Chapter SPS 371

SPS 371.52(2)(b)2. 2. Whether the heat transfer fluid is toxic or non-toxic;

SPS 371.52(2)(b)3. 3. If the heat transfer fluid is toxic, a cautionary statement regarding the poisonous characteristics of the heat transfer fluid;

SPS 371.52(2)(b)4. 4. First aid instructions in case the heat transfer fluid is ingested, splashed on skin or splashed in eyes;

SPS 371.52(2)(b)5. 5. The system designer’s or installer’s recommended heat transfer fluid change interval;

SPS 371.52(2)(b)6. 6. A caution that the heat transfer fluid may be hot;

SPS 371.52(2)(b)7. 7. A warning against the use of toxic heat transfer fluids in systems not designed and installed for the use of toxic heat transfer fluids; and

SPS 371.52(2)(b)8. 8. A proper disposal method for the heat transfer fluid.

SPS 371.52(2)(c) (c) Cleaning instructions, if any, for the following components that are present:

SPS 371.52(2)(c)1. 1. Collector plate and cover;

SPS 371.52(2)(c)2. 2. Heat exchanger; and

SPS 371.52(2)(c)3. 3. Collector absorber.

SPS 371.52(2)(d) (d) Instructions for any other required routine maintenance.

SPS 371.52(3) (3) Component specifications and detailed drawings. Component specifications and detailed drawings for solar energy systems shall contain the following:

SPS 371.52(3)(a) (a) A detailed drawing of the entire solar energy system and each major component;

SPS 371.52(3)(b) (b) A list of the solar energy system’s specifications including all of the following that are applicable:

SPS 371.52(3)(b)1. 1. The collector manufacturer and model number;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)2. 2. Gross collector area;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)3. 3. Collector performance test results or system performance rating or both;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)4. 4. The name of the organization doing the performance rating;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)5. 5. Fluid capacity of the collectors and thermal storage;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)6. 6. Full weights of the collectors and thermal storage;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)7. 7. Temperature and pressure ratings of the thermal storage, collectors and pump;

SPS 371.52(3)(b)8. 8. The size of all piping and ducts; and

SPS 371.52(3)(b)9. 9. The type of thermal storage.

SPS 371.52 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1986, No. 366, eff. 7-1-86.

SPS 371.53 SPS 371.53 Operation and maintenance manual for photovoltaic solar energy systems. The operation and maintenance manual for photovoltaic solar energy systems shall include, but is not limited to, the following requirements:

SPS 371.53(1) (1) Operating instructions. Operating instructions shall contain the following:

SPS 371.53(1)(a) (a) Operating instructions for normal solar energy system operations;

SPS 371.53(1)(b) (b) Operating instructions for leaving the solar energy system inactive for extended periods of time, such as vacations;

SPS 371.53(1)(c) (c) Operating instructions for disengaging the solar energy system and operating and maintaining the auxiliary energy system, if present, independently of the photovoltaic solar energy system;

SPS 371.53(1)(d) (d) Operating instructions for start-up procedures; and

SPS 371.53(1)(e) (e) Operating instructions for diagnostic procedures. Operating instructions for diagnostic procedures shall state on every page warnings if the diagnostic procedure performed by the owner voids any warranty.

SPS 371.53(2) (2) Maintenance instructions. Routine maintenance, performed by the owner, shall not void the system designer’s or installer’s warranty unless certain routine maintenance, performed by the owner, is prohibited by the system designer or installer. If routine maintenance, performed by the owner, is prohibited, it shall be stated accordingly in a contrasting color next to the prohibited routine maintenance. Routine maintenance instructions shall include the following:

SPS 371.53(2)(a) (a) The time intervals for such maintenance. The operation and maintenance manual shall provide a space for logging maintenance done on the solar energy system by the owner, installer or system designer.

SPS 371.53(2)(b) (b) Cleaning instructions, if any, for the following components that are present:

SPS 371.53(2)(b)1. 1. Collector plate;

SPS 371.53(2)(b)2. 2. Collector cover; and

SPS 371.53(2)(b)3. 3. Batteries.

SPS 371.53(2)(c) (c) Routine maintenance instructions, if any, for the following:

SPS 371.53(2)(c)1. 1. Checking and restoring battery fluid level;

SPS 371.53(2)(c)2. 2. Checking for and removing corrosion; and

SPS 371.53(2)(c)3. 3. Cleaning of battery top.

SPS 371.53(2)(d) (d) Instructions for any other required routine maintenance.

SPS 371.53(3) (3) Component specifications and detailed drawings. Component specifications and detailed drawings for solar energy systems shall contain the following:

SPS 371.53(3)(a) (a) A detailed drawing of the entire solar energy system and each major component;

SPS 371.53(3)(b) (b) A list of the solar energy system’s specifications including all of the following that are applicable:

SPS 371.53(3)(b)1. 1. The collector manufacturer and model number;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)2. 2. Gross collector area;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)3. 3. Collector performance test results or system performance rating or both;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)4. 4. The name of the organization doing the performance rating;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)5. 5. Temperature and pressure ratings of the electrical storage and collectors;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)6. 6. Weights of collector and electrical storage;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)7. 7. Voltage, current and kilowatt rating of collectors;

SPS 371.53(3)(b)8. 8. Amp-hour capacity of batteries; and

SPS 371.53(3)(b)9. 9. Temperature and ventilation requirements for the battery storage area.

SPS 371.53 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1986, No. 366, eff. 7-1-86.