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SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Note: AS/NZS 3500.4 states a minimum of three (3) screws 40 mm long be used per fixing strap. Longer
screws or anchors may be required to achieve a 40 mm minimum embedment into rafters for a metal roof.
Additional screws or anchors may be required.
Tile Roof: Remove the tiles on the next row above the position of the collector rail (6) to expose the rafters.
Ensure the collector rail (6) is at the correct angle from the horizontal. Once in position, fix the roof
straps (4) directly to the rafters. Replace the tiles.
Metal Roof: Ensure the collector rail (6) is at the correct angle from the horizontal. Once in position, fix the
roof straps (4) to the rafters through the metal roofing material. Care should be taken not to mark
Colorbond or other metal roof sheet with a marking pen and to remove all swarf from the metal roof as
these can cause deterioration of the metal roofing material.
Note: Fixings must penetrate only through the high point in the roof material profile.
Solar Collectors: Using a lifting device, lift the first solar collector onto the roof and place it carefully in
6.
the correct configuration with the lower end seated in the collector rail (6). Prior to positioning the next
solar collector (for a two collector installation), firmly clamp (two collector clamps per collector) to the
collector rail (6) using the collector clamps (16), hex screws (14), washers (36) and nuts (15) provided.
Repeat this procedure for a second collector, firmly clamping the collector to the collector rail (6) with two
clamps (16).
For a single collector installation ensure the solar collector is correctly positioned, centred and well seated
in the collector rail (6). Firmly clamp the solar collector (two collector clamps per collector) to the collector
rail (6) using the collector clamps (16), hex screws (14), washers (36) and nuts (15) provided.
Note: Firmly clamping each solar collector to the collector rail (6) as it is placed in position reduces the
possibly of the collectors accidently moving or sliding off the collector rail (6).
"Clamping Collector to Collector Rail"
Refer to
Remove the red transit plugs from all collector sockets.
7.
Collector Unions: For a 300 litre model with two solar collectors, couple the solar collectors together
using the collector unions (12) and O'rings (11) supplied in the pipe kit.
"Coupling Collector to Collector – Screwed Fittings"
Refer to
Note: It will be necessary to loosen the collector clamps (16) on a collector prior to it being coupled to its
adjacent collector.
For a two collector installation ensure the solar collectors are correctly positioned, centred and well seated
in the collector rail (6). Firmly clamp the solar collectors to the collector rail (6), using the collector
clamps (16), hex screws (14), washers (36) and nuts (15) provided.
8.
Tank Flashing, Tank to Collector Spacers: (not required if the installation is on a solar frame)
Tile Roof: If used, fit the tank flashing sheet (not shown) under the top of the solar collectors and extend
up the roof to the top of the solar storage tank location. Lift the roof tiles immediately above the solar
storage tank location and secure the flashing sheet to the roofing members. Ensure the flashing sheet
makes the section of roof under the tank waterproof.
Metal and Tile Roof: Locate the Tank to Collector spacers (8) against and under the top end of the solar
collectors (one per collector for a two collector system). These should be located 200 mm from the sides
of the collector for a one collector system or 200 mm from the ends of the tank for a two collector system,
and on the top of the tile or metal roof profile.
Storage Tank: Using a lifting device, lift the tank onto the roof. Position the storage tank in place above
9.
the solar collectors, locating central to the solar collectors before sliding it down onto the tank to collector
spacers (8) or the tank / collector rail (not shown) if the installation is on a solar frame.
Remove the red transport plugs from the connection fittings on the tank.
10.
End Plugs: Fit the M33 gland nut end plugs (22A) to the top left and bottom right connections of the solar
collectors using the O'rings (11) and blanking discs (22B) provided. The blanking disc (22B) should be
installed with the smooth edge facing into the collector.
"End Plug Assembly – Screwed Fittings"
Refer to
on page 44.
on page 45.
on page 45.
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