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Certification
Solar Heating Installer (SHI)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
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The Solar Heating Installer (SHI) Board Certification provides a set of uniform national standards for solar heating installers and allows professionals with the skills and knowledge to install solar water heating systems that meet the performance and reliability needs of their customers to distinguish themselves from their competition.
Review construction plans and create materials lists identifying special equipment, tools, and safety requirements for solar heating installationsAssemble, inspect, and prepare materials, tools, and personal protective equipment prior to beginning a solar heating installation projectCompare the system design to site conditions by verifying collector location, shading, storage tank sizing, and balance-of-system equipment suitabilityInspect, document, and report existing site conditions, hazards, code violations, and OSHA compliance requirements prior to installationPlan solar collector layout by locating structural members, marking attachment hardware, and determining pipe routing from collectors to balance-of-systemPlan mechanical room layout including system interconnections, storage tank placement, and utility service interruption notificationsInstall solar collectors including mounting hardware, roof penetrations, flashing, and panel attachment in accordance with design specificationsInstall solar loop piping, balance-of-system components, and wiring including controllers, sensors, pumps, and valvesPressure test, fill, and insulate the solar heating system with appropriate heat transfer fluid, labels, and UV protectionVerify system operations by checking valve positions, pump operation, flow rates, temperatures, and controller programmingConduct customer walk-through including delivery of owner's manual, documentation of baseline settings, and explanation of emergency proceduresPerform scheduled maintenance including freeze protection testing, system flushing, visual inspections, and controls checksTroubleshoot and repair solar heating system issues while maintaining OSHA compliance and PPE requirements