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Fastening Collectors to a Metal Roof
This type of installation is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high.
This type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas.
WARNING
Position the lower collector mounting rail assembly so
that the rail is over the roof purlin.
Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the holes in
the rail as a guide. Apply some silicone sealant down
the holes to ensure no water leakage.
Bolt the rail to the roof purlin using a suitable fastener.
Position the collector(s) onto the roof above the lower
rail. If more than one collector is being installed, join
them together using the compression fittings supplied.
Push down on the collector retainers to clamp the
collector and tighten the nuts.
Place the upper collector mounting rail above the
collectors. Push down on the collector retainers to
clamp the collector and tighten the nuts.
Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the upper
mounting rail as a guide. Apply some silicone sealant
down the holes to ensure no water leakage and
secure with suitable fasteners.
Alternatively the rail can be attached to the roof using
the collector mounting straps.
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COLLECTOR INSTALLATION
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Split Collector IM
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