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Installation Manual
PART 2: GENERAL INFORMATION
PREFACE
The SuperStor Contender Solar Hot Water Heating System will help to reduce the nation's depend-
ence on polluting fossil fuels. Designed to meet the certification requirements of SRCC-0G-300, The
SuperStor Contender Solar is, reliable, with a system performance that runs efficiently based on
your specific region in the country.
INTRODUCTION
The System performance varies as a function of the household hot water load. The ambient air tem-
perature , the roof pitch and orientation along with seasonal intensity will determine the efficiency
of you SuperStor Contender Solar System.
Your SuperStor Contender Solar System used a circulation pump that circulates the propylene gly-
col heat transfer fluid throughout the system. This fluid protects the collector piping from freezing
and keeps scale deposits from forming that could reduce the performance of the system. Proper
maintenance of the propylene glycol in the system can protect the solar water heating system to
minus 60° Fahrenheit.
This manual is intended to familiarize you with the proper installation and maintenance of your
SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heater System. This system must be installed by a licensed solar
or plumbing contractor in accordance with SRCC Standard OG-300 and all applicable national, state
and local codes. Failure to follow the procedures described in this manual can void the manufac-
tures' warranty.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The system components required in the SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heating System include
the solar collector, The SuperStor Contender Solar Tank, circulator pump, differential solar control,
expansion tank, pressure gauge, mixing valve and non-toxic propylene glycol heat transfer fluid.
The solar collector is the engine of the SuperStor Contender Solar System. When the sun is shining,
the heat energy is absorbed by the solar collector and transferred to the HTF ( Heat Transfer Fluid)
circulating through the solar collector. The system pump efficiently circulates this heated fluid
through the collector's piping and heat exchanger. As the HTF passes through the heat exchanger,
the heat in the fluid is transferred by conduction to the potable water in your solar storage tank. This
process is continuously repeated during the average sunny day, the temperature rises.
SPECIFICATIONS
This solar water heater is designed for the production of domestic hot water from either a solar col-
lector, an electrical or boiler back up. The solar heat exchanger shall be located on the bottom sec-
tion of the tank to heat the entire water volume of the tank. The electrical or boiler back up shall be
located in the upper portion of the tank to provide back up heat if the solar collector is not provid-
ing enough heat to maintain the upper operating set point of the tank. This solar tank shall be
equipped with a control well located a third of the way from the bottom of the tank located near the
PART 1: PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F or
lower temperature setting to prevent scalding with of hot water.
