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What is involved in setting the drainback option (ODB) on my SmartMaxx-DHWPlus controller?

What is involved in setting the drainback option (ODB) on my SmartMaxx-DHWPlus controller? In the submenu, switch ODB from “OFF” to “ON.” Four new items will appear in the submenu: tDTO, tFill, tSTB, and OBST. Some experimentation may be necessary to get these settings correct for your system.
  • tDTO (time period switch-on) is the amount of time the DT O must be met before the controller will turn the pump on. The factory setting is 60 seconds. The collector/tank temperature differential must be met for 60 seconds straight before the controller will trigger the pump.
  • tFill (filling time) is the amount of time the pump runs at 100% to push the heat transfer fluid up and over the top of the system piping. The factory setting is 5 minutes.
  • tSTB (stabilization time) is the amount of time the controller will ignore the DT F after it changes over to minimum pump speed. The factory setting is 2 minutes. This time is set aside because running the pump at 100% may cool the collectors below the “off” temperature differential. So, instead of shutting the system down as soon as it comes on, tSTB allows a time period for the collectors to stabilize at the minimum pump speed.
  • OBST (booster option) can be turned on if you have a second pump plumbed in series with the first. The second pump will then only come on during the filling time (tFill).
Turning on ODB will also automatically trigger the following changes:
  • The EM setting will be set to a fixed value of 200°F.
  • DT O will be set to a fixed value of 20°F.
  • DT F will be set to a fixed value of 8°F.
  • DT S will be set to a fixed value of 30°F.

How do I get into the adjustment submenu on my SmartMaxx-DHWPlus controller?

How do I get into the adjustment submenu on my SmartMaxx-DHWPlus controller? Press the “+” button to move through the main menu (Display Channels) until you reach the last item in the main menu. Then press the “+” for about 3 seconds straight until you access the submenu (Adjustment Channels). The first code displayed will be “Arr.”

How Do I Get My SmartMaxxDHWPlus Controller from German to English?

How do I get my SmartMaxxDHWPlus controller from German to English? With the controller plugged in, push the “+” button until you reach the end of the main menu. You will see the time displayed under the German “ZEIT.” Then push the “+” button for about 3 seconds straight until the controller goes to the submenu. “ANL” is the first German code in the submenu. Once you have accessed the submenu, press the “+” button until you reach the end of the submenu (a version number). Then press the “-“ button three times to go back to language (German “SPR”). Press the “OK’ button. While “SET” is blinking, press the “-“ button once to go from “dE” (German) to “En” (English). Press the “OK” button again. The code displayed now should be “LANG” which means you are back to English.

What Does SRCC OG-100 & OG-300 refer to?

What Does SRCC OG-100 & OG-300 refer to? OG-100 is the SRCC certification for solar thermal collectors. OG-300 is the SRCC certification for solar thermal systems.  The federal tax credit and some state incentives require only OG-100 certification. Other states and organizations require OG-300 system certification to collect incentives. All of our flat plate and evacuated tube collectors are OG-100 certified. We also have an excellent line of OG-300 certified kits. When you chose a system from us, select a kit that will qualify for all available incentives in your area.

Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations?

Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations? Yes you can. Collectors can be attached to our ballast system, which uses the weight of standard patio blocks to hold the collectors in place. Wind load calculations must be done by an engineer to conform to local building codes. With the proper weight attached, collectors will stay in place without putting any holes in the roof. This has been done with our evacuated tube collectors and our flat plates. Flat plates obviously have a much higher wind resistance, and therefore require greater weight to hold them in place. Our ballast system will work with photovoltaic panels as well.

How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters?

How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters? There are no guarantees with rafters when it comes to distance apart or consistency. The easiest way to deal with this problem is using the ConnectMaxx rail system. Our roof mounts can be secured where the rafters are, and then our rails can be secured to the roof mounts. All of our collectors can then be secured anywhere along the rails using sliding blocks. When using SunMaxx rails, you can worry less about where the rafters are and more about where you want your collectors!

SunMaxx Introduces New Dealer Marketing Materials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 4, 2012 – Binghamton, New York – SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is excited to introduce their new & improved line of dealer marketing materials. SunMaxx has introduced a wide array of marketing materials aimed at helping their dealer installers promote the company’s products to potential customers. SunMaxx provides all of the tools needed for their dealers installers, including professionally developed marketing kits designed to help facilitate customer outreach. These include: SunMaxx Dealer Home Show Kit, SunMaxx Dealer Brochure Kit, SunMaxx Pro Dealer Kit, SunMaxx Dealer Pro Plus Kit and the SunMaxx Dealer Starter Kit. The SunMaxx Dealer Starter Kit is the "must-have" solar thermal sales kit for all new SunMaxx dealers. It comes with tons of great marketing and sales tools to get an installer started , getting customers and closing sales immediately. Another popular kit is the SunMaxx Pro Dealer Kit. This kit includes a complete HelioMaxx DHW system, filling station, demo collectors - everything you need to show off solar thermal to your customers. The SunMaxx Pro Dealer Kit was built by our engineering, education and marketing teams with several goals in mind. One including to provide the dealer installer with a functioning, life-size demo solar hot water system to use as a selling tool with new customers. “In today’s economy, many people don’t have the time or the resources to develop & execute their own marketing campaigns,” said Adam Farrell, SunMaxx CEO. “SunMaxx is able to do a lot of the behind-the-scenes work for our dealers, so they can focus on supplying top notch service to their customers. The marketing materials we’ve introduced help installers raise awareness of their business while educating customers about solar thermal.” SunMaxx Solar aims to build a sustainable future for our global community. In today’s energy consuming world, SunMaxx offers world-class solar energy and renewable products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources. For more information contact [email protected].

SunMaxx Solar Launches An Extended Line of Commercial Pre-Packaged Kits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Thursday, August 30, 2012 -- Binghamton, New York – SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is pleased to announce their newly extended line of commercial pre-packaged kits. SunMaxx's line of HelioMaxx Solar Hot Water Pre-Packaged Kits offer superior performance, remarkable versatility and SRCC certification. The benefits of our commercial pre-packaged kits include professionally engineered solutions for all commercial applications. They have a lower cost per square foot of space, and turn-key installation as it takes all the engineering & sizing work out of the process and includes all key system components. Therefore, getting started with a SunMaxx solar thermal system for your business is easier than you ever thought possible. SunMaxx's team of solar thermal professionals will walk you through the process step-by-step. From your discovery of SunMaxx solar thermal systems to your initial contact, system design & engineering through installation, maintenance and follow-up support, SunMaxx can be your one-stop solar thermal partner. “Our new commercial kits expand SunMaxx Solar’s broad array of products and services into the solar market,” states Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar. From home and small business owners to Ivy League universities to major corporations, government offices and military installations, SunMaxx solar hot water systems are know world-wide for their incredible combination of value, performance and reliability. SunMaxx Solar aims to build a sustainable future for our global community. In today’s energy consuming world, SunMaxx offers world-class solar energy and renewable products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources. For more information contact [email protected].

What is the SRCC and why is it relevant to your products?

What is the SRCC and why is it relevant to your products? The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide authoritative performance ratings, certifications and standards for solar thermal products, with the intention of protecting and providing guidance to consumers, incentive providers, government and the industry. Our SRCC certifications are relevant because it qualifies our SunMaxx Collectors for all Federal and State Solar Incentives and verifies that SunMaxx products perform on par with leading Solar Collectors.