
CASCADE DRAINBACK™
DOMESTIC SOLAR WATER
HEATING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The Cascade Drainback solar water heating system has gone through an extensive design, technical and per-
formance review by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC). The installation of your Cascade
Drainback system is intended to be executed by properly licensed and experienced professional contractors
in accordance with SRCC Standard OG-300, “Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards For Certifying
Solar Water Heating”, and must conform to applicable federal, state and local regulations, codes, ordinances
and standards governing the installation of solar water heating systems.
The solar energy system described by this manual, when properly installed and maintained, meets the minimum
standards established by the SRCC. This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product
by the SRCC.
OG-300 system certification is granted to SunEarth by the SRCC. It may not be used for any commercial pur-
pose without the prior written consent of SunEarth. SunEarth must approve any deviation from the specified
materials and methods described in this manual in writing.
The Cascade Drainback solar water heating systems can be protected against freeze damage to temperatures as
low as -50ºF (-46ºC). This system should not be installed in areas within the continental United States where
the annual ambient temperature has ever fallen below minus 50° Fahrenheit (-46° Celsius). The Cascade
Drainback system must be installed as specified in this manual to have effective freeze protection at these low
temperatures.
Freeze tolerance limits are based upon an assumed set of environmental conditions. Extended periods of cold
weather, including ambient air temperatures above the specified limit, may cause freezing in exposed parts of
the system. It is the owner’s responsibility to protect the system in accordance with SunEarth’s instructions if
the ambient air temperature approaches the specified freeze tolerance limit.