Connecting Fittings To Collector; System Orientation And Inclination - Rinnai Enduro XL SP250B Operation & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

CONNECTING FITTINGS TO COLLECTOR

When connecting fittings to collectors ensure that the flats at the end of the collector header are held
in place with one spanner, while another spanner is used to tighten fitting. Collector damage or leaks
WARNING may occur if this isn't done correctly.

SYSTEM ORIENTATION AND INCLINATION

The performance of any solar hot water system is determined by the way the system is installed.
For Australian installations, solar collectors should face the equator (True North) for optimum performance.
Installing solar collectors facing up to 45 degrees away from North (between North-East and North-West) will
reduce efficiency by approximately 5%.
For Australian installations, the ideal collector orientation is the same as the latitude of the site. Inclination within
20 degrees of this will reduce the efficiency by approximately 5%. When installed as shown in this manual, the
collectors will be at 22 degrees to the rails.
Installers must ensure they comply with relevant local regulations regarding solar collector inclination
and orientation.
City Latitude
Adelaide 35 °S
Albany 35°S
Alice Springs 24°S
Brisbane 27°S
Broken Hill 31°S
Cairns 17°S
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City Latitude
Canberra 35°S
Darwin 12°S
Dubbo 32°S
Geraldton 28°S
Hobart 42°S
Mildura 34°S
Latitudes of Australian Cities
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City Latitude
Melbourne 38°S
Perth 32°S
Port Hedland 20°S
Rockhampton 24°S
Sydney 34°S
Townsville 19°S
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