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Vitosol 100-FM/200-FM Installation, Operating and Service
Installing Freestanding Installation on Substructures
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A Substructure rails (field supplied)
Note: See page 15 or 16 (depending on model) for
numbered component description.
Collector model SV
inches
Collector model SH
inches
1. Mount the substructure (to be provided on site),
e.g. structural wide flange beam, at right angles to
and level with the installation orientation of the
collectors according to the dimensions shown in
the drawing.
2. Position and align the collector support frames
according to the dimensions X and Y shown in the
drawing and secure them to the substructure A
using stainless steel bolts (supplied by others). Use
the base rail as templates for drilling holes.
X
23b
18
(mm)
(595)
(481)
75f
18
(mm)
(1920)
(481)
CAUTION
Any welds or connections to the existing substructure
must be supervised by a professional structural engineer.
3. Secure retaining bracket 9 to the bottom of all
collector supports; do not tighten screws yet.
Y
4. Secure support braces qQ on the top of the retaining
brackets between the second and third, the fourth
and fifth supports etc. Tighten all screws.
5. Secure two mounting crossbars qW diagonally side
by side to the adjustable supports, respectively for
between one and six collectors.
IMPORTANT
Only one pair of mounting crossbars are supplied for 1 to
6 collectors, two pairs of mounting crossbars are supplied
for 7 to 10 collectors.
6. For added stability, attach connecting ties to each
other where they intersect, using M8 or 5/16" (field
supplied) nut and bolt.
7. Position the first collector into the retaining bracket
9 and push right up to the spacer lip of the support
brace qQ.
Installation on Flat Roofs
or Freestanding Installation
19
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