011-7S1913/1914/1915 F. The copyright of this instruction incl. graphical material remains property of the STI GmbH. The instruction can only be duplicated completely or in parts with written authorisation of the STI GmbH. Subject to technical changes and misprints.
Safety regulations, instructions and guidelines The standards and guidelines applied at the installation location of the collectors have to be considered in the latest re- lease. Engineer standards and guidelines Notes prior to the installation start • VBG 4 Unfallverhütungsvorschriften Elektrische The installation and initial operation must be carried out by Anlagen und Betriebsmittel an expert who is responsible for the correct installation and...
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(e. g.STI Drain Master or SolBox) is recommended. Please pay increased attention to the possible durability of the screw fittings to fasten the collectors as well as to the It is necessary to pay attention that the back flow tempe- quality of the substructure.
Allen screw SW 4 *, SW 6 diamond/stone disk Drill Hammer Knife Ratchet, lengthening and 13 mm 10 mm carbid metal socket wrench, combination wrench 13 mm Securing devices, Roof ladder protective equipment * included in the STI tool kit 2014 1910101...
Product description Solar collector FKF The solar thermal collector FKF uses the radiant energy of the sun to heat a heat transfer medium. This glycol-water mixture gives off the heat to a storage via a heat exchanger. The obtained energy can be used for water heating and heating support.
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Product description Specifications The FKF collector has an absorber with meander shaped tubes as well as integrated manifolds. The hydraulic system enables a connection of 15 collectors in one series and up to six collectors on one side. In one collector field, up to 45 collectors can be connected in three rows.
Collector field dimensions Vertical section across a collector field In case of multi-row installations, the collectors will always be mounted Lip (Collector covering) on joint on top of each other. The lip (collector covering) of the upper collector has to be put onto the lower collector.
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Collector field dimensions Collector type 200 V Number of collectors Field width in mm 1.167 2.387 3.607 4.827 6.047 7.267 8.487 9.707 + 1.220 Number of rows Field height in mm 1.713 3.426 5.139 6.852 8.565 10.278 11.991 13.704 + 1.713 each additional collector 200 H Number of collectors...
Pipe routing by Tichelmann In case of multi-row installations as well as installations which include the STI Drain Back System, the connection pipe must always be connected with the diagonal line to the external manifold (Tichelmann), e. g. bottom left and top right.
Bottom support dimensions Bottom support 200/240/270 H 200/240/270 V stamping 200 V front front 20 mm 100 mm 240 V stamping front The alignment of the concrete base 20 mm 150 mm must be checked by means of the stamping! The stamping must be 270 V front visible on the top of the concrete...
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Bottom support dimensions Concrete base as additional weight concrete block protection mat All indicated values are a recommendation for an effective sun angle of 20°. travers position angle 20° 30° 45° 60° position P1 - P2 P3 - P2 P1 - P2 P3 - P2 FKF 200/240/270 H 487 mm...
Assembly bottom support on concrete block First of all install the base console in accordance to the requirements of the dimensions of bottom support. 1420114 bottom support 20°/30° 200 V 2014 1420124 bottom support 45°/60° 200 V 2014 1420118 bottom support 20°/30° 240 V 2014 1420122 bottom support 45°/60°...
Assembly bottom support with fixed dowel Reliable anchoring of the bottom support with the fixed dowel pin is possible in concrete <c25/25 as well as in natural stone that is resistant to pressure. First install the base console in accordance with the requirements (see page 13).
Assembly collectors For the assembly of the collectors first place the outside right or ouside left collector on top of the mounted and fixed base consoles. When assembling the collector, pay attention that the outside base console needs to be overlapped about 50% by the collector.
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Assembly collectors Insert the hydraulical collector connection into the manifold. Pay attention that both O-rings are mounted. Push the connection all the way to the stop and fasten it with the locking spring. At the upper and lower collector connection, the hydraulical collector connection will be preassembled as to the image alongside.
Assembly collectors Now mount the next collector upon the consoles. Assembly temperature sensor base console Each collector has a sleeve for inserting a temperature sensor. The sensor is positioned below the upper left manifold or next to the label with the description „top“ on the outside of the collector frame.
Assembly base console on roof profile 1400035 profile set alu to 200 H 1400027 profile set alu to 240 H 1400028 profile set alu to 270 H 1400026 profile set alu 200/240/270 H 1400022 connection set for profile set For roof-mounted installations profile sets dependent on the collector type are delivered. For multiple collectors in one row a connection set is required for each collector transition.
Spacing roof hooks Distance measures roof-tiles For each horizontal collector two rows of roof-tiles are installed and for vertical collectors three rows of roof-tiles are necessary. The vertical measurements H are each measured from the top edge of the roof-tile. roof-tiles in roof for FKF 200/240/270 V cladding...
Assembly roof-tile clamps Completely tiled roof. When mounting the field in regions with high snow load zone of 2 kN/m² it is necessary to place the roof hooks in the rafter area. Removal of the tiles after previous determination of the placement of the roof-tile clamps (see page 11 „Spacing multi- row collector fields“).
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Assembly roof-tile clamps Besides the grinding of the roof-tile it is recommended to use a screw that is mounted on the roof-tile clamp support as distance saver. Finished mounting of screw as distance saver. If necessary, caulk the grinded brick with a foam tape against water! Fix the roof-tile clamp with the support 50 x 150 x 5mm and two screws 5 x 60 mm.
Assembly roof-tile clamps with lead cloth Completely tiled roof. First, remove the adequate tiles after previous determination of the placement of the roof-tile clamps (see page 11 „Spacing multi-row collector fields“). When mounting the field in regions with high snow load zone of 2 kN/m² it is necessary to place the roof hooks in the rafter area.
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Assembly roof-tile clamps with lead cloth Place the first mounting cloth so that the lower tile is covered. In addition, pay attention that the mounting cloth is put sideways underneath the adjoining tiles (bend up mounting cloth sidewise). The roof-tile clamp must not cover the lower tile. Otherwise a pressure point on the lower tile may arise.
Assembly roof-tile clamps plain tile Use the roof-tile for roof-mounted installation for plain tile roof covering also for slate, shingle and prefa covering. Fixation of the lower lath 24 x 80 x 600 mm with two screws 4 x 50 mm. If the lath is placed near the counter lath, the lath 24 x 80 x 600 mm must not be applied.
Assembly roof-tile clamps plain tile with lead cloth Fixation of the lower lath 24 x 80 x 600 mm with two screws 4 x 50 mm. Assembly of the upper tile clamp support 100 x 80 x 25 mm with two screws 5 x 60 mm.
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Assembly roof-tile clamps plain tile with lead cloth Pay attention that the corners are bent under the tile on both sides, to avoid a slipping off downwards. 1410005 roof-tile bracket (plain tile clamps) with lead Fixation of the roof-tile clamp with two screws 5 x 60 mm. Screw the lower one into the tile lath and the upper one into the tileclamp support.
If the roof clamps can not be mounted within the limits indicated (see “Spacing roof hooks”), firstly horizontal or vertical STI system profiles have to be mounted onto the roof clamps. Afterwards the added fastening profiles are to be mounted.
Assembly fastening profiles / console Pre-assembled roof-tile clamps for a collector field with two collectors. Top: tile removed and clamp set with lead cloth Bottom: tile coarsly ground and clamp set without lead cloth roof-hooks At the edge area of the fastening profiles that are to be mounted the connection profile will be inserted and Assembly sequence profile sets...
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Assembly fastening profiles / console Connect the pre-assembled profile rails with the connection pieces. Fix all setscrews M8 x 12 mm within the connectors as well as the collector stop set. Mount the profile rails on top of the roof-hooks. For this, lead the square-head bolt through the elongated hole of the roof- hook and fix it with the washer and nut.
Assembly wall console distance = A (edge - center) distance = C (center - center) distance = A (center - edge) collector type FKF 200 H FKF 240 H FKF 270 H measure A 1.667 mm 2.020 mm 2.293 mm measure C 1.769 mm 2.122 mm...
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Assembly wall console Wall console for assembly of collectors on façades, balcony railings or other vertical building sections. Pre-assemble the wall console according to the guidelines of page 28. 1430101 wall console 200/240/270 H 20° to wall 2014 1430102 wall console 200/240/270 H 30° to wall 2014 1430103 wall console 200/240/270 H 45°...
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Assembly wall console When the consoles are mounted succinctly with the outer collectors they are to be fixed conclusively with the provided fastening plates. To do so, mount the fastening plates at the upper und lower end of the console in the designated holes. If required, the consoles may be inserted up to 20 cm from the edge of the collector.
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Assembly wall console Insert the hydraulical collector connection into the manifold. Thereby pay attention that both O-rings are mounted. Slide-in the connector all the way into the manifold and secure it with the locking spring. At the upper and the lower collector connection the hydrauical collector connector is to be assembled according to the image alongside.
Assembly temperature sensor wall console Each collector has a sleeve for inserting a temperature sensor. The sensor is positioned below the upper left manifold or next to the label with the description „top“ on the outside of the collector frame. The sleeve for inserting the sensor is protected with a silicon lip which has to be opened in the middle, using a knife or a Temperature sensor setting...
Collector connections The cap will be mounted at all collector connections that are not used. 1310209 cap set SLS (2 pieces complete) 1310119 cap set aluminum SLS (2 pieces complete) Connection 3/4“ 1310205 collector connection set 3/4“ SLS (2 pieces complete without cap) Connection for soldered fitting or clamping ring junction 1310204 collector connection set 22 mm SLS (2 pieces complete without cap)
Overview hydraulic connections Smart Lock System / accessories Hydraulic connections Air elimination connection for Collector connection 3/4“ Collector connection 22 mm assembly at collector for thread fittings for soldered fittings or clamping without extension Smart Lock System ring joints Smart Lock System Smart Lock System Collector connection hydraulical Clamp collector connection and...
Assembly intermediate plates To achieve a homogenous appearance of the collector installation an assembly of plates inbetween the collectors is possible. The intermediate plates are mounted for optical aspects only and do not influence the system functionally. For that reason, intermediate plates may be ordered optional and are not mandatory included in the delivery contents. Intermediate plates for the assembly in one row For the collector types FKF 200 V, FKF 240 V and FKF 270 V in each collector transition two intermediate plates are to be...
Please pay attention that only the connecting pipe DN20 l=15 m can be adjusted individually. All other stainless steel corrugated pipes from the STI-port- folio are delivered in fixed length. 1320304 connection pipe DN20 l=15 m,...
Pipe dimension of the connecting pipe Recommended pipe dimension of the connecting pipe Length of pipe F + BF up to 10 m from 10 m from 15 m Number of collectors to 15 m to 20 m 2 coll. - 132 L/h 12 x1 15 x 1 15 x 1...
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Pipe dimension of the connecting pipe Recommended pipe dimension of the connecting pipe Length of pipe F + BF from 40 m from 45 m from 50 m from 55 m Number of collectors to 45 m to 50 m to 55 m to 60 m 2 coll.
Initial operation Initial operation An annual review is recommended. The following compon- After installing the other components such as flow ents must be checked for proper function (if installed): pipe, return pipe, insulation, pump group, expansion tank and controller the installation can be put into ser- •...
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Initial operation Commissioning report Special Material Material Product Type Date of assembly feature tick accordingly Net surface (description) (Serial N°) Date of commissioning ...
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Initial operation Schematic plan of the system setup and pipework scheme:...
Appendix Important to observe Any guarantee and warranty for collectors as well as for resulting damages on the system or building expires due to unauthorized changes on the collectors and the accessories. There is no guarantee or warranty due to optical or technical reduction or defects on the collector resulting from external influences, forasmuch as these influences are not part of the supplier’s sphere of influence and they are not explicitly known before execution.
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