Installation Manual - TitanPower-AL2DH

8/6/2019 Installation Manual - TitanPower-AL2DH

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Flush/Inclined Installation

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TitanPower-AL2DH Flush/Inclined

Installation Manual

WARNING!

For your safety, please read through this manual carefully before installation to minimize the

risk of fire, property damage, and personal injury!

Silicon Solar Inc, 56 Broome Corp. Pkwy, Conklin, NY 13748 USA Ph: 877-786-6299 Fax: 800-786-0329

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Any work you perform must be adapted to suit conditions on site and must be in accordancewith technical and local regulations. Installation must be carried out by technically qualified and

authorized professional personnel who possess the required licensing, if applicable.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Only use components as intended and described in the Installation Manual; use other than

described will void warranty and may cause property damage and personal injury.

Working fluids can get very hot. Use care when handling/installing hydraulic components and

filling/leak checking. Allow collectors to cool down if necessary.

Ensure that hydraulic connections are water-tight.

Keep components away from children and animals.

Anti-freeze protection: The solar energy system may only be filled with antifreeze mixture. As it

is not possible to empty the collectors completely, it is imperative that the system be filled with

the antifreeze mixture, even for function tests. We recommend using premixed antifreeze

mixtures; alternatively, the water and antifreeze must be mixed outside the solar energy

system. Caution! As the collector can reach temperatures of over 200C, an antifreeze which is

suitable for use in such conditions must be chosen (e.g. with a propylene glycol base).




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General

Bleeding of the solar circuit should be provided at the highest point of the hydraulic

connection. If automatic bleed valves are used, it is imperative that additional ball valves be installed

for manual closure of the system. These ball valves must be closed after filling the plant again.

Otherwise, the antifreeze mixture might leak during high temperatures and steam build-up in the

collector.

The inclined mounting installation kit is for mounting the SunMaxx TitanPower-AL2DH typecollectors vertically on a flat surface. It can also be used on roofs with a slight slope. Installation can be

carried out with a variable tilt angle of between 45 and 60. Tilt angles of between 20 and 45 are

also possible using additional components. The collectors must be mounted at an angle of more than

20.

Installing the SunMaxx TitanPower-AL2DH type collectors flush vertically or horizontally on a

roof can be used on roofs with slopes of 20 and above. The rafter anchors are available in variations for

the following roof coverings: pan tiles and similar roof tiles, and plain tiles. Fastening elements are also

available for corrugated slabs (e.g. corrugated sheeting, corrugated fibre cement). Alternatively,

standing seam clamps for standing seam roofs or fastenings for other types of roofs can be combinedwith the system. These must be procured by the contractor from the local roofing supplier. Extra

materials such as ventilation tiles for the roof opening for the collector array connections (available

from specialist suppliers) and tin/lead sheets for sealing the rafter anchors on a plain tile covering may

be required.

Attention should be paid to the sealing of the roof. Drilling into the roof might not be permitted. If this

is the case, concrete slabs must be laid as a foundation on the roof on site. These slabs must be heavy

enough to withstand the wind loads at the location.

In case of an uneven surface there is the option of using a continuous U-rail as a substructure (see

parts list).Extra materials may be required for the roof opening for the collector array connections. This

must be provided on site. In the case of a flat-roof installation, it is also necessary to plan a means of

transporting the collectors onto the roof.

When connected hydraulically, up to 10 collectors can be connected in series. If more than 10

collectors are connected, this must be done using a combination of series and parallel connection. An

expansion joint kit must be used between every 2nd to 3rd collector of a series connection! If more




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than 10 collectors are connected, this must be done using a combination of series and parallelconnection.

We recommend declaring the solar energy system to your insurer as added value to the

building, and taking out insurance against lightning and possibly glass breakage

Technical Instructions

Anti-freeze protection

The solar energy system may only be filled with antifreeze mixture. As it is not possible to empty the

collectors completely, it is imperative that the system be filled with the antifreeze mixture, even forfunction tests. We recommend using premixed antifreeze mixtures; alternatively, the water and

antifreeze must be mixed outside the solar energy system.

Caution! As the collector can reach temperatures of over 200C, an antifreeze which is suitable for use

in such conditions must be chosen (e.g. with a propylene glycol base).

Bleeding

Bleeding of the solar circuit should be provided at the highest point of the hydraulic connection. If

automatic bleed valves are used, it is imperative that additional ball valves be installed for manual

closure of the system. These ball valves must be closed after filling the plant again. Otherwise, the

antifreeze mixture might leak during high temperatures and steam build-up in the collector.

Recycling

We guarantee that we will take back and recycle our products once they have come to the end of their

life cycle. We have already ensured that our products are suitable for recycling during the development

stage. This is therefore guaranteed.

Electrical connections

A dedicated electrical circuit/circuit breaker should be provided for the solar system.

Earthing and lightning protection

If the building already has lightning protection, the solar system's metal pipes must be connected to the

lightning protection by means of a green/yellow conductor of at least 6 mmCu (H07 V-U or R).

Otherwise it is possible to earth the system to an earth rod.

Required ToolsSilicon Solar Inc, 56 Broome Corp. Pkwy, Conklin, NY 13748 USA Ph: 877-786-6299 Fax: 800-786-0329



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10 mm masonry or wood drill bit and 13 mm socket wrench Spanners 13/ 17/ 19/ 20/ 22

Measuring tape




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Part 1: Inclined Mounting

Components

* optional



No. DescriptionQuantitybasic kit

Quantityextension kit

Quantityexpansionjoint kit

Collector1x supporting tube(K420) supporting tube 50 x 30 x 3 mm, L=1180 mm,aluminium(K420) supporting tube 50 x 30 x 3 mm, L=1180 mm,aluminium

02

02

02

Ground fastening kit2x U-piece, 60 x 60 x 5 mm, aluminium4x 8 x 60 wood screw4x 8.4 mm washer4x 10 S-wall plug1x protective cap, 50 x 30 mm

3x M10 x 85 hexagonal bolt3x A10 spring washer3x M10 hexagonal nut1x 22 x 10.3 x 50 mm spacer sleeve

2 2 2

Collector fixing kit1.10 4x T-piece, 60 x 40 x 6 mm, aluminium1.11 8x M8 x 14 hexagonal bolt1.12 2x 22 x 10.3 x 5 mm spacer sleeve

1.13 1x installation aid

1 1 1

Connection kit1.14 2x 22 mm x angle piece1.15 2 x 2 mm end piece1.16 4x 22 mm support sleeve

1 0 0

Connection kit1.17 2x 22 mm straight compression fitting

1.18 4x 22 mm support sleeve

0 1 0

Expansion joint kit1.19 4x 22 mm x angle piece1.20 4x 22 mm support sleeve1.21 2x 300 mm corrugated pipe with " union nuts

and insulation tube1.22 6x gasket

0 0 1

60 x 60 x 4 mm U-rail, L = 1180 mm 2* 2* 2*


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Exploded View




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A. Position the square nuts in the slot on the back of the collector with a screwdriver and

secure them with the installation aid (4.4).

Using the installation aid, the nut can easily be positioned for further installation of the T-

pieces when the collector (1) has been erected.

B. Preassemble four T-pieces (4.1) for each collector with M8 hexagonal bolts (4.2) on the

square nuts in the slot on the rear of the collector. To do so, align the first square nut with

the help of the long side of the installation aid (4.4). Attach the T-piece and screw in a

hexagonal bolt. Align the second square nut by turning the installation aid and screw inanother hexagonal bolt.

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C. Determine the definitive lower spacing of the T-pieces (4.1) on the collector (1). As you do

so, make sure you observe the spacing G of 40 mm from the bottom edge of the collector for

the lower T-pieces. Screw the T-pieces tightly.

To avoid damage to the collector, the spacing G of 40 mm must be observed.




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D. Determine the definitive upper spacing of the T-pieces (5.1/6.1) on the collector. The

mounting angle is determined by the spacing H between the two T-pieces. Use the chartabove for reference. Screw the T-pieces tightly.



Tilt Spacing H (K420) Spacing H (K423)

45 1570 mm 1850 mm

50 1425 mm 1680 mm

55 1270 mm 1495 mm

60 1100 mm 1300 mm


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E. To ensure that water can drain properly from the collector, it is absolutely essential that all drainage holes are punched at

the bottom corners (depending on how the collector is mounted on the roof).

2. Installing the Collectors

Have the M10 hexagonal bolts (3.6), large

spacer sleeves (3.9), spring washers (3.7) and

M10 hexagonal nuts (3.8) ready for fastening

the collector.

If you lay the collector on the surface for

a short time, it may be necessary to use an

underlay to avoid damage to the frame.

The help of a second person is required to

position the collector and fix it in place.




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Installing One Collector

A. Attach the collector (1) to the front U-pieces (3.1). To do so, position the collector with the

help of a second person. Attach the T-pieces (4.1) to the U-pieces using M10 hexagonal bolts

(3.6), large spacer sleeves (3.9), spring washers (3.7) and M10 hexagonal nuts (3.8).

B. Slowly tilt the collector (1) towards the supporting tubes (2). Attach the T-pieces using M10

hexagonal bolts (3.6), large spacer sleeves (4.3), spring washers (3.7) and M10 hexagonal

nuts (3.8). Fasten all four T-pieces in place by tightening the M10 hexagonal bolts.

Installing More Collectors

C. Insert one support sleeve (6.2) into the collector pipe of each basic kit collector to which

another collector is to be connected. Next, attach compression fittings (6.1) to the collector

pipes.




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Have hexagonal bolts, small spacer sleeves, large spacer sleeves, spring washers andhexagonal nuts ready for the next collector.

D. Fix the upper T-pieces (4.1) to the supporting tubes (2). To do so, preassemble the T-pieces

using M10 hexagonal bolts (3.6), large spacer sleeves (4.3), spring washers (3.7) and M10

hexagonal nuts (3.8).

Keep supporting the collector until all M10 hexagonal bolts have been attached.

E. Preassemble the lower T-pieces to the U-pieces using M10 hexagonal bolts (3.6), largespacer sleeves (3.9), spring washers (3.7) and M10 hexagonal nuts (3.8). Screw tight all M10

hexagonal bolts with spring washers and M10 hexagonal nuts.

Keep supporting the collector until all M10 hexagonal bolts have been attached.

F. Screw the compression fittings (6.1) tight.




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Make sure the fitting is snug to the collector pipes. Do not over tighten the connection (handtight + spanner turn). Use two spanners so that there is no tension on the absorber.

3. Hydraulic Connections

Because of its 4 connections, the collector offers

a wide choice of connection options. Ensure that

no part of the collector array or collector in the

array is short circuited.

When planning the collector array, the position

of the various connection parts must be in

accordance with the diagrams. The numbering in

the diagrams corresponds with the numbering in

the parts list.

To ensure the full flow-

through of the collector

array, the positions of the

immersion sleeves must be

observed!

There are enough

connectors supplied to

arrange the collectors as

shown in the diagrams. If

other arrangements are

chosen, extra connectors

may be required.

A. Diagram 1 shows the connections for connecting one collector. The immersion sleeves must be on

the side of the end pieces (5.2).

B. Diagram 2 shows how to connect 3 collectors with the positions of the parts of the connection and

joining kit (5/6) (the position of the immersion sleeves must be observed here as well).

C. For installing two collectors, the connections correspond with the outer collectors in diagram 2.

The collector in the middle is omitted in this case.

If more collectors are to be connected directly to the collector array, an expansion joint kit

must be used.




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Connecting More Collectors

D. Adding more collectors is carried out in the same way as the standard installation, with the

measurements given in the base fastening chapter. Install the U-profiles of the expansion joint kit

at a distance of 375 mm from the U-profile of the extension kit (measure from the middle of each

U-profile) in order to create a spacing E of 250 mm between the collectors. Install the next

collector (see chapter on collector installation) and connect it to the last collector.

E. Install the expansion joints. To do so, attach the support sleeves (7.2) and 22 mm x " angle pieces

(7.1) to the collector pipes. Screw the compression fitting, attach the corrugated pipe (7.3) with a

gasket (7.4) and tighten. Push the previously pulled back insulation tube over the angle piece until

it meets the collector frame.

Do not over tighten the compression fitting (hand tight + spanner turn). Use two spanners

so that there is no tension on the absorber.




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F. Install connection parts (5).To do so, attach the support sleeves (5.3) and 22 mm x " angle pieces

(5.1) to the corresponding collector connections. Screw the compression fitting.

A bleed valve (to be provided on site) should be planned at the highest point of the hydraulic

connection to ensure that the solar power system can be completely bled.

G. Attach the end pieces (5.2) with support sleeves (5.3) to the open collector connections and

tighten.

Do not overtighten the compression fitting (hand tight + spanner turn). Use two spanners

so that there is no tension on the absorber.




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4. Installing the Sensor

A. Carefully remove the plugs from the collector housing.

B. Slide the plugs over the temperature sensor (included with the solar controller).

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Part 1: Inclined Mounting

Components

Silicon Solar Inc, Solar Park, Bainbridge, NY 13733 USA Ph: 607-563-7865 Fax: (866) 746-5508



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No. DesignationQuantitybasic kit

Quantityextension

kit

Quantityexpansion joint kit

CollectorRail, 1,155 mmRail, 1,242 mm

020

002

020

Collector fixing kit1.23 4x M8 x 14 hexagonal bolt1.24 4x mounting profile (Z-hooks)1.25 4x 8.4 mm washer1.26 1x installation aid1.27 2x M8 x 10 hexagon socket head cap

screw

1 1 1

Rafter anchor for pantiles (variation A) 4 2 4

Rafter anchor kit1.28 4x 10 wood screw1.29 2x M10 hexagonal bolt1.30 6x 10.5 mm washer1.31 2x M10 hexagonal nut1.32 2x slot nut

1.33 4x wooden equalisation board (2 x5 mm, 2 x 10 mm thick)

2 1 2

Rail connection kit1.34 2x rail connector1.35 4x M8 x 50 hexagonal bolt1.36 8x 8.4 mm washer1.37 4x M8 hexagonal nut1.38 2x 90 mm self-adhesive spacer

0 1 0

Rail end set1.39 4x rail connector

1.40 4x end piece1.41 4x M8 x 50 hexagonal bolt1.42 8x 8.4 mm washer1.43 4x M8 hexagonal nut

1 0 1

Corrugated pipe, 800 mm1.44 1x 800 mm corrugated pipe with

union nuts and insulation tube1.45 3x seal

2 0 0

Connection kit1.46 2x 22 mm x angle piece

1.47 2 x 22 mm end piece1.48 4x 22 mm support sleeve

1 0 0

Connection kit1.49 2x 22 mm straight compression fitting1.50 4x 22 mm support sleeve

0 1 0

Expansion joint kit1.51 4x 22 mm x angle pieces1.52 4x 22 mm support sleeve1.53 2x 300 mm corrugated pipe with

union nuts and insulation tube

1.54 6x seal

0 0 1

Rafter anchor for plain tiles (variation B) 4* 2* 4*


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Rafter Anchor and Hanger Bolt Installation

Vertical Installation

For vertical installation, the rails (2/3) are installed horizontally. The distance A of the profile rail

can be taken from the adjoining table. The distances B and C from the rails to the outer edge of

the collector must be between 150 and 350 mm.

Up to 10 collectors can be connected in series (1 basic kit and 9 extension kits).

Horizontal Installation

For horizontal installation, the rails (2/3) are installed vertically. The distance A of the profile rail

can be taken from the adjoining table. The distances B and C from the rails to the outer edge of

the collector must be between 150 and 500 mm.

Up to 10 collectors can be connected in series (1 basic kit and 9 extension kits).



A in m

K420 1,2 1,5

K423 1,5 1,8

A in m

K420 0,9 1,5

K423 1,2 1,8


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1. Pan tiles and similar roof tiles:

A. Remove one (or more) roof tiles above the planned installation position of each rafter anchor (5). The

horizontal spacing is derived from the rafter spacing and the vertical spacing is derived from the roof

tiles.

The number of rafter anchors is derived from the size of the collector array (basic kit: 4 rafter

anchors, extension kit: 2 rafter anchors)




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A. Fix each rafter anchor (5) to the roof

rafters with 2 wood screws (6.1) and

washers (6.3).

The rafter anchors (5) must not rest on the

roof tiles! A spacing of 5 mm must be kept

between the rafter and the roof tile. If

necessary, underlay the rafter anchors with

equalisation boards (6.6).

The screws (6.1) must enter into the wood

to a depth of at least 40 mm

B. Cut a recess in the upper tile with an angle

grinder at the point where the rafter

anchor (5) comes through.



A. Determine the position of the rafter

anchor (5) so that it is located in the

trough of the roof tile. Mark two fixingpoints on the rafter for each rafter

anchor and pre-drill them with a 6 mm

wood drill bit.

B. If necessary, cut a recess in the lower

tile with an angle grinder at the point

where the rafter anchor (5) comes

through.

Pay particular attention to the

leak-tightness of the roof at the position

where the rafter anchor comes through.

The roof hook must not exert any

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C. Replace the upper roof tile

Pay particular attention to the leak-tightness of the roof at the position where the rafter anchor

comes through. The roof tile must not be pushed up by the rafter anchor (5).

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A. Fix the rafter anchors (13) to the roof rafters using wood screws (6.1) and the washers which go

with these (6.3).

The wood screws must enter into the wood to a depth of at least 40 mm.



A. Remove several roof tiles above the

planned installation position of each rafter

anchor (13). The spacing to the side is

derived from the rafter spacing and the

number of rafter anchors. The spacing

between the rails must be observed as

described on Page 6.

B. Determine the position of the rafter anchor(13) so that it is located on a roof rafter

directly above a roof batten. Mark two

fixing points on the roof rafter for each

rafter anchor and pre-drill them with a

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B. Using an angle grinder, at the point wherethe rafter anchor (13) comes through, cut a

recess in the upper tile which overlaps the

crown of the rafter anchor.

C. Replace the roof tiles.

Pay particular attention to the leak-

tightness of the roof at the position where

the rafter anchor comes through.

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A. As you do so, hang the plate with the standing seam edge on the upper edge of the roof tiles

and fix it here. Replace the roof tiles.

2. Corrugated Slabs

A. In accordance with the planning, pre-drill

the corrugated slabs at the crest with a

14 mm drill bit. Remove existing hanger

bolts as an alternative. The spacing to theside is derived from the rafter spacing and

the number of rafter anchors. The spacing

between the rails must be observed as

described on Page 9.

Do not drill the rafters!

B. Pre-drill the rafters through the hole in the

corrugated slab with an 6 mm wood drill

bit.




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C. Insert the hanger bolt (14.1) though the

hole in the corrugated sheet and screw it

into the pre-drilled rafter.

The hanger bolt must not exert any

pressure on the corrugated slab!

D. Seal the hole on the crest of the roof

covering with seal (14.3). To do so, slide

the seal with the flat side facing upwards

onto the hanger bolt (14.1) up to the level

of the fibre cement corrugated slab. Next,

carefully secure the seal with an M10

hexagonal nut (14.2).

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3. Assembling The Rails

A. According to the number of rafter

anchors (5/13/14), feed an M10

hexagonal bolt (6.2) with a slot nut (6.5)

into the rail (2/3).

The rails can be pre-assembled on the

ground.

B. Extend the rail (2/3) with a rail

connector (7.1). To do so, slide the rail

connector into the ends of two rails

(2/3) and screw it in place with two M8

hexagonal bolts (7.2) and M8 hexagonal

nuts (7.4) with washers (7.3).

C. Fix two rail end pieces (8) to one side of the collector array. Attach one rail end piece

consisting of a rail connector (8.1) and the end piece (8.2) per rail string as a stop for the first

collector (1).




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To do so, slide the assembled end piece into the rail (2/3) and screw it in place with an M8 x 50

hexagonal bolt (8.3), a washer (8.4) and an M8 hexagonal nut (8.5).

4A. Installing the Rails on the Roof (Vertically)

A. Lock the lower rail (2/3) with the studs into the mounting profiles (4.2); mount the rail facing

upwards. To do so, position the M10 hexagonal bolt (6.2) with slot nut (6.5) in the rail according

to the positions of the rafter anchors and fix it to the rafter anchor (5/13/14) by hand with a

washer (6.3) and an M10 hexagonal bolt (6.4).

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To do so, position the rails with respect to each other so that the diagonals D and E are of equallength. Mark the correct position before installing them. Next, fasten both rails in place by

tightening the M10 hexagonal bolts (6.4).

The rail end pieces (8) must be on the side where the first collector is to be installed.4A.

Installing the Rails on the Roof (Horizontally)

A. Mount the first rail (2/3). Lock the stud into the mounting profiles (4.2), align to a side. To do so, position

the M10 hexagonal bolt (6.2) with slot nut (6.5) in the rail according to the positions of the rafter anchorsand fix it to the rafter anchor (5/13/14) by hand with a washer (6.3) and an M10 hexagonal bolt (6.4).

B. Attach the second rail (2/3) as described in steps 1 to 4.1 and position it vertically. To do so,

position the rails with respect to each other so that the diagonals D and E are of equal length.

Mark the correct position before installing them. Next, fasten both rails in place by tightening

the M10 hexagonal bolts (6.4).

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5. Installing the Collectors

A. Position the square nuts in

the slot on the back of the collector

with a screwdriver and secure them

with the installation aid (4.4).

Using the installation aid, the square

nut can easily be positioned for

further installation of the fixing

profile (4.2) when the collector (1)

has been erected.

B.Preassemble the mounting profile (4.2)

with an M8 hexagonal bolt (4.1) and

washer (4.3) on the square nuts on the

rear side of the collector.

C. Determine the lower spacing C of the mounting

profiles (4.2) on the collector. To do so, keep a

distance of 150-350 mm between the lower edge of

the collector and the lower mounting profile for

vertical installation and 150-500 mm for horizontal

installation. Attach the upper mounting profiles in

accordance with the spacing A of the rails (2/3) to thelower mounting rails. The distance B to the top edge of

the collector must also be within the range given

above.

The mounting profiles must be facing downwards. Preassemble the securing screw (4.5) 100 mm

beneath the lower mounting profiles.




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D. Optional Extension kit collectors For VerticalInstallation:

Installing the mounting profiles for vertical

installation. Use the dimensions from the basic kit

collectors for the spacings C. The mounting profiles

(4.2) must be facing outwards so that the collector

can be positioned onto the rails (2/3).

Preassemble the upper mounting profiles as for

security. The spacing A is derived from the rail

spacing plus 5 mm. The upper mounting profiles

must be pointing downwards and are only put in

their final position once they are on the roof.Preassemble the securing screw (4.5) beneath the

lower mounting profiles.

E. Punch the two drainage holes at each

bottom corner of the collector, according to

how it is positioned on the roof, with the aid

of a slotted screwdriver. To do so, punch at

the bottom edge.

To ensure that water can drain properly

from the collector, it is absolutely essential

that all drainage holes are punched at the

bottom of the collector (depending how it is

oriented on the roof).

F. Hoist the collectors (1) onto the roof. For

hoisting onto the roof, fix two sufficiently

sturdy ropes to the collector as shown in the

diagram. When doing so, make sure that the

ropes are not fed over the plastic edges of the

collector. We recommend using a crane for

doing the lifting. If necessary, carefully hoist

the collector up onto the roof via a ladder.

Work as a pair: one installer secures the

collector, the second guides it.

Observe the labour safety regulations! Do

not walk under suspended loads. Secure the

collectors (1) to prevent them falling!




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G. Carefully lift the basic kit collector (1)onto the rails (2), remove the

hoisting guys and position the

collector. To do so, position the

collector against the rail end pieces

(8) and slowly let it slide downwards

until the mounting profiles (4.2) lock

into the rails (2). Next, position the

securing screws (4.5) against the rail

from underneath and tighten it.

H. Carefully lift the basic kit collector (1)

onto the rails (2), remove the

hoisting guys and position the

collector. To do so, let the collector

slowly slide downwards against the

rail end pieces (8) and move it

sideways until the mounting profiles

(4.2) lock into the rails (2). Next,

position the securing screws (4.5)

against the rail from the side and

tighten it.

I. Installing More Collectors:

For both horizontal and vertical installation, first stick the spacer (7.5) onto the rails with the

stopper against the first collector. The next collector must be positioned next to the spacers.

Insert 2 support sleeves (11.2) into the collector pipes of the basic kit collector which are to be

connected. Attach the compression fitting (11.1) to the collector pipes.




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6. Hydraulic Connection

Because of its 4 connections, the collector

offers a wide choice of connection options.

Ensure that no part of the collector array or

collector in the array is short circuited.

When planning the collector array, the position

of the various connection parts must be in

accordance with the diagrams. The numbering

in the diagrams corresponds with the

numbering in the parts list.

To ensure the full flow-through of

the collector array, the positions

of the immersion sleeves must be

observed!

There are enough connectors

supplied to arrange the collectors

as shown in the diagrams. If

other arrangements are chosen,

extra connectors may be

required.

A. Diagram 1 shows the connections for connecting a collector. The immersion sleeves must be on

the side of the end pieces (10.2).

B. Diagram 2 shows how to connect 3 collectors with the positions of the parts of the connectionand joining kit (10/11) (the position of the immersion sleeves must be observed here as well).

C. For installing two collectors, the connections correspond with the outer collectors in diagram 2.

The collector in the middle is omitted in this case. If more collectors are to be connected

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D. Connecting more collectors: attach

the rails of the expansion joint kit (2)

alongside the rails of the extension

kit with a spacing E of 250 mm (see

chapter on rafter anchor and hanger

bolt installation). Install the joint

expansion kit collector (see chapter

on on-roof installation of basic kit

collector) and connect to the

extension kit collector.

E. Install the expansion joints. To do so,

attach the support sleeves (12.2) and

22 mm x angle pieces (12.1) to the

collector pipes. Screw on the

compression fitting, attach the

corrugated pipe (12.3) with a gasket

(12.4) and tighten. Push the

previously pulled back insulation tube

over the angle piece until it meetsthe collector frame.

Do not overtighten the compression

fitting (hand tight + spanner turn). Use

two spanners so that there is no tension

on the absorber.




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F. Replace one roof tile with a ventilation tile above each connecting pipes (9.1) feed-through.




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G. Feed the connecting pipes (9.1) through

the ventilation tile into the interior of the

building. Next, if necessary, seal the

sarking membrane with suitable adhesive

tape.

The piping (9.1) should be laid so that it rises

upwards in order to allow ventilation at the

highest point of the solar energy system.

H. Install the connecting pipes (9.1) to each

of the external collector connections. To

do so, attach the support sleeves (10.3)

and 22mm x angle pieces (10.1) to the

collector pipes. Screw on the compression

fitting, attach the corrugated pipe (9.2)

with a gasket. Tighten the screw fitting.

Push the previously pulled back insulationtube over the connection until it meets

the collector frame.

Attach the end pieces (10.2) with support

sleeves (10.3) to the open collector pipe

ends and tighten.

Do not overtighten the compression fitting

(hand tight + spanner turn). Use two

spanners so that there is no tension on the

absorber.




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7. Installing The Sensor

A. Carefully remove the plugs from the

collector frame.

B. Slide the plugs over the temperature

sensor (included with the solar

controller).

C. Coat the temperature sensor with heat-

conducting paste (included with the solar

controller).

D. Insert the temperature sensor fully into

the immersion sleeve. Seal the collector

frame with plugs. To do so, make sure

that the plugs are positioned correctly.

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