SPSWH.com SP Blue Solo 80 installation manual Doc
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water at the bottom of the tank. The cycle repeats itself until the tank is full of hot water or the sun goes
down. There is an optional 3.5 kW electric heating element available for special order that can assist
heating the water in the tank if required. The electric heater option has to be specified if required. Its
not supplied in our standard SP Blue Solo 80 system.
The working fluid in this system is fresh water. No other fluid is authorized to be used in the system. If
any other fluid is used it could cause serious damage and or harm to the system and occupants.
6.1.1
Freeze Protection
This system is not designed to handle freezing temperatures and should not be installed in any location
that sees freezing temperatures at any point during the year. Should freezing conditions occur after
installation it is recommended to turn off the electrical power to the unit at the breaker and drain the
system and any external pipes completely that may be exposed to freezing temperatures.
See
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 accordance with Energy Star Solar Water Heaters
certification criteria.
6.2.1
The manufacturer offers the following warranties:
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10 years on the collectors*
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6 years on the sealed system*
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1 year on the electrical components of the tank
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1 year for parts
6.2.2
The Warranty Does NOT Cover
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Cracked or broken glass of the solar panel
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The magnesium rod in storage tank
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Damages to the electrical components due to scale caused by poor water quality
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Damages to the safety valves due to scale caused by poor water quality
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Damage to the absorber, including piping, absorber sheet etc. due to poor water quality
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Damage to the selective surface due to moisture and humidity
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Damages as a result of modifications to the system by unauthorized personnel
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Damages from extreme operating conditions and external factors, fire, vandalism, extreme
weather events, etc.
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Labour, supplementary materials, travel expenses and shipping
