HTP SSU-119SE - Manual (Page 15)

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LP-199 REV. 4.15.14
PART 5 - INSTALLATION
A. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Location
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Sufficient room to service water heater, piping, and related controls
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Provisions made to protect area from water damage
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Centrally located to fixtures
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Protected from freezing temperatures
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Area free of flammable and/or corrosive vapors
Potable Water Supply
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All related piping free from leaks
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Thermal expansion tank installed
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Water heater and fixtures have been properly purged of air
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ASSE 1017 rated thermostatic mixing valve IS REQUIRED PER SRCC OG-300
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Have water supply tested and ensure it meets the requirements outlined in the Part 2, Section E of this manual
Relief Valve
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Temperature and Pressure relief valve properly installed and discharge line runs to open drain
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Discharge line not exposed to freezing temperatures
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Discharge line constructed of copper
Wiring; SE models
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Power supply voltage agrees with the water heater rating plate
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Branch circuit wire fusing or circuit breaker properly sized
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Electrical connections tight and unit properly grounded
Wiring; SB models
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Water heater control is secure and in control well
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Boiler backup control is wired to the boiler control or relay center
Solar Heat Exchanger to Solar Panel; SE and SB models
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Anti-freeze is added and rated as non-toxic with copy of MSDS sheet for homeowner
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Solar heat exchanger completely purged of air
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Expansion tank and temperature and pressure gauge operating properly
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Solar control shows circulators operating properly on the solar panels
Boiler Heat Exchanger; SB models only
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Boiler heat exchanger completely purged of air
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Expansion tank and temperature and pressure gauge operating properly
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Boiler control shows circulators operating properly on the solar panels
Anti-Freeze Fluid
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Solar water heaters with single wall heat exchangers: Make sure freeze protection fluids are certified non-toxic, FDA rated
GRAS
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The use of glycol not recognized as GRAS is allowed in double wall heat exchanger models ONLY.
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Glycol percentage must be calculated per local area freeze level
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Provide glycol MSDS sheet to end user
NOTE: Make sure you have all necessary tools, materials and accessories before beginning work on the solar system.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Electric Drill
Torch and Striker
Drill Index (w/ ½”, ¾”, 1” and 1 ¼” Wood Bits) Putty Knife
Hack Saw High Temperature Joint Compound
Tubing Cutter Wire Nuts or Connectors
Tin Snips Miscellaneous Copper Pipe & Fittings (3/4”)
16’ Tape Measure 1” x ¾” Copper Sweat Couplings
24” Level 1” Copper Sweat Caps
Flashlight Silicon Caulk and Roof Sealant
Extension Cord Minimum ¾” I.D. Type M Copper Tubing
Slip Joint Pliers Needle Nose Pliers
Pipe Wrenches, 10” and 14” Angle Iron
Open End Wrenches, 9/16 & 7/16 Threaded Rod, Nuts, & Washers