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  • Page 1 OVSOL Solar System Manual Solar hot water system installation guide for flat plate and evacuated tube systems.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Oventrop Warranty ........

  • Page 3: System Components

    The OVSOL System for solar energy described in this manual, when properly installed and maintained, meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC. This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by the SRCC. System Contents...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    OVSOL System This manual provides installation instructions for OVSOL System for solar domestic hot water heating. The OVSOL solar energy system described in this manual, when properly installed and maintained, meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC. This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by the SRCC.

  • Page 5: Section One

    Tubes are installed as the last step. Oventrop Corporation will not be liable for burns or personal injury due to the touching of a hot condenser. Handle the tubes with care to avoid accidental bending of the heat pipe at the condenser which may cause damage to the heat pipe or the vacuum seal.

  • Page 6: Section Two

    There are many ways to design a solar hot water system to achieve the same end result. The two system types that Oventrop uses are external heat exchanger systems (i.e. the Regusol X) and Immersed coil heat exchangers (i.e.
  • Page 7 Another way to think of solar storage is as the fuel tank of the system. It is used to store energy that can be used over the entire day. In this way the daily load is matched to the daily collector output. Oventrop solar hot water systems are designed to optimize the transfer of energy from the collectors to the solar storage vessel.
  • Page 8 The design limits for the Regusol-X are based on the pressure drop through the heat exchanger, the pump capacity, and the maximum output of the heat exchanger. The table below lists the maximum number of collectors allowed to be used with each Regusol-X. For Single Speed Pumps Maximum number Maximum number...
  • Page 9 Oventrop Solar Systems Sizing Chart The following solar sizing charts shows various combinations of solar collector quantities to Regusol pumping stations an the design solar storage volume. Tank selections are up to the designer for Regusol X systems and larger.

  • Page 10: Section Three

    Collector Layout, Orientation, and Siting Place the collector where it will receive the maximum amount of sunlight available in your location. OVSOL collectors may be installed on a roof, against a south facing wall, or on the ground.
  • Page 11 A tilt angle of 50° or more is necessary in regions of heavy snowfall and accumulation. Tilt angles of 50° and above will shed snow from OVSOL evacuated tube collectors even after severe storms. It is critical in heavy snow areas that the collectors be sloped to at least a 50° tilt angle. If collectors are installed on a fl at roof in an area which receives heavy snowfalls, the lower end of the units should be at least 18”...

  • Page 12: Section Four

    Dimensions of OVSOL 5 8 or 16 tube collectors Technical Data: OVSOL 5 - 8: 87.9L x 38.6W x 7.4D inches Inclination angle: 25° to 90° OVSOL 5 -16: 87.9L x 76.4W x 7.4D inches Typical operating temperature: 158 - 248 °F 22.28 sq.

  • Page 13: Evacuated Tube Collector Shipping Contents

    Oventrop OV - 5 Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collector (Eight tube model - 540 00 08, Sixteen tube model 540 00 16) Contents: OV - 5, evacuated tube with heatpipe 540 00 08 contains eight (8) tubes 540 00 16 contains sixteen (16) tubes Dimensions: 79L x 4D inches 2 x Stainless steel collector support rail, 85L x 1.5W x 1.0D inches...

  • Page 14: Evacuated Tube Collector Mounting Systems And Shipping Contents

    Flush Mounting Kit - Tile Roof 540 00 28-TK Contents: Metric thread hex head bolt 540 00 28-TK also contain one bag of piping connection hardware (not shown). The bag contains: 2 - 22 mm connection tee fittings 1 - Manually operated air vent 1 - Temperature sensor thermowell 2 - 22 mm to 3/4 inch adapter pipe 1 - Tube of heatpipe condenser...
  • Page 15 Adjustable Rack for evacuated tube collectors - for eight (8) tube collector, 540 00 28-8 - for sixteen (16) tube collector, 540 00 28-16 Contents: 2 - Back support rail (A) 66 inches 1 - Back cross brace 58 inches (540 00 28-16 only) 1 - Back cross brace 50 inches 1 - Back cross brace 32 inches...
  • Page 16 Flush mounting kit - Metal Seam Roof 540 00 28-MS Contents: Metric thread hex head bolt 4 - Steel roof hooks Dimensions: 6L x 2W x 4-1/2H inches 540 00 28-MS also contain one bag of piping connection hardware (not Mounting hole shown).

  • Page 17: Section Five

    section five Collector Assembly Flush Roof Mounting Collector foot measuring details for Shingle Roof Kit (540 00 28-FM, Tile Roof Kit (540 00 28-TK), and Metal Seam Roof Kit (540 00 28-MS) Measure the Installation Area Once the collector location is determined, lay out the four mounting feet of each collector within the dimensions listed below: 8 tube collector: ‘A’...
  • Page 18 The bracket is to be fastened to the base plate through the hole closest to the vertical. Installing the collector feet and flashing No need to remove any shingles to install the flashing. Base plate is first screwed into a roof rafter or block and flashing is slided under the roof shingle covering the installed base plate.

  • Page 19: Flush Mounting On Tile Roofs

    Flush Mounting on Tile Roofs Tile Roof Kit (540 00 28-TK) Mounting of Collector Feet On a tiled roof, it is generally easy to locate the rafters by simply lifting out individual tiles at the desired foot placement. You will see the where the sheeting has been nailed into the roof rafters below.

  • Page 20: Flush Mounting On Metal Seamed Roofs

    Flush Mounting to a Metal Seam Roof Metal Seam Roof Kit (540 00 28-MS) Mounting of Collector Feet For each collector support rail, attach the rectangular blocks in the hole fourth from the top and first from the bottom as shown by the image below. On the top end in holes 1 and 3, using the square nuts, attach the manifold bracket.
  • Page 21 Assembling the Collector Frame Place the collector rail on the collector top and bottom feet and install rail where it can be lined up with the col- lector feet bolt holes. If possible, choose the fourth hole from the top of the verticle frame to set the bolt into the top collector foot.

  • Page 22: Multiple Collector Arrays

    Multiple Collector Array Dimensions Manifold Manifold Rail Rail Rail Rail 16 tube: 48” 16 tube: 48” 16 tube: 28” Distance Between Rails Distance Between Rails Distance Between Collectors (Rails) Adding Collectors Collector Extension Kit If there is more than one collector, you may add a coupler between the manifold ends to connected them together.
  • Page 23 Collector Extension Kit continued Insulation in the collector cuff cavity. Use high temperature (300F+) elastomeric foam insultube, or comparable. Install and attach the connection cuff. Tighten the screw slot bolt and nut to clamp the connection cuff. The bottom rails are connected with a bottom support connection.

  • Page 24: Piping The Collector

    Connect Piping to the Manifold With each roof mounting kit, there are adapters to pipe to the manifold. Included are: Two compression tees to attach to the supply and return terminations on each collector manifold or collector array; Two copper pipe adapters that adapt from 22mm copper pipe size (at compression tee) to 3/4”...

  • Page 25: Section Six

    Section Six Adjustable Rack Mounting Kit 540 00 28-16 Roof Mounting Assembly and 540 00 28-8 Rack Assembly Measure the Installation Area Once the collector location is determined, lay out the four mounting feet of each collector within the dimensions listed below: Center manifold on collector feet spacing Measures (B) the “on center”...
  • Page 26 Installing the upper mounting brackets Installing the collector feet and flashing No need to remove any shingles to install the flashing. Base plate is first screwed into roof rafter or block and flashing is slided under the roof shingle covering the installed base plate.
  • Page 27 Collector Frame Assembly Instructions Adjustable rack collector mounting kit - 540 00 28-16 and 540 00 28-8 Maximum dimensions For adjustable tilt mounting Steps 1 through 6 should be completed before beginning assembly on the roof 082809...
  • Page 28 Steps 1, 2, and 3: Attaching hinge leaves A and C to the stainless steel collector support rail. Parts: 5/16 x 2.0 inch bolts, 5/16 inch nuts, 3/8 inch washers, 1.0 inch aluminum spacers, hinge leaves A, hinge leaves C, assembled collector frame from step 1 Step 1b: Attach manifold by Step 1a: Attach the header sliding the mounted manifold...
  • Page 29 Step 4: Sizing and cutting the back support rails to length ‘A’ Parts: Back support rail (A) 66 inches Rack number “A” “B” Angle in of total 66” piece cut to Inches Inches degrees slots dimension “A” 75” Collector 11” 74”...
  • Page 30 Steps 5 and 6: Attaching hinge leaves B and C to the piece of strut cut to length in step 7. Parts: 5/16 x 1.0 inch bolts, 5/16 inch nuts, 3/8 inch washers, hinge leaves A, hinge leaves C, 66 inch piece of strut cut to length in step 4 Step 5: Attach hinge leaf B to the Step 6: Attach hinge leaf C to the top end of the back support rail...
  • Page 31 Steps 7, 8, and 9: Attaching hinge leaves A to B and leaves C to the aluminum bracket feet. Parts: 5/16 x 2.5 inch bolts, 5/16 inch nuts, 3/8 inch washers, piece from step 6 (back support rail), piece from step 3 (assembled collector frame) Step 9: Align hinge leaf Step 7: Align hinge leaf C B (from back support rail)
  • Page 32 Steps 7, 8, and 9: Attaching hinge leaves A to B and leaves C to the aluminum bracket feet. Parts: 1/2 x 1.5 inch bolts, 1/2 inch nuts, 1/2 inch washers, pieces from step 9 (assembled collector frame) Step 10a: Using the 1/2 Step 10b: Using the 1/2 inch bolt sets, attach the inch bolt sets, attach the...
  • Page 33 Installing the vacuum tubes Grease condenser with heat transmission paste. Note: Use a glove or a cloth to apply the paste. Do not touch a hot condenser which could be as high as 390 °F! Keep tubes covered before installation. When tubes are exposed to the sun, the temperature of the condenser could reach 390 °F or higher.

  • Page 34: Piping The Collector

    Connect Piping to the Manifold With each roof mounting kit, there are adapters to pipe to the manifold. Included are: Two compression tees to attach to the supply and return terminations on each collector manifold or collector array; Two copper pipe adapters that adapt from 22mm copper pipe size (at compression tee) to 3/4”...

  • Page 35: Section Seven

    Section Seven Oventrop Flat Plate solar thermal collector (3’x7’ model OVF-21 - 540 03 07, 4’x8’ model OVF-32 - 540 04 08, 4’x10’ model - OVF-40 - 540 04 10) Model (Part Number) 3’ x 7’ (540 03 07) 4’ x 8’ (540 04 08) 4’ x 10’ (540 04 10) Gross Collector Area 21.5 sqft...

  • Page 36: Flat Plate Collector Mounting Systems And Shipping Contents

    Adjustable Rack Mounting Kit for fl at plate collectors 540 00 28-FP - for all fl at plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Contents: 4 - Flat Plate Quick-Lock collector clamp 2 - Flat Plate Quick-Lock collector clamp With locking screw 4 - Roof mounting fl ashing kits 4 - Triangle base bracket (foot) 4 - 2 inch bolt/washer/nut set...
  • Page 37 Flush Mounting Kit for fl at plate collectors 540 00 28-FPFM - for all fl at plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Contents: 2 - Flat Plate Quick-Lock collector clamp 2 - Flat Plate Quick-Lock collector clamp With locking screw 4 - Roof mounting fl ashing kits 4 - Triangle base bracket (foot) 4 - 2 inch bolt/washer/nut set 082809...
  • Page 38 Strut Mount Clips for flat plate collectors 540 00 28-FC - for all flat plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Contents: Set of 4 clips These clips are used to attach and secure the flat plate collectors to strut mounting channel assemblies. Required but not provided are strut channel, strut locknuts, bolts and washers.

  • Page 39: Flat Plate Collector Tilt Mounted Nstallation Instructions

    Adjustable Mounting Kit for flat plate collectors 540 00 28-FP - for all flat plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Installing the collector feet and flashing COLLECTOR FOOT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BASE PLATE USING THE CENTER HOLE. No need to remove any shingles to install the flashing. Base plate is first screwed into roof rafter or block and flashing is slided under the roof shingle covering the installed base plate.
  • Page 40 Measuring and cutting the rack legs Use an angle finder tool to set the desired collector tilt angle during installation. Table 1 below is to help you find distances between the front and rear feet (B), and the cut length for the rack leg (A) at various collector tilt angles. The table is for collector tilt angle from a horizontal plane, such as for a flat roof or for ground mounting.
  • Page 41 Mounting Hardware and Installation The adjustable rack installation hardware is specially designed to speed collector installation. This hardware consists of four Quick-Lock collec- tor clamps for the rear top hinge, two Quick-Lock collector clamps with locking screws for the front bottom hinge, four triangle brackets (collector feet), two aluminum square tube strut for collector legs, bolts, nuts and washers.
  • Page 42 Flat Plate Collector Piping The piping of the system should be considered before a final decision is made on how the collectors are mounted. Piping should be made of copper tube of the type meeting local codes, insulated with Armaflex or similar, and painted or wrapped with aluminum tape where exposed to ultraviolet radiation.

  • Page 43: Flat Plate Collector Flush Mounted Installation Instructions

    Flush Mounting Kit for flat plate collectors 540 00 28-FPFM - for all flat plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Installing the collector feet and flashing COLLECTOR FOOT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BASE PLATE USING THE CENTER HOLE. No need to remove any shingles to install the flashing. Base plate is first screwed into roof rafter or block and flashing is slided under the roof shingle covering the installed base plate.
  • Page 44 Flush Mounting Hardware and Installation The fl ush mount installation hardware is specially designed to speed collector installation. This hardware consists of two Quick-Lock col- Collector lector clamps with locking screws for the front hinge, two Quick-Lock collector clamps for the rear hinge, four triangle brackets (collector Quick-Lock feet), bolts, nuts and washers.

  • Page 45: Flat Plate Collector Strut Mounted Installation Instructions

    540 00 28-FC - for all flat plate collectors (OVF-21, OVF-32, OVF-40) Collector clips are designed to make Oventrop flate plate collectors versitle enough to mount on strut channel assemblies, especially those with locking strut nuts or locknuts. Required but not provided are strut channel, strut locknuts, bolts and washers.

  • Page 46: Section Eight

    Section Eight System Piping Schematics The OVSOL System for solar energy described in this manual, when properly installed and maintained, meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC. This certification does not imply endorsement or warranty of this product by the SRCC.
  • Page 47 OVSOL 5 -16 Evacuated Tube Collector ........
  • Page 48 OVSOL 5 -16 Evacuated Tube Collector ........
  • Page 49 OVSOL 5 -16 Evacuated Tube Collector ........
  • Page 50 OVSOL 5 -16 Evacuated Tube Collector ........
  • Page 51 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 52 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 53 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 54 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 55 80 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 56 80 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 57 80 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 58 80 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 59 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 60 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 61 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........
  • Page 62 119 Gallon OVSOL glass lined Tank........

  • Page 63: Piping Single Tanks Systems

    Piping the Solar Tank with Integrated Back-up as a One Tank System Use 3/4” copper pipe for plumbing the tanks. To prevent heat loss through the copper tubing, insulate all tubing with at least 1/2” wall tube insulation. This should include the cold water feed to the solar storage tank up to 6 feet from the tank.

  • Page 64: Piping Two Tanks Systems

    Piping the Solar Tank and the Auxiliary Hot Water Service for Two Tank System Use 3/4” copper pipe for plumbing the tanks. To prevent heat loss through the copper tubing, insulate all tubing with at least 1/2” wall tube insulation. This should include the cold water feed to the solar storage tank up to 6 feet from the tank.

  • Page 65: Section Nine

    Section Nine Oventrop Stainless Steel Indirect Solar Hot Water Tanks Indirect single and dual coil domestic hot water storage tanks are made in 60-, 80-, and 115-gallon models. Each tank has bottom heat exchanger coil connection for solar heat transfer.
  • Page 66 Oventrop Glass-lined Indirect Solar Hot Water Tanks Indirect single and dual coil domestic hot water storage tanks are made in 80-, and 119-gallon models. Each tank has bottom heat exchanger coil connection for solar heat transfer with optional upper coil and electric backup elements.

  • Page 67: Regusol Pumping Station Installation

    Transmission station with deaerator “Regusol EL-130” Installation instructions Transmission station “Regusol EL-130” with pre-assembled, integrated microprocessor-driven control. The transmission station is supplied with a detailed instruction manual of the control. The “Regusol EL-130” is equipped with a deaerator for air elimination from the heat transfer medium. Safety notes The safety notes are to be observed.
  • Page 68 Circulator into position. Air test all pipework on solar closed loop. Flush solar installa- tion thoroughly, then fill the system with Oventrop solar fluid. Diagram 1 Adjust the flow rate with the screw slot in the flow measuring Deaerator device.

  • Page 69: Controller Installation And Operation

    Oventrop Regusol 130 EL Controller Standard Solar Domestic Hot Water System Wiring Warning! Do not plug in Deltasol controller until all wiring connections are made. The unit must only be located internally. It is not suitable for installation in wet or hazardous locations and should not be sited near any electromagnetic field.
  • Page 70 Operation and Programming the Regusol Controller Display Backward Forward Used for scrolling backward Used for scrolling forward through the menu or to decrease through the menu or to the adjustment value decrease the adjustment value Operating Mode and Display Forward or backward buttons will indicate following information: COL: Collector sensor temperature TST: Tank temperature...
  • Page 71 Operating and Programming the Regusol Controller Program Changes The factory settings for the following displays are suitable for all solar domestic hot water heating. For more information on these settings, read the control manual included with the Regusol 130. “EM” limit collector temperature “OREC”...

  • Page 72: Section Ten

    The collector loop then should be leak checked, flushed, and filled. A Regusol “fill and flush” valve should be installed for system charge-up. Filling or “charging up” a solar closed loop incorporates a 1/2 HP utility pump available through most Oventrop dealers. Leak Check and Flush 1.

  • Page 73: Commissioning / Operation

    Several of the procedures indicated re- quire the use of test equipment, such as a volt-ohmeter with 10K scale. If this equipment is not available to you, contact your authorized Oventrop dealer or distributor for service. 082809...

  • Page 74: Section Eleven

    Section Eleven Trouble Shooting 1. Controller does not come A. Controller is not plugged in A. Check to see if plug is in outlet B. Breaker tripped to off B. Reset breaker C. Replace fuse C. Blown fuse in controller D.
  • Page 75 Trouble Shooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy A. Wait until system temperature is 7. Inadequate hot water A. Recent heavy usage of hot delivery temperature. water replenished B. Inoperative mixing valve B. Adjust or replace mixing valve C. Ambient conditions C. Wait until preset conditions are met D.
  • Page 76 Projections for various components average life cycle OVSOL 5 evacuated tubes: expected lifetime against vacuum loss ... . 15 - 20 years OVF-32 flat plate collectors ......... . . 15 - 20 years Dual or single coil indirect glass lined tanks: good water quality .

  • Page 77: Section Twelve

    This limited warranty and any claims arising from the breach of warranty, or any other claim arising hereunder, shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of New York. No other persons than Oventrop Corporation employees have any expressed or implied authority to bind Oventrop Corporation to any agreement or warranty of any kind without the express written consent of Oventrop Corporation.

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