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Welcome  

Sustainable Products and Treatment Systems, a Puerto Rico company for over 40 years located in Trujillo 
Alto, would like to thank you for your purchase of our World Class 

Blue-Wave

 line of Solar Domestic Hot 

Water system. You are installing one of the highest quality, and most efficient Solar water heating 
systems.  SP Solar Water Heating products are designed specifically to meet the needs of 

Puerto Rico’s 

tropical climate.  The SP Blue Solo 80  and SP Blue Solo 80E systems will provide homeowners with 
peace of mind that they will have purchased a high-performance system designed specifically for 
residential applications in tropical locations. With its 2.92 m2 overall area, and 2.72m2 of solid surface 
blue absorption collector area with a heavily insulated 80 gallon/300 L storage tank the SP Blue Solo 80  
exceeds the performance requirements of Energy Star and SRCC certifications for Puerto Rico. The SP 
Blue Solo 80 has the option to add a 3.5 kW electric element to the tank if required.  If ordered in 
advance, please specify the SP Blue Solo 80

E

 model.  If you have ordered the SP Blue Solo 80, the 

electric element can be added to the tank as a retrofit, and the element is an option that must be special 
ordered.  With an SUEF of 12.03, and   Solar Fraction per Puerto Rico Supplementary of 93%, the 
electrical element would rarely be needed even during sustained periods of cloud cover.  
Making Puerto Rico Sustainable is our goal, and with the purchase of the SP Blue Solo 80, or SP Blue Solo 
80 -E option you have made the right choice for your family, and the environment.  

 

Warnings  

This Solar Thermal Domestic Hot Water system must be installed and serviced by trained professionals. 
Failure  to  read  and  understand  this  manual  could  lead  to  sever  injury  or  death.  Please  follow  all 
instructions  carefully  and  completely.  The  installation  of  an  anti-scaled  rated  mixing  valve  is  strongly 
recommended and required by code in most jurisdictions. Please check with certified plumbing contractor 
about code requirements in your area.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

DANGER! This system contains electrical connections that could be harmful if not 

connected  and  maintained  appropriately.  Please  ensure  that  all  electrical 

connections  are installed  and  inspected  by  a  training professional  and that  all 

power to the unit is OFF prior to service and maintenance. Failure to comply 

could result in injury or death.  

 

 

DANGER! Fluid could be discharged at high temperatures or pressures, or             

both. Fluids shall not be used that would change the original classification of 

this system. Unauthorized alterations to this system could result in a health 

hazard or hazardous conditions. 

Figure 1 HOT WATER SCALD HAZARD 

Figure 2 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 

Summary of Contents for Blue Solo 80

Page 1: ...0 Document SP BLUE SOLO 80 2021 REV1 0 Sustainable Products Treatment Systems Solar Water Heaters www spswh com Sales Service Antonio Davila 787 504 9927 Engineering Paul Pauze PE 787 438 0511 Mail PO Box 1653 Trujillo Alto PR 00977 Physical Address Carr 876 Km 1 2 Bo Cuevas Trujillo Alto PR ...

Page 2: ...Not included to Be Supplied by Installation Contractor 7 3 5 Performance 7 Installation Instructions 7 4 1 Orientation 7 4 2 Racking installation instructions 7 4 3 Solar Thermal System Installation Instructions 9 Startup Procedure 10 5 2 Maintenance 11 Operation Instructions 12 6 1 System Operation 12 6 2 Warranty 13 Appendix 15 7 1 OG 300 Label 15 7 2 Solar Tank Label 15 7 3 Freeze Protection La...

Page 3: ...an option that must be special ordered With an SUEF of 12 03 and Solar Fraction per Puerto Rico Supplementary of 93 the electrical element would rarely be needed even during sustained periods of cloud cover Making Puerto Rico Sustainable is our goal and with the purchase of the SP Blue Solo 80 or SP Blue Solo 80 E option you have made the right choice for your family and the environment Warnings T...

Page 4: ...and efficient The system is manufactured under license by SP Treatment Systems and consists of ONE 1 SP BlueWave 29 collector which have a gross area of 2 9m2 31 4 ft2 and a 300 L 80USG storage tank The E model Optional comes with a 3 5 kW auxiliary electric heating element installed in the solar storage tank to provide additional heat With between 95 to 100 of hot water needs met by the system se...

Page 5: ...www spswh com 787 504 9927 SPSWH com SP Blue Solo 80 installation manual Doc SP SP Blue Solo 80 E 2021 REV1 0 5 P a g e 3 1 System Diagram Figure 3 System diagram ...

Page 6: ...ptional 3 5 kW Electrical heating element and thermostat for E models only 1 a 3 5 electric heating element model 107511 1016 b Thermostat model 108809 1017 c Anode model 108803 0 d Rubber Flange model 100506 875 e Tube material incoloy 800 f 8 5 mm diameter with 298 mm protruding into the tank g Max current 20A 240VAC 1ɸ h Temperature range 10 85 C 50 185 F i Overload or Overcurrent protection of...

Page 7: ...em has a solar fraction of 93 of the hot water produced by this system will be provided by the sun See the Energy Start certificate for performance details Installation Instructions 4 1 Orientation The solar thermal system shall be positioned with collectors facing due south whenever possible It is recommended that the slope of the collectors be equal to that of the latitude i e in Puerto Rico the...

Page 8: ...n to ensure the location selected for installation can handle this load as well as the weight of installers and installation equipment It is recommended that the installer review local code and contact the local building department for confirmation of the structural integrity of any installation location It is also recommended that the homeowner consult with their insurance provider and inform the...

Page 9: ...led to prevent damage from the elements This can be a wrap or paint or other means to protect the installation from the elements specifically moisture and UV 4 3 2 Safety Relief Valve Temperature Pressure Safety relief valve dis charge pipes shall be of rigid pipe that is approved for the temperature of the system The discharge pipe shall be the same diameter as the safety or relief valve outlet S...

Page 10: ...e system Failure to install the pressure regulator valve can result in pressures exceeding warranty of the components Ensure Pressure is set below system limits As seen in the system diagram in Section 3 1 4 3 8 Drain Valve A drain valve should be installed in the system for ease of servicing Location of the drain valve should be at the lowest point in the system As seen in the system diagram in S...

Page 11: ...ratures to the storage tank avg 75 80 165 175 F 5 2 Maintenance 5 2 1 Solar Collector Cleaning The solar collectors do not require any maintenance however annual checks of the glass and connections should be made to ensure there are no leaks cracks etc At this time the glass can be cleaned with a mild detergent if needed 5 2 1 Hardware It is recommended that all hardware is checked and tightened a...

Page 12: ...he electrical breaker be turned off to conserve power If the system is going to be left unattended for longer than one month with no use it is recommended to turn off the electric element and drain the system This can be done by turning off the mains water and opening the drain valve Danger When draining the system water could be very hot Caution must be taken when opening drain valve and touching...

Page 13: ...ezing temperatures See decommissioning section for more details on how to drain the system Danger When draining the system water could be very hot Caution must be taken when opening drain valve and touching pipes Warning Please exercise caution when turning on off electrical power If unsure call qualified electrical contractor 6 2 Warranty The system is covered by a manufacturers warranty in accor...

Page 14: ...6 2 4 Warranty Remarks Any damage to the glass must be assessed and remedied immediately such as cracks etc or else the potentials for damage to the absorber and loss of system performance Any superficial discolouration of the absorber may reduce panel efficiency slightly but will not damage the system and is not cause for concern Any discolouration or corrosion of the racking and support base doe...

Page 15: ...SRCC 10002144 OG 100 X1 collectors Heat transfer fluid and concentration range Fresh Water Storage tank volume 300 L 80 USG Expansion tank volume NA Relief valve specification and setpoint 93 C 99 C 850 kPa 199 F 210 F 123 PSI Maximum water supply pressure 8 bar 116 PSI Maximum solar loop pressure 16 bar 232 PSI Backup energy rating Include phase volts amps 3500 W 1P 240V 20A Installation date fie...

Page 16: ...nstallation manual for how to drain the system 7 4 Hot Fluid Label DANGER Fluid could be discharged at high temperatures or pressures or both Fluids shall not be used that would change the original classification of this system Unauthorized alterations to this system could result in a health hazard or hazardous conditions 7 5 Electrical Hazard Label DANGER This system contains electrical connectio...

Page 17: ...0 17 P a g e This product certified by Solar Rating Certification Corporation www Solar Rating org SP Treatment Systems Inc P O Box 1653 Trujillo Alto 00977 Puerto Rico SPSWH COM Solar Energy Factor SUEF SRCC Cert No Model No 12 09 30004362 SP Blue Solo 80 SP Blue Solo 80E The installed system is marked above ...

Page 18: ...allation manual Doc SP SP Blue Solo 80 E 2021 REV1 0 18 P a g e Please note this table MUST be on a single page with no other content If the SRCC certification changes due to private labeling then the updated table must be inserted here 7 6 Electrical Diagram ...

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