Inspection Checklist Solar Water Heaters
generAl dAtA
Yes
No
registration no.
..................................................
inspection
installation/maintenance
type of inspection
..................................................
date
..................................................
inspector name
..................................................
SWh user
name
..................................................
address
..................................................
postal code, city
..................................................
phone
..................................................
SWh
brand and type
..................................................
kind of system
thermosyphon/forced
circulation
year of
manufacture
..................................................
collector
area (m2)
..................................................
number of
collectors
..................................................
type of collectors
..................................................
orientation
..................................................
…… ……
slope (o)
..................................................
…… ……
backup heating
energy source
electricity / gas / oil
hot water storage
integrated / separate tank / flow
through
brand and type
..................................................
power in kW
..................................................
ViSuAl inSPection
Yes No
not
appl.
un-
known
Supporting frame
(strong, attached to roof/
grouting)
…… ……
……
Storage tank
(location, no leaks, material)
…… ……
Storage tank insulation
(tight, no gaps)
…… ……
If known: overnight temperature drop …°C
…… ……
connection of pipes from storage tank to
collector and user points
(right position,
insulation, air release valve, proper roof
penetrations)
…… ……
……
non-return valve
(right position)
…… ……
……
Positioning of circulation pipes between
collector and tank
(right slope, no sharp bends, air release
valve)
…… ……
insulation circulation pipes
(complete
length, weather-resistant material, condi-
tion of insulation)
…… ……
Position expansion tank, vent pipe or safety
valve
…… ……
……
backup heating
a. manual switch (location)
…… ……
……
b. thermostat setting … °C, range … °C
…… ……
……
c. proper electrical wiring
…… ……
……
……
collector glass cover
(clean, no cracks,
water- tight, no condensation)
…… ……
Absorber
(no corrosion, no leaks, paint/
coating in good condition)
…… ……
teSting And meASurementS
Yes No
not
appl.
un-
known
hot water outlet temperature ……
°
c
…… …… …… ……
circulation with thermosyphon systems
(temperature difference between hot and
cold junctions)
…… …… …… ……
Action liSt
Part
Action required
By whom
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