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LIMITED 

TEN-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY 

THERMAL

 

CONVERSION

 

TECHNOLOGY 

101

 

C

OPELAND 

S

TREET

,

 

J

ACKSONVILLE

,

 

FL

 

32204 

 

1.

 

WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY 

The P

ROGRESSIV

T

UBE

®

 Passive Solar Water Heater (Product) is warranted by Thermal 

Conversion Technology (the Manufacturer), to be free of defects in materials and 
workmanship and from damage due to freezing and overheating for a period of ten years 
from the date of the original purchase, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exclusions 
set forth below. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to all subsequent 
owners during the warranty period. 
 

2.

 

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY 

This warranty does not apply to: 

(a)

 

Conditions resulting from a defect in a component or part, which is not part 
of the product or manufactured by the Manufacturer. 

(b)

 

Conditions resulting from a significant departure from the Manufacturer’s 
Installation and Operation Manual, or Owner’s Manual, including any 
violation of use restrictions expressed therein.  

(c)

 

Corrosion that is caused by operating the Product with any fluid other than 
potable domestic water.  Specifically, water must meet EPA Standards for 
Potable Drinking Water and have PH maintained between 7.0 and 9.0 at all 
times. 

(d)

 

Conditions which result in excessive scale build-up within the Product. 

(e)

 

Conditions which cause flow velocities in the Product to exceed 5 
ft./second.  

(f)

 

   Conditions resulting from failure to provide reasonable and necessary 

maintenance in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, including failure to 
drain the Product in the event of outdoor air temperatures below 10°F. 

(g)

 

Conditions resulting from any misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, 
disassembly, or alteration. 

(h)

 

Normal fading and minor deterioration of exterior surfaces resulting from 
exposure to the elements, except for conditions that significantly affect 
performance. 

(i)

 

Breakage of glass. 

(j)

 

Conditions resulting from improper storage procedures before installation. 
Improper storage procedures may consist of but not limited to storage in 
any position other than horizontal with glass up and backsheet down. 

(k)

 

Conditions resulting from improper draining or filling. 

 

3.

 

FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY 

During the first five years of the warranty period, the Manufacturer will repair the Product 
using either new or used parts within a reasonable time and without charge for materials, 
labor, or transportation. If the Manufacturer is unable to repair the Product after a 
reasonable number attempts as determined by the Manufacturer, the Manufacturer will 

provide either a refund for the purchase price or a replacement Product at Manufacturer’s 
option. 

4.

 

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 

During the remaining five years of the warranty period, the Manufacturer will repair the 
Product using either new or used parts within a reasonable time and without charge for 
materials. The purchaser of the Product will be charged for any labor and/or transportation 
required for an on site diagnosis and the removal, repair and reinstallation of the required 
material. 
 

5.

 

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE 

To obtain warranty service on the Product, notify the Manufacturer by telephone or letter 
and verify that the warranty is still in effect by giving identification of the equipment by 
model number and the serial number, date of completion of installation, and the nature of 
the warranty problem. Service will be provided by the Manufacturer, or a person, dealer or 
distributor designed by it. This will ordinarily be the company from whom the Product was 
purchased. 
 

6.

 

LIMITATION OF OTHER WARRANTIES 

The warranty given in paragraph 1 is the exclusive express warranty on the Product and is 
given in place of all other warranties. No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a 
particular purpose shall apply. The agents, dealers and employees of the Manufacturer are 
not authorized to make modifications to the warranty or additional warranties that are 
binding on the Manufacturer. Accordingly, additional statements do not constitute 
warranties and should not be relied on by the purchaser. The implied warranties given by 
the State law are limited in duration to not more than the time specified in paragraph 1 or 
one year, whichever is longer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied 
warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you. 
 

7.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES 

In any case, the Manufacturer shall not be liable for special, incidental or consequential 
damages arising from the breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability 
or any other legal theory without limitation: damages for loss of profits or revenue; loss of 
use of the Product or any associated equipment or property; equipment, facilities of 
services; loss of enjoyment of the Product; or expenses caused by its inoperable condition. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
 

8.

 

WARRANTY RIGHTS 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary 
from state to state. 
 

9.

 

THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANT

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Страница 1: ...TCT SOLAR 101 Copeland Street Jacksonville Florida 32204 www tctsolar com techsupport tctsolar com PROGRESSIVTUBE Passive Solar Water Heater INSTALLATION and OPERATIONS MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...ons 1 On Top of Tile 2 Flush To the Roof IX Ground Mounts X System Plumbing XI System Insulation XII Freeze Prevention XIII Two or More collector Systems XIV Direct Systems XV Start Up Procedures XVI...

Страница 3: ...quality construction of the solar collector will provide you with years of energy saving trouble free operation The solar energy systems described by this manual when properly installed and maintained...

Страница 4: ...to the conventional gas electric water heater or as a conventional water heater only with the PROGRESSIVTUBE collector by passed The SRCC certified OG 300 system is a three way system designed for us...

Страница 5: ...ed to illustrate proper installation techniques To ensure trouble free operation all installation work should be performed by qualified licensed contractors and in accordance with all local codes III...

Страница 6: ...Out Cold Water In 11 inlet outlet 5B 10 SRCC OG 300 3 WAY SYSTEM 9 11 9 inlet outlet COLD HOT MIX 8 7 6 5B 5A 4 3 2A Hot Water Out Cold Water In Cold Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet 1 2B 10 2 WAY SYSTEM...

Страница 7: ...quality that meets these warranty criteria If water is too acidic pitting corrosion can occur If the situation is prolonged the corrosion action can result in pin hole leaks in the tubes Pitting corr...

Страница 8: ...tween 10 00 a m and 3 00 p m The location should be as close as possible to the conventional water heater to minimize the piping run which should not exceed 75 feet For optimum performance in the nort...

Страница 9: ...ing A Fixed Mount For installation parallel to the roof PTMS PTMS Part List A Clamps Qty 4 B Mounting Brackets Qty 4 C 3 8 x 1 Hex Head Cap Screws Qty 4 D 3 8 X 2 HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS QTY 4 E 3 8 Lock...

Страница 10: ...lation with additional angle of the roof or ground mounting Include Standoff Rear Legs STS STS PART LIST G Rear Leg Sq Tube 1 ft 2 ft 3 ft or 4 ft sq tube NOTE STANDOFF REAR LEGS INCLUDE H 3 8 x 2 Hex...

Страница 11: ...T 30 CN 1 Foot 35 5 16 17 PT 30 CN 2 Foot 29 1 8 38 PT 30 CN 3 Foot 12 5 8 70 PT 40 CN PT 45 CN PT 50 CN 1 Foot 47 13 PT 40 CN PT 45 CN PT 50 CN 2 Foot 43 5 16 28 PT 40 CN PT 45 CN PT 50 CN 3 Foot 34...

Страница 12: ...and mounting hardware have been wind load tested to 180 mph and hundreds of units have survived storms with winds in excess of 180 mph The structural integrity of a collector is most important when c...

Страница 13: ...e the pipe penetrations are downhill from the collector connections Water will not drain uphill C Roof Mount Penetrations Roof penetrations for mounting the collector can be any of the methods shown i...

Страница 14: ...ation in tone associated with external hammer blows to locate the run of the truss Most roofs are either asphalt or fiberglass shingles They are stapled or nailed in an overlapping pattern over the fe...

Страница 15: ...th the roof ridgeline The Fixed Mount system raises the collector approximately 2 5 inches above the roof to allow air to circulate under the collector and to prevent debris from accumulating along th...

Страница 16: ...This installation is sometimes referred to as a sawtooth position For east or west facing roofs the piping connections should always face downwards see Drawing I When installed on a west roof the inle...

Страница 17: ...a cleaner and quicker installation sawed out Remove as few tiles as possible because the area must be totally sealed upon the completion of the mount bracket installation to protect the underlying wat...

Страница 18: ...izing the tile slide the back of it under the first tile above the J Bracket Be sure to apply generous amounts of caulking compound between the sized tile the roof and the J Bracket The sized tile sho...

Страница 19: ...e permanent foundation A concrete HVAC pad or four standard concrete piers embedded at least halfway in the ground are the recommended foundations see Drawing J Be sure to coat the threaded end of the...

Страница 20: ...FOUNDATION FOR GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION FRONT VIEW 50 TO 60 48 TO 50 FOR PT 40 CN PT 45 CN AND PT 50 CN 36 TO 37 FOR PT 30 CN 22 TO 23 FOR PT 20 CN STANDARD CONCRETE PIER SIDE VIEW THREADED J BOLT E...

Страница 21: ...N STORAGE TANK VACUUM BREAKER OR BOILER DRAIN BOILER DRAIN MAKE SURE PIPES ARE BELOW FROST LINE IN COLD CLIMATES COPPER PIPE INSULATE PIPES WITH PROPER UNDERGROUND INSULATION PRESSURE RELIEF CONSULT S...

Страница 22: ...use bronze or brass valves rated at 400 psi W O G and 100 psi at 3000 F There must be a shut off valve on the cold water supply and boiler drains on the supply and return sides of the solar loop It is...

Страница 23: ...ater Some local codes will allow both valves to share the same drain line some will not A check valve is used only if a freeze prevention valve is installed It should be installed in the return solar...

Страница 24: ...on valve such as the Eaton Dole FP 35 The valve should be installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations and Drawing L on the return solar loop piping between the collector and the roof con...

Страница 25: ...Do not solder near Freeze Valve Do not over tighten Use pipe dope or Teflon tape Do not insulate Freeze Valve From Collector C x F Flush Bushing 12 DO NOT INSULATE Or x F Adapter may be used instead o...

Страница 26: ...35 7 17 2 22 5 26 8 33 5 21 16 6 21 8 26 0 32 5 15 6 20 5 24 4 30 5 20 15 3 20 0 23 8 29 8 14 3 18 8 22 4 28 0 19 14 1 18 5 22 0 27 5 13 3 17 4 20 7 25 9 18 13 1 17 2 20 5 25 6 12 3 16 1 19 2 24 1 17...

Страница 27: ...ctors are tilted up the piping can run behind them making a much cleaner looking installation The Alternative Configuration has improved aesthetics by flipping the second collector around so the pipe...

Страница 28: ...efficiency see Drawing P Supply and return lines for multiple collector systems should be 1 diameter for systems up to four collectors 1 5 diameter for six collectors 2 diameter for ten collectors Fo...

Страница 29: ...ITS ON SOUTH ROOFS THIS POSITION IS NOT ALLOWED THIS POSITION MUST BE WITHIN 15 OF ROOF CROWN THIS POSITION MUST BE OVER A LOAD BEARING WALL SUPPLY LINE RETURN LINE WEST FACING ROOF EAST FACING ROOF M...

Страница 30: ...f copper pipe must be plumbed to the collector s inlet and outlet connections CPVC can then be connected to the copper pipe CPVC cannot tolerate water temperatures above 1600 F so the 20 copper stubs...

Страница 31: ...lar loop piping Open the boiler drain on the return side 4 It is most important that the unit be vented to the atmosphere before and while being filled It is recommended that the collector be filled b...

Страница 32: ...k the cold water supply A homeowner can tell if their system is working by turning on a hot water faucet in the house and allowing it to run for several minutes For Direct Systems this test is very si...

Страница 33: ...aring the temperature difference between the supply and return piping Again these tests are best performed during the afternoon of a clear sunny day If the system is to be unused for a long period of...

Страница 34: ...re freezing might occur must have a minimum of 1 5 of Rubatex or Armaflex pipe insulation or some other form of pipe insulation that has an R value of 10 7 or greater 6 There must be a cold water shut...

Страница 35: ...used in this system Warning Water could be discharged at high temperature and or pressure Open This Valve Before Filling Place a hose on or a bucket under this drain valve Open this valve The collect...

Страница 36: ...lector Storage with Electric Water Heater PT 20 CN G ProgressivTube Integral Collector Storage with Gas Water Heater PT 30 CN G ProgressivTube Integral Collector Storage with Gas Water Heater PT 40 CN...

Страница 37: ...In Cold Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet 1 2B 11 1 Supply Shut Off Valve 2 3 way Ball Valve 3 2 way Ball Valve 4 Tempering Valve 5 Boiler Drain 6 Pressure Relief Valve 7 Conventional Water Heater 8 Temper...

Страница 38: ...e Integral Collector Storage with Tankless Water Heater PT 50 CN TL ProgressivTube Integral Collector Storage with Tankless Water Heater 12 Supply Shut Off Valve 13 3 way Ball Valve 14 2 way Ball Valv...

Страница 39: ...r attempts as determined by the Manufacturer the Manufacturer will provide either a refund for the purchase price or a replacement Product at Manufacturer s option 4 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY During...

Страница 40: ...Valve 4 Tempering Valve 5 Boiler Drain 6 Pressure Relief Valve LEGEND A SOLAR DIRECT USE ONLY DURING SPRING THROUGH FALL FOR MAXIMUM SAVINGS SHUT OFF BREAKER TO ELECTRIC WATER HEATER B SOLAR PRE HEAT...

Страница 41: ...approved systems 1 The FSEC Approved Solar Energy System plumbing schematic must be followed when installing the system 2 All standards in the FSEC GP 7 80 must be met 3 Place the Freeze Protection s...

Страница 42: ...r be vented to the atmosphere during refilling Refer to the Owner s Manual or the directions on the other side of this tag Only potable water is to be used in this system WARNING WATER COULD BE DISCHA...

Страница 43: ...MIX 8 7 6 5B 5A 4 3 2 Hot Water Out Cold Water In Cold Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet 1 9 11 9 inlet outlet 10 7 6 5B 5A 4 3 2 Hot Water Out Cold Water In Cold Water Inlet 1 9 COLD HOT MIX 11 9 inlet ou...

Страница 44: ...Solar Pre Heat Gas 2 Way System COLD HOT MIX 8 7 6 5B 5A 4 3 2 Hot Water Out Cold Water In Cold Water Inlet Hot Water Outlet 1 From Solar To Solar Closed Solar By Pass Instantaneous Gas 2 Way System 7...

Страница 45: ...lock or rafter between bolts Roof Sealant Required between mounting block and shingles sheathing Boltholes shall be sealed to prevent moisture penetration Mounting Blocks This drawing shows the use of...

Страница 46: ...eter Roof Sealant Required between mounting block to and shingles sheathing Bolt holes shall be sealed to prevent moisture penetration Fill bolthole with sealant prior to inserting bolt PT BASE MOUNT...

Страница 47: ...container and shingles sheathing and between surfaces of mounting block and pitch container and mounting block and mounting angle Boltholes shall be sealed to prevent moisture penetration Mounting Bl...

Страница 48: ...oisture penetration Mounting Blocks This drawing shows the use of a mounting block to provide the watertight seal between the mounting hardware and the roof Metal flashing sheets can be used instead o...

Страница 49: ...ing hardware and the roof Metal flashing sheets can be used instead of the mounting block PT BASE MOUNT MOUNTING BLOCK SHEATHING SILICONE SEALANT GALVANIZED WASHER NEOPRENE WASHER RAFTER ROOF SEALANT...

Страница 50: ...cable Assumes 4500 watt element s in electric water heater 4 Thermostat set point shall not exceed 120 F THE LOCATION OF THE TANK MANUFACTURER S LABEL SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED ON THE EXTERIOR INSULATION...

Страница 51: ...roof installations Sweat a copper 90 short radius L directly onto the inlet and outlet connections of the collector Protect the collector s rubber pipe grommets from the soldering torch flame and hea...

Страница 52: ...film 2 Drain the unit and disconnect the supply and return piping from the inlet and outlet connections 3 Remove the screws in the glass glazing cap strips on the top of the collector 4 Carefully lift...

Страница 53: ...Cover the leak area with a generous amount of solder 9 Replace the tank by pushing the inlet and outlet connections through the holes in the insulation and out the frame Allow the tank to drop into p...

Страница 54: ...or should follow acceptable carpentry and construction techniques if additional measures are needed If the contractor has any questions or concerns then a structural engineer should be consulted SIDE...

Страница 55: ...RS FRONT VIEW 3 8 X 4 LAG BOLT 2 X 4 X 48 NOMINAL STRINGER ROOF BEAM ROOF 3 8 X 4 LAG BOLT 3 8 X 3 LAG BOLT 3 8 X 3 LAG BOLT 3 8 X 4 LAG BOLT 2 X 4 X 48 NOMINAL STRINGER ROOF BEAM ROOF 3 8 X 4 LAG BOL...

Страница 56: ...ND OTHER WIDE RAFTER SPANS 3 8 X 4 LAG BOLT 48 4 X 4 PURLIN ROOF 3 8 X 4 LAG BOLT ROOF BEAM SIMPSON U44 HANGER SIMPSON U44 HANGER 3 8 X 5 LAG BOLT 4 X 4 PURLIN ROOF 3 8 X 12 LAG BOLT ROOF BEAM 3 8 X 1...

Страница 57: ...57 YOUR NOTES...

Страница 58: ...58 101 Copeland Street Jacksonville Florida 32204 Tel 904 358 3720 Fax 904 358 3728 www tctsolar com techsupport tctsolar com Rev 6 2008...

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