Heliocol HC50 Installation Manual

Heliocol HC50 Installation Manual

Swimming pool solar heating system

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HELICOL SOLAR POOL HEATER COLLECTOR:
INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR POOL HEATING
DIMENSIONS: 4'-0" X (8', 10' OR 12')
SYSTEM WITH A ROOF TOP COLLECTOR
NOTES FOR INSTALLATION OF HELIOCOL SPH (SOLAR POOL HEATER) SYSTEM ON ROOFS USING LAGS, CONCRETE SCREWS, OR ADHESIVE FOAM:
THE DETAILS SPECIFIED ON THIS "PAPER" PLAN ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE MINIMUM NEEDED BY AHJ (AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION) AND
INSTALLERS. USERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCESS EV (ELECTRONIC VERSION) OF THIS
PLANHTTP://GEZELMANPE.COM/GENERIC/0223S.AS_HELICOL_FL.PDF
ACTIVE HYPERLINKS ON EV PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION. EV ALSO ALLOWS VIEWER TO STUDY THE PLAN AND OEM DETAILS AT A
MAGNIFICATION OF HIS CHOICE UP TO 6400%. IF A CONFLICT SHOULD OCCUR BETWEEN A DRAWING AND/OR SPECIFICATION HEREON AND AN
OEM DETAIL, OEM SHALL PREVAIL.
1. THESE DRAWINGS AND ENGINEERING ESTABLISH THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATING EQUIPMENT IN
ROOF PRESSURE ZONES 1 & 2 (PZ1 & PZ2) ON BUILDINGS IN FLORIDA 30 FEET OR LESS IN HEIGHT AND AT ROOF ANGLES FROM FLAT UP TO 45
DEGREES. INSTALLATIONS OUTSIDE THAT PERMISSIVE "WINDOW" REQUIRE SITE SPECIFIC ENGINEERING.
2. THERE ARE METHODOLOGIES EXPLAINED ON THIS PLAN AND IN THE OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR ALL TYPICAL ROOF COVERINGS.
3. THERE SHALL BE NO TILT-UP. THE SPH COLLECTORS SHALL REST DIRECTLY UPON AND SHALL BE MOUNTED PARALLEL WITH THE ROOF
SURFACE.
4.HELIOCOL SPH COLLECTORS ARE UNIQUE. UNLIKE OTHER SPH COLLECTORS, HELIOCOL DOES NOT "FIGHT THE WIND". HELIOCOL SPH
COLLECTORS ARE COMPOSED OF NUMEROUS PARALLEL INDIVIDUAL SOLAR COLLECTION WATER TUBES WHICH ARE OVER-MOLDED INTO AN
UPPER AND LOWER HEADER. THE INDIVUAL TUBES ARE HELD IN ALIGNMENT BY SNAP-ON RIBS WHICH ARE SPACED ABOUT 18-INCHES APART
PARALLEL WITH THE HEADERS AND PROVIDE AN AIR-GAP FOR PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN THE ROOF COVERING AND THE SOLAR
COLLECTOR. AIR FLOWS AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL TUBES WITHOUT GREAT WIND RESISTANCE. THIS PERFORMANCE CAN BE COMPARED TO
THE RELATIVELY HIGHER SURVIVABILITY OF PALM TREES WHICH BEND WITH HIGH WINDS AND SURVIVE HURRICANES WHILE NEIGHBORING
LIVE OAK AND OTHER MASSIVE TREES WHICH RESIST THE WIND ARE UPROOTED.
5. HELIOCOL COLLECTORS ARE CLAMPED TO THE RESPECTIVE ROOF WITH OEM "GATOR CLAMPS". AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING FIGURES. REFER
TO OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SPECIFICATIONS AND HAVE AN OEM INSTALLATION AVAILABLE ON JOBSITE FOR AHJ INSPECTOR
REFERENCE. THE UPLIFT RESISTANCE OF THE STANDARD METHOD OEM-RECOMMENDATION OF 4-GATOR CLAMPS PER HELICOL COLLECTOR
TWO EACH FOR UPPER & LOWER HEADERS IS ADEQUATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS THRU VULT 160-MPH, EXPOSURE _ D, RISK CATEGORY II.
6. GREATER WIND FORCES REQUIRE THE USE OF A THIRD GATOR CLAMP EACH ON THE UPPER AND LOWER HEADERS.
7. GATOR CLAMPS ARE LAGGED THRU THE ROOF INTO STRUCTURAL FRAMING (MINIMUM 5/16-INCH DIAMETER, MINIMUM 3-INCH THREAD
EMBEDMENT) ON SHINGLE & MEMBRANE ROOFS.
8. TILE ROOFS REQUIRE THE USE OF A CONTINUOUS Z-BAR UNDER EACH HEADER. THE Z-BARS ARE ATTACHED BY CONCRETE SCREW TO EACH
TILE CONTACTED. THE GATOR CLAMPS SCREW THRU THE Z-BARS. REFER TO OEM MANUAL. THE TILES AT EACH ANCHOR POINT SHALL BE
BONDED TO ROOF COVERING WITH A SOLID FSM (FOAM SET METHOD) BED OF DOW TILE BOND
HTTP://BUILDING.DOW.COM/NA/EN/PRODUCTS/ADHESIVES/TILEBOND.HTM
9. ENGINEER HAS EVALUATED THE INSTALLATION COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE CURRENTLY PROVIDED AS HELICOL OEM INSTALLATION KITS
AND FOUND THEM TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE. THERE SHALL BE NO SUBSTITUTION OF OTHER VENDOR
MATERIALS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF ENGINEER THRU OEM.
10. PLUMBING SHALL BE PER FIGURE 1 (WITH OR WITHOUT THE DESIGNATED OPTIONAL ITEMS). FLORIDA PLUMBING CODE SHALL BE ADHERED
TO WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO PIPE SUPPORT, PER FPC TABLE 308.5, THE ABS VALUE OF 4-FT SHALL BE TAKEN AS THE MAXIMUM FOR
HORIZONTAL AND 10-FT FOR VERTICAL SOLAR PIPING. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL THE SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S
WRITTEN INSTALLATION MANUAL.
11. INSTALL TAPCONS PER MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS HTTP://WWW.CONCRETESCREWS.COM/CONCRETE-SCREW-INSTALLATION.ASPX .
12. FOAM SET METHOD AVOIDS ANY PENETRATION OF THE ROOF COVERING BENEATH THE TILE. WATERPROOFING OF OTHER ROOFS SHALL
RELY UPON A GENEROUS PUDDLE OF FLORIDA NOA/PCA APPROVED ROOFING SEALANT BETWEEN GATOR CLAMP AND ROOF COVERING. AS
AN ALTERNATE, WITH APPROVAL OF AHJ, CONTRACTOR MAY SUBSTITUTE A FLASHING DETAIL OF HIS PREFERENCE FROM NRCA ROOFING &
WATERPROOFING MANUAL OR OTHER RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION.
13. CONTRACTORS, INSPECTORS, AHJS AND OTHERS HAVING QUESTIONS MAY CONTACT ENGINEER DIRECTLY - OFFICE: 813 909 1956, E-MAIL:
ALLEN@GEZELMANPE.COM.
ENGINEERING NOTES
05
SCALE: N/A
110BTS
Gator Feet
Fig. 6
110BTS
Gator Feet
HELICOL GATOR CLAMP ASSEMBLY
110 Short Gator Clamp
HC-110 Short Alligator Clamp
Collector Header (Top)
113T Collector Clamp Top
113L Latch
113G Gasket
Fig. 2
113B Collector
Clamp Bottom
HC-110 Long Alligator Clamp
110 Long Gator Clamp
HELICOL COLLECTOR HEAD ASSEMBLY
Z BAR
HELICOL COLLECTOR ON Z BAR
USE OEM ATTACHMENT PARTS ONLY
04
SCALE: NTS
WIND LOAD- MATERIALS & METHODS SPECIFIED BY THIS
WIND LOAD:
ROOF ANGLE:
APPLICABLE CODE:
200 D, RISK CATEGORY II
DESIGN ADEQUATE THRU VULT 200_MPH EXPOSURE D
COLLECTOR INSTALLATION
WINDLOAD RESITANCE DETERMINED BY
WINDLOAD RESITANCE DETERMINED BY
2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
STANDARD FLUSH W/ ROOF
GATOR - HEADER CLAMPS
GATOR - HEADER CLAMPS
SOLAR UNIT (THERMAL OR PV) WIND FORCES
EACH COLLECTOR SHALL BE CLAMPED @ 4 - PLACES
CONTINUE
OF CONTRACTOR CHOICE RE: NOTES #2
TOP HEADER
HEADER COUPLING
NO PZ3 USE IN HVHZ
Z BARS BETWEEN
BOTTOM HEADER
COLLECTOR AND ROOF TILE
FIGURE 2
02
SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
ASCE 7
COMPONENT AND CLADDING LOADING DIAGRAMS
PZ 1
GATOR CLAMP
FIGURE 3
03
SCALE: N.T.S.
COMPATIBLE WITH:
ASCE7-10
VALIDITY:
VOID WITHOUT RAISED OR ELECTRONIC SEAL, MAY NOT
BE USED FOR PLANS ON FILE, EVERY PERMIT PULLED
REQUIRES A SEALED ELECTRONIC PLAN OR SEALED
ORIGINAL PAPER COPY OF THIS PLAN
Z BARS BETWEEN
COLLECTOR AND ROOF TILE
GATOR CLAMP RE: FIG 04
FOAM ADHESIVE RE: NOTES #3
SOLAR COLLECTOR
BOTTOM HEADER
GATOR CLAMPS RE: NOTES #2
S5 CLAMP SYSTEM
SCALE: NTS
MIRROR IMAGE PLUMBING LAYOUT ALLOWED – FEED & RETURN @ OPPOSITE DIAGONAL CORNERS
*03
01
*02
05
06
04
PZ 2
PZ 3
*10
01
ENLARGED VIEWING:
HTTP://WWW.GEZELMANPE.COM/GENERIC/0223S.AS_HELICOL_FL.PDF
TESTING & CERTIFICATION NOTE:
SOLAR POOL HEATING COLLECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TESTED, CERTIFIED AND LISTED BY THE
FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER. THE COLLECTORS LISTED ON THIS PLAN COMPLY. THEIR FSEC
LISTINGS AND RATINGS MAY BE VIEWED ONLINE AT:
HTTP://WWW.FSEC.UCF.EDU/EN/INDUSTRY/TESTING/STCOLLECTORS/POOL_RATINGS/INDEX.HTM
End Cap
Z BAR RE: FIG 04
SOLAR COLLECTOR
ROOF TILE
EXIST. UNDERLAYMENT
(2) TAPCONS RE: NOTES #2
EXIST. SHEETING
EXIST. TRUSS
ATTACHMENT DETAIL
SCALE 1-1/2" = 1'-0"
Feed Line
q
EJCDC C-700
ALL AFFIDAVITS, DESIGNS, OPINIONS, CALCULATIONS & OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALLEN GEZELMAN PE AND HIS
ASSOCIATES ON ANY AND ALL PROJECTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EJCDC C-700 (ENGINEERS JOINT CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT COMMITTEE - STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT) CURRENT AT THE TIME. THOSE
OBJECTING TO SAID EJCDC C-700 OR PROVISIONS THEREOF ARE DIRECTED NOT TO USE THE AFFIDAVIT, DESIGN, OPINION,
CALCULATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICE OFFERED BY ALLEN GEZELMAN PE AND HIS ASSOCIATES ON THE PROJECT. EJCDC
C-700 MAY BE VIEWED AT: HTTP://GEZELMANPE.COM/REFERENCE/AG/C-700.PDF
01
01
*02
04
*11
05
*07
08
09
DISCHARGE TO POOL
INTAKE FROM POOL
FIGURE 1
GENERAL NOTE: * COMPONENTS ARE OPTIONAL
SCALE: N.T.S.
ALLEN GEZELMAN
16502 HANNA RD.
LUTZ, FLORIDA 33549
PH. 813 650 7246
ALLEN@GEZELMANPE.COM
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t Return Line
p
Rib
End Cap
p
VACUUM RELIEF
01*
THERMOMETER
*02
*03
SENSOR
BALL VALVE
04
05
CHECK VALVE
3-WAY VALVE
OEM:
06
*07
WATER SENSOR
http://www.heliocol.com/
08
FILTER
09
PUMP
*10
AUXILLARY HEATER
DATE:
7/15/2012 2:56 PM
REVISION NO./DATE:
*11
THIS IS A SINGLE
*OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
SHEET PLAN
SHEET NAME:
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SHEET NO:
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Summary of Contents for Heliocol HC50

  • Page 1 FOAM ADHESIVE RE: NOTES #3 5. HELIOCOL COLLECTORS ARE CLAMPED TO THE RESPECTIVE ROOF WITH OEM “GATOR CLAMPS”. AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING FIGURES. REFER TO OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SPECIFICATIONS AND HAVE AN OEM INSTALLATION AVAILABLE ON JOBSITE FOR AHJ INSPECTOR REFERENCE.
  • Page 2 Residential Installation Manual Swimming Pool Solar Heating System Heliocol 2011 Revised 09/11...
  • Page 3 Before attempting installation, read these instructions carefully. This manual contains easy to follow step-by- step procedures to properly install a Heliocol system. A little time spent understanding the system and its parts will assure a successful, trouble-free installation. If you have any product or installation questions regarding this system, contact your Heliocol Representative.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Take time to read through this manual. It will guide you through the most efficient way to cor- rectly install a Heliocol Solar System. By following this step by step guide, your system will meet the installation standards recommended by the factory (see disclaimer on page 1). In addition, because we’ve included techniques and tips gathered from experienced Heliocol...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    When gluing CPVC collectors to drain when the pool pump shuts off. fittings to PVC pipe, such as the Heliocol 117 Pipe Connector, it is necessary to use a good quality CPVC 4. To ensure a trouble-free system, don’t take short- all-purpose cement.
  • Page 6 Heliocol Representative for assistance. As the installing contractor, you are responsible for exercising good judgment when in- stalling Heliocol Systems to protect the long term integrity of the collectors as well as the mounting surfaces.
  • Page 7: Collectors And Installation Kits

    There are three Heliocol components to each system— One of these kits is required if you need to bypass a collectors, collector kits and row kits. For each Heliocol vent pipe or obstacle larger than six inches. It is also Collector that you install, you will need a collector kit.
  • Page 8: Parts List

    Parts List 113T 113L (Top) (Latch) 113G (Gasket) 106A 113B End Cap (Bottom) Pipe Connector Collector Clamp 100 Short HC-0110 SHORT 100 Long HC-0110 LONG Gator Clamp ALLIGATOR CLAMP Gator Clamp ALLIGATOR CLAMP Pressure Test “T” Assembly Pressure Gauge 1/2” Ball Valve Pin Insert Tool 1/4”...
  • Page 9: Solar Collector Layout And Hydraulics

    Solar Collector Layout and Hydraulics Shown Below are the Most Common Solar Collector Installations Fig. 1.1 - Single Row Fig. 1.2 - Double Row Fig. 1.3 - Single Row Spit Feed Fig. 1.4 - Series Feed Note: No more than two (2) arrays are allowed in series feed and no more than eight (8) collectors are allowed in each array.
  • Page 10: Figure

    (GPM). Because of the unique The roof space available to you will determine which design of the Heliocol collector, arrays of collectors can be model collector to use. Since Heliocol manufactures col- plumbed in series (Fig. 1.4). Specific rules apply for series...
  • Page 11 Balanced Flow of the swimming season and manually lift the collectors to evacuate all the fluid from the system. Your Heliocol When you have to split a solar system (Fig. 4.2 or Fig. representative can assist you with the parts necessary 4.3, pg.
  • Page 12 Mounting the Solar Collectors Using Gator Clamps The beauty of the Gator Clamp installation is its simplic- ity. It can be used on just about any type of roof or rack installation. 110 Short Gator Clamp HC-110 Short Alligator Clamp Collector Header (Top) 113T Collector Clamp Top 113L Latch...
  • Page 13 5-D) gap on the top, allowing for contraction. 8. Once all clamps are properly lagged to the rack or 12. Attach feed and return lines following Heliocol’s roof surface, and all the collectors are hung in place, published guidelines. connect the top headers of each collector using 113 13.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Solar

    Connecting the Solar Collectors Together In subsequent pages of this installation manual, you will be instructed to connect Heliocol collectors together by using the 113, plastic collector clamps. It is helpful to familiarize yourself with this procedure ahead of time. To assure a proper connection, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 15: Mounting The Solar Collectors On A Flat Roof

    Mounting the Solar Collectors on a Flat Roof Multi-Ply Flat Roof Single-Ply Flat Roof Asphalt Built Up Flat Roof...
  • Page 16: Assembly Of Row Spacer Kits

    113 plastic er. The Heliocol warranty does not cover collector clamp using the same procedures outlined in leaks occurring from this type of incorrect the section on connecting solar collectors together on installation.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Solar Collectors To The Feed And Return Lines

    Connecting the Solar Collectors to the Feed and Return Lines 1. The feed line will be connected to the low end of the degree to be glued on the outside. All-purpose cement bottom header which should be the corner farthest from should be used when attaching PVC fittings or pipe to the pool pump.
  • Page 18: Running The Feed And Return Lines From The Roof To Ground Level

    Running the Feed and Return Lines from the Roof to Ground Level Discussed here is the standard, most straightforward the elbows. way of running the PVC pipe from the feed and return 5. Measure across the roof from these pipes to the lines to the equipment pad.
  • Page 19 End Cap t Return Line End Cap Feed Line Fig. 14...
  • Page 20: How To Connect The Solar Collectors To The Existing Pool Filtration System

    How to Connect the Solar Collectors to The Existing Pool Filtration System (121) WIRE TO ROOF SENSOR (PTK) (5210) (5210) Manual (3344) Wire to Optional Motorized Actuator (1790) Optional Motorized Actuator Fig. 15...
  • Page 21 How to Connect the Solar Collectors to The Existing Pool Filtration System Fig. 15 on page 18 shows how a typical Heliocol solar 3. As discussed earlier in this manual, it is a good idea pool heating system is plumbed into existing pool to assemble all pipe and fittings before cementing them plumbing.
  • Page 22: Pressure Testing The Heliocol Solar System

    In this way it can shut the solar system off when cloudy conditions exist and thereby generate the opti- Pressure Testing the Heliocol Solar System Pressure testing the entire solar system provides for a system for any leaks. A drop in pressure on the pressure trouble-free installation and takes only about fifteen min- gauge indicates a leak in the system.
  • Page 23: Operating And Check-Out Procedures

    6. When the solar system is running, you should notice: this manual, you now have an efficient, professional- • A slightly higher pressure reading on the pressure looking Heliocol solar pool heating system installation. gauge. • At midday, if the sun is out, warmer water should Final Visual Inspection: be coming into the pool.
  • Page 24: Installation Troubleshooting

    Installation Troubleshooting Trouble spots may arise during the initial Install Answers: installation of your Heliocol solar pool Be sure filter is clean. Backwash to reduce pressure. heater. Generally the primary cause of Locate vacuum breaker on the feed line as shown on problems, depending on its age, is the page 18, Fig.
  • Page 25 Installation Troubleshooting Continued Water Coming from the Solar System is not as Warm as it Should Be Diagnosis: The water is flowing too fast through the collectors. Install Answers: Test water flow rate. Refer to the Collector Data for rec- ommended flow on page 24.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    Performance Note: Solar scientists agree that there are many variables to consider when properly sizing a system. Wind condition, micro climates, flow rates, orientation and shading of the pool and/or collectors all affect the performance of your system. A BTU rating is just one of the many factors to consider. Heliocol 50 Head Loss Per Flow Rate Collector Rating Number Thousands of BTU’s per day per collector...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 Notes...
  • Page 29: Installation Manual

    Installation Manual Heliocol is the first and only solar pool collector in the world to achieve the elite status of ISO 9001:2008 certification. Relatively few manufacturers have the priviledge of placing the ISO 9001:2008 emblem on their products. Only those companies performing at the highest levels in their industries can meet the stringent requirements specified by this demanding international stan- dard.

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