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ST4 & ST6 SOLAR WATER HEATING PANEL
STANDARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Integration into the roof and connection
to the hot water system
System compatible with Redland large
format interlocking tiles and slates
Installation instruction for 30 to 45
Degree roof pitch. Outside this pitch
range, contact Redland Technical
Great Britain
www.redland.co.uk
Customer Service Hotline
Telephone: 08705 601000
Fax:
08705 642742
Email: sales.redland@monier.com
Technical Solutions Hotline
Telephone: 08708 702595
Fax:
08708 702596
Email: technical.redland@monier.com
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Northern Ireland
www.redland.co.uk
Customer Service Hotline
Telephone: 08705 601000
Fax:
08705 642742
Email: irelandsales.redland@monier.com
Technical Solutions Hotline
Telephone: 08708 702595
Fax:
08708 702596
Email: irelandtechnical.redland@monier
ST-BARS-V1
Republic of Ireland
www.redland.ie
Customer Service Hotline
Telephone: 01 450 2796
Fax:
01 450 2798
Email: enquiries.redland@monier.com
Technical Solutions Hotline
Telephone: 01 450 2796
Fax:
01 450 2798
Email: solutions.redland@monier.com
RKA 03-02-2009
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- Page 1 ST4 & ST6 SOLAR WATER HEATING PANEL STANDARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Integration into the roof and connection to the hot water system System compatible with Redland large format interlocking tiles and slates Installation instruction for 30 to 45 Degree roof pitch. Outside this pitch...
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Page 2: System Overview
Reference to the charts, tables and details is highlighted in bold in these instructions. • Plain, Cambrian, and DuoPlain tiles, and natural slate require special instructions and details (see separate document). Integration with tiles other than Redland tiles will also require special consideration. 2 of 28 ST-BARS-V1... - Page 3 50 x 25mm battens properly fixed over the underlay directly to rafters. For other roof construction types, consult Redland Technical Solutions, as alternative bar fixings might be required. HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS •...
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Page 4: Components Materials And Tools
COMPONENTS MATERIALS AND TOOLS Before Commencing, ensure that the following are readily available: - GENERAL: - Selection of pencils and markers, tape-measure, regular roofing tools • STAGE 1 (Fixing the Fixing Bars Onto Roof): - • 1500 x 75 x 9mm Aluminium-alloy Fixing Bars (ST 4: 2 Bars + 2 Half Bars) (ST 6: 4 Bars) (Installation Pack) Packing Pieces: 9mm &... - Page 5 2. Roll the roofing underlay out across the rafters batten nail fixing (Note: The correct batten fixing taking care to create an approx. 10mm drape depends on the roof construction and location. between rafters. Redland Technical Solutions should contacted for the correct fixing specification for both the tiling battens and the roof tiles).
- Page 6 253 to 300mm Gauge Tiles: - 256 to 307mm Gauge Tiles: - Saxon, Valentia, Landmark Slate, Richmond and Rathlin. Norfolk Pantile (256 to 306) and Redland 49 (257 to 307) BATTEN Gauge BAR Distance Up Range (mm) From Batten (mm)
- Page 7 7. The 75 x 9mm aluminium alloy panel fixing bars 340 to 360mm Gauge Tiles: - are provided drilled, countersunk and marked Cathedral for 400mm, 450mm and 600mm rafter spacing, and can also be cut and drilled on site as BATTEN Gauge BAR Distance Up required.
- Page 8 (available request). Consult Redland positions for the upper fixing bars. The upper Technical Solutions if battens are thicker than panel fixing bars should now be positioned, 32mm, as alternative fixings will be required.
- Page 9 ensure that the panel fixing positions are as INSTALLATION OF PANEL TO FIXING listed at item “7”. BARS 14. On the underside of the ST 4 / ST 6 panel there 12. Measure and mark: 250mm up slope from top are three hoses for the water inlet, water outlet edge of upper fixing bar;...
- Page 10 15. Ensure that the four lifting eyehooks supplied 17. With the Panel held in this position, release the with the panel are securely screwed into the transit ties from the pipes, then carefully pass four outer panel screw holes (ST 4), or the four the pipes through their appropriate underlay inner panel screw holes (ST 6), through to (but seal/s, then gently lower the Panel until it rests...
- Page 11 avoid drilling through the roofing underlay (Useful tip: A piece of plywood or similar can be placed between the fixing bar and the roofing underlay to further help protect the underlay during the drilling operation). Repeat this process for all the panel fixing holes (six holes for ST 4 and eight holes for ST 6), adjusting the bit projection as required.
- Page 12 23. Screw fix the ST 4 / ST 6 panel into the lower 26. The lower panel screw covers can be clipped fixing bars using the shorter 115mm self tapping into place with the gentle tap of a hammer. screws provided. 27.
- Page 13 29. Ensure that the entire length of the left hand galvanised nails of length to penetrate the side flashing is clipped at every batten. rafters at least as much as the batten fixings. If fixed to a tiling batten: Either - fix at 300mm centres with galvanised nails that nearly fully penetrate the tiling batten (which must be at least 25mm thick);...
- Page 14 (Note: Contact Redland Technical Solutions for a correct fixing specification for the roof construction and location). 33. The roof tiles can now be laid around the panel.
- Page 15 37. Complete the tiling across the upper gutter. 38. The integration of the ST 4 / ST 6 panel into the Ensure that the tiles overlap the gutter upstand roof is now complete. by at least the minimum headlap for the tile and The solar panel should now be connected to the pitch and not less than 100mm, or that this HEALTH AND SAFETY,...
- Page 16 CONNECTION OF PANEL TO HOT WATER SYSTEM (FLOWCON B) 39. Please refer to the pump station (pump, controller, flowmeter, expansion vessel) manufacturer’s fixing instructions and manuals for full details regarding installation of these items and any remaining ancillary components. The instructions below show the general installation of the FlowCon B pump station with BS/3 controller ready-fitted.
- Page 17 46. The temperature sensor connected to the back of the ST 4 / ST 6 panel is then connected to the FLOWCON B unit. Another temperature sensor (with grey cable) is also connected to the FLOWCON B unit and is the “Low Sensor” used to measure the temperature of the hot water cylinder (not supplied).
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