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Solar Skies Mfg, LLC 

106 Donovan Drive • Alexandria, MN 56308 • Ph 320-762-1151 Fax 320-762-1460 

 

CD1065.doc                                                                                                                              Last Revision: 12/23/2010 

Drain Back Tank 

 
 

Installation   

Maintenance 

 
 

Drain Back Tank Models:  

 

915-001 10 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
915-002 15 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
915-003 20 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
915-004 30 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
915-022 45 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
915-023 60 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass, no heat exchanger 
 
915-007 10 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with additional heat exchanger & sight glass 
915-008 15 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with additional heat exchanger & sight glass 

915-009 20 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with additional heat exchanger & sight glass

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
  

 

 

 

NOTICE:

 

Solar Skies Mfg. reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held 

liable for typographical errors in literature.

 

 

Summary of Contents for 915-001

Page 1: ...Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass no heat exchanger 915 022 45 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sight glass no heat exchanger 915 023 60 Gallon Solar Skies Drain Back Tank with sigh...

Page 2: ...t in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage FOREWORD This manual is intend...

Page 3: ...d 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...

Page 4: ...K TANKS WITH HEAT EXCHANGERS 11 D SOLAR SYSTEM PUMP 12 E ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 12 PART 5 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS Error Bookmark not defined A DRAIN BACK TANK WITH BACK UP GAS WATER HEATER 13 B DRAIN B...

Page 5: ...g Domestic Water System and the Drain Back Solar System PART 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION A PRECAUTIONS NOTE OBTAIN ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS AND OBEY ALL LOCAL CODES NOTE Install all system components a...

Page 6: ...hlorinated waxes cleaners Metal fabrication plants Chlorine based swimming pool chemicals Beauty shops Calcium chloride used for thawing Refrigeration repair shops Sodium chloride used for water softe...

Page 7: ...g should pitch per foot down to the drain back tank to facilitate proper drainage Ensure that there are no dips or low points in solar piping that could trap fluid and possibly rupture in freezing con...

Page 8: ...4 5 15 N A 915 002 15 23 1 19 1 4 4 1 2 17 N A 915 003 20 28 1 1 2 19 1 4 4 1 2 21 3 4 N A 915 007 w HX 10 19 1 19 1 4 2 1 2 14 1 2 3 1 2 915 008 w HX 15 23 1 19 1 4 4 1 2 17 4 1 4 915 009 w HX 20 28...

Page 9: ...Last Revision 12 23 2010 MODEL TANK INLET TANK OUTLET SHIPPING WEIGHT 915 004 1 1 49 lbs 915 022 1 1 2 1 1 2 61 lbs 915 023 1 1 2 1 1 2 89 1 2 lbs MODEL GAL A B C D E 915 004 30 4 1 2 33 3 4 39 1 2 42...

Page 10: ...e to do so may damage your water heater It is mandatory that plumbing be done in accordance with all local and state plumbing codes FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY The solar collector array ca...

Page 11: ...e appropriate fittings on the drain back tank using pipe dope Follow further pressure relief valve installation information listed below To avoid water damage or scalding due to relief valve operation...

Page 12: ...icient time to cool before touching D SOLAR SYSTEM PUMP Solar pumps must be installed below drain back tank Remove integral check if so equipped The solar system pump must be sized to lift water to th...

Page 13: ...Donovan Drive Alexandria MN 56308 Ph 320 762 1151 Fax 320 762 1460 CD1065 doc Last Revision 12 23 2010 PART 5 INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS A DRAIN BACK TANK WITH BACK UP GAS WATER HEATER Figure 3 Drain Back...

Page 14: ...LLC 106 Donovan Drive Alexandria MN 56308 Ph 320 762 1151 Fax 320 762 1460 CD1065 doc Last Revision 12 23 2010 B DRAIN BACK TANK WITH BOILER AND INDIRECT WATER HEATER Figure 4 Drain Back System with...

Page 15: ...Skies Mfg LLC 106 Donovan Drive Alexandria MN 56308 Ph 320 762 1151 Fax 320 762 1460 CD1065 doc Last Revision 12 23 2010 C DRAIN BACK TANK WITH HEAT EXCHANGER Figure 5 Drain Back System with Heat Exch...

Page 16: ...not exceed 50 unless the manufacture specifies that a different ratio is recommended for use with solar water heaters HTP recommends using a pre blended glycol water mix Glycol may need to be changed...

Page 17: ...E DRAIN BACK RESERVOIR Periodically check the temperature difference between the collector supply from the tank to the collector and collector return lines from the collector to the tank As a rule an...

Page 18: ...Solar Skies Mfg LLC 106 Donovan Drive Alexandria MN 56308 Ph 320 762 1151 Fax 320 762 1460 CD1065 doc Last Revision 12 23 2010 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTES...

Page 19: ...e please also sign this document Customer s Name Installation Address Date of Installation Installer s Code Name Product Serial Number s Comments Installer s Phone Number Signed by Installer Signed by...

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