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Summary of Contents for SuperStor Contender SSC-119SB

Page 1: ...gy system described in this manual when properly installed and maintained meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by the SRCC NOTICE 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 ...

Page 2: ...lity to certify this system Installation should be made in accordance with the regulations of the Authority Having Jurisdiction local code authorities and utility companies which pertain to this type of water heating equipment Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ The Authority Having Jurisdiction may be a federal state local government or individual such as a fire chief fire marshal chief of a fire p...

Page 3: ...ENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 5 A PRECAUTIONS 5 B LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATION 6 C CHEMICAL VAPOR CORROSION 6 D INSULATION BLANKETS 7 E DOMESTIC HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT 7 F FREEZE PROTECTION 7 PART 2 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION 7 A SCOPE OF MANUAL 7 B LOCAL STANDARDS AND AUTHORIZED PERSONS 7 C TERMINOLOGY 7 D SYSTEM DESIGN 8 E FLUID QUALITY 8 F CORROSION 8 G FREEZE PROTECTION 8 PART 3...

Page 4: ...TRIC BACK UP 22 I BOILER BACK UP HEAT EXCHANGER CONNECTION SB MODELS ONLY 23 J BOILER TANK CONTROL 23 K CIRCULATOR SIZING 23 L BOILER BACK UP HEAT EXCHANGER SB MODELS ONLY 23 M ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SE MODELS ONLY 24 N THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT 25 O COMBINATION THERMOSTAT AND HIGH LIMIT CONTROL ECO 25 PART 7 FLUID QUALITY 25 A SOLAR LOOP FLUID QUALITY 25 B FLUID SAFETY LABELING 25 C FREEZE PROTECTION ...

Page 5: ... Water System and the Solar System NOTE Solar system performance and efficiency varies with factors such as household hot water load ambient air temperature collector roof pitch collector orientation and seasonal intensity NOTE Failure to follow the procedures described in this manual WILL VOID the warranty PART 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER Read all instructions in this manual before ins...

Page 6: ...ll as plastic vent pipe materials Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty It is recommended to keep a minimum clearance of 8 from high heat sources Observe heat source manufacturer instructions as well as local state provincial and national codes laws regulations and ordinances when installing this water heater and related components near high heat sources B LOCAL INSTALLATION REGULATION Installa...

Page 7: ...coming acidic please refer to the guidelines provided by the glycol manufacturer regarding replacement PART 2 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION A SCOPE OF MANUAL This manual pertains only to the installation and operation of the HTP SuperStor Ultra solar water heater Details for the installation operation and maintenance of the complete solar water heating system including but not limited to the ...

Page 8: ...teel are susceptible to corrosion when amongst other factors high concentrations of chlorine are present NOTE Leakage of the solar water heater due to corrosion caused by improper water quality IS NOT covered by product warranty G FREEZE PROTECTION Freeze protection must be implemented in any regions that may experience freezing conditions at any time throughout the year Freeze tolerance limits ar...

Page 9: ...ed prior to installation Solar collectors need to be installed correctly to ensure high efficiency and most importantly safe and reliable operation Please seek professional advice for the design and installation of your solar heating system NOTE Only authorized licensed contractors are permitted to install the solar collector C SOLAR COLLECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE The solar collector instructions are...

Page 10: ...solar thermal is being used for space heating 3 COLLECTOR PLANE HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL The collector could be installed vertically but may be installed at an angle such as sideways on a pitched roof In vertical installations collectors may be installed level or with pitch towards the return port See more detail in Part 2 Section D Number 3 E COLLECTOR PIPING Never use dielectric unions or galvaniz...

Page 11: ...ed copper two conductor PVC insulated with a PVC UV rated gray jacket suitable for exterior use Use Eastman Wire Cable no 5704 Beldon Wire and Cable no 8461 or equivalent The sensor must be placed on the solar collector return line as close to the collector header as possible Place the sensor wire over the rubber pipe insulation under the insulation tape or PVC pipe wrap Thoroughly wrap and weathe...

Page 12: ...nd be careful as the water released will be HOT Failure to operate the PTRV on a regular basis could lead to failure of the component and the possibility of the storage tank exploding It is recommended and may also be a local regulation that in order to expel water safely the PTRV have a copper pipe connected and run to an appropriate drainage location The PTRV and drain outlet pipe must not be se...

Page 13: ...13 LP 200 REV 1 6 15 PART 4 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 3 SB Series Water Heater Dimensions and Specifications ...

Page 14: ...14 LP 200 REV 1 6 15 Figure 4 SE Series Water Heater Dimensions and Specifications ...

Page 15: ...i freeze if used is added and rated as non toxic with copy of MSDS sheet for homeowner Solar heat exchanger completely purged of air Expansion tank and temperature and pressure gauge operating properly Solar control shows circulators operating properly on the solar panels Boiler Heat Exchanger SB models only Boiler heat exchanger completely purged of air Expansion tank and temperature and pressure...

Page 16: ...ortant that good design and installation practice be followed to assure that your system will operate properly Failure to follow installation guidelines for you solar water heater system could cause component failure and possible safety issues A POTABLE WATER PIPING It is very important that you do the potable piping before you pipe into your solar system Failure to do so may damage your water hea...

Page 17: ...e of the water heater Operating temperatures above 135 o F will further accelerate the build up of lime scale and may shorten the service life of the water heater Water that is classified as hard and very hard must be softened to avoid water heater failure CLASSIFICATION MG L OR PPM GRAINS GAL Soft 0 17 1 0 1 Slightly Hard 17 1 60 1 3 5 Moderately Hard 60 120 3 5 7 0 Hard 120 180 7 0 10 5 Very Har...

Page 18: ...wing the piping detail in Figure 6 Run type M or larger copper pipes or flex line sets to and from the collector following the direction of supports penetrations and other relative items Only copper cast iron or brass are to be allowed in the collector piping loop due to transient operating temperatures that may reach as high as 300 o F PEX PVC CPVC and other polymers are expressly prohibited in t...

Page 19: ...OLAR WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Listed below are components needed for installation of the solar water heater Solar Collector Absorbs and transfers the sun s energy into the solar heat exchanger located on the bottom of the solar water heater Solar Air Release Vent This air vent allows air contained in the solar system to release The air vent valve must be designed to work in high temperatures as h...

Page 20: ...ef valve and must pitch downward to allow complete drainage The end of the discharge piping should not be threaded or concealed and must be protected from freezing No valve of any type restriction or reducer coupling should be installed in the discharge line Mixing Valve Rated ASSE 1017 REQUIRED PER SRCC OG 300 Automatically blends hot and cold water feed lines to control discharge to an acceptabl...

Page 21: ...ble for potable water must be sized and installed within this piping system between the check valve and cold water inlet of the solar water heater 4 An ASSE 1017 mixing valve is required per SRCC OG 300 5 A minimum of 12 diameters of straight pipe must be installed upstream of all circulators 6 Make sure tank is fully purged of air before power is turned on to the backup heat source 7 Circulators ...

Page 22: ... potable water must be sized and installed within this piping system between the check valve and cold water inlet of the solar water heater 4 An ASSE 1017 mixing valve is required per SRCC OG 300 5 A minimum of 12 diameters of straight pipe must be installed upstream of all circulators 6 For all SE models make sure tank is fully purged of air before power is turned on to the backup heat source 7 C...

Page 23: ...e control to the existing system Controls also have the ability to monitor and display solar collector temperature and upper and lower tank temperature See Figure 9 for installation detail K CIRCULATOR SIZING The circulator pump must be sized for the related piping and pressure drop of the heat exchanger and for situations specific to your solar system The following graph represents the pressure d...

Page 24: ... your electrical service is adequate for the additional load of the heater Installation attachment or use of any unapproved devices in conjunction with this water heater WILL VOID the warranty The use of unauthorized energy saving devices may shorten the life of the water heater and possibly endanger property and life The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for any loss or injury resulting f...

Page 25: ...t in the back of this manual for recommended concentrations If using a glycol water mix the water must meet the above requirements and the glycol content of the liquid must not exceed 50 unless the manufacture specifies that a different ratio is recommended for use with solar water heaters Glycol may need to be changed periodically every 3 5 years to prevent it from becoming acidic please refer to...

Page 26: ...F begins flowing into the empty bucket Quickly switch the hose from the empty return bucket to the bucket containing the glycol mixture Continue to circulate the fluid using the pressure pump until the bubbling has stopped and the air has been purged After charging the collector loop shut the lower drain valve 10 and let the pressure pump drive up the loop pressure to the appropriate level in glyc...

Page 27: ...osits Cleaning should only be done by a qualified plumbing or heating contractor If the heating element needs replacement it is VERY important to use the same voltage wattage and construction This element must be stainless steel and the hex plug be made of brass This replacement part is available from HTP and should not be purchased from outside sources A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES The solar system is de...

Page 28: ...er system provides solar energy for approximately 70 90 of annual hot water needs Listed below are some suggestions that will maximize the benefits of your solar hot water system 1 Showers If possible take showers during the day or in the early evening Use low flow showerheads to reduce water consumption 2 Dishwashing Run your dishwasher during the day after showers to ensure as much hot water as ...

Page 29: ...r is present mineral deposits can shorten the life of components Periodic maintenance as prescribed by this manual ensures that these components are well protected from such damage B WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS NOTE WE EXCLUDE ANY WARRANTY FOR OR LIABILITY FROM ACTS OF NATURE INCLUDING FREEZE DAMAGE Warranty periods for tank components are listed in the table below MANUFACTURER ITEM PART COMPONENT ...

Page 30: ...008 6060P 1008 UPPER THERMOSTAT CONTROL 1 7 6060P 633 6060P 633 THERMODISC MOUNTING CLIP 1 8 6060P 632 6060P 632 5 16 18 HEX NUT THERMODISC MOUNTING CLIP 2 9 6060P 994 6060P 994 PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVER 1 10 6060P 187 6060P 187 ELECTRICAL BOX COVER 2 11 6075P 006 6075P 006 8 X 3 4 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2 12 N A N A SOLAR PANEL SURFACE MOUNTED SENSOR 1 13 6075P 053 6075P 053 KAMCO FIBERGLASS INSULATIO...

Page 31: ...60P 633 THERMODISC MOUNTING CLIP 1 6 6060P 632 6060P 632 5 16 18 HEX NUT THERMODISC MOUNTING CLIP 2 7 6060P 952 6060P 952 PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVER 1 8 6075P 053 6075P 053 KAMCO FIBERGLASS INSULATION 1 9 6075P 006 6075P 006 8 X 3 4 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2 10 N A N A SOLAR PANEL SURFACE MOUNTED SENSOR 1 11 6060P 187 6060P 187 ELECTRICAL BOX COVER 2 12 TP1000 TP1000 3 4 RELIEF VALVE 1 13 2500P 0092 2500...

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Page 34: ...f an oily layer burnt odor or any heavy sludge in the fluid may indicate the need for replacement TESTING THE FLUID pH LEVEL Control of pH between 8 and 10 is important to minimize corrosion and glycol degradation Using narrow range pH paper such as pHydrion Control paper with a 7 2 to 8 8 pH range is an easy and reliable way to read your pH level A pH tester can also measure alkalinity or acidity...

Page 35: ...HELIOTROPE Thermal Delta T PUMP TACO OO7 GRUNDFOS 15 58F EXPANSION TANK AMTROL Extrol 30 CHECK VALVE WATTS SERIES 600 ALTERNATE APPROVED EQUIVALENT PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WATTS 3L 75 psig AIR VENT TACO 417 ALTERNATE APPROVED EQUIVALENT MIXING VALVE TACO 500 SERIES WATTS 1170 SERIES HONEYWELL AM101 SERIES CACHE ACAC HEATGUARD 110 SERIES PIPING COPPER HEAT TRANSFER FLUID DOW CHEMICAL DOWFROST DOWFROS...

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Page 38: ...tallation Address Date of Installation Installer s Code Name Product Serial Number s Comments Installer s Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by Customer IMPORTANT NOTES Customer Please only sign after the installer has reviewed the installation safety proper operation and maintenance of the system In the case that the system has any problems please call the installer If you are unable to make...

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