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Collector Array Isolation RETURN Valve 

Valve is normally open during operation. It is closed to isolate the storage 
tank should the storage tank need servicing or replacing. When closed 
the circulating pump is isolated from the solar collector loop piping.   
Never shut these valves while the circulating pump is in operation.  

Collector Array Isolation SUPPLY Valve 

Valve is normally open during operation. It is closed to isolate the storage 
tank should the storage tank need servicing or replacing.  When closed 
the circulating pump is isolated from the solar collector loop piping.   
Never shut these valves while the circulating pump is in operation.  

Cold water supply line isolation ball valve -

this valve is normally open 

and allows potable water to fill the solar storage tank.  when closed the 
solar storage tankis isolated from the pressurized city cold water supply 
line piping.

Isolation Valve  15A - page 12 

Valve is normally open during operation. It is closed to isolate the storage 
tank should the storage tank need servicing or replacing.

Isolation Valve  15C - page 12

Valve is normally open during operation. It is closed to isolate the storage 
tank should the storage tank need servicing or replacing.

Isolation Valve  - 15B - page 12

Valve is normally closed during operation. It is open to isolate the storage 
tank  and 15A and 15C is cloesed should the storage tank need servicing 
or replacing.

FREEZE Instruction:  A 50% concentration of propylene glycol and 
distilled water can protect your solar system to temperatures as low as -
27° f.   Lesser concentrations of glycol and distilled water will provide a 
lower level of freeze protection.  Please consult section your installation 
manual for specific freeze tolerance information.  

Summary of Contents for Freedom 5002

Page 1: ...ting System Free Hot Water Collector 5000 Series Freedom 5002 5003 2011044A Liberty 4002 XG 2011044B Liberty 4003 XG 2011047A Liberty 4002 XE 2011047B Liberty 4003 XE Type AC Circulating Pump and Diff...

Page 2: ...nting 17 Pitched Roof Mounting 17 Recommend Anchor Points 20 Flat Roof Installation Instructions 22 Installing the Solar Tank 24 Basic plumbing connection diagram 26 Commissioning 27 Regular Care 28 A...

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Page 4: ...Page 4 Attention Do not lift the collectors by the connections and or the screw threads...

Page 5: ...nergy as a source of heat to produce hot water for domestic household use Designed to meet the certification requirements of SRCC 0G 300 FREE HOT WATER solar water heating systems are reliable and can...

Page 6: ...local standards and regulations The use of a carrying strap is recommended for transporting the collector The collector must not be lifted at the connections or on the threading Avoid impacts and mec...

Page 7: ...inted with two coats of high quality water based acrylic resin coating Pump Station Controller All FREE HOT WATER solar water heating systems include a pump station controller that include the tempera...

Page 8: ...id is not maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Freeze tolerance limits are based upon an assumed set of environmental conditions Extended periods of cold weather including amb...

Page 9: ...pen Loop Systems Pitched and Flat Roof Installation Systems Dimensions 79 5 X 40 X 3 Thermal Output 1 35 Kw per hour Max Stagnation f 410 Max PSI 116 Absorber Capacity 1 1 gal Manifold 3 4 Risers 3 8...

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Page 11: ...specific flow rate of 5 gallons per minute Collectors Up to 6 Up to 13 Up to 22 Up to 45 Pipe Diameter inch 1 1 Pressure loss collector for anti freeze water mixture 40 60 at a thermal conducting temp...

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Page 14: ...o completely empty collectors one they have been filled For this reason collectors exposed to frost should only be filled with a distilled water antifreeze mixture also for pressure and function tests...

Page 15: ...d in the supplier s general documentation and instructions on commissioning and maintenance Connecting the collectors to one another The collectors must be connected to one another and or to the conne...

Page 16: ...ormance the recommended pitch is between 15 60 degrees The collector should be mounted as close to the storage tank as possible to minimize heat loss in the piping runs The solar collector must be loc...

Page 17: ...t measured from top of top bracket to bottom of bottom bracket Note both the bottom and the top mounting brackets should be placed as per figure 2 0 from each other as possible in the width dimension...

Page 18: ...gle at the install point and slide the mounting bracket in beneath the top composition shingle Place the bracket so that the top surface composition shingle clears the bracket when folded lifted up or...

Page 19: ...bracket only after confirming level installation 12 Follow Steps 8 11 for the second bottom bracket BUT DO NOT YET FASTEN THE SECOND BRACKET WITH SCREW 13 WITHOUT TIGHTENING IT COMPLETELY place the bo...

Page 20: ...Points 19 Once collector fits and lines up appropriately apply AT 60 to bolts for collector and fasten collector to profiles using bolts and washers 20 If installing more than one collector cut flex...

Page 21: ...ntly by hand and then 1 25 turns with a wrench Avoid over tightening as this can damage the flex hose or copper tubing 22 Cap unused collector connections with cap 23 If not already labeled install ho...

Page 22: ...collector mounting frame fig 2 2 will be installed fig 2 1 Fig 2 2 Fig 2 3 Fig 2 1 1 Follow the plumbing connections Blue for Supply and Red for return Determine where penetration will be to connect...

Page 23: ...If you have more than one bank of 3 collectors you will need to use the FHW expansion band as illustrated in fig 2 5 5 At the end of every bank please connect to the main as described in fig 2 6 Fig 2...

Page 24: ...AFETY Scalding occurs at 120 F 500C This appliance is capable of providing hot water above this temperature All installers must install an anti scalding valve and advise customers of the potential haz...

Page 25: ...com Plumbing Connection Delivering and mounting the Free Hot Water tank 1 The product should be kept away from sharp tools during loading or delivering 2 The product s inlet and outlet pipes should b...

Page 26: ...lar Tank 79 gal FHWC STEN 079 SC 105 Gallon FHW Single Coil Solar Tank 105 gal FHWC STEN 105 SC Important Notes Not all valves are supplied with the water heater The above diagram describes valves for...

Page 27: ...Loop method is used Commissioning the Solar Tank VERY IMPORTANT Prior to turning on any heating application such as solar boiler or a heater the tank MUST BE FILLED UP WITH WATER 1 Make sure that all...

Page 28: ...2 It is normal for the valve to release small amount of water during heating cycles 3 Never block the relief drain pipe Every 3 years maintenance A qualified plumber should check and if needed replace...

Page 29: ...e which prevents the sensors from falling down from the hive Make sure that probes are pushed all the way into the sensor tubes Anode Replacement 1 Disconnect the power supply to the water heater 2 Dr...

Page 30: ...under this warranty does not carry a new warranty The unexpired warranty remains effective Free Hot Water is only liable for the water heater and will not assume directly or indirectly any other obli...

Page 31: ...parts failed due to faulty manufacturing as per the following schedule Durability Free Hot Water SST meets the requirements of the US Building Code for durability given that 1 Installed and maintain...

Page 32: ...ight rain snow etc Outdoor installation decrease heater performance may increased energy consumption Label indicating maximum pressure and temperature must remain on tank Do not impair walkways or enc...

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Page 34: ...dle by 45 clockwise B Pressure Relief Valve The security unit approved according to97 23 CE and 01 SOLAR 02 146 TUV protects the installation from the overpressures It is calibrated at 6 bar over this...

Page 35: ...the cover Filling the installation 1 Remove the plugs from the side valves and connect the hose unions Close the ball valve and open the side filling valve and draining valve 2 Starting the installati...

Page 36: ...Flow meter The flow meter allows to regulate the flow rate to the capacity of the installation by a 3 way ball valve lf the valve is closed the usual circulation is cut off it is possible to use the...

Page 37: ...e wall Fix the bracket E to the wall with the plugs centre distance 55 mm Screw the expansion vessel 0 lo the connector C and put it on the fixing bracket using the special groove then lock with the n...

Page 38: ...ll valve then draw system pressure down to 12psi 83 kPa or other preset pressure and observe system for pressure buildup several hours later d Check for service water entering system from any other so...

Page 39: ...er return loop heating solid fuel boiler storage control and storage tank heat transfer applications The TDC3 differential temperature controller offers installers and system designers a price competi...

Page 40: ...s even as possible so that the housing does not become distorted when it is screwed on 5 Using a drill and size 6 bit drill 3 holes at the points marked on the wall and push in the plugs 6 Insert the...

Page 41: ...ory allowing easy operation of the controller The LED 2 lights up green when a relay is switched on The LED 2 lights up red when operating mode Off is set The LED 2 fl ashes slowly red in the operatin...

Page 42: ...graphics or overview mode takes you directly to the main menu The following menu items are then available for selection there 1 Measurement Current temperature values with explanations The menu 1 Mea...

Page 43: ...at the collector the pump is switched off The pump is activated again when the temperature drops below SProt TOff Automatic shutdown settings range On Off Default on SProt Ton settings range 140 F to...

Page 44: ...unintentional changing of the set values The menu is closed by pressing esc or selecting Exit menu lock The menus listed below remain completely accessible despite the menu lock being activated and ca...

Page 45: ...9 90 4 16 30 20 80 6 17 20 21 60 8 18 10 22 50 10 19 00 23 40 12 19 90 24 30 14 20 80 25 20 16 21 70 26 00 18 22 60 26 90 20 23 50 27 80 22 24 40 28 70 24 25 30 29 60 26 26 20 30 40 28 27 10 31 30 30...

Page 46: ...ucket 6 Prime the pump unless self priming by filling the hose to the transfer pump and allowing fluid to the pump 7 Open the valves to both the charge and drain port and turn the pump on You should s...

Page 47: ...5002P 3 Not applicable Physical Data BOILING POINT 760 mm Hg 311 F FREEZING POINT 70 F SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1 06 VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20 C 0 1 mm Hg VAPOR DENSITY air 1 2 1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete VOLAT...

Page 48: ...table protective gloves EYE PROTECTION If contact with hot liquid possible use suitable splash goggles and face shield OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Not applicable PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND...

Page 49: ...control reactions or ease pumping operations Snow Melting and Refrigeration Systems SAFE T THERM heat transfer fluid is recommended for snow melting systems for loading ramps walkways highways and ai...

Page 50: ...ally Open Refer to page 12 13 Isolation Valve 15C Normally Open Refer to page 12 13 Isolation Valve 1B Normally Closed Refer to page 12 13 Pump Station fill drain valves Warning Hot SAFE T THERM Propy...

Page 51: ...solar storage tank when closed the solar storage tankis isolated from the pressurized city cold water supply line piping Isolation Valve 15A page 12 Valve is normally open during operation It is close...

Page 52: ...3 4 Male Male Brass FHWC UNBR 1212MM 2 2 4 4 Washer M8 A2 Stainless Steel FHWC WASS M8 A2 8 8 12 12 Screw M8 x 30 A2 Stainless Steel FHWC SCSS M8A2 030 8 8 12 12 Flat Washer 7 16 Stainless Steel FHWC...

Page 53: ...rformance Clean by spraying with a pressurized water hose only 4 Check Insulation for deterioration 5 Check solar tank sensors and the collector sensor to assure that they are secure and have not move...

Page 54: ...ired enough Thermostat out of calibration Replace Solar system incorrectly installed Check installation Pump does not operate even though there is solar radiation and the tank is cold No power to pump...

Page 55: ...from relief valve Properly size and replace expansion tank Controller improperly set or sensor defective Check program Refer to controller manual Control parameter section Temperature differential be...

Page 56: ...to the valve blocking waterways rendering it inoperative When the lever is operated hot water will discharge if the waterways are clear PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY FROM CONTACT...

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Page 58: ...___________________________ Installed date ____________________________________________________ Guarantee and Warranty No liability will be assumed for use other than for the intended purpose or for i...

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