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GUIDANCE NOTES
Solar Collectors
On-Roof Installation (First Fix)
Please leave these instructions
with the User
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Contents
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1.0 Regulations & General Guidance
2.0 General Layout
3.0 Icon Quick Reference Guide
4.0 Dimensions
5.0 Health & Safety
6.0 Snow & Wind Load
7.0 Optimum Pipework Assembly
8.0 Kit Contents and Components
9.0 Installation of the Mounting System
10.0 Installation of the Collector
11.0 Maintenance
12.0 Notes
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1.0 Regulations & General Guidance
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Please note the following instructions regarding laws,
regulations and technical rules.
When setting up solar energy installations, the laws and
regulations at local, state, European and international level that
apply to the country in question must be observed. Generally
acknowledged technical regulations apply; these are usually
formulated in the form of standards, guidelines, provisions,
regulations and technical rules laid down by local and national
bodies, energy supply companies, trade organisations and
technical committees in the relevant fields. The installation of
solar units may require improved rain resistance with regard to
roof, wall and sealing technology and this must be taken into
account accordingly. To meet regulations for the prevention of
accidents, it may be necessary to use safety equipment (straps,
scaffolding, supports, etc.). Such safety equipment is not
supplied and must be ordered separately. Installation must only
be carried out by technically qualified and authorised personnel
with a recognised qualification (verified by a state or national
body) in the relevant technical area.
Guidance Notes
Use a safety harness when working at height.
The structure of the roof must be assessed for its suitability
prior to commencing work.
Consult a Structural Engineer if you are unsure of the
collector’s siting.
Loading due to snow may exceed the capability of the
property’s structure.
Wind loads may cause excess forces on the structure and
cause damage.
The Installer is responsible for the suitability of the site and its
sub-structure.
The collector should be sited to avoid damage from falling
debris and vandalism.
All pipe work within this installation must be Earth bonded.
In exposed areas, the collector must be protected against the
risk of lightning.
It is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are used to lift
this product.
The collector must not be lifted by its pipe connections.
Ensure all hydraulic connections are securely fixed and are free
of leaks.
The system must be inspected on completion of the work.
A further inspection is recommended annually.
Avoid installing the collector in shaded areas.
The general recommended torque setting for nuts and bolts is
10Nm.
A separate second array can be installed behind the first if
necessary.
Large arrays will require specialist piping, pump groups and
design.
The collector must not be installed on an uneven roof surface.
Do not apply excessive force when installing the collector.
Hot, exposed surfaces that can be touched must be insulated
to protect against injury.
Lubrication is not required for the ‘O’ ring connections.
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2.0 General Layout
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20° to 55°
North
Angle of tilt
90°
40°40°
30°30°
20°20°
10°10°
90°
80°80°
70°70°
60°60°
50°50°
Wes t
South
less than optimum by 0-5% 5-10% 10-20%
East
S.E.S.W.
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3.0 Icon Quick Reference Guide
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3K 3L 3M
3N
R/H
L/H
3A - Contents
3B - Page Reference Number
3C - Measure
3D - Specialist Advice Required
3E - Materials to be Provided by Installer
3F - Spanner Tight
3G - Information or Advice
3H - Screwdriver
3J - Hammer
3K - 1 Collector
3L - 2 Collectors
3M - Right Hand Side
3N - Left Hand Side
3P - Caution
3Q - Drill - Ø 4mm
3R - Tile Cutter
3Q
13mm
3P
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Ø 4mm
3R
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4.0 Dimensions
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< 300 < 300600 - 1000
< 300 < 300600 - 1000 600 - 1000
< 300 < 300600 - 1000 600 - 1000 600 - 1000
600 - 1000
SOL 200
kg
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bar
35kg
10bar
SOL 200H SOL 250 SOL 250H
36kg
10bar
48kg
10bar
49kg
10bar
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4.0 Dimensions
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1753
1147
1232
1610
1753
2334
2419
1610
1753
3481
3606
1610
1753
4628
4793
1610
1753
5775
5980
1610
1753
6922
7167
1610
1753
8069
8354
1610
1753
9216
9541
1610
1753
10363
10728
1610
1753
11510
11915
1610
Sol 200 Sol 200H Sol 250 Sol 250H
1147
1753
1838
1004
1147
3546
3631
1004
1147
5299
5424
1004
1147
7052
7217
1004
1147
8805
9010
1004
1147
10558
10803
1004
1147
12311
12596
1004
1147
14064
14389
1004
1147
15817
16182
1004
1147
17570
17975
1004
2187
1147
1232
2044
2187
2334
2419
2044
2187
3481
3606
2044
2187
4628
4793
2044
2187
5775
5980
2044
2187
6922
7167
2044
2187
8069
8354
2044
2187
9216
9541
2044
2187
10363
10728
2044
2187
11510
11915
2044
1147
2187
2272
1004
1147
4414
4499
1004
1147
6601
6726
1004
1147
8788
8953
1004
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10975
11180
1004
1147
13162
13407
1004
1147
15349
15634
1004
1147
17536
17861
1004
1147
19723
20088
1004
1147
21910
22315
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5.0 Health and Safety
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5.0 Health and Safety
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