FORREST THOMAS
Forrest Thomas A 50 gallon ICS unit will be installed on the front, south facing roof of the house. The ICS system will preheat an existing 65 gallon conventional electric water heater located in the master bedroom closet. |
| SYSTEM INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| System type: | 50 gallon Integral Collector Storage |
| Number of system: | 1 each |
| Minimum ICS Unit FSEC Rated Net Energy Delivered: | 28,700 Btu |
| Auxiliary water heater: | Connect to existing 65 gallon electric water heater |
| Required tilt angle | Flush with roof (15-20 degrees) |
| SITE INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Location: | St. Croix |
| Solar access at roof mounting location | Unobstructed - Uninterrupted solar access |
| Solar orientation at roof mounting location | South |
| Roof material | Hyperlon |
| Roof trusses | Standard trusses |
| Roof pitch | 15-20 degrees |
| Roof condition | Suitable for installation |
| Access to attic | Yes - though access door in bathroom ceiling |
| Distance from collector location to water heater | Horizontal - 4 feet Vertical - 10 feet |
| Location of water water heater | Closet in master bedroom |
| Existing water heater | Craftmaster 65 gallons 1 ea. 3500 Watt Element Good condition |
| Water heater drain valve | Drain valve is accessible |
| Hot water outlet line from tank | 1/2" copper piping |
| Cold service line to tank | 3/4" copper piping |
| Cold service line to tank isolation valve | Valve is installed Valve appears to be new |
| Water system | Cistern |
| SPECIAL CONDITIONS | |
|---|---|
| Water heater location | Water heater is located inside closet area. A wood shelf above the water heater will have to be negotiated. Piping runs will have to be drilled through the shelf. |
| Existing water heater: | Wiring is exposed at 220V wiring connector (wire nuts) at tank. Installer must correct by rewiring to cover exposed wire. |
| Existing water heater: | Existing water heater has a pressure relief only valve installed. Installer must replace with a Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve and route drainage to suitable location. |
| Monitoring equipment | A solar system BTU meter and water heater watt hour meter will be installed at this site. |
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