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5.2 Tools / Equipments
• Spanner – M8, M4 – 2 Nos
• Adjustable Spanner -1 No
• Screw Driver
• Measuring tape – 5m
• Magnetic Compass
• Sprit level
• Roofing ladder
• Rope
• Crane or mobile hoist
• Pipe cutter, Pipe threading device
5.3 Transport and storage
All components are protected by transport worth
packaging.
The collector connections are protected against
damage with plastic caps and EPE foam
Remove the plastic caps just prior to
installation.
Fig 4 Plastic caps on collector connections
Storage
Store the collectors, tank and other accessories in a dry
and shaded location.
5.4
Estimating your space requirements
NOTICE: System damage through
wind eddies and wind pressure peaks
at the flat roof perimeter!
Before commencing installation, ensure
that a clearance of at least one metre is
allowed between the flat roof frame and
the roof perimeter.
NOTE:
It is mandatory to install the system with collector
facing south direction in a shadow free area.
Fig 5 Space requirement, collector array
The dimensions given for the space requirement do not
take account of the pipes. For the pipes, on the right
and left of the collector array, allow at least an extra
0.5m on each side.
Number of
collectors
Dim. A
1 ( 100 litres)
1100 mm
2 ( 200 litres )
2050 mm
3 ( 300 litres )
3225 mm
4 ( 500 litres)
4700 mm
Table 10 Space requirement for rooftop installation
Dim. B
2500 mm
2625 mm
2750 mm
2900 mm
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