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HTP SS-26-FP Installation, Start-Up, Maintenance, Parts, Warranty

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Installation
Start-Up
Maintenance
Parts
Warranty
For Residential and Commercial Use
SS-26-FP / SS-32-FP / SS-40-FP Models*
*"FP" Denotes Smooth Copper Tube w/ Aluminum Plate Models
"U" Denotes Model with Unions
"W" Denotes Model with Sensor Wells
The surfaces of these products contacted by potable (consumable) water contain less than 0.25% lead by weight as required
by the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1417.
This manual must only be used by a qualified installer / service technician. Read all instructions in this manual before installing.
Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
HTP reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors
in literature.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: PLEASE KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
272 Duchaine Blvd.
Flat Plate
New Bedford, MA 02745
Solar Collectors
www.htproducts.com
lp-364 Rev. 000 Rel. 007 Date 2.12.18

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  • Page 1 Perform steps in the given order. Failure to do so could result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death. HTP reserves the right to make product changes or updates without notice and will not be held liable for typographical errors in literature.
  • Page 2 G. Sizing System to Avoid Overheating commanding officer or departmental official may be the AHJ. H. Collector Angle, Plane, and Direction NOTE: HTP reserves the right to modify product technical specifications 1. Collector Direction and components without prior notice. 2. Collector Angle (Tilt) 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Part 5 - Roof / Wall Mounting Suggestions A. Roof Mounting B. Wall Mounting NOTE: If the solar water heating system is exposed to the following, Part 6 - Plumbing Connections do not operate. Immediately call a qualified service technician. A.
  • Page 4 E. High Temperatures • In sunlight, the copper plumbing ports can reach temperatures in excess of 300 F. Thick leather gloves must be worn when handling hot components to prevent serious burns. • Keep solar hot water system and components away from children and animals.
  • Page 5 The expansion tank and plumbing must be properly sized so that NOTE: HTP DOES NOT WARRANT THE SOLAR COLLECTOR AGAINST the safety pressure relief valve will not activate except in the event CORROSION-RELATED DAMAGE.
  • Page 6 I. Snow Load In areas prone to heavy snowfall, the solar collectors should ideally be installed at an angle of 50 or greater to help promote snow sliding off the collectors. In addition, it is advisable to raise the lower collector frame off the roof surface 6 –...
  • Page 7 Emory Paper 24” Level supplier. Extension Cord Slip Joint Pliers Needle Nose Pliers NOTE: HTP DOES NOT WARRANT THE COLLECTOR AGAINST FAILURE Silicon Caulk and Pipe Wrenches, 10” AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE INCURRED DURING TRANSPORT OR Angle Iron Roof Tar and 14”...
  • Page 8 NOTE: Only authorized licensed contractors are permitted to install and 15 for summertime heating. the solar collector. Preventing Overheating E. Delta-T Controller Settings To reduce summer heat output, angle the collector for optimal Usually a Delta-T ON value of 8 – 20 F and Delta-T OFF value of 4 - winter absorption.
  • Page 9 1” pipe. For drain back systems, use 3/4” pipe for 1 – 4 HTP’s tilt or 2/3 mounts consist of four hinged triangle feet that, when collectors and 1” pipe for 5 – 8 collectors. In connections of banks of...
  • Page 10 Rear Mounts Tilt Mounts (Part # 8600P-002) Fully loosen the tilt hinge set The tilt mount package contains screws. Slide the tilt hinges to enough hardware to secure one desired location along the top collector. side of the collector. Each set contains: Leave a 1”...
  • Page 11 Side Mount Location for Selected Models Side Mount Location Collector Model (From Bottom of Collector) Tighten set screw with a 7/16” SS-26-FP 51.5” wrench to a maximum of 10 foot SS-32-FP 64.8” pounds to lock the rack mount SS-40-FP 80.8”...

  • Page 12: Part 5 - Roof / Wall Mounting Suggestions

    When attaching to the roof surface, it is important to ensure proper Part 5 - Roof / Wall Mounting Suggestions sealing to prevent water penetration. It is also important to consider the building structure and roof construction type to ensure the structure is adequate for the collector’s weight and can withstand wind loads as determined by local codes.

  • Page 13: Part 6 - Plumbing Connections

    When opening the drain valve, released water may be hot. Steam Always consider the weight of the collector and the structural integrity of the wall before installation. HTP requires that may release as well. Failure to take caution when opening drain valve could result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 14: Pump Selection

    G. Pump Selection When selecting a pump, there are two basic solar designs to consider: pressure glycol and closed loop drain back. In pressure glycol systems, two factors determine pipe size. These are: • Flow rate in gpm (gallons per minute) •...

  • Page 15: Part 7 - System Piping Applications

    Part 7 - System Piping Applications A. Reverse Return In Figure 6 you will find suggested collector piping diagrams utilizing reverse return for balanced flow: NOTE: Landscape or horizontal examples not recommended for drain back systems. Figure 6 - Reverse Return Piping Applications B.

  • Page 16: Part 8 - Maintenance

    3. Allow the manifold to sit in a vented state for 5 – 10 min to boil dry (may take longer in poor weather). 4. Always leave one drain valve or fitting open. Otherwise the system may build up pressure when it heats. For draining of other types of systems, please refer to specific instructions for the system.

  • Page 17: Regular Water Dumping

    (H) 2. Are there any apparent leaks in the plumbing to and from the collector? Any water trails down the roof, or around the storage tank? C. Regular Water Dumping During normal daily hot water use, if the temperature relief valve on the tank or collector is regularly dumping hot water (more than just a dribble), there may be a problem with the system.

  • Page 18: Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty

    7. Use the solar collector in an open system, or in a closed system with a properly sized and installed thermal expansion tank. HTP warrants each flat plate solar collector to be free from defects in materials and workmanship according to the following terms, con- WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ditions, and time periods.
  • Page 19 HTP Warranty Supervisor approval. During the claims process a product that must be replaced will be given a designation of either a) field scrap, or b) return to HTP. If the product must be returned to HTP, the returned product must arrive at HTP within thirty (30) days of the date of our request to return the product.

  • Page 20: Customer Installation Record Form

    Customer Installation Record Form The following form should be completed by the installer for you to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. After reading the important notes at the bottom of the page, please also sign this document. Customer’s Name Date of Installation Installation Address...

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