SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

This specification addresses the installation of solar thermal hot water systems with electric back-up
powered system for use in domestic hot water heating.

The Minimum Design Life for solar hot water systems shall be 20 years.

All documentation and components furnished by Design-Builder shall be developed, designed, and/or
fabricated using high quality design, materials, and workmanship meeting the requirements of the
Purchaser-Owner and all applicable industry codes and standards. Reference is made in these
specifications to various standards under which the Work is to be performed or tested. The
installations shall comply with at least, but not limited to, the latest approved versions of the
International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and all other federal, state, and
local jurisdictions having authority.

Design-Builder shall conform to all specification and guidelines from equipment manufacturers.

DESIGN STANDARDS

The design, products, and installation shall comply with at least, but not limited to, the following
electrical industry standards, wherever applicable:

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

• National Electric Code (NEC)

• Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)

• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Pacific Gas and Electric Utility Requirements

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

• Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

• American Disabilities Act (ADA)

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

• National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

• International Building Code (IBC)

• International Code Council (ICC)

• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

• IAPMO Backflow Prevention Reference Manual Second Edition

• All other Authorities Having Jurisdiction

In addition to the above, the solar collectors proposed by Design-Builder shall comply with at least,
but not limited to, the following:

• Solar Rating & Certification Corporation Standard 100 Minimum Standards for Solar Thermal

Collectors (SRCC OG-100)

• Solar Rating & Certification Corporation Standard 300 Minimum Standards for Solar Water
Heating

Systems (SRCC OG-300)

• All equipment shall be new, undamaged, fully warranted without defect.

• All equipment and installation shall qualify for available solar hot water incentives.

• Acceptable mounting methods for panels shall be provided by the manufacturer. Bolted and
similar

connections shall be non-corrosive and include locking devices designed to prevent twisting.

• If collectors using hazardous materials are to be provided, then the environmental impact of
the

hazardous material usage must be disclosed, including any special maintenance requirements and
proper

disposal/recycling of the collectors are the end of their useful life.

• Glazed Closed Loop Flat Plate Collector: Provide minimum 65% optical efficiency, rugged
high quality

construction using impact-resistant, anti-reflective solar glass, copper meander/serpentine absorber

selective-surface absorber plate, non-degrading thermal insulation and optional rapid connections kits
to

interconnect collectors, ports for collector temperature sensors, air vents and electronic differential

controls.

• The collector shall have no less than 95% transmission, eta conversion factor of no less than
0.75 by

gross area.

SOLAR COLLECTOR ARRAY

• Array Layout: Collector array shall be oriented so that all collectors face the same direction.
Space

collectors arranged in multiple rows so that no shading from other collectors is evident between 1000

hours and 1500 hours solar time on December 21. Indicate minimum spacing between rows. Collector
array must have a minimum surface orientation factor (SOF) of 0.75.

• Piping: Connect interconnecting array piping between solar collectors, in a reverse-return

with approximately equal pipe length for any possible flow path. Indicate flow rate through the
collector

array. Provide each collector bank isolated by valves, with a pressure relief valve and with the
capability

of being drained. Locate manually operated air vents at system high points, and pitch array piping a

minimum of 0.25 inch per foot so that piping can be drained by gravity. Supply calibrated balancing

valves at the outlet of each collector bank as indicated.

• Supports for Solar Collector Array: Utilize the existing support structure and recertify that it
will be

covered under the Design-Builders warranty of 10 years with an optional 20 warranty. If a new
support

is proposed, the Design-Builder must provide a support structure for the collector array of aluminum,

stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant approved material. Furnish a support structure which
secures

the collector array at the proper tilt angle with respect to horizontal and orientation with respect to true

south. Provide a support structure that will withstand the static weight of filled collectors and piping,

wind, seismic, and other anticipated loads without damage. Provide a support structure which allows

access to all equipment for maintenance, repair, and replacement. Neoprene or EPDM washers shall

separate all dissimilar metals. Depending on system type, supports for solar array could terminate in

ballast blocks to avoid roof penetrations.

TRANSPORT SUBSYSTEM

• Heat Exchanger (if required by system design): For system designs requiring a heat
exchanger, provide

a minimum design pressure rating of 150 psi. Construct heat exchanger of 316 stainless steel,
titanium,

copper-nickel, or brass. Furnish heat exchanger with a capability of withstanding temperatures of at

least 240 °F. Tube-in-tube copper side-arm heat exchangers are acceptable for appropriate system
types.

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• Pumps (for active systems): For active solar system designs requiring a pump, provide
electricallydriven,

single-stage, centrifugal type circulating pumps. Support pumps on a concrete foundation or

mounting intended for the purpose, or by the piping on which installed if appropriate to the size.

Construct the pump shaft of corrosion resistant alloy steel with a mechanical seal. Provide stainless
steel

impellers and casings of bronze. Pump motor start stop shall be controlled by the solar thermal

temperature control system that is compatible with open communication protocol and meets CSI

thermal incentive program requirements complete with manual override (Hand-Off-Automatic). Pumps

shall be installed with isolation valves so the pump can be serviced without draining the system.

• Heat Transfer Fluid Heat transfer fluid shall be compatible with all materials in the system.
The nature

and amount of heat transfer fluid will depend on the type of system proposed and the freeze
conditions

encountered at the site. Any anti-freeze, conditioners or corrosion inhibitors added to the heat transfer

fluid must be non-toxic and intended for use in potable water systems when used with single wall heat

exchangers.

PIPING SYSTEM

Provide a piping system complete with pipe, pipe fittings, valves, strainers, expansion loops, pipe
hangers,

inserts, supports, anchors, guides, sleeves, and accessories with this specification and the drawings.
Pipe shall be

designed to observe limits on flow velocity, pressure drop and gauge pressure associated with the
pipe type and

characteristics.

Provide piping flow rates below 5 feet per second. Piping shall be Type L or Type M copper tubing,
ASTM B88,

with 95-5 tin-antimony soldered joints. If cold water piping supplying the SWH system is of another
type,

such as PVC, it shall be replaced within 10 feet of the SWH system with copper to avoid bulging and
rupture

due to proximity to the higher temperatures of the solar system.

All work performed as described herein including but not limited to piping, fixtures, fitting, solder, flux
and
panels shall meet California Code requirements for Lead Free products and the installation of these
products as

set forth in California Health and Safety Code, Sections 116875-116880.

• Provide outside array piping insulation with a capability of withstanding 250 °F, except that
piping

insulation within 1.5 feet of collector connections shall be capable of withstanding 400°F. Protect

outside piping insulation from water damage and ultraviolet degradation with a suitable outer coating

manufactured for this purpose (aluminum, sunlight resistant PVC or approved equal).

• If systems are proposed with multiple collector banks, provide calibrated balancing valves
suitable for

125 psig and 250 °F service. Furnish calibrated balancing valves with bronze body/brass ball

construction with seat rings compatible with system fluid and differential readout ports across valve
seat

area. Provide readout ports fitted with internal insert of compatible material and check valve. Provide

calibrated balancing valves with a memory stop feature to allow valve to be closed for service and

reopened to set point without disturbing balance position, and with a calibrated nameplate to assure

specific valve settings. Provide calibrated balancing valves and ball valves at the outlet of each
collector

bank. The balancing valves are specified to allow the array to be flow balanced. The ball valves are

required to enable the array to be disconnected for maintenance or repair.

• Provide pressure gauges with throttling type needle valve or a pulsation dampener and
shutoff valve.

Furnish a 3-1/2 inch minimum dial size.

• Supply thermometers with wells and separable bronze sockets.

• Support and hang piping so that the weight of the piping is not supported by drywall, siding,
or other

building members not designed to bear load. Support piping so that thermal expansion and
contraction

of pipe lengths is accommodated. Supports shall be replaced to ensure piping does not sag.

• Provide valves compatible with the piping. Ball valves shall be used for shutoff, with full port,
bronze

body, bronze ball and Teflon seat. Bronze hose-end gate valves shall be used for draining low points
of

piping.
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• All exposed and accessible hot water piping must be insulated with material which has a
minimum of

R2.6 value.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Provide electrical equipment and wiring in accordance with NFPA 70, the NEC, and UL. Furnish
motor starters

complete with thermal overload protection and other appurtenances necessary for the motor control
specified.

Provide each motor of sufficient size to drive the equipment at the specified capacity without
exceeding the

nameplate rating of the motor. Motors shall be high efficiency motors.

MOUNTING SYSTEM

The mounting systems shall be designed and installed such that the panels may be fixed with reliable

components proven in similar projects, and shall be designed to resist dead load, live load, corrosion,
UV

degradation, wind loads, and seismic loads appropriate to the geographic area over the expected 25-
year

lifetime. The Design-Builder’s design shall sufficiently respond to the design requirements imposed by
Federal,

State, and local jurisdictions in effect at the time of Agreement execution and any pending code
decisions

affecting the design shall be identified during Schematic Design. Design-Builder shall conduct an
analysis, and

submit evidence thereof, including calculations, of each structure affected by the performance of the
scope

described herein, and all attachments and amendments. The analysis shall demonstrate that existing
structures

are not compromised or adversely impacted by the installation of panels, equipment, or other activity
related to

this scope. Mounting systems must also meet the following requirements at a minimum:

• All structural components, including array structures, shall be designed in a manner

attaining a minimum 25-year design life. Particular attention shall be given to the prevention of

corrosion at the connections between dissimilar metals.

the design and selection of mounting systems such that neither the mounting system nor the surface
on

which it is mounted shall degrade or be damaged over time.

• Each collector mounting system must be certified by the collector manufacturer as (1) an
acceptable

mounting system that shall not void the module warranty, and (2) that it conforms to the module

manufacturer’s mounting parameters.

• Final coating and paint colors shall be reviewed and approved by the Purchaser-Owner
during Design

Review.

• Painting or other coatings must not interfere with the grounding and bonding of the array.

CORROSION CONTROL

In addition to the above, Corrosion Control proposed by Design-Builder must comply with at least, but
not

limited to the following requirements:

• Fasteners and hardware throughout system shall be stainless steel or material of equivalent
corrosion

resistance

• Racking components shall be anodized aluminum, hot-dipped galvanized steel, or material of

corrosion resistance

• Unprotected steel not to be used in any components

• Each system and associated components must be designed and selected to withstand the
environmental

conditions of the site (e.g., temperatures, winds, rain, flooding, etc.) to which they will be exposed.

ROOFING REQUIREMENTS

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The installation of collectors and other equipment shall provide adequate room for access and
maintenance of

existing equipment on the building roofs. A minimum of three feet of clearance will be provided
between
equipment and existing mechanical equipment and other equipment mounted on the roof. A minimum
of four

feet of clearance shall be provided between equipment and the edge of the roof. Clearance guidelines
of the

local fire marshal shall be followed. The equipment shall not be installed in a way that obstructs air
flow into or

out of building systems or equipment.

Proposed roof top mounted systems may be ballasted, standing seam attachment, or penetrating
systems and

must meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Systems shall not exceed the ability of the existing structure to support the entire solar
thermal system

and withstand increased wind uplift and seismic loads. The capability of the existing structure to

support proposed solar systems shall be verified by Design-Builder prior to design approval.

• Roof penetrations, if part of the mounting solution, shall be kept to a minimum.

• Design-Builder shall perform all work so that existing roof warranties shall not be voided,
reduced, or

otherwise negatively impacted.

• No work shall compromise roof drainage, cause damming or standing water or cause
excessive soil

build-up.

• All materials and/or sealants must be chemically compatible.

• Thermal movement that causes scuffing to the roof must be mitigated as part of the mounting
solution.

• All penetrations shall be waterproofed.

• Detail(s) for the sealing of any roof penetrations shall be approved in writing to the
Purchaser-Owner, as

well as the manufacturer of the existing roofing system, as part of system design review and approval
–

prior to Design-Builder proceeding with work. The Purchaser-Owner will make available the roofing

manufacturer for each building for consultation with Design-Builder as part of the design process.

• All roofing penetrations and waterproofing shall be performed or overseen by a licensed

contractor who is certified by the roofing materials manufacturer for the specific materials or systems

comprising each roof upon which a solar system will be installed. The roofing contractor shall also be
safety prequalified by the Purchaser-Owner.

• As part of the design submittals, Design-Builder shall include signed certificates from the
roofing

manufacturer stating:

o The roofing contractor is certified installer of Complete Roofing System.

o The manufacturer’s Technical Representative is qualified and authorized to approve project.

o Project Plans and specs meet the requirements of the warranty of the Complete Roofing

System for the specified period.

o Existing warranty incorporates the new roofing work and flashing work.

• Any damage to roofing material during installation of solar systems must be remedied by
DesignBuilder.

• The installation of panels and other equipment on building roofs will be designed to minimize
visibility

of the equipment from the ground.

MONITORING SYSTEMS

Design-Builder shall design, build, activate and ensure proper functioning of the necessary Data
Acquisition

Systems (DAS) that enable the Purchaser-Owner to track the performance of the Solar Systems as
well as

environmental.

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Metering and monitoring equipment installed shall include, but is not limited to a data acquisition
system, a

BTU meter, i.e. a flow meter, a temperature sensor pair, and a calculator. Btu meters must satisfy
maximum

permissible errors of OIML R75 Class 1 accuracy. Assembled Btu meters are allowable if Btu
calculations are

only performed when there is flow.

Data must be collected in 15-minute intervals that will be available on a daily basis. Data collected
must include

date, time, solar Btu delivered, cold water supply temperature, solar hot water delivery temperature,
collector
temperature, run time of pump(s) and log data which will include alarms, system messages, system
events and

trends.

The monitoring system must have remote communication capability whereby performance data can
be collected,

accessed remotely and uploaded for processing by a Performance Data Provider (PDP). The PDP
provider must

retain performance date for five years from the data collection end date.

A Monitoring Manual shall be provided to the Purchaser-Owner in printed or on-line form that
describes how to

use the monitoring system, including the export of data and the creation of custom reports.

FREEZE AND STAGNATION PROTECTION

Design-Builder is responsible for designing and installing a solar system that meets freeze protection

requirements set forth by SRCC and IAMPO for the appropriate climate zone of the site.

Closed loop recirculation systems must have a minimum of two separate freeze protection
mechanisms on each

system. In addition to manual intervention, a separate freeze protection mechanism must be designed
to function

in the event of a power failure during freezing conditions.

Design-Builder is responsible for designing and installing a solar system that meets stagnation and
overheat

protection requirements set forth by SRCC or IAPMO.

Closed loop drainback systems must have a controller which will shut down a pump when the storage
tank

temperature limit has been reached.

For closed loop systems, acceptable stagnation control measures include, but are not limited to
advanced

controller with thermal cycling function, heat dump radiator, steam back, pressure stagnation
protection.

SHADING

Design-Builder shall adhere to the following requirements in order to avoid excessive shading on
panels. For

any object near an array that is higher than the lowest point of that array by height H, Design-Builder
shall

locate the array farther from the object than:

• 2H to the East or West of the object

• 2H to any non-cardinal direction of the object

Any Design-Builder whose system design does not adhere to these rules shall perform a shading
analysis

justifying the basis for their design, including any proposed tree removal, and explaining why shading
does not

create an adverse performance and/or economic impact.

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Any trees that are in the footprint of systems to be installed by the Design-Builder shall be removed by
the

Design-Builder at their expense, subject to the approval of the Purchaser-Owner. A tree shall be
considered to

be in the footprint of a system if its canopy would extend over any part of the system, including
structural

components or modules. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for any required tree remediation
efforts

resulting from tree removal that is deemed the Design-Builder’s responsibility.

WARRANTIES

Design-Builder shall provide for the following warranties:

All solar collectors must have a minimum of a 10 year manufacturer’s performance warranty to protect
against

defects and a 15% performance degradation. Additionally, the Design-Builder shall provide a 20-year
warranty

option if commercially available.

All systems must have a minimum 10 year performance warranty to protect the host against more
than a 15%

degradation of system performance over the 10 year period that may occur as a result of faulty
installation.

All systems must have a minimum 1 year warranty on installation labor and workmanship not
otherwise covered

by the manufacturer’s performance warranty.

The mounting system shall have a 20-year warranty covering at least structural integrity and
corrosion.
Design-Builder shall provide a comprehensive ten (10) year warranty on all system components
against defects

in materials and workmanship under normal application, installation, and use and service conditions.

All warranties must be documented in advance and be fully transferable to Purchaser-Owner.

All work performed by Design-Builder must not render void, violate, or otherwise jeopardize any
preexisting

Purchaser-Owner facility or building warranties or the warranties of system components.

CONSTRUCTION

SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Design-Builder shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services required to install
complete

integrated turnkey solar thermal systems. Design-Builder shall supply all solar collectors, mounting
equipment,

piping, pumps, controls, metering, related wiring, monitoring equipment, and all ancillary equipment
necessary

to install the solar system and interconnect it to the Purchaser-Owner hot water system. The solar
system

installations shall comply with all contract requirements, technical specifications, approved design
documents,

and applicable regulatory codes and requirements. Design-Builder shall submit As-Built Construction
Drawings

in hard copy with two (2) sets and an electronic copy in DWG format on compact disc to the
Purchaser-Owner

after completion of the Proving Period for each system at each site.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and equipment incorporated in the Work shall be new and suitable for the use intended. No
material or

equipment shall be used for any purpose other than that for which it is designed, specified or
indicated.

Design-Builder shall use means necessary to protect the materials and equipment before, during and
after

installation. Design-Builder shall promptly replace lost or damaged materials and equipment with
equal, or

Purchaser-Owner-approved, replacements, or repair them, at no additional cost to the Purchaser-

LINE LOCATION
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Design-Builder will be responsible for locating, identifying and protecting existing underground utilities

conduits, piping, substructures, etc. and ensuring that no damage is inflicted upon existing
infrastructure. In

addition to USA Dig and utility line-locating, a private line-locator must be used for any project
requiring

underground work.

TREE REMOVAL

Any trees that are in the footprint of systems to be installed by the Design-Builder shall be removed by
the

Design-Builder at their expense, subject to the approval of the Purchaser-Owner. A tree shall be
considered to

be in the footprint of a system if its canopy would extend over any part of the system, including
structural

components or collectors. The Purchaser-Owner will remove or prune, at its discretion, trees planted
outside of

the work area that shade collectors (at present time or in the foreseeable future), provided the Design-
Builder

identifies these trees during the design process. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for any
required tree

remediation efforts resulting from tree removal that is deemed the Design-Builder’s responsibility.

CLEANING

Clean and disinfect potable-water distribution piping as follows:

• Purge new piping and parts of existing water piping that have been altered, extended, or
repaired before

using. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if
method

is not prescribed, procedure described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652. Submit water samples

in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction. Repeat procedure if biological examination shows

contamination.

Clean the non-potable solar thermal side of the system including the solar thermal collectors and heat
exchanger
according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Clean all piping by flushing the piping system with
clean,

potable water until dirty water does not appear at outlets.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

Design-Builder shall implement a Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for construction
activities

on Purchaser-Owner sites. At least 30 days prior to the planned commencement of construction,

shall submit a copy of the QA/QC Plan for review and approval by the Purchaser-Owner.

To ensure the highest quality of the installation, Design-Builder shall:

• Implement policies and procedures to ensure proper oversight of construction work,

adherence to construction documents and contractual requirements, and rapid identification and

mitigation of issues and risks.

• Utilize best practice methods for communicating progress, performing work according to the
approved

Project schedule, and completing the Project on-time.

• Keep the Site clean and orderly throughout the duration of construction. All trash and rubbish
shall be

disposed of off-site by licensed waste disposal companies and in accordance with applicable Law.

• Provide equipment marking, as well as labeling and signage for the Project that shall be
removed after

Project completion.

• Fully comply with all applicable notification, safety and Work rules (including Purchaser-
Owner safety

standards) when working on or near Purchaser-Owner facilities.

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• Provide Special Inspection for trenching, rebar, concrete, welding, and roof attachment work,
according

to AHJ requirements.

• Route all electrical collection system wiring and conduits in a neat and orderly fashion and in

accordance with all applicable code requirements. All cable terminations, excluding module-to-module
and module-to-cable harness connections, shall be permanently labeled.

• Torque all mechanical and electrical connections and terminations according to manufacturer

specifications, with marking/sealing of all electrical terminations at appropriate torque point.

• Provide all temporary road and warning signs, flagmen or equipment as required to safely
execute the

Work. Street sweeping services shall also be provided as required to keep any dirt, soil, mud, etc. off
of

roads. Comply with all state and local storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) ordinances.

REMOVAL AND REMEDIATION

Design-Builder shall remove all construction spoils, abandoned footings, utilities, construction
equipment and

other byproducts of construction. All disturbed areas including landscaping, asphalt, and concrete
shall be

remediated to be in equal or better condition than found. Parking lots shall be re-striped if affected by

construction operations.

The site shall be left clean and free of debris or dirt that has accumulated as a result of construction
operations.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

Following completion of construction, Design-Builder shall provide the following services related to
startup and

performance testing of the systems:

• Acceptance Testing

• System Startup

• Proving Period

A detailed Testing Plan covering each of the phases above shall be submitted and approved by the
PurchaserOwner

prior to substantial completion of construction. A detailed description of each phase is provided below.

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Design-Builder shall perform a complete acceptance test for each System. The acceptance test
procedures

include component tests as well as other standard tests, inspections, safety and quality checks. All
testing and

commissioning shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Detailed test methods, including sample calculations and reference to standards as required
or

applicable, and list of tested equipment.

• Pre-test checklist to ensure readiness and any safety measures are in-place.

• Detailed list of all items to be inspected and tests to be conducted.

• Acceptance Criteria: For each test phase, specifically indicate what is considered an
acceptable test

result.

The Acceptance Testing section of the Testing Plan shall include (but not be limited to) the following
tests:

• Testing performance of the collectors relative to insolation, ambient temperature and inlet
temperature

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• Testing of all sensors of the DAS

• Temperature sensor diagnostics

• Testing of the Data Presentation interface of the DAS

• Piping hydraulic pressure test

• Water potability test

After Design-Builder conducts all Acceptance Testing based on the Testing Plan approved by the
PurchaserOwner

prior to substantial completion, Design-Builder shall submit a detailed Acceptance Test Report to the

Purchaser-Owner for review.

The Acceptance Test Report shall document the results of the tests conducted following the Testing
Plan, and

include additional information such as the date and time each test was performed. It shall also make
reference to

any problem and deficiencies found during testing. If there was troubleshooting done, the Report shall
describe

the troubleshooting methods and strategy. Design-Builder shall be responsible for providing the labor
and

equipment necessary to troubleshoot the System.

Following Purchaser-Owner approval of the Acceptance Test Report, Design-Builder shall conduct
tests over

twenty-four (24) hours and at a time resolution of fifteen (15) minutes, recording the following data:

• Thermal output (Btu)

• In-plane irradiance

• Ambient temperature

• Collector inlet temperature

• Thermal energy storage temperatures

These data points shall be presented in a manner that best depicts the actual performance of the
system for

Purchaser-Owner review and approval and shall be submitted as part of the Startup Test Report.

PROVING PERIOD (30 DAYS)

Upon completion of Acceptance Testing and System Startup, and approval by the Purchaser-Owner,
DesignBuilder

shall monitor the system during a thirty (30) day Proving Period and submit a report for
PurchaserOwner

review and approval prior to final acceptance by the Purchaser-Owner. This includes monitoring
system

output and ensuring the correct functioning of system components over this time. The values for the
following

data shall be acquired every fifteen (15) minutes over thirty (30) days:

• Date and Time of data points

• Thermal output (Btu)

• Total Btu’s delivered (per tank if system has multiple tanks)

• In-plane irradiance

• Ambient temperature

• Collector inlet temperature

• Thermal energy storage temperatures

• Quantity of back-up fuel consumption

• System availability

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Design-Builder shall utilize calibrated test instruments and DAS and monitoring system to collect the
test data

described above, which shall be made available to the Purchaser-Owner for access throughout the
Proving

Period. Design-Builder shall determine through analysis of data from the Proving Period whether the
solar

thermal system delivers the expected production as determined by the final approved design (i.e.,
Construction

Documents). Actual production shall be compared against expected production using actual weather
data and

other system inputs for calculating expected production.

All data and reports required in system testing shall be fully functional and available to the Purchaser-
Owner at

the commencement of the Proving Period. Data and reporting requirements are included in the testing
scope of

the Proving Period and deficiencies in these areas (including missing data, inaccurate reports, and
other issues

that make validation of system performance inconclusive) shall be grounds for denying approval of
the Proving

Period Report.

If the solar thermal system does not perform to design specifications, diagnostic testing shall be
performed by

Design-Builder, deficiencies shall be identified with proposed corrective actions submitted to the
PurchaserOwner,

and the Proving Period test repeated. Design-Builder shall be responsible for providing the labor and

equipment necessary to troubleshoot the system. The Proving Period Report shall be submitted after
the

successful completion of this phase and submitted to the Purchaser-Owner for review and approval.
The report

shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information; calculations shall be provided in Excel
format

with formulas visible to allow for peer review:

• System description

• Test period

• Test results
• Anomalies identified during test

• Corrective action performed

• Actual measured performance

• Calculations detailing expected performance under TMY conditions

CLOSE-OUT DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Close-Out documents prepared by Design-Builder must include at minimum, but not limited to, the
following

items:

• Final As-Built Drawing Set, provided in (2) hard copy sets and an electronic copy in DWG
format (or as

desired by Purchaser-Owner)

• Owner’s Manual and component warranties

• Signed inspections cards from AHJ and required Special Inspections

• O&M Manuals – Design-Builder shall provide two (2) copies of O&M Manuals. Updated
editions of

O&M Manuals shall be sent electronically to the Purchaser-Owner as they become available.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Design-Builder shall offer Operations and Maintenance services for ten (10) years with their Proposal,
with an

option to extend the Contract for up to an additional ten (10) years. The Purchaser-Owner reserves
the right to

not execute the Operations and Maintenance services agreement. In offering such services, Design-
Builder shall

perform all necessary preventive and corrective maintenance, which includes routine maintenance
adjustments,

replacements, and repairs with supporting documentation delivered to the Purchaser-Owner after the
Work has

been performed. Maintenance by Design-Builder shall ensure that all warranties are preserved. The
frequency

and timing of collector wash-downs shall be determined by Design-Builder based on system

Environmental sensors such as pyranometers shall be tested and recalibrated at least once every
three (3) years.

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Design-Builder shall log all maintenance calls and document all maintenance activities. These
activities shall be

presented in a report, which is to be submitted to the Purchaser-Owner on a minimum quarterly basis.

Design-Builder shall perform the following maintenance services, at a minimum, as described below:

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventive Maintenance shall be performed at least annually and include:

• Test system performance vs. insolation and ambient temperature to verify continued
performance at

or near design levels

• System level testing including tests of individual major components

• System visual inspection to include but not be limited to the list below. All discovered issues
shall

be resolved as needed.

o Inspect for stolen, broken or damaged collectors, record damage and location. Report to the

Purchaser-Owner and wait for the Purchaser-Owner to authorize a course of action.

o Check mechanical attachments of the collectors and racking system.

o Inspect all metallic parts for corrosion.

o Survey entire jobsite for debris or obstructions.

o Inspect fasteners for proper torque and corrosion.

o Check for proper operation and reporting of monitoring hardware.

o Inspect pipe connections for leaks

o Inspect piping and other hardware for signs of damage from vandalism or animal damage.

o Inspect storage tank(s) for signs of damage

• Routine system maintenance to include correction of loose water pipe connections,

defective collectors found during testing, other minor maintenance repair work.

• Collector cleaning, at a frequency to be determined by the ongoing monitoring of the system

that effect on production is no more than 5%, but not less often than twice a year.

• Routine DAS maintenance to include sensor calibration and data integrity check

TROUBLESHOOTING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Dispatch of field service resources within two business days of notification (via automated or
manual means) for repairs as necessary to maintain system performance.

• Any corrective action required to restore the system to fully operational status shall be
completed

within 24 hours of the service resources arriving on-site.

• Support telephone line made available to Purchaser-Owner staff to answer questions or

issues.

• Support line shall be staffed during operational hours from 8 am – 6 pm local time. During
times

outside of this operational period, an urgent call shall be able to be routed to a supervisor for

immediate action.

MAJOR COMPONENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

• Pump repair and component replacement and refurbishment as required in the event of
pump

failure.

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• Pump inspection and regular servicing as required under pump manufacturer’s warranty

specifications. Those include but are not limited to the following annually:

o Check for corrosion on all fittings

o Check all connections.

o Perform a complete visual inspection of all connected systems including expansion tank and

back-up water heater.

o Record all inspections completed.

o Inform pump manufacturer of all deficiencies identified.

o Oversee pump manufacturer performance of In-Warranty replacement of failed

pumpcomponents.

• Customer advocacy with vendors.

TRAINING

The Respondent shall provide four (4) hours of on-site training for Purchaser-Owner personnel in all
aspects of

operation and shall be scheduled to take place at the jobsite at a time agreeable to both the
Purchaser-Owner and
Design-Builder. At a minimum, training topics shall include the following:

• System safety, including shut-down procedures

• Solar thermal collector maintenance and troubleshooting

• Calibration and adjustment procedures for flow meter, temperature sensors, pressure gauges

• DAS and monitoring solution, including standard and custom reporting

• Heat transfer fluid changing guide and schedule

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