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Introduction .......................................... 1
Safety .................................................. 2
Parts List.............................................. 4
Optional Kits ........................................ 5
Tools Required..................................... 5
Overview.............................................. 6
Installation Checklist .......................... 13
1: Site Selection and Planning ........ 14
2: Roof Mounting ............................. 15
3: Tank Plumbing ............................ 17
4: ICM Installation ........................... 20
Introduction
The Solar Water Heating System is designed to provide a significant portion of the water-heating energy required in a
typical home. Solar energy is absorbed by the solar collectors, and heated water is circulated through the water heater.
Heated water is drawn from the water heater by various household fixtures and appliances, such as a clothes washer,
dishwasher, bath, shower, and other fixtures.
System performance is affected by available solar energy, the solar collectors' installed pitch and orientation,
groundwater and ambient air temperatures, and the daily household hot water demand comprised of bath, kitchen,
and laundry use. These conditions, which may vary from home to home even in the same neighborhood, determine
how much energy your solar system will save.
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Installation - Below Roof ............. 20
Installation - On Roof .................. 21
7: System Fill .................................. 22
8: System Start-up .......................... 22
9: System Operation ....................... 24
10: Troubleshooting .......................... 25
Maintenance ...................................... 25
Specifications .................................... 26
Required Labels.................................27
Optional Kit Instructions..................... 28
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