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Sol-Reliant OG 300-2004008A, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

 

Monitoring Your System (Please read carefully) 

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System Diagram 

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How It Works 

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System Components 

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Installation Instructions 

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         Pre-Installation Planning 

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         Collector Installation Instructions – Rooftop Installation 

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         Collector Mounting Diagrams 

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         Solar Tank Installation Instructions 

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         Potable Water Plumbing 

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         Wiring Pump and Charging the Solar Loop 

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Storage Tank Installation, Use and Care Manual 

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Operation and Maintenance 

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Troubleshooting 

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Re-roofing 

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Optional Water Heater Timer (Single Tank Systems Only) 

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Sol-Reliant Manufacturer’s Warranty 

38 

System Component Spec Sheets and Warranties 

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Propylene Glycol MSDS Data Sheets 

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Summary of Contents for OG 300-2004008A

Page 1: ...0 2004008A SR 56 80 E PVDB OG 300 2004008B SR 40 80 E PVDB OG 300 2007015A SR 56 120 SE PVDB OG 300 2007025A SR 80 80 E PVDB OG 300 2007025B SR112 80 E PVDB OG 300 2007025C SR112 120 E PVDB OG 300 2004009A SR 56 80 G PVDB OG 300 2004009B SR 40 80 G PVDB OG 300 2007026A SR 80 80 G PVDB OG 300 2007026B SR112 80 G PVDB OG 300 2007026C SR 112 120 G PVDB ...

Page 2: ...ronmentally friendly that s the value of your Sol ReliantTM solar water heating system Your system consists of the highest quality components to give you many years of trouble free performance This manual provides all the information related to the system and is intended to be for the benefit and use of the original owner future owners and as a reference for anyone who may be working on or around ...

Page 3: ...n 11 Collector Mounting Diagrams 14 Solar Tank Installation Instructions 18 Potable Water Plumbing 18 Wiring Pump and Charging the Solar Loop 20 Storage Tank Installation Use and Care Manual 22 Operation and Maintenance 34 Troubleshooting 35 Re roofing 35 Optional Water Heater Timer Single Tank Systems Only 37 Sol Reliant Manufacturer s Warranty 38 System Component Spec Sheets and Warranties 39 Pr...

Page 4: ...e water from the solar tank past the temperature gauge The temperature gauge is located just above the solar storage tank mounted on the hot pipe returning to the solar tank from the solar collector see diagram on page 4 The temperature gauge shows the temperature of the heat transfer fluid as it is being heated by the sun In order to get an accurate reading the pump must be in operation NOTE This...

Page 5: ...ector where it gains more heat and repeats the process The solar heated fluid warms the potable water in the tank without contamination safely isolated by an efficient double wall heat exchanger The heat transfer fluid is freeze proof because it is a combination of food grade propylene glycol and water Before you had a solar system the cold water from your water source went directly to your existi...

Page 6: ...ll copper absorbers with a selective surfacing called Black Majic which allows for optimum absorption in sunny or cloudy weather This special surfacing gives you 96 absorption when light strikes the solar absorber plate with less than 10 loss through emissivity The absorbers are housed in an anodized aluminum box insulated with high temperature rigid insulation around the perimeter of the box and ...

Page 7: ...llects energy from the sun to power the pump pictured above Flow Meter The visual site glass located near the top of the solar tank shows current flow rate of your system The Pentair LDF 360B shows flow from 0 5 gallon to 5 gallons per minute With maximum sun the meter will show about 2 5 to 3 gallons per minute Temperature Gauge Located just above the solar storage tank mounted on the hot pipe be...

Page 8: ...en facing the valve handle on the same four port isolation valve When in the bypass or isolated solar position which involves turning the isolation valve handle turn or 90 degrees the cold water supply to the entire hot water system of your house is redirected within the isolation valve itself from the solar storage tank to your auxiliary heater In this position water neither enters nor leaves you...

Page 9: ...t zero degrees 764 at 30 766 at 50 80 at 70 812 at 90 824 at 110 836 at 130 845 at 150 860 at 170 872 at 190 864 In 50 or greater glycol solutions the vapor pressure below 100 degrees F is zero It rises to 1 1 psia English units at 110 degrees F 1 5 120 1 9 130 2 5 140 3 2 150 14 6 200 and 25 6 250 Viscosity in a 50 solution 10 degrees F is 95 97 at zero degrees 61 32 at 10 degrees 40 62 at 30 19 ...

Page 10: ...huts the pump off when the internal tank temperature of the potable water is at 180 degrees F In the event the temperature reaches 170 degrees in the top of the solar tank the system shuts down in order to preserve the glycol The switch will close at 140 degrees enabling the pump to operate again if there s sun NOTE When the pump shuts off the fluid in the collector drains back into the reservoir ...

Page 11: ... cell Armaflex is used to insulate all heat carrying lines as well as the first 5 feet of the cold water line from the cold water inlet on the solar storage tank Any exterior insulation is protected from UV deterioration with PVC jacketing Installation Instructions Pre installation planning Tank location The solar tank is 29 in diameter not including the pipe tree with pump assembly and 62 inches ...

Page 12: ... the potable water supplied to the system shall have a less than 1000 parts per million ppm total dissolved solids b less than 500 ppm total hardness and c less than 400 ppm total alkalinity If necessary an adequate filter or other water treatment equipment should be installed upstream of the solar tank to insure water quality at the levels listed Wire runs To ensure less than a 2 voltage drop 10 ...

Page 13: ...tion to accept the standoff post Then cut a hole through the lower layers of composition down to the sheeting to ensure that the base is mounted flush and solid to the roof This hole should be just larger than the power post base Position the rest of the standoffs in the same manner making sure that the set closer to where the pipes will go through the roof is lower so that the collector slopes th...

Page 14: ...pressions in the rubber on top of the cap all Using these impressions as marks drill through the cap all with a 5 8 hole saw STEP 9 ROOF Solder the removable union halves from the collector onto the ends of the two lengths of soft copper tubing provided Slip these through the 5 8 holes in the cap all with the union halves up Place the cap all on the 4 collar of the stainless steel flashing sliding...

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Page 17: ...he Anti Siphoning Assembly consists of brazed fittings configured so that the reduction in pipe size is done in the vertical rather than horizontal plain This prevents any possibility for thermal siphoning ...

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Page 19: ... such a way that the performance of any structural member or fire rated assembly is not compromised Local building codes will dictate what is allowable STEP 3 Pressure test the solar loop Temporarily install a brass plug in the threaded female fitting located on the collector near the pipes Although this fitting is temporary you should wrap the threads to minimize the possibility of leaking Using ...

Page 20: ...empering valve should be located 12 18 below the top of the tank STEP 4 Complete the plumbing of the tempering valve From the Hot outlet port water heater plumb to the Hot side of the tempering valve marked Hot From the Mixed port in the middle of the tempering valve plumb to the hot water service to the house STEP 5 If a pressure reducing valve check valve or back flow preventer is installed on t...

Page 21: ...box to the metallic junction box in the attic EMT or unwired flex can be run if desired STEP 5 ROOF Feed the 6AWG wire through the weatherhead Attach the weatherhead to the EMT sticking through the roof flashing Feed the MC cables into the weatherhead through the conduit to the metallic junction box in the attic STEP 6 ATTIC Wire the MC Cables to the ends of the 12 AWG conductors inside the juncti...

Page 22: ...ns The operational volume of the collector is the same as that of the collector at rest The fill weight of fluid added is 8 9 pounds per gallon of glycol and 8 3 pounds per gallon of water Therefore fluid weight in the collector is 19 81 lbs The total solar loop plumbing volume is usually between 4 and 5 gallons The system operating pressure will be less than 20 psi even during stagnation at the s...

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Page 35: ... been used the temperature is in the range of 100 to 160 degrees F NOTE There will be no flow through the flow meter on a sunny day if the system has reach a its high limit temperature When leaving home for extended periods it is not necessary to turn off your Sol Reliant system The system will shut itself off automatically once high temperature limits are reached The pump isolation valves just ab...

Page 36: ... your thermostat setting on the auxiliary heating element or the setting on the tempering valve Try adjusting the tempering valve to desired temperature Hot water coming into the house is lukewarm This may be a problem with your thermostat setting on your auxiliary heating element or the setting on the tempering valve Try adjusting the tempering valve to desired temperature Re roofing The Sol Reli...

Page 37: ...EP 4 Re install operating fluid This may be poured in at the reservoir pressure relief port or pumped in from the bottom drain port if an auxiliary charging pump is available Use Teflon tape when reinstalling the pressure relief valve Use two wrenches STEP 5 Turn pump switch to ON For any questions you might have about your system contact your installing contractor Contractor Name ________________...

Page 38: ...on the CLOCK DIAL TO SET PROGRAM First mount silver finished ON trippers at times you wish water heater to start operating Place black OFF trippers at times you want to turn water heater OFF Fasten trippers to dial by pushing them against the edge of the clock dial then turning screws TIGHT with fingers Second PULL clock dial out toward you and turn in either direction until correct time of day th...

Page 39: ...g for 6 years The solar energy system described by this manual when properly installed and maintained meets the minimum standards established by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation SRCC This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by SRCC For any questions about your system contact SOL RELIANTTM at SOL RELIANTTM 0326 SW Pendleton St Portland OR 97239 www sol...

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