HTP FP-40SC User Manual
Flat plate solar collector
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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.
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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