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Your residential solar hot water heating system is designed to provide the best combination of value, reliability and trouble-free service. A built-in backup heating element controlled by a timer assures you will have hot water during poor weather conditions or when extra water is needed for guests, laundry etc.
Please read on through the online manual below regarding your new Solar Thermal System.
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AEI Solar Thermal Operator's Manual for Active Systems Utilizing Photovoltaic Technology
1.) Photovoltaic (PV) Module
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:01 PM
No sensors or differential control are needed with this system. Since the electric output of the photovoltaic module changes with sunlight intensity, it powers the pump at the variable rate, causing an increase in water flow on a sunny day and a slower circulation when the weather conditions are not as good.
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2.) System Components and their Functions
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:01 PM
A Solar Thermal System consists of four major components. Find out which they are and what they do.
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3.) System Operation
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:01 PM
Your solar system has a HECO required time switch, commonly called a timer. The timer is used to automatically control the solar system’s electric back-up and if used properly will maximize your solar system’s output, minimize the inconvenience cause by inclement weather, and provide the energy savings you expect.
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4.) Thermostat
Last update: 07-Jun-2009 10:30 AM
The Backup Electric Heating Element in your solar tank is controlled by a thermostat and timer. When the timer is ON, the thermostat measures the water temperature in the tank. If they temperature is below the setting on the thermostat, electricity heats the tank water to the temperature you have selected. If the solar panels have heated the water sufficiently, no electricity will be used even though the timer comes on.
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5.) Timer
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:01 PM
A timer is included with your system to assure you of hot water during times of poor weather and or heavy usage such as guests or extra laundry.
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6.) Trouble Shooting
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:01 PM
Your system is designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation with a minimum of attention and maintenance. There are however, common checks we expect the owner to make when problems occur before calling our service. Here are our recommendations:
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Guide for the Use & Operation of a HECO Approved Solar System Time Switch
1.) Introduction
Last update: 17-Nov-2009 09:16 AM
Congratulations on the purchase of your Hawaii Energy Efficiency Program approved solar water heating system. Based on the information you provided your installation contractor, this system has been designed to provide 90% of your hot water needs annually for the next 15 years.
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2.) Timer
Last update: 17-Nov-2009 09:17 AM
The Hawaii Energy Efficiency Program recommends time switch tabs be set to turn “ON” at 4:00 PM and “OFF” at 5:00 PM.
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3.) Troubleshooting
Last update: 05-Feb-2009 08:03 PM
Understanding how the timer works is important to insuring your maximize energy savings and have hot water when you need it.
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