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liquid and the solar collector is left exposed to daily sunlight without 

hot water usage or effective heat dissipation, such that the collector 

dry stagnates, with the exception of stagnation due to system 

component failure or power outage, where the system failure is 

remedied within forty eight (48) hours of occurring, and;

27. Solar collector(s) left dry (no liquid circulation) and exposed to 

daily sunlight (not covered) for a period of time exceeding fourteen 

(14) consecutive days.

28. Any labor charges incurred by any person in connection with the 

examination or replacement of a solar collector or parts claimed by 

the Owner to be defective.

PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTY SERVICE REQUESTS

Any claim for warranty assistance must be made immediately upon 

finding the issue. First, please consult the HTP Warranty Wizard 

(http://www.htproducts.com/Warranty-Wizard.html) to check 

warranty eligibility. You may also contact HTP Technical Support 

at 1-800-323-9651 for questions or assistance. Warranty coverage 

requires review and approval of the issue with HTP Technical Support 

or through the Warranty Wizard prior to a full unit replacement. Any 

claim for warranty reimbursement will be rejected if prior approval 

from HTP is not obtained in advance of a full unit replacement. Final 

determination will be made as part of the warranty claim process.

When submitting a warranty claim the following items are 

required:

1. Proof of purchase or installation of the product –

 Typically a 

copy of the invoice from the installing contractor, the receipt of the 

purchase of the product, or an original certificate of occupancy for 

a new home.

2. Clear pictures (or video) of the following:

a. Serial number tag (sticker)

b. The product

c. The product issue / failure whenever possible

d. A picture of the piping near the product

e. For gas fired products, a picture of the venting, including how 

it exits the building

All claims will be reviewed by HTP within three (3) business days. If 

additional information is required and requested by the HTP Claims 

Department you will have thirty (30) days to provide it. When all 

requested information is provided HTP will respond within three (3) 

business days. The claim will be automatically closed if requested 

information is not provided within thirty (30) days. Claims will not be 

reopened without HTP Warranty Supervisor approval.

During the claims process a product that must be replaced will be 

given a designation of either a) field scrap, or b) return to HTP. If the 

product must be returned to HTP, the 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 the coverage of this warranty, please 

contact HTP at the following address or phone number: HTP, 272 

Duchaine Blvd., New Bedford, MA, 02745, Attention: Warranty Service 

Department, 1(800) 323-9651.

SERVICE, LABOR AND SHIPPING COSTS 

This limited warranty does not extend to any shipping charges, 

delivery expenses, or administrative fees incurred by the Owner 

in repairing or replacing the solar collector or component(s). This 

warranty does not extend to any labor costs incurred by any person 

as a result of the repair, replacement, removal, or reinstallation of a 

solar collector or any component thereof. All such expenses are the 

Owner’s responsibility.

LIMITATIONS OF YOUR HTP WARRANTY AND REMEDIES

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN 

AND ACCEPTED TO THE FURTHEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE 

LAW IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 

PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, 

CLAIM OR REMEDY IN CONTRACT OR TORT, WHETHER OR NOT 

ARISING FROM HTP’S NEGLIGENCE, ACTUAL OR IMPUTED. THE 

REMEDIES OF THE OWNER SHALL BE LIMITED TO THOSE PROVIDED 

HEREIN TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER REMEDIES INCLUDING 

WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES, SAID INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST 

PROFIT OR DAMAGES ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY 

ANY FAILURE OF HTP TO MEET ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS 

AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE OBLIGATION TO REPAIR AND 

REPLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. NO AGREEMENT VARYING OR 

EXTENDING THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES, REMEDIES OR THIS 

LIMITATION WILL BE BINDING UPON HTP. UNLESS IN WRITING 

AND SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF HTP. THE 

WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE AND 

SHALL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OWNER ONLY.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights that vary from state to state. Some states do not allow 

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so 

this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 

These are the only written warranties applicable to the solar 

collector manufactured and sold by HTP. HTP neither assumes nor 

authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligation or liability 

in connection with said solar collectors. HTP reserves the right to 

change specifications or discontinue models without notice.

Summary of Contents for SS-26-FP

Page 1: ...g Perform steps in the given order Failure to do so could result in 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 D...

Page 2: ...to codes 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...

Page 3: ... 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 on both the collector return and supply piping Part 5 Roof Wall ...

Page 4: ...g or sealing compounds in a solar water heating system Gaskets and seals in the system may be damaged This can result in substantial property damage Do not use homemade cures or patent medicines Damage to the system substantial property damage and or serious personal injury may result I Freeze Protection NOTE Consider piping and installation when determining solar collector location Place the sola...

Page 5: ...ked periodically to prevent it from becoming acidic Please refer to guidelines provided by the glycol manufacturer regarding glycol maintenance ambient temperature drops below freezing the controller can be programmed to provide freeze protection by circulating warm water from the tank through the solar collectors For open loop systems the normal operating pressure should be less than 72 5 psi Thi...

Page 6: ... operating condition and not used for two weeks or more a quantity of highly flammable hydrogen may accumulate in the top of the water cylinder To dissipate hydrogen safely it is recommended to turn on a hot water tap for several minutes at a sink basin or bath but not a dishwasher clothes washer or other electrical or heat producing appliance During this process there must be no smoking open flam...

Page 7: ... suspicious on the bill of lading even if damage is not apparent If damage is sufficient to prevent the product s use it may be prudent to not accept all or part of the shipment and immediately alert your supplier NOTE HTP DOES NOT WARRANTTHE COLLECTOR AGAINST FAILURE AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE INCURRED DURING TRANSPORT OR INSTALLATION C Tools and Materials Make sure you have all necessary tools materi...

Page 8: ...at Roof D Ground Mount E Facade Figure 2 Suggested Solar Collector Mounting Designs 2 Collector Angle Tilt It is common for collectors to be installed at an angle that corresponds to the installation latitude While adhering 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 o...

Page 9: ... the collector any components used in the system must meet potable water requirements P Mounting Frame Four mounting choices are available for HTP solar collectors Tilt mounts or 2 3 mounts flush mounts or rack mounts see Part 4 Feet are supplied to fasten the panel securely to the roof It is important that frame attachment points and externally supplied fasteners are of suitable structural streng...

Page 10: ...ounts Fully loosen the tilt hinge set screws Slide the tilt hinges to desired location along the top side of the collector Leave a 1 space between the tilt hinges Tighten set screw with a 7 16 wrench to a maximum of 10 foot pounds to lock the flush mount into position Position the E1022 struts between the two tilt hinges on each side and align the hole in the strut with holes in the tilt hinge Ins...

Page 11: ...t Repeat for other strut Mount the triangle feet to the structure using appropriate fasteners and sealant Check for collector alignment and tighten all fasteners Side Mount Location for Selected Models Collector Model Side Mount Location From Bottom of Collector SS 26 FP 51 5 SS 32 FP 64 8 SS 40 FP 80 8 Table 5 Side Mount Location Flush Mounts Part 8600P 012 The flush mount package contains enough...

Page 12: ... B Wall Mounting Wall attachment methods depend largely on wall material For brick or concrete walls secure collector feet with stainless steel expansion bolts For wood or synthetic boarding stainless steel screws that can penetrate into the wall framework may be suitable for mounting If the strength of these screws is a concern use bolts that run directly through the wood with a large washer or m...

Page 13: ... setting forcing air out of the collector and back into the tank If an auto air vent is installed on the outlet of the collector air will automatically eliminate from the solar line If using a manual air vent open it until all air is eliminated 3 Closed Loop The solar loop may be filled with potable water or a glycol potable water mix unpressurized drain back system or vented and pressurized The e...

Page 14: ...vel in the drain back tank to the top of the solar panels vertical lift is the same as head loss Refer to the chart below for pressure drop figures with a 40 glycol solution When using potable water as HTF there is a further 20 reduction in pressure drop NOTE To convert psi to head feet multiply psi by 2 31 and divide total by specific gravity 1 for water 1 02 for 30 propylene glycol 1 04 for 50 p...

Page 15: ...e flow valves and meters for balanced flow The following configurations may not work in drain back systems These drawings can be applied to various system configurations but may not meet certain requirements C Pressure System Plumbing Panel Attachment See the following diagram for examples of panel plumbing attachments for pressure systems This diagram can be used for either vacuum tube or flat pl...

Page 16: ...fittings connections NOTE In good weather the water may be hot or have built up pressure so take care when opening the drain valve 3 Allow the manifold to sit in a vented state for 5 10 min to boil dry may take longer in poor weather 4 Always leave one drain valve or fitting open Otherwise the system may build up pressure when it heats For draining of other types of systems please refer to specifi...

Page 17: ...been given to customer and basic operation explained Functional checks for controller and pump have been completed Water quality has been checked Collector loop piping has been flushed and cleaned During normal daily hot water use if the temperature relief valve on the tank or collector is regularly dumping hot water more than just a dribble there may be a problem with the system POSSIBLE CAUSES 1...

Page 18: ... 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 the solar collector in an open system ...

Page 19: ...t 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 the coverage of this warranty ple...

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...

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