot Water Out
from Hydronic Heating Application
1st Heat Exchanger Coil
to 2nd Heat Exchanger Coil
(Red)
(Blue)

Hot Water Out

to Hydronic Heating Application from
2nd Heat Exchanger Coil
(Red)

ROTEX Sanicube 500 litre Hydronic Heating Application Selection:

Hydronic Floor Heating
Dual Coil Hydronic Radiator Heating
for Domestic Hot Water and Swimming Pool Heating
Spa Heating
Hydronic Heating Applications
 Tank Cover

st 2nd Heat Exchanger Coil

1 Heat Exchanger Coil
32 metre
44 metre
*Sitting in the 1st coil

Note:

3rd Heat Exchanger Coil (19 metre)

can be used for 3rd Hydronic
Heating Application if it is
applicable.

Tank Body
ROTEX Sanicube 500 litre
Dual Coil
Internal Component