UFC 3-440-01
14 June 2002
will be stated.
(5)
Equipment schedule (standard).
f. Details
(1)
Storage tank.
(a) Minimum of two tank penetrations each shown at both top and
bottom of tank shown and noted.
(b) Minimum insulation value of R-30 (factory or on-site application)
shown and noted.
(c) Storage sensor located in thermal well at bottom of storage tank
shown and noted.
(d) Show and note that incoming water supply and outlet to solar
system are connected to bottom of storage tank; inlet from solar system and outlet to
backup heating unit are connected to top of tank.
(e) Dielectric couplings will be used on all piping connections.
(f) Note that tank is to be lined with epoxy, glass or cement.
(g) If outdoors, weather protection and added insulation should be
shown and noted.
(h) Storage tank weight when filled should be noted.
(i) Proper foundation for storage tank should be shown and noted.
(2)
Heat exchanger (optional).
(a) For shell-in-tube heat exchangers, indicate the access areas
allotted for tube bundle removal (to allow cleaning). Indicate that materials in the heat
exchanger must be compatible with propylene glycol.
(3)
Array support structure (typical).
(a) Collector mounting to support detail at proper tilt (within 10 degrees
of site latitude) shown.
(b) Support mounting to roof detail shown.
(c) Aluminum structure with stainless steel hardware noted.
(d) Design loads noted.
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