HTP FP-40SC User Manual
Flat plate solar collector
120 Braley Rd. P.O. Box 429
East Freetown, MA 02717-0429
www.htproducts.com
Flat Plate
Solar Collector
INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE
Models
FP-26SC
FP-32SC
FP-40SC
NOTICE: HTP reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held
liable for typographical errors in literature.
This manual must be used by a qualified installer/service technician. Read all instructions in this manual
before installing. Perform steps in the given order. Failure to comply could result in substantial property
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Table of contents
Document Outline
- FOREWORD
- FOR THE INSTALLER
- INTRODUCTION
- PART 1 – GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
- PART 2 – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- PART 3 – INSTALLATION INFORMATION
- A. TRANSPORT, UNPACKING, AND INSPECTION
- B. COLLECTOR DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
- C. TOOLS AND MATERIALS
- D. SYSTEM DESIGN
- E. DELTA-T CONTROLLER SETTINGS
- F. STAGNATION AND OVERHEATING
- G. CORRECT SYSTEM SIZING TO AVOID EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING
- H. COLLECTOR ANGLE, PLANE, AND DIRECTION
- I. AVOID SHADE
- J. LOCATION
- K. EXPANSION TANK
- L. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
- M. PIPE SIZING AND CONNECTIONS
- N. CONNECTION OF MULTIPLE COLLECTORS
- O. POTABLE WATER
- P. MOUNTING FRAME
- Q. GALVANIC REACTION
- PART 4 – MOUNTING INSTALLATION
- PART 5 – ROOF / WALL ATTACHMENT SUGGESTIONS
- PART 6 – PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
- PART 7 – SYSTEM PIPING DIAGRAMS
- PART 8 – MAINTENANCE
- PART 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING
- PART 10 – INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
- MAINTENANCE NOTES