OG300

APPLICATION PACKAGE
FOR
SOLAR DOMESTIC WATER
HEATING SYSTEM
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

October 2005

www.solar-rating.org

Solar Rating and Certification Corporation

c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922-5703
(321) 638-1537 Fax (321) 638-1010
OVERVIEW OF THE SRCC

The modern solar industry was founded in 1974, following the original oil embargo of the previous year.
In the years which followed, energy in all its forms became a national priority. While commercial and
residential solar systems were available on a limited regional basis, a mechanism had to be put in place
which would encourage consumers to purchase these relatively unknown products and new technology
with confidence that the technology was valid and that the products would perform in terms of energy and
dollar savings.

States with potentially large solar markets, such as California and Florida, were the first entities to
establish such a mechanism by establishing state testing and rating programs for solar collectors.
However, since there was little consistency between each state’s testing requirements and approach to
rating solar equipment, such programs soon became an impediment to manufacturers who marketed in
more than one state. The need for a single national program which manufacturers could test their
equipment to and which would benefit consumers by providing a uniform, national approach for rating and
comparing solar equipment soon became evident. In an unprecedented move, the trade association for
the solar energy industry and a national consortium of state energy offices and regulatory bodies joined
together to lay the groundwork for such a program which would soon lead to the founding of the Solar
Rating and Certification Corporation.

The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) is an independent third-party certification
organization that administers national certification and rating programs for solar energy equipment. The
SRCC was incorporated in October 1980 as a non-profit corporation. It is governed by a twelve-member
Board of Directors with representation from the public, private, and generalist sectors.

The combined programs of the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation provide one-time certification,
national recognition, product credibility, and standardized comparisons of solar energy products. The
SRCC programs serve three primary constituencies: the solar energy industry, solar consumers, and
state and federal regulatory bodies. All three constituencies benefit from the SRCC programs by
obtaining a national state-of-the-art rating system, a mechanism to develop consumer confidence, and a
rational and defensible criteria for tax credit qualification and other solar incentive programs.

Solar equipment manufacturers benefit from SRCC certification and rating in three fundamental ways:
the ability to have a product certified only once; national recognition and/or reciprocity of the certification;
and a reliable means for judging product durability and performance on a relative standard basis. The
solar contractor benefits from the SRCC certification in three fundamental ways also: certification
provides product credibility; provides one with a standard of comparison to be used in sales literature;
and provides a defense against unethical competition and false claims. The solar consumer also benefits
from the SRCC programs. These benefits include obtaining a measurement of quality, a measurement of
performance, third-party independent corroboration, and a national standardized method to compare
solar equipment and thereby determine the best buy. Finally the government and states benefit from
SRCC’s programs in that certification provides a rational basis for tax credit qualifying regulation as well
as a basis for setting codes and standards.

SRCC Overview - P. 1
The corporation is governed by a twelve-member Board of Directors comprised of solar experts from both
the public and private sectors. Four members of the board represent the solar energy industry, five
members represent the public sector, and three members represent general interests (utilities, solutions,
research, building industry, etc.). Adding to the governance of the corporation are a variety of standing
and ad hoc committees. Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors and are
representatives from the industry sector, state and federal agencies, consumer organizations, and
academia. A sampling of these committees and their respective purposes is as follows:

ο Technical Compliance Committee. Acts in a technical oversight capacity with respect to the
programs in SRCC in order to insure that technical matters addressed in the program have been
appropriately resolved and reviews the technical decisions made by SRCC program administrators to
insure the accuracy of the test results and the appropriateness of the assigned ratings.

ο Design Review Committee. Reviews applications for certification for compliance with the
appropriate requirements.

ο Consumer Advisory Committee. Enables the SRCC to more fully serve its consumer
constituency by making available the programs to the solar consumer buyer and user in a more
direct and understood manner and governs the presentation, interpretation, publication, and use
of the performance information.

ο Laboratory Accreditation Committee. Oversees the SRCC laboratory accreditation program and
insures that accredited test facilities continually meet the criteria for accreditation.

The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation currently administers a certification, rating, and labeling
program for solar collectors and a similar program for complete solar water and swimming pool heating
systems. SRCC’s certification program operating guidelines, test methods and minimum standards, and
rating methodologies require the performance of nationally accepted equipment tests on solar equipment
by independent laboratories which are accredited by SRCC. The test results and product data are
evaluated by SRCC to determine the product’s compliance with the minimum standards for certification
and to calculate the performance ratings. Equipment which has been certified and rated by SRCC is
required to bear the SRCC certification label which shows the performance rating for that product. In
addition, each certified product is published by SRCC in a directory. Each product’s directory listing
contains information on the product’s material and specifications as well as the certified thermal
performance rating.

SRCC Overview - P. 2
THE SRCC SOLAR DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Solar water heating systems are composed of a number of components. All of these components must
work together for the system to collect and deliver the maximum amount of heated water. The purpose of
this solar water heating system certification and rating program is to improve performance and reliability
of solar products. It integrates results of collector tests and system tests with evaluations against
minimum standards of system durability, reliability, safety and operation; as well as factors affecting total
system design, installation, maintenance and service. Giving suppliers the opportunity to submit their
solar domestic hot water (SDHW) system designs to an open-ended review encourages them to produce
the best products possible. The program is administered according to SRCC document OG300,
“Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems.”

Under the OG300 system rating and certification program:

• Systems must meet or exceed all criteria required to meet HUD Minimum Property Standards.

• Rating includes a simple way for consumers to compare expected performance and energy savings.

Unique features of this certification program include:

• Evaluation of system design, safety, installation procedures, operation and maintenance manuals and
system performance.

• Rating label that is comparable to the Energy Guide Label required by the Federal Trade Commission
for most gas and electric hot water heaters.

The process for rating and certifying solar water heating systems under the OG300 protocol includes ten
steps for each system. The process is described below and illustrated in Figure 1.

1. The “Supplier” of a solar water heating system is the entity responsible for the assembly and
installation of the system. The first step in the certification process is for the Supplier to decide which
components are to be included in the system. These components must be listed on an OG300
application form.

2. The solar collecting portion of the system must be tested. The testing to be done is determined by
the system design:

a. The collectors which are part of the system must be tested and rated under the OG100 protocol.

b. Passive systems in which the collector can not be tested separately must be rated and certified
under a system test protocol.

3. A diagram must be prepared showing the relative location and interconnection of all system
components.

OG300 Overview – P.1

4. Manuals must be written to describe installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. The
manuals must include a copy of the system diagram as well as all information required in section 6.6
of the OG300 document.

5. Labels must be prepared in accordance with OG300. A summary of the required labels is attached to
the application form.

6. The application and all supporting documents are reviewed by SRCC staff and then forwarded to the
SRCC Design Review Team for review and discussion. Major system components, the contents of
the manual delivered with the system, and the supplier’s instructions for system installation must be
approved by SRCC

7. Data from the OG100 collector test, the system test and review of design and installation guidelines
are input to a computer program called TRNSYS to calculate the performance rating.

8. When all reviews have been completed, SRCC will notify the applicant of any outstanding items to be
submitted.

9. When the application is complete and all fees have been paid, SRCC will finalize the performance
rating, prepare a new page for the directory, and mail the program agreement and/or license(s) to the
Supplier for signature.

10. Upon receipt of the signed document(s) SRCC will prepare a certification award and rating label
artwork and will publish the directory pages.

OG100
Collector Test OG300 TRNSYS Certification
Design & Performance Certification and
System Test Installation Computation Rating Label

Figure 1 SRCC OG 300 Test and Certification Process

Major system components, the contents of the manual delivered with the system, and the supplier’s
instructions for system installation must be approved by SRCC. Certification is based upon the
determination by SRCC that the system successfully meets its minimum criteria for design, reliability and
durability, safety, operation and servicing, installation, and operation and maintenance manuals.

Tables 1-6 summarize the features evaluated for each of the six major criteria during system certification
under the OG300 protocol. Most of those features are self-explanatory. Obviously, some of the features
will not be applicable to certain systems.

OG300 Overview – P.2

 Table 1 Features Evaluated During the SDHW System Design Review

Operating Limits Vacuum Induced Pressure Protection

Solar Loop Isolation
Thermal Expansion
Auxiliary Water Heating Equipment
Back Thermosyphon Prevention
Fluid System Sizing
Thermal Shock Protection Manual Control Override
Different Metallic Materials Wiring Identification
Airborne Pollutants Temperature Control
Effects of Decomposition Products Code Compliance

Collector Storage Tank Insulation

UV Radiation Protection Tank Insulation Piping
Collector Flow Distribution Expansion Tanks Filters
Collector Circulation Control Heat Exchanger Joints
Materials

Table 2 Features Evaluated for Durability and

Reliability Criteria
Stagnation
Solar Degradation
Operation Conditions
Incompatible Materials
Freeze Protection
Protection From Leaks
Table 5 Features Evaluated for Installation
Fluid Compatibility Criteria
Deterioration of Fluids
Thermal Storage System Fire stopping
Buried Components Auxiliary System
Deterioration Protection Space Use
Water Hammer Accessibility
Sound and Vibration Control Building Penetrations
Water Damage
Structural Supports
Table 3 Features Evaluated for Safety Criteria Expansion and Contraction of Supports
Penetration of Structural Members
Protection of Electrical Components Protection from Thermal Deterioration
System Failure Prevention Tilt and Azimuth
High Temperature Control Shading of Collector
Protection Against Auto-Ignition of Combustibles Pipe and Component Supports
Fluid Safety Labeling Pitch or Angle of Piping Installation
Contamination of Potable Water Underground Piping
Entrapped Air Control Sensor Installation
Backflow Penetrations Through Fire-Rated Assemblies
Toxicity Emergency Egress and Access
Combustible Liquids
Liquid Flash Point
Pressure Relief
Heated Components Table 6 Features Evaluated for O & M Manuals

Provision for Manuals

Table 4 Features Evaluated for Operation and Installation Instructions
Service Criteria Operation Instructions
Maintenance Plan
Operating Indicators Fluid Quality
Tanks Service and Replacement Parts
Waste Disposal Hazards
Dirt Retention and Staining Warranty Coverage
Maintenance and Servicing
Permanent Maintenance Accessories

OG300 Overview – P.3

The thermal performance rating is based on performance projections derived from the design of the
system and from testing of the collector components used in the system, or from testing and evaluation of
the system as a whole, as shown schematically in Figure 1.

Most rating programs require the equipment to be tested in accordance to a standard test with specified
test conditions. This provides a repeatable performance within an accepted uncertainty band. There are,
however, some rating programs which combine a standard test and a calculation procedure to produce a
performance rating. Such is the case for the energy guide label for electric and gas residential hot water
heaters. SRCC has adopted a similar method to develop a consumer friendly, practical system rating.
The intent is to present to consumers an easily understood comparison between SDHW systems and
conventional hot water systems. Note that the performance any individual consumer will experience may
differ due to location and hot water usage.

SRCC uses the Solar Energy Factor (SEF) as its performance rating for solar domestic water heating
systems. The SEF is defined as the energy delivered by the system divided by the electrical or gas
energy put into the system.

Every SRCC OG300 certified, solar water heating system should bear a label similar to this:

Solar Sample
This product certified by Corporation
Solar Rating & Certification
Corporation P.O. Box 12345
c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Anytown, CA 97402 Solar Energy
Road
Cocoa, FL 32922
Factor
(321)638-1537 System Model: 2.0
www.solar-rating.org Super Sample 2B
SRCC Document OG-300

OG300 Overview – P.4

 SRCC FEE SCHEDULE
October 2005

ANNUAL FEES
Paid by all SRCC suppliers (entity holding certification)

Annual Program Fee $750 or $1000

SRCC maintains two certification programs (OG100 and OG300). The annual cost to participate in any of
the three is $750. To participate in any two or more is $1000. The Annual Program Fee is required when the
certification goes into effect and on each anniversary date. If the Annual Program Fee is not paid by the due
date, a late fee of $100 will be imposed.

License & Certification Maintenance Fee $ 0.0067 or $ 0.02 per ft²

(per net aperture area of collectors shipped)
The supplier will be billed on a quarterly basis for the use of the SRCC Rating and Certification. If the
Maintenance Fee is not paid by the due date, a late fee of $100 will be imposed. Collectors are divided into two
classes and each class has a separate fee:

1. Unglazed collectors: $ 0.0067 per ft² of each certified an rated collector shipped,
whether sold as a collector only or part of a system. Fee is capped at $3,350 (500,000 ft2) until May 1,
2006.

2. Glazed collectors: $ 0.02 per ft² of each certified and rated collector shipped
whether sold as a collector only or part of a system.

APPLICATION FEES
The following application fees are a one time charge for each application.

OG100 $500/$100 or $100/$50

Each supplier will be charged $500 per collector certification application that requires full processing. Any
application that requires partial processing, for example, a “similar model,” will be charged $100 for
processing.

For applications for private labeling, each application that requires full processing will be charged $100.
Private label applications for “similar models” will be charged $50 per collector application.

OG300 $1750/$750/$100 or $500

$1,750 Supplier Setup Fee. Each supplier will be charged a one time fee for its first basic system
application.

$750 for each additional basic system that requires a Design Review Team review.

$100 for each basic system, similar model system or special similar model system that does not require a
Design Review Team review.

$500 Private Label Setup Fee for any supplier that uses exclusively systems that have been certified by
another supplier, plus $100 per system certified.

Fee Schedule P.1

DEFINITIONS

Basic System: A system with a specified plumbing arrangement and control system as defined by the supplier
with a unique model number. The solar collection components must be certified under OG100 or undergo the
SRCC system test.

Similar Model System: A system with the identical plumbing arrangement and control system as a basic
system but with different sized components for the purpose of satisfying a different load, e.g., larger collector
area and increased solar storage capacity.

Special Similar Model System: A system with the identical plumbing arrangement and control system as the
basic system with the exception that a component has been changed which may cause the SDHW system to
give a different but easily calculable performance. The substituted components cannot require substantive
changes in the Installation and Operation & Maintenance manuals.

Private Label System: A basic system and similar model systems as certified by a supplier that are sold by
another supplier who is a licensee/private labeler of the first supplier. The licensee supplier may make no
changes to any part of the first supplier’s certification except for name and model changes. The licensee
supplier must agree to all conditions in the certification agreement as the first supplier.

Fee Schedule P.2

 SOLAR RATING AND CERTIFICATION CORPORATION
c/o FSEC • 1679 Clearlake Road • Cocoa, FL 32922-5703 • (321)638-1537 • Fax: (321)638-1010

APPLICATION FOR SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

NAME OF COMPANY: ______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________________________STATE___________ ZIP_________________

PHONE NUMBER: (____)______________ CONTACT PERSON:____________________________

WEB SITE: _______________________________________________________________________

FAX NUMBER: (____)_______________ E-MAIL: _______________________________________

TOLL FREE NUMBER: (____)________________________________________

SYSTEM TYPE: [ ] Direct (No heat exchanger)

[ ] Indirect
[ ] One pump
[ ] Two pumps
[ ] Integral Collector Storage
[ ] Thermosiphon
[ ] Other (Please specify):_______________________________________

SYSTEM NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

SYSTEM MODEL NAME/NUMBER: ______________________________________________________

“The information submitted with this application has been reviewed by me and is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby agree that no representation will be made that the above solar
system will be or has been certified in conformance with SRCC OG-300 unless and until written
authorization has been received from SRCC.”

NAME (printed): ______________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________________________

DATE: ______________________________________________________________________________
OG-300 APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS

The following items must be submitted:

1. Make and model of all components used in the system including: collector(s), tank(s),
controller, pump(s), heat exchanger(s), heat transfer fluid, valves, and instrumentation.
Detailed specifications of individual components will be requested for those components not
already documented in SRCC's files.

2. System diagram showing:

* Relative location of all components

* All connections
* All valves
* All instrumentation
* All pipe sizes
* Collector mounting structure

3. All manuals to be provided with each system. These manuals must cover installation, operation,
and maintenance. Specific requirements for the manual(s) are included in Section 6.6 of OG-
300. In addition, list any special equipment required for servicing the system.

4. Copy of all labels to be attached to the system. See the Appendix.

5. Application fee of $200.

Dimensional units may be listed in either metric (SI) or English units. The choice need not be consistent,
but all dimensions and units must be indicated. Below is a list of the preferred units in both systems.

ITEM ENGLISH UNITS METRIC (SI) UNITS

Length inches (in.) Millimeters (mm)

Length inches (in.) Centimeters (cm)
Length feet (ft.) Meters (m)
Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) Celsius (°C)
Volume Gallons (gal.) liters (L)
Pressure Pounds per square inch (psi or psig) Kilopascals (kPa)
Flow Rate Gallons per minute (gpm) liters per second (L/s)
Power Horsepower (hp) Watts (W)
Insulation R-value hr-ft²-°F/Btu m²-°C/W
OG-300 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

System Name_________________________________________________________________________________

Model _____________________________________________________

Describe over-heating mechanisms: (See OG-300 Sections 6.1.1.1, 6.1.1.9, 6.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.8, 6.3.4,
6.3.5, 6.4.3, 6.5.2, and 6.5.11)

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________________________

Describe freeze protection mechanisms: (See OG-300 Section 6.2.5)

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________________________

Specify freeze tolerance limit: ________°C or ________°F

Component Specifications

Collector: (Note that all collector options must be in the same SRCC class. List additional options on a separate
sheet.)

(1) Manufacturer _________________________________________________________________________

Model _____________________________________________ Number of collectors used in system____

Design flow rate per collector __________ L/s or ________ gpm

(2) Manufacturer _________________________________________________________________________

Model __________________________________________ Number of collectors used in system _____

Design flow rate per collector _______ L/s or __________ gpm

OG-300 Application – P.1

Controller
Control Strategy: (Note that all controllers must use the same strategy. List additional options on a separate sheet.)
{ Differential temperature - turn on ______ °C or °F, turn off ______ °C or ______ °F
- tank high limit ______°C or ______ °F
- backup element lock-out ______ °C or ______ °F
{ Absolute temperature - turn on ______ °C or ______ °F, turn off ______ °C or ______ °F
{ Motorized timer - turn on time : a.m., turn off time : p.m.
{ Photovoltaic - Provide manufacturer and model for pump and PV panel. Testing may be necessary if data
is not on file.
{ Other - provide complete description
{ None

(1) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name __________________________________________ Model ________________________
UL listed: no { yes {

(2) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name __________________________________________ Model ________________________
UL listed: no { yes {

Pumps (Note that all pump options must be of the same design principle, performance, and durability. List
additional options on a separate sheet.)

Solar Collector Loop Pump Design flow rate ________ L/s or ________ gpm

(1) Manufacturer _________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name __________________________________________ Model ________________________

(2) Manufacturer _________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name __________________________________________ Model ________________________

For drainback systems include a table with this information:

Pump Maximum height of top of solar collector above the bottom of the
drainback tank

_________m _________ ft

_________m _________ ft

OG-300 Application – P.2

 Storage Tank Loop Pump Design flow rate ________ L/s or ________ gpm

(1) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name ___________________________________________ Model ________________________
UL listed: no { yes {

(2) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name ____________________________________________ Model _______________________
UL listed: no { yes {

Solar Storage Tank (Note that all tank options must be the same type and within 5% of the same volumetric
capacity. The same heat exchanger strategy must be used if tank has an integral heat
exchanger. List additional options on a separate sheet.)

Auxiliary energy input: no { yes { Top element size ________W Set Point ________°C or _______°F

Bottom element size _______W Set Point _______°C or _______°F

Timer on auxiliary heater: no { yes { Time on : , Time off : ,

Time on : , Time off : ,

Integral heat exchanger: no { yes { Type: Wrap-around { Internal coil {

Separation: Single wall { Double wall { Double wall with leak protection {

(1) Manufacturer _____________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name _________________________________________ Capacity _______ liters or _______ gallons
Model __________________________________________________
Insulation (R-value) m²-°C/W ________ or hr-ft²-°F/Btu ________

(2) Manufacturer _____________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name __________________________________________ Capacity ______ liters or _______ gallons
Model _______________________________________________
Insulation (R-value) m²-°C/W ________ or hr-ft²-°F/Btu _______

OG-300 Application – P.3

Auxiliary Storage Tank:
None {, Existing tank will be used {, Auxiliary fuel: electric { gas {
______________________________________________________
Provide the following if a new tank will be installed: (Note that all tank options must be of the same type and
within 5% of the same volumetric capacity. List additional options on a separate sheet.)

Timer on auxiliary heater: no { yes { Time on : , Time off : ,

Time on : , Time off : ,
Top element size ______W Set Point _______°C or _______°F
Bottom element size ______W Set Point _______°C or _______°F

(1) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name ________________________________________ Capacity_______ liters or ______gallons
Model _____________________________________________
Insulation (R-value) m²-°C/W______ or hr-ft²-°F/Btu_______

(2) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name ________________________________________ Capacity_______ liters or ______gallons
Model ____________________________________________
Insulation (R-value) m²-°C/W______ or hr-ft²-°F/Btu______

Heat Exchanger
Flow mode: Parallel { Counter {
(1) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________
Trade Name _______________________________________ Model _____________________________
Heat transfer surface area ________m² ________ft²
Operating pressure ________kPa ________psi Maximum test pressure ________kPa ________psi
Single Wall { Double Wall { Double wall with leak protection {

(2) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________

Trade Name _______________________________________ Model _____________________________
Heat transfer surface area ________m² ________ft²
Operating pressure ________kPa ________psi Maximum test pressure ________kPa ________psi
Single Wall { Double Wall { Double wall with leak protection {

Expansion Tank or Drainback Tank

(1) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________
Model ____________________________________________ Capacity _______liters or ______gallons
(2) Manufacturer __________________________________________________________________________
Model ____________________________________________ Capacity _______liters or ______gallons
Insulation: Material __________________________________
Thermal resistance (R-value) m²-°C/W______ or hr-ft²-°F/Btu______

OG-300 Application – P.1

Heat Transfer Fluid

(1) Name ________________________________________________________________________________

(2) If fluid other than water or air, or if additives are used, specify the following:
Manufacturer ________________________________________________________________________
Description of fluid ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Concentration ________________________________________________________________________
Submit Material Safety Data Sheet

Toxic Fluid: If a toxic fluid is used, describe the method used for catching and safely removing the fluid
from vents where the fluid may be:

automatically discharged:
________________________________________________________________________________________
manually discharged:
________________________________________________________________________________________

System Plumbing

Solar Loop Piping/Tubing

Material _____________________ Pipe O.D. ______mm or ______in.
I.D. ______mm or ______in.
Schedule or type __________
Maximum length of longest fluid path ________m or ________ft.
Maximum number of fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) in the longest path ________
Pipe I.D. used in multiple collector array piping ________mm or ________in.
Method of Fitting (example: solder, braze, compression, threaded fittings, etc.):
________________________________________________________________________________________

Tank to Heat Exchanger Loop

Material ______________________ Pipe O.D. ________mm or ________in.
I.D. ________mm or ________in.
Schedule or type _____________
Maximum length of longest fluid path ________m or ________ft.
Maximum number of fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) in the longest path ________
Method of Fitting (example: solder, braze, compression, threaded fittings, etc.)
________________________________________________________________________________________

OG-300 Application – P.1

Tank Adapters/Unions
Material _________________________________________________________________________________

Pipe Insulation
Outdoor piping:
Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Material _________________________________________________________________________________
Thickness __________mm or __________in.
Means for ultraviolet degradation protection: ___________________________________________________

Indoor piping:
Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Material _________________________________________________________________________________
Thickness __________mm or __________in.

Valves & Vents: (attach additional sheets for multiple valve types)
Check Valve
Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Number in System __________Size __________mm or __________in.

Temperature Pressure Relief Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Temperature Set Point __________°C or __________°F
Pressure Set Point __________kPa or __________psig
Number in System __________

Pressure Relief Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________

Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________

Pressure Set Point __________kPa or __________psig

Number in System __________

OG-300 Application – P.2

Vacuum Relief Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________

Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________

Number in System __________

Air Vent

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________

Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________

Number in System __________ Automatic { or Manual { (check one)

Isolation Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________

Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________

Number in System __________ Size __________mm or __________in.

Drain Valve
Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Number in System __________ Size __________mm or __________in.

Automatic Valve (Solenoid, motorized, bimetallic, etc.)

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Material(s) _______________________________________________________________________________
Normally open { or Normally closed { or Modulating { (check one)
Number in System __________ Size __________mm or __________in.
Function (thermosyphon, drain, etc.) __________________________________________________________

Thermal Freeze Protection Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Opening Temperature ________°C or ________°F Number in System ________

OG-300 Application – P.3

 Mixing Valve
Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Temperature Selection Range ________ to ________°C or ________ to ________°F
Initial Set Point ________°C or ________°F Size ________mm or ________in.

Hoses
Material(s) _______________________________________
Max. Operating Temp. ________°C or ________°F
Max. Operating Pressure ________kPa or ________psig
Length ________m or ________ft. Internal diameter ________mm or ________in.
Number in System ________

Flow Control Valve

Manufacturer(s) ___________________________________________________________________________
Model(s) ________________________________________________________________________________
Number in System ________ Size ________mm or ________in.

Additional plumbing components used but not listed above:

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe technique used to prevent reverse thermosyphoning through collector(s):

________________________________________________________________________________________

System Electrical Specifications

Temperature rating of:
control wiring ______°C or ______°F
power wiring ______°C or ______°F
Do all electrical wiring and components meet local and national codes?
Yes { No {

Instrumentation
Temperature Indicators
Make ___________________________________________________________________________________
Model ____________________________________________________ Range ________°C or ________°F
Number in System ________

OG-300 Application – P.4

Pressure Indicators
Make ___________________________________________________________________________________
Model __________________________________________________ Range________ kPa or ________psig
Number in System ________

Flow Indicators
Make ___________________________________________________________________________________
Model _________________________________________________ Range________ L/s or _________gpm
Number in System ________

Sight Glass
Material(s) _______________________________________
Length ________m or ________ft. Internal diameter ________mm or ________in.
Number in System ________

OG-300 Application – P.5

APPENDIX

LABELING REQUIREMENTS

Labels are required at several locations throughout the system. Samples of the required labels are presented here.
These samples include fluid descriptions or compositions, valve positions, and freeze descriptions which are
intended to be revised to match your particular system.

The labels must all be durable enough to withstand normal handling, wet equipment rooms, and high temperatures.
Examples which will meet this intent are embossed metal tags, embossed plastic tags, permanently printed or
embossed foil labels, and permanently printed vinyl labels placed away from hot surfaces. Other approaches may
also suffice. If you have something specific in mind, please call or send a sample.

OG-300 Label
Paragraph Location Sample Label

6.1.1.2 On all System Isolation

isolation valves Valve – Normally Open

6.3.17 On components WARNING

HOT

6.2.5 On solar tank, Freeze Protection

drainback tank,
or heat exchanger Fluid drains automatically into this tank. Keep the
as appropriate. temperature in this room above 32°F (0°C).

Freeze Protection

Collector loop filled with water. Drain loop as

instructed in manual when air temperatures below
32°F (0°C) are expected.

6.4.3 On tank Maximum operating:

Temperature 185°F (71°C)

Pressure 30 psi (207kPa)

6.6.7 On piping near Warning

solar tank
Ungrounded piping.
Stay clear during thunderstorms.

OG-300 Application – P.6

 Fill/Drain Valve
6.3.7 One on each fill and/or drain valve 50% Propylene Glycol and Water
Heat Exchanger type DWP, AWWA Fluid Class II
See manual for handling instructions
Warning: Fluid may be discharged at high temperature and or pressure.
Warning: No other fluid shall be used that would change the original
classification of this system. Unauthorized alterations to this system could
result in a hazardous health condition.

AWWA Heat Exchanger Types:

SW (single wall with no leak detection):

Provides a single wall separation between the transfer medium and potable water. Failure of this wall
will result in the mixing of the potable water and transfer medium.

DW (double wall with no leak detection):

Provides two distinct walls which separate the transfer medium from the potable water. Contamination
of the potable water from a non-potable heat transfer medium would require an independent failure of
both walls.

DWP (double wall with leak detection):

Provides two distinct walls which separate the transfer medium from the potable water and a path to
atmosphere. Failure of either wall is indicated by visual leakage of the transfer medium or potable water
and indicates a failure of the heat exchanger. The DWP type provides a higher degree of protection than
the SW or DW types.

AWWA Heat Transfer Fluid Classes:

Class I: Potable

Class II: Non-Toxic. Class II materials are typically materials with a Gosselin toxicity rating one (1) or
less. Class II materials are considered non-potable and may be objectionable, but not dangerous to
health. Example of fluids that might be in class II are propylene glycol, mineral oil, glycerin, and
boiler water additives for steam boilers.

Class III: Toxic. Class III materials are those fluids with a Gosselin toxicity rating of two (2) or three (3).
They are considered non-potable and dangerous to health. Examples of fluids that might fall in
Class III are ethylene glycol and hydrocarbon oils.

OG-300 Application – P.7

 AGREEMENTS FOR CERTIFYING AND LABELING SOLAR COLLECTORS

There are two documents which will govern the relationship between SRCC and the Supplier of
a solar water heating system under the OG-300 certification program as defined in SRCC
Document OG-300, "Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water
Heating Systems."

The first document is called the Solar Water Heating System Certification Program Agreement.
This agreement defines the roles of SRCC and the Supplier with regard to the OG-300
certification program. It is executed upon certification of the first solar water heating system
approved by SRCC and is renewed annually.

The second document is called Solar Water Heating System Certification and License. This
document constitutes official notice that the specified solar water heating system meets the
requirements of the OG-300 program. The Solar Water Heating System Certification and
License must be executed with each grant of system model certification and rating.

Sample copies of these agreements are provided here for your review. The official documents
will be forwarded for your signature upon SRCC’s determination that all certification
requirements have been met.
 SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE

This Certification and License is issued to

of
,
("SUPPLIER-LICENSEE")

by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) pursuant to the Solar Water Heating Program
Agreement entered into between the SRCC and SUPPLIER-LICENSEE on _______________________.

This Certification and License, when executed by both parties, constitutes official notice and designation
of the SUPPLIER-LICENSEE solar water heating system model(s) certified by SRCC as meeting the
minimum standards specified in SRCC Document OG-300, "Operating Guidelines and Minimum
Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems." This Certification and License also constitutes a
license whereby SUPPLIER-LICENSEE is authorized to use the SRCC Official Seal and rating
information in connection with the certified solar system(s) designated herein.

The following solar water heating system model(s) has been certified:

Certification is based on the successful design review and analytical evaluation of components of a
sample unit of each system model certified by SRCC. Certification and ratings are identified as
certification application number(s) ____________________.

This Certification and License is subject to all the terms and conditions of the parties' Solar Water
Heating Program Agreement and the documents incorporated therein by reference. SUPPLIER-
LICENSEE shall notify SRCC of changes in system design, materials, specifications, parts design, or
construction for evaluation of continued certification. In accordance with the aforementioned Program
Agreement, periodic on-site and field inspections by SRCC representatives may be conducted to verify
compliance with the conditions of certification.

By accepting this Certification and License, and in accordance with paragraph 8C of the parties' Program
Agreement, SUPPLIER-LICENSEE agrees to pay SRCC a certification and license maintenance fee.
SUPPLIER-LICENSEE will be billed on a quarterly basis for the use of the SRCC certification and
rating. This quarterly fee will be calculated as follows: $0.02 per square foot (net aperture) of collector
surface area of each certified and rated system shipped, unless this fee is paid under the collector’s OG-
100 certification.

To ensure the confidentiality of SUPPLIER-LICENSEE's shipment data, SRCC has appointed an

independent accounting firm to handle all billing matters, including verification of fees due and the
collection of receipts. SUPPLIER-LICENSEE agrees to provide the independent accounting firm, on a
quarterly basis, with shipment data sufficient to verify the amount of the certification and license
maintenance fees due hereunder as well as to participate in the SRCC random audit program.

A sample of the standard certification label and camera-ready artwork of the certification label are
provided to SUPPLIER-LICENSEE who shall have the responsibility of procuring the label. An
approved certification label must be affixed to each certified solar water heating system unit by

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SUPPLIER-LICENSEE within sixty (60) days from the receipt of this notice of certification. If
SUPPLIER-LICENSEE wishes to change the design of the SRCC label at any time, the proposed change
must be submitted to SRCC for approval. For SUPPLIERS-LICENSEES which print and procure their
own labels according to the artwork and specifications provided by SRCC, a sample copy of the label to
be used for each certified model must be submitted to SRCC within sixty (60) days from the receipt of
this notice of certification.

A Certification Award is provided to SUPPLIER-LICENSEE who shall have the responsibility of

including a copy of the Certification Award with every certified solar water heating system designated in
this Certification and License which is shipped, sold, or offered for sale and/or on display.

A copy of the directory listing which states the certified thermal performance rating and specifications
and materials for each system listed in this Certification and License is provided to SUPPLIER-
LICENSEE.

SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE

SUPPLIER:

Signature ________________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________

Title ________________________________________________________

Company ________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ Fax ________________________

SRCC:

Signature ________________________________________________________

Date ________________________________________________________

Executive Director
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation
c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922-5703
(321)638-1537 Fax (321)638-1010

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 SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM PROGRAM AGREEMENT

This is a Program Agreement between the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation with headquarters
in Cocoa, Florida, (hereinafter "SRCC") and XXXXXX of XXXXXX ,a supplier, distributor, or seller of
solar water heating system equipment, (hereinafter referred to as "SUPPLIER") for the entry by
SUPPLIER into a Certification and Licensing Program maintained and coordinated by SRCC for the
rating and certification of solar water heating systems.

WHEREAS, SRCC has established industry performance standards for the evaluation, rating and
certification of solar water heating systems, which standards widely recognized, accepted and utilized by
the solar equipment industry and by several states as a means of providing useful information to and
avoiding confusion and misunderstanding on the part of customers and purchasers of such equipment; and

WHEREAS, SRCC has published a "Document OG-300" entitled "Operating Guidelines and Minimum
Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems" (hereinafter referred to as the "Operating
Guidelines"); and

WHEREAS, SRCC has and continues to maintain a policy which permits any supplier (as defined in
subparagraph 23 C below) of applicable solar equipment to enter the Certification and Licensing
Program, to apply for SRCC certification and ratings and, upon the meeting of certain minimum
standards, to obtain certification and a license for the use of SRCC's Official Seal in conjunction with
each system certified; and

WHEREAS, SUPPLIER wishes to enter the SRCC Certification Program and avail itself of the
opportunity to submit its solar water heating system(s) for certification, and upon receipt from SRCC of a
Certification and License to use the SRCC Official Seal in publications, advertising, sales, and
promotional materials in connection with the solar system(s) so certified and licensed; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of its admission to the SRCC program, SUPPLIER is willing to assume and
carry out certain responsibilities and obligations as set forth in this Agreement and in the documents
incorporated by reference herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
following is agreed by and between the parties:

1. SUPPLIER warrants that it is familiar with all provisions of the Operating Guidelines which are
specifically incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Agreement, and agrees to be
bound by the terms and conditions of this document.

2. SUPPLIER agrees that upon receipt from SRCC of an executed Certification and License for a
particular model solar water heating system, it will commence and thereafter continue payment of
the Certification and License Maintenance Fee provided for in paragraph 8 below.

3. SUPPLIER agrees to use the Official Seal and SRCC ratings only in conjunction with solar
systems which have been certified and licensed (i.e., for which a Certification and License has
been issued by SRCC) in accordance with this Agreement. SUPPLIER further agrees that the
Official Seal and SRCC ratings shall be used only in connection with the equipment
manufactured and sold under its own name or manufactured for sale to private brand dealers
which are also Licensees in the SRCC Solar Water Heating System Certification Program.

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4. SUPPLIER agrees that it will represent a particular model of a solar water heating system as
certified only when it is manufactured of the same materials and to the same specification and
design as the system which was originally certified and only for so long as a specific license for
that model is in effect.

5. SUPPLIER agrees that if a rated product is changed or is deemed by SRCC to have been changed
so that the previously issued certification and rating is no longer applicable, SUPPLIER will
publicize such event to the trade in the manner required by SRCC, and will make every
reasonable effort to recall and destroy all sales or advertising literature bearing improper
references to the previous certification or ratings. In this connection, SUPPLIER authorizes
SRCC at any time in its discretion to give notice of such event to the public and/or trade, to
publish such information in the next issue or supplement of the Directory and, where appropriate,
to delete the SUPPLIER's name and complete listings.

6. SUPPLIER agrees to permanently affix an approved SRCC label to all production units of each
certified solar water heating system within sixty (60) days of receipt of SRCC certification, and to
make copies of the licensed rating information available with each system sold and to consumers
upon request. SUPPLIER further agrees to provide a copy of the certified solar water heating
system's Certification Award as provided by SRCC with every certified system shipped, sold, or
offered for sale and/or on display.

7. SUPPLIER agrees to participate in the periodic performance verification program as described in

the Operating Guidelines and in SRCC Document PI-1, "Operating Guidelines Governing
Product Inspections at Suppliers' Facilities in the SRCC Solar Collector and Solar Water Heating
System Certification and Rating Programs." Further, SUPPLIER specifically agrees to permit
SRCC, at any time within normal business hours, to conduct periodic inspections of
manufacturing facilities for the purpose of ascertaining if the certified product meets or exceeds
the product description on file with SRCC and/or if the product meets or exceeds its certified
thermal performance rating.

8. SUPPLIER agrees that it will make prompt and full payment of such fees as may, from time to
time, be established by SRCC for maintenance of the Program, including field verification of
compliance with certification. Such fees and assessments shall include (but not necessarily be
limited to):

A. An annual Program Fee in the amount of $750.00 payable upon the submission of this
Agreement to SRCC and on each annual renewal date thereof. (For Suppliers who are
participants in good standing in another SRCC Certification Program, the annual Program
Fee is $1,000.00.)

B. A one time Processing Fee, payable with each application for certification and
application for recertification submitted to SRCC.

C. A Certification and License Maintenance Fee payable forty-five (45) days after the end of
each calendar quarter, the amount of which shall be computed on a basis set forth in each
Certification and License issued by SRCC to SUPPLIER pursuant to this Agreement.
The amounts and types of fees, the periods which such fees cover, the product or group
of products upon which the fees are based, and all other factors relevant to the
determination of the fees, may be changed at any time at the discretion of the SRCC.
However, no such change shall be effective until at least thirty (30) days after written
notice has been given to the SUPPLIER.

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9. SUPPLIER agrees to waive any and all claims of liability or responsibility against SRCC and to
indemnify and hold harmless SRCC, its directors, officers, committee members, employees,
agents and representatives against any and all such injury, damages or claims made by or on
behalf of any other persons, partnership, association, or corporation. SUPPLIER further
acknowledges that SRCC, its directors, officers, committee members, employees, agents or
representatives are not liable to the SUPPLIER, or to any other person, partnership, association,
or corporation, in any way for any injury, damages or claims alleged to be based upon or arising
out of the approval or disapproval of the issuance, withdrawal or termination of any license,
certification, and/or rating information made by or under the auspices or direction of SRCC or
any of its contractors in connection with any analyses, certification or ratings. SRCC assumes no
responsibility or liability associated with any or all licensing activities by SELLER-LICENSEE
directly or indirectly associated with the certification and license provided through this license,
including, but not limited to, standards or requirements applied to any licensing activities by
SELLER-LICENSEE.

10. In the event the SUPPLIER fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement, including the
requirements of the Operating Guidelines, and any Certification and License which SRCC may
issue SUPPLIER hereunder, or if the Official Seal or any SRCC rating issued is used by
SUPPLIER in any manner other than as provided in these aforementioned documents, SRCC may
terminate this Agreement and every subsidiary Certification and License in the following manner:

A. The SRCC will send notice to SUPPLIER, by certified or registered mail, specifying the
violation in reasonable detail and stating this Agreement and each subsidiary
Certification and License will terminate together with the right to use the Official Seal
and ratings on a date to be specified in the notice, which shall not be less than thirty (30)
days from the date of receipt, unless the SUPPLIER takes the action provided for in the
following paragraph:

B. This Agreement and each Certification and License issued pursuant hereto shall terminate
and all SRCC ratings and the right to use the Official Seal will be withdrawn as specified
in the above subparagraph 10A unless, within the thirty (30) day period, the SELLER
will have taken all reasonable steps to correct such violation, and will have advised the
SRCC in writing, by certified or registered mail, in reasonable detail, as to the action
taken by the SUPPLIER in connection with the cessation and correction of such
violation.

11. SRCC agrees to furnish SUPPLIER one camera-ready copy of the licensed label information and
one Certification Award for each certified system under a Certification and License.

12. SRCC authorizes SUPPLIER to use the SRCC Official Seal on the label of each certified solar
water heating system for which SRCC has issued SELLER-LICENSEE a Certification and
License, in accordance with this Program Agreement and the Operating Guidelines.

13. SRCC authorizes SUPPLIER to use the official Seal in publications, in advertising, and other
communications issued by SUPPLIER and on and in conjunction with certified solar systems
manufactured by SUPPLIER as outlined in the Operating Guidelines.

14. SRCC agrees to provide certification status and rating information to states and consumers upon
request.

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15. SRCC agrees to publish in a directory or other suitable form, SUPPLIER's name, together with
trade names, model numbers, SRCC ratings and other such information as may appear to SRCC,
in its discretion, to be relevant to the ratings of the SUPPLIER's equipment.

16. SRCC agrees to give SUPPLIER written notice of the text of any amendments to the Operating
Guidelines at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date thereof. SUPPLIER, by written
notice sent to SRCC within thirty (30) days after the date of notice of any such amendment, may
terminate this Agreement and each subsidiary Certification and License issued pursuant hereto.
In the event of any such termination, all rights to use the Official Seal and of the SRCC ratings
and all other rights granted to SUPPLIER in this Agreement and each Certification and License
will cease and be concluded on the effective date of such amendment. SUPPLIER agrees that in
the event it does not give such written notice of termination as provided above, it will comply
fully with the amendment.

17. This Agreement and each subsidiary Certification and License issued to SUPPLIER pursuant
hereto, may be terminated by the SUPPLIER upon thirty (30) days written notice to SRCC. In
the event SUPPLIER terminates this Agreement, it shall be liable for all fees payable to SRCC
through the date of termination and will forfeit any remaining portion of program fees paid to
SRCC.

18. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement respecting termination by either party
thereto, SRCC and SUPPLIER shall each retain the option of selectively terminating one or more
but less than all of the Certification and Licenses issued by SRCC to SUPPLIER pursuant to this
Agreement. In the event of such selective termination, this Agreement and the remaining
Certification and License(s) not specifically terminated by the terminating party shall remain in
full force and effect.

19. This Agreement will remain in effect for one year from the date of the initial grant of a
Certification and License or until this Agreement is terminated by SRCC or SUPPLIER as
provided herein. If SUPPLIER chooses to continue participation in the SRCC program and to
continue to use the Official Seal and SRCC ratings, this Agreement must be renewed prior to the
date of termination. The process for renewal will entail a notice of need to renew, notice of any
amendments to the Program Agreement since the time program participation was last renewed,
and provisions for executing signatures by SRCC and SUPPLIER. Renewal of this Agreement
will automatically renew each Certification and License issued hereunder, subject to the periodic
certification verification requirement contained in the Certification and License, and provided
certification and license fees are paid in a timely manner.

20. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all rights to use the Official Seal and SRCC
ratings by SUPPLIER shall cease and be concluded on the effective date of such termination. If
SUPPLIER fails to discontinue use of the OFFICIAL SEAL and all references to SRCC
certification and/or ratings, SRCC shall have the right to an immediate temporary and/or
permanent injunction restraining SUPPLIER from any and all further use of, or reference to, the
Official Seal and SRCC certification and/or ratings.

21. Each Certification and License issued by SRCC to SUPPLIER shall be non-transferable and may
not be sold, assigned or otherwise transferred to any other party except with the prior written
consent of SRCC. When such consent is granted, the transferee must enter into a new Solar
Water Heating System Program Agreement with the SRCC within thirty (30) days of the transfer.

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22. SRCC and SUPPLIER understand that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed or
interpreted as an agreement, promise or commitment to limit, eliminate or otherwise restrict the
production, marketing, or selling of any model or line of solar water heating systems.

23. Definitions:

A. The term "SRCC" means the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, Inc., a nonprofit
incorporated organization formed for the purpose of developing and implementing
certification programs for solar energy equipment, having its principal office at c/o
FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, Florida 32922-5703.

B. The term "Operating Guidelines" means the SRCC "Operating Guidelines and Minimum
Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems" which may be amended from
time to time as provided in this Agreement and in the SRCC Bylaws and which are
incorporated herein for reference.

C. The term "SUPPLIER" means any corporation or division, any firm or person which
performs at least one of the following functions with respect to solar water heating
systems: (1) principal design of the product; (2) producing in whole or part, including
any substantial processing or assembling operation; (3) continuously selling, in the open
market under its own trade name in reasonable volume, a solar water heating system.
Supplier also may mean a company that assembles, fabricates, and/or sells a solar water
heating system that has been certified by another company.

D. The term "Official Seal" shall mean the SRCC registered, trademarked certification
symbol.

E. The term "Label Information" means SRCC's standard specifications and requisite
information for the solar water heating system certification label.

F. The term "SRCC Rating" means the thermal performance rating of a solar water heating
system as described in SRCC Document OG-300, "Operating Guidelines and Minimum
Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems."

G. The term "Directory" means the Directory of SRCC Certified Solar Collector and Water
Heating System Ratings as published by SRCC.

24. In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and any document or publication
referred to or incorporated by reference herein, the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed
controlling.

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 SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM PROGRAM AGREEMENT

SUPPLIER:

Signature _________________________________________________________

Name _________________________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________________

Company _________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ Fax ________________________

SRCC:

Signature _________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________

Name Executive Director

Solar Rating and Certification Corporation
c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL 32922-5703
(321)638-1537 Fax (321)638-1010

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 Certification Label and Award

Once certification is complete, artwork similar to that shown below will be prepared for each certified system. The
Supplier is responsible for having labels printed and installed on every certified system. Specifications for the label
are as follows:

Size: 1.5” x 6”
Thickness: 0.003 inches
Color: 70 Blue matt background, 10 Aluminum matt copy
Adhesive: PS 467
Material: Lustre-Cal Lifetime Metal Nameplate,
color anodized and etched aluminum

Sample Solar
This product certified by Corporation
Solar Rating and Certification
P.O. Box 12345 Solar Energy
Corporation
c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road Anytown, CA 97402 Factor
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321)638-1537
2.0
System Model
www.solar-rating.org Super Sample 2B
SRCC Document OG-300

In addition to the label, a Certification Award similar to the one on the next page will be provided for each certified
system. A copy of the Certification Award must be included with every certified solar system shipped, sold, offered
for sale and/or on display.
 SOLAR RATING & CERTIFICATION CORPORATION

AWARD OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

The solar water heating system listed below has been evaluated by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation
(SRCC) in accordance with SRCC Document OG-300, Operating Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Certifying
Solar Water Heating Systems, and has been certified by the SRCC as meeting the minimum standards for design,
installation, operation and maintenance, performance, reliability and safety as specified in SRCC Document OG-300.
Thermal performance ratings are based on the successful durability and performance testing of a sample unit where
said tests have been conducted by an independent laboratory accredited by the SRCC and the balance of the
system has been modeled using TRNSYS, a computer simulation code developed by the University of Wisconsin.

System Certification Number: 300-99001A

SOLAR ENERGY FACTOR = 2.0

Date Certified: February 1, 1999 Expiration Date: February 11, 2004

System Type: Direct Forced Circulation

Supplier: Sample Solar Corporation

P.O. Box 122345
Anytwon, CA 97402 USA
(555) 222-1345

System Brand: Super One System Model: Super Sample 2B

Description: 1 Glazed Flat-Plate Collector(s), Photovoltaic Panel Controller, Fluid Class I, 189
liter (50 gal.) Solar Storage Tank , 189 liter (50 gal ) Gas Auxiliary Tank

Collector Model Options

Company Brand Model Gross Area Gross Area

(m2) (ft2)
Sample Super Super Sample 3.71 39.90
Solar Corporation

RATING PARAMETERS TERM SI Units Inch-Pound Units

System Set Temperature Tset 57.2 ° C 135 ° F
Environmental Temperature Tenv 19.7 ° C 67.5 ° F
Ambient Temperature Profile Average Tamb 14.4 ° C 58 ° F
Water Mains Temperature Tmain 14.4 ° C 58 ° F
Delivered Load Qdel 43.3 MJ/day 41,045 Btu/day
Solar Irradiance It 4,733 Wh/m2-day 1,500 Btu/ft2-day

This award of certification is subject to all terms and conditions of the Program Agreement and the documents incorporated
therein by reference. It must be renewed annually. Any changes in solar water heating system design, materials, specifications,
parts, or construction must be reported to SRCC for evaluation of continued certification

Technical Director February 1, 1999

OG-300 SRCC SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, c/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922