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CDI-2008 Commissioning Report for a Solar Heating System

This report must be signed by the certified professional who has commissioned (inspected) the solar heating system. It must also be signed by the Applicant with whom NRCan has a Contribution Agreement for this project.

This Commissioning Report must:

  • describe the steps taken during the commissioning of the system;
  • certify that the system was installed as described in Schedules A and B of the Contribution Agreement;
  • attest that the system was installed in accordance with professional engineering practices and safety requirements; and
  • that the system is operational.

This report must be completed, signed, and submitted with the Payment Request Form and Schedule D. For solar air systems, the manufacturer’s Warranty of the Authenticity of the Collector is also required.

Section 1. Applicant Information [To be completed by the Applicant.]

File Number:
Is this a solar air or water project? air   water
Applicant's Name:
Telephone: () -
Business Name:
Project Installation Address (include city, province and postal code)
Is a building permit required for this project?

If yes, when was it issued and by what party?




If no, please explain why it was not required.		  yes    no

Date:  //
        (yyyy/mm/dd)

Issuing body: 

Explain how the installed system differs from the planned system as presented in your approved application.

  • brand and model of collector
  • size of collector or number of collectors
  • major equipment added or removed
  • location
  • costs
  • other

Attach an explanatory sheet, if necessary.
Who supplied the solar collector(s)? Business Name:

Name:

Telephone: () -
Who installed the solar collector(s)? Business Name:

Name:

Telephone: () -
When was the system commissioned? //
(yyyy/mm/dd)

Section 2. Commissioner Information [To be completed by the Commissioner.]

Commissioner's Name:
Salutation: Mr.    Ms.
Telephone: () -
Business Name:
Professional designation: Identify at least one designation.

professional engineer
certified engineering technologist
CanSIA certified installer
List the last 5 projects you have commissioned under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program: (if applicable)

Section 3. Project Information [To be completed by the Commissioner.]

3.a Sketch

Attach a detailed sketch of the solar heating system which includes the dimensions of the collector(s), the collector layout, and system interface with the auxiliary heating system (if applicable).

3.b Building

Where was the heating system installed within the structure of the building?
Describe the primary use of the building.
Describe the building.

Building footprint (area):   m2 x Building height:   m =

Building volume:   m3

Other    
Describe any shading affect (e.g. adjacent buildings, tall trees).

3.c Solar System

Provide a general description of the system, including safety features.
Attach an explanatory sheet, if necessary.
Is the solar system part of a larger project?  yes    no

If yes, explain:
 

You may attach an explanatory sheet if necessary.
Is the solar system a:  new installation

 retrofit   
or
 expansion
Does the solar system include any recycled components?


If yes list recycled components:		  yes    no



Attach a list, if necessary.
Does the solar system include any refurbished components?


If yes, list refurbished components:		  yes    no



Attach a list, if necessary.
Percentage use of the solar system:  % direct space heating

 % make-up air heating

 % ventilation air heating

 % destratification

 % industrial process heat

 % space heating/ventilation

 % hot water for general use, e.g. washrooms and showers

 % industrial process

 % heating for swimming pool

 % other (please specify)



The above percentages must total 100%.

3.d Collector(s)

Collector manufacturer:
Collector model:
Individual collector gross dimensions:

Collector #1) Length:   (m) x Width:   (m) = Gross area:   (m2)

Collector #2) Length:   (m) x Width:   (m) = Gross area:   (m2)

Collector #3) Length:   (m) x Width:   (m) = Gross area:   (m2)

Attach a list, if necessary.
Number of collectors:
Total collector gross area:  (m2)
Number of systems:  

3.e. Solar System – Technical Data

Estimated Annual Savings

   (GJ/year)

   (%)

   (GJ/year) = [energy output] ÷ [auxiliary heating system annual efficiency]

 

   ($/GJ)

   ($/year) = [displaced energy x unit cost]

Section 4. Evaluation

Please enumerate the steps taken in your evaluation of the system from which you concluded that the system is deemed commissioned.
Attach an explanatory sheet, if necessary.
Describe how you believe the installation adhered to good engineering practices.
Attach an explanatory sheet, if necessary.
For packaged solar water heating systems only.

Has the system met the current installation standard: CAN/CSA F-383?

Please explain:		  yes    no


 

Section 5. Attachments [To be completed by Applicant.]

Required Attachment:

 Sketch of the installed system

Please list all other attachments here. (if applicable)

 Expanded list of new, recycled, refurbished parts

 Explanatory notes:

 Other (please explain): 

Identify all attachments with your file number, name, and the project location.

Section 6. Attestation and Signatures

To be signed by the Applicant and the Commissioner.

I  , the Commissioner, attest that:

  • Section 2 is true and accurate;
  • I have described the steps taken during the commissioning of the system;
  • that the system was installed in accordance with professional engineering practices and safety requirements; and
  • that the system is operational.
__________________________
Signed		 ___________
Date		 __________________________
Location

I  , the Applicant, attest that:

  • the project has been completed as stated within this Commissioning Report.
__________________________
Signed		 ___________
Date		 __________________________
Location

Section 7. Submission

Please send your completed Commissioning Report to:

ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat
Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
Natural Resources Canada
Room 150, 615 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E9

For more information, contact:

E-mail: ecoENERGYRHP@NRCan.gc.ca
Tel.: 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
Fax: 613-943-6517

IMPORTANT: THIS COMMISSIONING REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PAYMENT REQUEST FORM, SCHEDULE D AND, FOR SOLAR AIR SYSTEMS ONLY, THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR THE COLLECTOR.

IMPORTANT: MISSING INFORMATION WILL DELAY THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PAYMENT.

 

Date Modified: 2011-02-25

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