HTP HP-30SC, Installation, Start-Up, Maintenance, Parts, Warranty

Page 1: ...n substantial property damage severe personal injury or death HTP reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature The surfaces of these products contacted by potable consumable water contain less than 0 25 lead by weight as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417 NOTE TO CONSUMER PLEASE KEEP ALL IN...

Page 2: ...s and requirements where they differ from the furnished instructions Additional publications which should guide the installer include Solar Water Heating System Design and Installation Guidelines SRCC OG 300 available from Solar Rating Certification Corporation 400 High Table of Contents Introduction About Your Solar Collector 3 Part 1 General Safety Information 3 A When Servicing the Solar Water ...

Page 3: ...llow the procedures and instructions in this manual WILL VOID the warranty ALL PIPING AND PLUMBING CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE WITH COPPER PIPE ONLY No less than I D copper tube of the type meeting local codes must be used for piping Pipe runs must be solidly attached with proper clamping methods Soldered connections should be secured with 95 5 lead free solder Use only pipe rated for 250oF minimum...

Page 4: ...ump system controller valves and other plumbing components should be provided separately by their respective manufacturers NOTE This manual is primarily a reference document for authorized installation individuals as the solar collector is not permitted to be installed by non authorized persons If exposed to sunlight hot and have internal pressure built up the tubes may explode rather than implode...

Page 5: ...ement that allows full draining of header pipes The collector or array should be mounted with a pitch towards the supply port to facilitate the drain back process E Fluid Quality Water quality is very important Water in direct flow through the solar collectors must first meet potable water requirements any fluid circulated through the collectors should be non corrosive to copper In addition water ...

Page 6: ...ced by the angle of impact so installing the collectors at low angles does reduce their impact resistance It is recommended that in areas prone to large hail 3 4 the solar collector should be installed at an angle of 40o or greater to provide optimum protection This is generally a common installation angle as many populated areas in the world fall within 30 70o latitude Part 3 Installation Informa...

Page 7: ...nsions Inches 101 X 79 X 58 Net Aperture Area ft2 30 04 Storage Tank Size Gallons 70 Nominal Flow Rate Gal Min 0 84 gallons per collector C Tools and Materials Make sure you have all necessary tools materials and accessories before beginning work on the solar system The following is a minimum list of basic required tools Other plumbing components will be field supplied according to installation ne...

Page 8: ... to this guideline an angle of latitude 10o is acceptable and will not greatly reduce solar output The solar collector should be installed at an angle between 20 80o to ensure optimal operation For year round domestic hot water the collector should be tilted to an angle of equal to the latitude of the installation site Add 15o to the latitude to optimize for winter performance space heating Subtra...

Page 9: ...age to the header if the system stagnates In drain back systems supply and return connections to the collector must use eccentric fittings or a fitting arrangement that allows full draining of header pipes The collector or array should be mounted with a 1 4 pitch towards the supply port to facilitate the drain back process In addition collector plumbing should slope toward the drain back reservoir...

Page 10: ...atch et Installing Triangle Plate Assembly 1 Slide two short bolts in the manifold arm 2 Align the edge of the triangle plate to the edge of the manifold arm 3 Secure the triangle plate to the manifold arm with nut tighten with ratchet 4 Repeat for the next two arms Installing Legs to Assembly For Tilt Angled Mounting For Flat Mounting Skip to Flat Mounting this Table Installing Feet to Assembly 1...

Page 11: ...h h o r i z o n t a l supports at the midpoints of manifold legs and arms 6 These supports can be adjusted along either support in order to create the desired angle Flat Mounting Installing Evacuated Tubes Face feet outwards and attach to the manifold arms Feet on the middle support can face either side 1 Unscrew plastic end caps 2 Insert fit ring into hole in manifold 3 Apply a small amount of li...

Page 12: ...ines before drilling into the roof Plan the installation accordingly The following details suggested roof attachment methods J Bolt Penetration Failure to follow this information could result in property damage serious personal injury or death Lag Bolt Penetration Threaded Bolt Penetration A Roof Mounting In order to meet strength requirements in areas with winds up to 130 mph and category D expos...

Page 13: ...n 25o for panels to perform properly D Flat Roof Installation Use 4 10mm diameter or larger stainless steel lag bolts to fasten the collector feet to a flat roof If standing water may gather on the roof around the collector ensure that all mounting and plumbing holes are thoroughly sealed and waterproofed E Wall Mounting Wall attachment methods depend largely on wall material For brick or concrete...

Page 14: ...additives that provide resistance to breakdown during high temperatures Glycol pH should be checked periodically and replaced as specified by the manufacturer F Insulation Heavily insulate all piping running to and from the manifold with high quality insulation of at least 0 6 thickness thicker in cold climates Heat loss from the piping can be significant Particular attention should be taken to in...

Page 15: ... 18 15 Table 5 Pressure Drop through Collector with 40 Glycol Solution To further increase solar production use a variable speed solar pump controller part 8600 047 Part 7 System Piping Applications Figure 3 System Piping Applications ...

Page 16: ... have built up pressure so take care when opening the drain valve Draining the collector must be done with caution as released water may be scalding hot Take care when opening the drain valve Failure to do so could result in property damage serious injury or death F Other Components Other parts of the system such as the pump and storage tank should be serviced inspected according to the manufactur...

Page 17: ...ze a service call C Regular Water Dumping Part 10 Installation Checklist The following list is a guide only Specific items will depend on the nature of the installation Item Yes No Collector faces due North South as closely as possible Collector is not significantly shaded throughout the day Collector is not likely to be struck by falling objects such as branches or falling fruit Collector is inst...

Page 18: ... deposits 4 Make provisions so if the solar collector or any component part or connection thereto should leak the resulting flow of water will not cause damage to the area in which it is installed 5 Maintain the solar collector in accordance with the maintenance procedure listed in the manufacturer s provided instructions 6 Maintain all related system components in good operating condition 7 Use t...

Page 19: ...he returned product must arrive at HTP within thirty 30 days of the date of our request to return the product After receipt of the returned product HTP may require as many as thirty 30 additional days for product testing NOTE Any components or heaters returned to HTP for warranty analysis will become the property of HTP and will not be returned even if credit is denied If you have questions about ...

Page 20: ...tive Distributor Dealer Please insert contact details Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the installer for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page please also sign this document Customer s Name Date of Installation Installation Address Product Name Serial Number s Co...