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Installation Manual
INSPECTION OF THE SUPERSTOR SOLAR WATER HEATER
Inspect the SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heater for possible damage. Check markings on the
rating plate to be certain of the power supply (Solar Electric Only) corresponds to that for which the
water heater is equipped.
POTABLE WATER PIPING
The design and installation of the SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heating System should be done
by qualified individuals. It is important that good design and installation practice be followed to
assure that your system will operate properly. Failure to follow installation guidelines for your
SuperStor Contender Solar Water Heater System could cause component failure and possible safe-
ty issues.
It is mandatory that all plumbing be done in accordance with all local and state codes or warranty
will be void. It Is also necessary on all mechanical connections to use both thread tape and pipe
dope. The potable water piping is located on the side of your SuperStor Contender Solar Water
Heater and marked Hot and Cold. It is recommend that unions or flexible copper connectors be used
so heater can be easily serviced. Install a shut-off valve in the cold feed near the Solar Water Heater
to isolated the tank for future service (See Figure 3-1).
Provide clear access to the storage tank, pump, expansion tank, mixing valve, time clock and other
key components. The components on the potable side of the system may require future service or
maintenance, so it is recommended that the connections be made with brass unions. You must use
copper and brass fittings in plumbing the solar storage tank and expansion tank. The use of galva-
nized fittings, nipples, di-electric unions, CPVC, PVC or other plastic pipe is prohibited.
Hard copper connections to the city cold water supply line and home hot water feed lines are rec-
ommended.
PART 3: SOLAR WATER HEATER INSTALLATION
(CONT’D)
TO OPEN DRAIN,
LINE SHOULD BE AT
LEAST 3/4" ID AND
PITCHED FOR PROPER
DRAINAGE.
DIAMETER OF WATER HEATER
PLUS 2" MINIMUM
MAXIMUM 2"
CLEARANCE
6" MIN.
CLEARANCE
6" MIN.
CLEARANCE
24" MIN.
ZERO
CLEARANCE
RECOMMENDED SERVICE
CLEARANCE
AUXILIARY CATCH PAN
LP-200-K
REV. 5/24/07
LP-200-H
REV. 6/4/07
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WARNING
Do not introduce heat transfer fluids into any fittings on the heater except those clearly
marked for that purpose and must be classified as non-toxic. See HTF specification in
the back of this manual.