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C
OMPONENT
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ARTS
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IST AND
F
UNCTION
While specific products are mentioned below, there are many components that can be substituted
with like or equal products. For instance there are several different mixing valves or isolation
valves that can be utilized, not just the one specifically listed. Sometimes sweat or threaded
connections or varying fitting sizes are dealer preference. All of the components listed below are
available from Solene at 927 Fern St. Suite 1500, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (866) 902-0060.
See the schematics on page #12 & #13 for the location of the following list of components.
1.
Aurora Solar Collector
–Aurora SLAR40 4 x 10, or SLAR 32 4 x 8 with all copper chrome
plated absorber plate.
2.
Solar Storage Tank –
Lochinvar FTA066K 66 Gallon, or FTA082K 80 Gallon, or FTA120K
120 Gallon Solar Storage Tank with Single 4500W Backup Element.
3.
Differential Control –
Goldline Differential Control with Adjustable High Limit determines
when system is on or off.
4.
Circulation Pump –
Taco 006BC, Grunfos, or March 80AC, circulate water through system.
5.
Freeze Valve –
Dole FP-45 Freeze Valve protects system from freezing.
6.
Vacuum Relief Valve –
Watts N-36 Vacuum Relief Valve allows air into the system when
draining collector.
7.
Air Vent –
Sparco FV-147 Air Vent allows air trapped in collector to purge.
8.
Pressure Relief Valve –
Watts 530C Pressure Relief Valve protects system from excessive
pressure.
9.
Pipe Insulation –
ACT05834 Armaflex Copper Pipe Insulation to prevent heat loss through
pipes. Any Pipe Insulation that is exposed to sunlight must be wrapped with foil tape or coated
with a water-based acrylic resin coating as specified by the Insulation Manufacturer.
10.
Roof Penetration Flashing –
All Copper Roof Flashing. Gooseneck type flashing is
recommended for feed line to accommodate sensor wire.
11.
Thermometer –
Letro SL-2D In-Line Thermometer w/ temperature range of 50°F to 220°F.
12.
Boiler Drains –
BD-050 ½’, or BD 075 ¾’ Boiler Drains on both Feed and Return lines used in
conjunction with #13 Ball Valves, allow for manually draining the solar system.
13.
Check Valve –
Heliodyne SCV 75/50 Check Valve for PV Systems prevents thermo-siphoning
from storage tank through solar collectors.
14.
Ball Valves –
BV-050 ½”, or BV-075 ¾” Ball Valves used as Isolation Valves in conjunction
with #11 Boiler Drains to manually drain the solar system.
15.
Cold Water Inlet Valve –
GV-075 ¾” Gate Valve gives ability to turn off the cold feed to the
Solar Storage Tank.
16.
Mixing Valve –
Watts 70A-075 ¾” Mixing Valve tempers temperature of hot feed line to home.
17.
Pressure & Temperature Relief –
Watts 100XL-4 P&T Relief Valve located on the solar
storage tank opens at 150psi or 210°F.
