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SKS 4.0 Series Flat Collector
FLAT ROOF AND WALL MOUNTED
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS
Solar Collector
63043970.01-1.SD
63043970.01-1.SD
For heating engineers
Please read carefully prior
to commissioning and
maintenance

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Solar Collector 63043970.01-1.SD 63043970.01-1.SD SKS 4.0 Series Flat Collector For heating engineers FLAT ROOF AND WALL MOUNTED Please read carefully prior to commissioning and SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS maintenance...
  • Page 2 — Hand these installation instructions to the customer. — Explain to the customer the function and operation of the related devices. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting -We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10 Quick reference guide for base anchoring and pressure filling ..41 SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 4: General Information

    SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    46 kg Net weight, landscape version 47 kg Permissible operating pressure of the 10 bar collector Tab. 2 Specifications SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Install the wall mounting support only on wall structures with sufficient structural strength. If necessary, ask a structural engineer for assistance. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 7: Notes Structure

    After completing the installation, always check the secure positioning of the installed set and that of the collectors. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 8: Before Installation

    63043970.05-1.SD Fig. 2 General overview of collector pair — wall mounted installation SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 9: Component Description

    SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 10 Corrugated pipe connector × Item 2: Connector clip 63043966.04-1.SD 63043966.04-1.SD Fig. 5 Two corner protectors with one connection set SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 11: Other Equipment

    Do not store collectors outside without protection from the rain. 63043966.05-1.SD 63043966.05-1.SD Fig. 6 Plastic caps on collector connections SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 12: Technical Documentation

    Angle of incidence of the collector on a flat roof swimming pool Tab. 3 Area of application, angle of incidence range SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 13 Fig. 10 Angle of incidence of the collector on a wall Item 1: Angle of incidence (absolute angle to the horizontal plane) Item 2: Collector angle of inclination SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 14 (Fig. 12, Item 2). 55° 60° 25° 140 mm 63043970.39-1.SD 63043970.39-1.SD Fig. 12 Adjust angle of inclination for portrait collectors SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 15: Determining Space Requirements

    Tab. 4 Dependency of clearance X on the angle of incidence and the minimum altitude of the sun (17°) SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 16 20.98 m Tab. 5 Space requirement for portrait installed collectors Tab. 6 Space requirements for landscape installed collectors SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 17: Installing Flat Roof And Wall Mounting Supports

    Notes identify any variations. 63043970.23-1.SD 63043970.23-1.SD Fig. 18 Landscape flat roof supports for 2 collectors SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 18: Distances Between Collector Braces For On-Site Base Anchoring

    Fig. 20 Basic version for 3 — 10 portrait collectors 1820 1820 63043970.42-1.SD 63043970.42-1.SD Fig. 21 Basic version for 2 landscape collectors SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 19 (Fig. 21, provided that an ad- ditional rail is fitted, page 27). 63043970.14-1.SD 63043970.14-1.SD Fig. 22 Auxiliary braces for 3 portrait collectors 63043970.14-1.SD SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 20: Clearances Between The Collector Braces When Using Loading Trays (Accessory)

    Distances between auxiliary braces 63043970.15-1.SD 63043970.15-1.SD Fig. 23 Basic version for up to 10 portrait collectors (in mm) SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 21 63043970.14-1.SD Fig. 24. 63043970.14-1.SD 63043970.14-1.SD Fig. 25 Version for maximum loads, 3 portrait collectors 63043970.14-1.SD SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 22: Stabilising The Flat Roof Supports

    3.3 kN 100 m Tab. 8 Values to stabilise one collector With additional rail only Per collector brace SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 23 2 wire ropes (Fig. 28, Item 1). 63043970.20-1.SD 63043970.20-1.SD Fig. 28 Flat roof support with ropes SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 24: Wall Mounting Supports - Installation

    Use 3 screws to fasten each collector brace to the wall (see Tab. 9, Fig. 30, Item 1). SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 25 Installing flat roof and wall mounting supports 63043970.30-1.SD 63043970.30-1.SD Fig. 30 Fastening collector braces to the wall (for 2 collectors, dimensions in mm) SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 26: Installing The Profile Rails

    Tab. 11 Aligning the lower and upper profile rails when using 63043970.45-1.SD 63043970.45-1.SD loading trays Fig. 33 Aligning the profile rails for loading trays SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 27 Item 1: Fixing holes for the anti-slip protection Item 2: Clicking the anti-slip protection into place Item 3: Anti-slip protection SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 28: Collector Installation

    (for easier lifting). USER NOTE Unsecured collectors may fall during hand- ling and installation. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 29: Preparing To Install The Collectors

    If more than10 collectors are required then a further AGS pump station is required. 63043966.08-1.SD 63043966.08-1.SD Fig. 41 Two-way pipework connections SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 30: Fastening The Collectors

    63043970.31-1.SD 63043970.31-1.SD Fig. 44 Pushing on the single-sided collector clamp SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 31 63043969.02-1.SD 63043969.02-1.SD Fig. 47 Fitting a double-sided collector clamp SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 32 (Fig. 50, Item 1). 63043966.16-1.SD 63043966.16-1.SD Fig. 50 Corrugated pipe connector secured with brackets SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 33 Fig. 52 Single-sided collector clamp (left) breaks away and can be discarded. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 34: Collector Sensor Connection

    You must first re- move the nut in the sensor bushing using the cable gland (Fig. 54, Item 2). SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 35: Header Connection

    Fasten insulated header to holder on site. Item 1: Hose clamp (on building) Item 2: M8 thread Item 3: Holder SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 36: Venting Through Pressure Filling

    Fig. 57 Fitting flow line (with no vent on roof) Item 1: Connector clip Item 2: Elbow Item 3: Olive Item 4: Nut SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 37: De-Airing Through Air Vent (Accessory) At Highest Point In The System

    Fig. 59 Universal air vent set × Item 9: Gasket × Item 10: Large diameter washer × Item 11: Clamping disc SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 38: Connecting Two Arrays

    Make on-site connection between collector arrays using copper pipe. 63043969.06-1.SD 63043969.06-1.SD Fig. 61 Two collector arrays, one behind the other SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 39: Final Activities

    (accesso- ry), you must close the ball valve after the venting procedure (see pump station in- stallation instructions). SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 40: Insulating The Connection And Header Pipes

    — For the insulation of internal pipework, use only high temperature resistant insulating materials, rated to 150 °C. — Make the insulation bird-proof. SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.

  • Page 41: 10 Quick Reference Guide For Base Anchoring And Pressure Filling

    Insulate header pipes with UV and high p. 40 temperature resistant material. 63043969.07-1.SD 63043969.07-1.SD Fig. 64 Fitting the collector sensor and connection parts SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 42 Notes SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 43 Notes SKS 4.0 Series - Flat roof and wall mounting - We reserve the right to make any changes due to technical modifications.
  • Page 44 Buderus Cotswold Way, Warndon, Worcester WR4 9SW Customer service: 0870 421 5933 Technical support: 0870 421 5944 Fax: 01905 753130 www.buderus.co.uk In the UK and IE, Buderus is a brand name of Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd.

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