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Home My WebLink About173 Walnut Crest Run (5)CITV OFSANFORD PERMIT APPLICATION Permit # : Y CQ' Dater ~ 0-c� Job Address: W e..\V\v�� c�CSY 5N., 4;z_ c S �� Z9 •�. 3"Z—t -1 \ Descript I ion of Work: n L-14-%ZL 5��-5" `�.�.+��5 Total Square Footage HistoricDistrict: Zoning: Value of Work: $ of"qo -d;Z) Permit Type: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing ✓ Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Pool Electrical: 1New Service - # of AMPS Addition/Alteration Change of Service Temporary Pole _ Mechanical: Residential Non -Residential Replacement New (Duct Layout & Energy Calc. Required) Plumbing/ New Commercial: # of Fixtures # of Water & Sewer lines # of Gas Lines I Plumbing/New Residential: # of Water Closets Plumbing Repair - Residential or Commercial _ Occupaicy Type: Residential ✓ Commercial Industrial Construction Type: % # of Stories: # of Dwelling Units: Flood Zone: (FEMA form required) iw� 3t��$tate l iceose Number: CSG Oatl Phone &Fax:`i��- alb `a --lam g� Contact Person: Phone `��- o��OS Bonding Company: Address: Mortgage Lender. Address: ; I Archit"IfEngineer: Phone: Address: I n� t ��L OCoa�� Fax: Applicatiqn is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the work and installations as indicated. 1 certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit and that all work will be performed to meet standards of all laws regulating construction in this jurisdiction. 1 understand that a separate permit mast be secured for ELECTRICAL WORK, PLUMBING, SIGNS, WELLS, POOLS, FURNACES, BOILERS, IIEATERS, TANKS, and AIR CONDITIONERS, etc.. OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT: I certify that all of the foregoing information is accurate and that all work will be done in compliance with all applicable laws regulating construction and zoning. WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITIi YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT. I NOTICE: In addition to the requirements of this permit, there may be additional restrictions applicable to this property that may be found in the public records of this county, and there may be additional permits required from other governmental entities such as water management districts, state agencies, or federal agencies. I ' Acceptancx of permit is verification that 1 will notify the owner of the property of the rcqu erne is of Florida Licn w, 713. Signature of Owner/Agent Date Signature of Contractor/Agent Date Print Owner/Agent's Name Signature of Notary -State of Florida Date Owner/Agent is _ Personally Known to Me or Produced ID APPROVALS: ZONING: UTAL: FD: Special Conditions: Rev 03/2006 Name DEBBIE BL4NT0N MY Co"MSION M 00 tit ! EX PIRES: February 25,20V Produced ID ENG: Date BLDG: SEMOINOLE COUNTY RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATION Job Address Street: 14" g%, Daze -T•! 3 - city ra:.� Zip Code: -a-a-M-1 I Directions To Jobsite C\"C14- Contractor: S�-C% Address- Q'R Address: city/ top: V.,Z Fw&: Coact Person: Licamic Holder's Name: Daytime Pbone; State RegJC4Wt #: • An@A proof of owoersWp: Tax Record from Samoole Co, Property Appraises Office, Tax Rooeip% or Dead, act. • Parc at L-22. -\Cr.. - 30 - 5 as - - k zx� Pig Book.-LAr 1 a Pa0s): gva JZ -4 Subdivision Nam: qce5 Qr--e-a Valuation of Work: (Emimm) S 04cua,--e� Total HVACVMM Space Square Footage: Tow SWAM Footage: WORK DESCRIPTION Single Family Detacbed-A-K Addition/Alterod on ...... [ Duplex............................ Roof ............................ [ Mobil Home .................... well ............................. I Electric ................ [ I pbm*wg ............. tt--, mocklonical .......... I I C-Vdcwp-t ...... Demolish ...................... I other ............ -H :*Describe Odier *1dead fy rot of structtae or loa4km within structure wbere work will be performed. i.e. Kitchen, Sbod, Gazebo, etc. is Win Tics beRemoved: Yes[] NoLf UYes Complete Arbor Permit. UTH1T1ES Septic Took .......... [I wen ................. Public Water......... Public Sewer ....... Existing Well......... I ) Utility T (Include utility letter from appropriate ag-7) 11 Elect. MwjbL Pbjmb . Roof Odxf SUBCONTRACTORS Seminole county Stec of lorida Cud HokWs Nam Occupational lic 0 License # Reg/Cat 141W Sc:kla s--,,Rc c>21s-,-vA NOTICE SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, BEATING, VENTHATING OR Ant cONDmOmNG. THIS PERMIT BECOMES NULL AND VOID N WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WMIIN 6 MONTHS, OR IF cowmucnoN OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK is COM31ENCED- I beireby certify that I have read and examined this application and kww the same to be true and correct. AD provisions of law and ordimmoesgoverning this type ofwort willbecomplied with wbedw speckliod', " ornot, the granting ofapermit does not presume to give maborgy to violate or cancel *a provisions of any otber One or local law roFdaw* comitfuctim or Signature of counwor Due Signiture of Owner Daft ~ RESIDENTIAL WORKSHEET COMPLETE ITEMS ON WORKSHEET BELOW U PERNIIT TO BE ISSUED FOR OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMELY RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION. ELECTRIC EltMk Company Florida Power Corp. [ ) Florida Power & Light [ ] Service Size Old Amps. Vohs Phase I ph Phase 3 ph New Amps Volts Phan 1 ph Phase 3 ph ITEMS Outlets & Switches (cub) Lighting Fbames Outlets (Mindoro A/C) Continum Receptacle Strip Per Outlet SERVICE Number of Amperes Escb Sub Feed Panel Temporary Pok HVAC EQUIPMENT Number of Kilowatts OTHER ELECTRIC: Electric Elevator Pool Wiring Change of Service Pump Service list Other and Describe: MECHANICAL: Valuation of work: S UNITS OTHER APPLIANCES UNI'T'S Water Heater Drys Disbwasher Electric Range Cook Top 17 �16A�7 Exhaust Fans Under 1/4 HP Exhaust Fail 1/4 to 1 HP ELECTRIC WELDER Tnagtbrma Type Up To ad W-dma 50 Amps Over 50 Amps POWER TRANSFORMERS List No. Kilowatts (KVA) MOTORS & GENERATORS Horsepower (List HP) GENERATOR TYPE Tore Switch PLUMBING: Number of Traps: WELLS CONSTRUCTION: Shallow wen [ ] Deep well [ 1 Abandonment of Wen [ ] Pump/Pnm *g Equipment hotanation [ I NOTE: Water system supplying More Than 25 People, A Construction Permit Through St. John's River water Management District Must Have Approval Through The Dept. of Environmental Services as State Level. AD webs over 4' in diameter shall have a construction pertait and consumptive use paw prior to a peanut being issued by the Building Division. ROOF Flat/Build Up - [ J wood ShinglealMhaka - [ I ... t l Tull ................ [ ] Slate ............................ [ I Other [ l I hereby certify that at the time ofthe application and issuance of the above permit all necessary Workmen's Compensation Insurance required by the state of Florida has been obtained to effect the proper protection of those workers under my employ.. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR DATE i Date: I hereby na--ne and a000i_it to be my lawal attorney in fac: to act for me and apply to theZ� . ;lirg )tpar6n';nt - _ � �.�. �`� � uu u:. i o: a V+v. p.'ivalt for -worm to be poor med ata iocaa.or. des- ibed as: Section Tatmaship P-mcrTot Subdivision¢. sz (Address of Job) VI 31 (own-_ of Properly and Address) and to sign my name and do all things nece5sa-y to this appointment 01 }roe or Prim.: liame of Certrued Con=ctor add Coutm to_'s ..ic=se ?vmmb_- ' xt. �-.. -max-�=-;-'��'4.---^�"� -�• Si oma=e of rert[IIed Conm cto: The foregoing ir..ssument was acl �► "Qe .. t / 1 - mo ledigtd mfore my this tiny of 20 Ob -q,'hc is pe -onallY immm to mefwho productd as id .0 II' :aiiGII and w �7G did not tai% oath. Stat„ of"Florida County of ',► poNNuop�N Popp6, / list*'%� 8002 9� Ony�upx3 ? C:1VJItii�IlLtonic.\�aa. tioaaiLDiaas .^,00�n�.,.:+va\h�rslr. Fomi1°owcrc°Atiomeydoc . . Lagc.l c_`i ~• '. ' i DAVID JOHNSON. CF -A, ASA f ,7r YV II :! � `b y�.+�. �I PROPERTY APPRAISER ` 7.7.A � v .. 5.0 7.13 SEMINOLE COUNTY rL. 1101 G. FIRST sr _ d�► j s u SANFORD, FL 32771-14 a NARCI 407-56"5-7506 28.0 2006 WORKING VALUE SUMMARY GENERAL Value Method: Market Parcel Id: 22-19-30-502-0000-1200 Number of Buildings: 1 Owner: CLARK LISA A & BRYAN Depreciated Bldg Value: $199,148 Mailing Address: 173 WALNUT CREST RUN Depreciated EXFT Value: $0 City,State,ZipCode: SANFORD FL 32771 Land Value (Market): $40,000 Property Address: 173 WALNUT CREST RUN SANFORD 32771 Land Value Ag: $0 Subdivision Name: PRESERVE AT LAKE MON_BQE– Just/Market Value: $239,148 Tax District: S3-SANFORD-WATERFRONT REDVDST Assessed Value (SOH): $204,492 Exemptions: 00 H�IOfESTEAt3--------------- —" Exempt Value: $25,000 Dor: 01 -SINGLE FAMILY Taxable Value: $179,492 Tax Estimator 2005 VALUE SUMMARY SALES Tax Value(without SOH): $3,463 Deed Date Book Page Amount Vac/Imp Qualified 2005 Tax Bill Amount: $3,463 WARRANTY DEED 10/2004 05538 1411 $250,000 Improved No Save Our Homes (SOH) WARRANTY DEED 10/2004 05538 1409 $250,000 Improved No Savings: $0 WARRANTY DEED 12/2003 05152 1245 $208,500 Improved Yes 2005 Taxable Value: $173,536 Find Comparable Sales within this Subdivision DOES NOT INCLUDE NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS LAND LEGAL DESCRIPTION Land Assess Frontage Depth Land Unit Land PLATS: Pick... Method Units Price Value LOT 120 PRESERVE AT LAKE MONROE PB LOT 0 0 1.000 40,000.00 $40,000 62 PGS 12 - 15 BUILDING INFORMATION Bid Year Base Gross Living Est. Cost Bid Type Fixtures Ext Wall Bid Value Num Bit SF SF SF New 1 SINGLE 2003 13 1,532 4,081 3,479 CB/STUCCO $199,148 $202,181 FAMILY FINISH Appendage / Sgft GARAGE FINISHED / 459 Appendage / Sgft OPEN PORCH FINISHED / 143 Appendage / Sgft UPPER STORY FINISHED / 1947 NOTE: Appendage Codes included in Living Area: Base, Upper Story Base, Upper Story Finished. Apartment, Enclosed Porch Finished, Base Semi Finshed Permits NOTE: Assessed values shown are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem tax purposes. "` Ifyou recently purchased a homesteaded property yournext ear's property tax will be based on Just/Market value. SOLAR WORLD, INC. INSTALLATION MANUAL Authorized for Guardian, SwirnMaster Plus and Sunfire Swimming Pool Solar -leatine Systemc Read this manual before beginning installation of solar system ,' t s *s #:- INSIDE THIS . . MANUAL lection t ti illus r #e the i:i;s and compo :_ e i .#or-insialiation �`iir�e..si7far cotlectnrs, "ar�d"trs F corrat)onent locations in -:the -system. .>' Sectional shows the steps to properly. instal! the solar collectors - 4describes-the . describes t ie system'pipingznd' control ctri}bilres3ts. Csar�tinnvarc ctart•i�n an siir� Fina .a , Fic Section I installation Kits & Components Installation Kits anti Component Locations This section describes three Solar World installation kits and the individual components used in the solar system. The kits and components are itemized below. Installed component locations are exemplified within the labeled, circled areas in Figure 1, above. Components listed in "F" and "G' are shown in Figure 3 (see Page 5). A. Collector Kit (Part No. 1090) B. System Kit (Part No. 1091) Contains all parts needed to fasten down one solar Contains parts needed to fasten down collectors, and to collector and connect it to the next one in a row. One connect piping to a system. Use one system kit for each collector kit per collector required. row of collectors in the installation. Y ,f dhN 00 Part No Description Sty. Figure 1 No. 4031 Universal Mount 2 1 8019 Stainless Steel Washer 2 2 8016 Strap Bracket 2 3 8017-2 Coupling Hose, Short 2 4 1012 Coupling Clamp 4 5 2 Part No. Description QW, Figure i No. 8016 Strap Bracket 2 3 1012 Coupling Clamp 4 5 8017-6 Coupling Hose, Long 2 6 4032 End Cap 2 7 4033 Adapter, Pipe to Collector 2 8 C. Split Row Kit (Part Pio. 9093) Use this kit whenever it is necessary to split a row of collectors to clear obstructions, or to install part of a row on another roof. Part No_ Description 9tL. 8016 Strap Bracket 8017-3 Coupling Hose, Medium 1012 Coupling Clamp 4033 Adapter, Pipe to Collector D. Hold -Down Strap A 100' roll will hold down up to twelve collectors. Note: local building codes for wind load may require additional strapping. E. Vacuum Relief Valve One per system is required whenever collector inlet (bottom) headers are higher than three feet above the pool surface. Several locations for installation of this vaive are acceptable. See Section 2, Step 10, on Page 5. F. Check Valve One check valve should be installed per system. A second valve must also be installed whenever collector inlet (bottom) headers are more than three feet above the pool. See Section 3, Figure 3, on page 5 for locations. G. Control System Every Solar World pool heater needs a control system to by-pass the solar collectors when the pool is at the desired temperature, or during inclement weather. In most climates an automatic control system should be used. It consists of an, electronic control panel, two sensors and a motor -driven valve. In warm climates, or when the system is regularly attended, a manual control valve may be used. section 2 Installation of Guardian, SwirnMaster Plus or Sunfire Solar Collectors Step 1: Flan the location of the collectors on the mounting surface. The outlet (tool headers must be at leas' 4 inches higher than the inlet (bottom) headers and the row of collectors must slope at least 1/4 inch per collector toward the supply pipe as shown in Figure 2. This will permit drainage which prevents freeze damage. Table 1 shows the amount of space required for an uninterrupted row of collectors. Add 8 to 12 inches at each end of the row for piping. Add 2 inches above the outlet header for Header Bracket Assemblies. Note from Figure 2 that the pipe carrying the water back to the pool, the return pipe, is connected to the collectors diagonally opposite the supply pipe to the collectors. Step 2: Starting at the return (back to pool) end of the outlet headers, snap a horizontal chalk line 1 1/2" up the roof above the intended top of the outlet headers. The chalk line must slope down the roof toward the supply side 114" per collector. For example, six collectors in the row means a total slope of 1 112" inches. Step 3. Identltyi and make a .-cchalk mark at the trcomer Step - rp (the intended beginning) of your collector array (the tirst collector in your system is the one connecting to the supply piping). Next, make a chalk mark roughly 12" first, and then every 24" horizontally across your array area, 2" above the intended line of your upper headers (two marks for every collector to be installed). Locate roof trusses for these marks if possible. Number o1 Collectors WIdih—Of.Array 5 20'5" 6 24'6* 7 28'r 8 32' 8" 9 36'9" 10 40' 10" 11 44' 11" 12 49' �5 Fi Step 4 (distan horizontal chalk lines to mark your strap locations. The Strap Bracket holes will be located and drilled after the collectors are in place. Assembly Diagram fShowing Three Collectors) 49" 49" 49., Step 5: Bring two collectors up on the roof. Connect the headers together with Short Hoses. Between the two outlet headers, where they are connected by a hose, should be two Coupling Clamps. Tighten a Coupling Clamp at each end of the hose, just behind the barb at the end of the collector fitting. DO NOT OVER -TIGHTEN (hose rubber should only bulge slightly into the holes in the band of the clamp). Brace the two collectors at the intended beginning of your array. Then, align the base of the first Universal Mount with the first chalk line mark. Fill the pilot hole with a high quality, poly- urethane sealer. Place a steel washer into the circular area in the Mount's base, and slide a mounting screw through the Mount's hole, and anchor it into the roof, Cover each screw's head with ample sealant. Fasten the next three Univer- sal Mounts to the roof along the chalk marks. Lay the top headers from the two collectors into the Mounts' bases. 4 'able 2 e from racket racket ver ar :8, 3, 8„ 72" 19 4't8" 9' 2" 12, 5' 8" 11'2` Step 6: Install the remaining collectors in the array. Each of these collectors will have two Universal Mounts. Apply polyurethane sealerto all anchorpoints, as in Step 5. Slide the tops of the Universal Mounts into place on their bases until each snaps, fastening the collectors firmly in place. Step 7: Drill a pilot hole (3/16" for 114" lag bolt) on each end of the strap chalk lines, a minimum of 3" from the edge of the absorber plate (four places). Drill pilot holes on each chalk line, between the edges of the absorber plate at each collector. These holes should be about 114" off of center, so that the leg of the Strap Bracket will be in the center of the space. Install the Strap Brackets with polyurethane sealer. The Strap Brackets at both ends of the row must be installed with the bracket's flat side towards the collector (screw head outside). Note: be sure all of your anchors satisfy your prevailing local code requirements. Step 8: Slip the Hold -Down Strap (polyester) through the Strap Brackets, tie it to one end bracket, stretch it tight, cut it off and tie it to the bracket at the opposite end. Polypropylene strap is slipped through the bracket and doubled back on itself. Slip a Strap Clamp over the doubled section and tighten the screw until the strap bulges into the hole. Do not puncture strap with screw. Step S: Connect the end caps to the collectors in the !orations shown on Figure 2, using Short Hoses and Coupling Clamps. Connect the collectors to the supply and return piping with Long Hoses and Coupling Clamps using Pipe to Collector Adapters. Universal PVC/CPVC/ ABS adhesive must be used at these cemented joints. Step 10: The appropriate location for the vacuum relief valve in the system may be dictated by the particulars of the system. Typically best locations are: out of a tee at the supply connection of the pipe and collectors (see "E° in Figure 1); out of a fitting, in place of any of the end caps; and out of a tee in the supply or return line, just below the roof level. Solar to Filter System Piping: To achieve optimum perfor- mance levels from the sys- tem, meet the recom- mended water flow rates in Table 3. AO Step 11: If the plumbing in your system will not allow the collectors to properly drain.. (eg: piping over the peak of the roof), a manual drain line must be installed from the lowest point in the system on the roof. Manually draining the system during freezing weather should protect the collectors from freezing. (Votes: 1) Local building codes may enforce additional requirements for the installation of your solar system. 2) All points where the system is anchored to the roof shouid be prope riy flashed, espec tally for asbestos shingle roofs. Check your focal building codes for the approved method of flashing roof penetrations. Section 3 System Piping Solar systems with less than 300 square feet of collec- tor and located less than 20 feet from the pool may be connected with 1 112" schedule 40 pipe. All other systems should be plumbed with 2" or larger, schedule 40 pipe. Plan the piping to minimize the num- ber of fit- tings. It is important that pres- s u r e losses are kept low so that the maximum amount of collectors. Collector Size 4 x 8 4 x 10 4x 12 Recommended Flow Rate 3.2 4:0 5.0 per Collector (gpm) ' Minimum Plow Rate �� 2 5 3 0 per Collector (gpm) Maximum Number of� 18 15 22 Collectors per Row water flows through Referring to Figures 2 and 3, note that the supply to the solar col- lectors is always at the inlet headers, and the return is diagonally opposite, at the outlet headers. The three-way control valve, whether it is manual or motor driven, is installed err in the inlet line to the collectors. If the collectors' inlet headers are installed more than three feet Solar System Piping higher than the pool, a check valve should be installed between the pool filter and the control valve. This valve prevents back -washing fitterdebris to the pool. The pool water sensor for an, automatic control must be installed before the control valve. so that it senses the actual pool water temperature. The solar sensor is mounted on the same surface as the solar collectors but not touching them_ It is important that the sensor sees the same sun, all day, as the collectors. installation instructions packed with the automatic control system should be followed. Solar system isolation valves should be installed to allow the collectors to be serviced without requiring that the pool circulation stay turned off. If the 3 -way control valve has a non -positive seal, a ball valve should be installed between the 3 -way valve and the collectors. If the 3 -way has a positive seal, it will act as the isolation valve on the supply side. install a 112 Ib. spring check valve between the return from the solar collectors and the bypass tee in the return line. Do not use two ball valves for system isolation. If a high pressure pool cleaner pump is used, its supply should be connected between the filter and the control valve. If a gas or electric heater or heat pump is used, it must be installed beiween the solar system return tee and the return line to the pool. Heaters and heat pumps often create an excessive pressure loss, so it is good practice to provide a bypass as shown. The bypass valve may be opened whenever the solar system alone is heating the pool (Note: some heaters require water flow at all times). On the roof (or other mounting surface) horizontal pipes should be supported every 4 feet and vertical pipes every 8 feet. A support should be placed as close to the collector supply and return as is practical. Stainless Steel Hold Down Clamps, Part Number2022, are useful forthis purpose. 0 Special System Layout Piping: The shape of the available space or roof obstructions often dictate dividing a system into multiple rows or splitting rows. Figure 4 below shows a system divided into two rows. you will need a System Kit, Part Number 1091, for each added row. Note that the return from the lower row is connected to the return at the highest point in the system. Slope the rows toward the supply for drainage. Figure 5 on page 7 shows a more complex, multi-level system with split rows. Roof vents can often be straddled by using a pair of long hoses in place of short ones. The normal space between the absorber plates on adjacent collectors is 2.9 inches. That space can be increased to 7.9 inches by replacing short hoses with long ones, giving room to pass any standard vent stack. For larger obstructions, such as chimneys, attic vents or windows, you will have to split the row with the Split Row Kit, Part Number 1093. In Figure 5, the third row is on another roof, higher than the first two rows_ Note that the returns for the first two rows meet the return from the third row at the highest point in the system. Again, slope all rows toward the supplies, so they can drain. Two -Row System Retu m from Highest Point Multi-P.ow, Multi -Level System Figure 5 Section 4 Start -Up and Maintenance Start -Up and Test: Before starting the pump, we recommend that you install a flow meter in a location to accurately show the flow rate through the solar system. The preferred location is before the solar collectors, after at least 3 feet of straight pipe. You can then determine if the flow rate meets the levels shown in Table 3. This section describes the steps for starting an automatic system. [If a manual control is used, turn the three-way valve to the indicated positions. The "OFF' mark oppo- site the valve handle indicates the line that is blocked by the diverier]. Switch the control to "ON'. The "Power", "Heating" and "Cooling" lights should go on and the control valve should turn to divert water flow through the tors. If it does not, w voltage wiring to ) r. If the valve motor a� a ivyy c �.�itch, make sure it is not in the "OFF" position. With the system on, the collectors should be purged of all air in 1 to 3 minutes and the water returning to the pool should be clear and free from air bubbles. After 5 minutes, feel the return end of the absorber plate on each collector. They should be uniformly cool to the touch. If they are, you have uniform flow to all collectors. If they are not, flow must be increased to the minimum spec Pied levels in order to get rated performance for the system. If on the multiple -row system, one bank feels warmer than the other, the flow must be corrected. Install a ball valve in either the supply or return line to the row that feels cooler, You can then throttle this valve until the tempera- tures of the collectors on each bank are approximately equal. Next, switch the control to "OFF"_ The valve should tum to divert the water to the line that by-passes the solar collectors. Switch the control to "AUTO"_ Set the temperature control to the maximum position, or at least 10 degrees higher than the pool water temperature. The One split Row —i Kit Section 4 Start -Up and Maintenance Start -Up and Test: Before starting the pump, we recommend that you install a flow meter in a location to accurately show the flow rate through the solar system. The preferred location is before the solar collectors, after at least 3 feet of straight pipe. You can then determine if the flow rate meets the levels shown in Table 3. This section describes the steps for starting an automatic system. [If a manual control is used, turn the three-way valve to the indicated positions. The "OFF' mark oppo- site the valve handle indicates the line that is blocked by the diverier]. Switch the control to "ON'. The "Power", "Heating" and "Cooling" lights should go on and the control valve should turn to divert water flow through the tors. If it does not, w voltage wiring to ) r. If the valve motor a� a ivyy c �.�itch, make sure it is not in the "OFF" position. With the system on, the collectors should be purged of all air in 1 to 3 minutes and the water returning to the pool should be clear and free from air bubbles. After 5 minutes, feel the return end of the absorber plate on each collector. They should be uniformly cool to the touch. If they are, you have uniform flow to all collectors. If they are not, flow must be increased to the minimum spec Pied levels in order to get rated performance for the system. If on the multiple -row system, one bank feels warmer than the other, the flow must be corrected. Install a ball valve in either the supply or return line to the row that feels cooler, You can then throttle this valve until the tempera- tures of the collectors on each bank are approximately equal. Next, switch the control to "OFF"_ The valve should tum to divert the water to the line that by-passes the solar collectors. Switch the control to "AUTO"_ Set the temperature control to the maximum position, or at least 10 degrees higher than the pool water temperature. The "Heating" light should come on and the valve should turn to diver; afl of the poo! waterthro'ugh the solar system. If the fight does not come on, disconnect the pool water temperature sensor wires and temporarily "short" the solar sensor terminals. If the "Heating" light now comes on, you probably have a bad wiring connection, to the solar sensor. Set the temperature control to the minimum position or at least 10 degrees below the pool water temperature. The "Heating" light should go out and the valve should tum to divert the water through the by-pass line. If it does not, disconnect the solar sensor wires and temporarily "short" the pool water temperature sensor terminals. It the light now goes out, you probably have a bad connection in the pool water sensor wiring. For further trouble shooting information, see the manual packed with the control. once everything is working, set the control for the maxi- mum desired water temperature with the control on "Auto" and the installation is complete. Maintenance: For pools that close during winter months, if the solar system is piped so that it will naturally drain from gravity, turn off yourcirculating system at least 30 minutes before any freezing temperatures. When all water has drained from the collectors, normal pool winterization procedures may be followed. Any piping that will not drain from gravity must be manually drained, or blown out, to prevent freeze damage. Forpools remaining open during the winter months, once the solar system is completely drained, close your isola- tion valve in the supply line (either the ball valve or the positive seal 3 -way) and you may resume pool water C4 SOlar World June 2002 circulation. The check valve installed in the return line should prevent water from rising to the roof through the return tine. In warm climates where the pool is kept open all year, a normal practice is to run the filter system, supplying the collectors with flowing water. whenever light freezes are expected. Alternatively, an automatic control with a recirculating freeze protection feature may be used. It wili automatically control the pump and solar system during freezing conditions, as long as electricity is avail- able. Collector Repair: It a collectortube becomes damaged and leaks, it maybe easily repaired with Repair Kit, Part #1095. Cut the damaged tube where it connects to the inlet header (a standard razor knife should perform this cut adequately), separating the tube from the header. Then free the cut end of the tube by cutting the center of the web, parallel with the tube on each side, downward a few inches away from the header. Now, you have two options: 1) Insert a repair screw into the molded hole in the header, screwing it tightly until it finishes flush with the header. Then, slip the cut end of the tube over the protruding end of the screw. Repeat this process for the same tube at the other header to prevent water from entering the tube from either end. 2) Insert a rubber repair plug into the opened tube. Slide the plug down through the tube a few inches. The plug should feel centered and firm within the tube. Repeat this process on other end of the same tube, beginning by cutting the tube away from the opposite header. Manufactured with pride in the U.S.A. by: Solar World, Inc. 4305 West Alva Street Tampa, Florida 33614