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USE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

HIGH PERFORMANCE

SOLAR COLLECTOR

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Page 1 USE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL HIGH PERFORMANCE SOLAR COLLECTOR Translation of original instructions...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3-STANDARDS/ REGULATIONS/ GUIDELINES ..............5 4-GUARANTEE .......................6 5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS ...............8 6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION ................11 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION ....................15 8-FILLING WITH HEAT TRANSFER FLUID ................26 9-TECHNICAL DATA .......................29 10-MAINTENANCE/ CHECKS ...................30 11-RED SYSTEM FILLING STATION ..................31 12-PROBLEMS AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS ................32...
Page 3: 1-Safety Guidelines
1-SAFETY GUIDELINES PROPER APPLIANCE USE General information Caution, this manual contains instructions for the sole use of professionally qualified fitters and/or servicemen, in accordance with the applicable laws in force. The user is NOT permitted to service this appliance. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for personal injury, harm to animals or property damage resulting from failure to observe the instructions contained in the manuals supplied with the cylinder.
Page 4: 2-General Information
If the appliance has a fault and/ or is not operating correctly, switch the appliance off and do not make any attempt to repair it or service it directly. Contact only legally qualified staff. Any repairs to products must be carried out only by staff authorised by RED, using only original parts.
Page 5 2-GENERAL INFORMATION INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE USER Before installing the appliance, you are advised to wash all of the system pipes thoroughly to remove any residues that may impede the appliance from operating correctly. During installation, you must inform the user that: In the event of water leaks, they must shut off the water supply and advise the technical assistance department as soon as possible.
Page 6 The packaging elements (straps, plastic bags etc) must be kept out of reach of children as they present potential sources of danger. RED declines all responsibility for damages to persons, animals or property caused by failure to observe the warnings indicated in this manual.
Page 7: 3-Standards/ Regulations/ Guidelines
3-STANDARDS/ REGULATIONS/ GUIDELINES DIN 4757, part 1 Solar thermal systems with water and water mixtures as a heat transfer method. Safety requirements: DIN 4757, part 2 Solar thermal systems with organic heat transfer method. Safety requirements DIN 4757, part 3 solar thermal systems;...
Page 8: 4-Guarantee
The conditions of the guarantee are that the system is installed according to the installation instructions supplied by RED and the specific regulations in force and that regular, periodic maintenance is carried out by qualified technical staff in line with the specifications contained in the instruction manual.
Page 9 4-GUARANTEE ESCLUSIONE DI RESPONSABILITÁ Il produttore non è in grado di controllare l’ o sservanza delle disposizioni contenute nel presente manuale, né le condizioni e i metodi d’installazione, di funzionamento, di utilizzo e di manutenzione del prodotto. L’installazione eseguita in maniera non corretta può causare dei danni e pertanto costituire un pericolo per le persone.
Page 10: 5-Technical Specifications And Dimensions
5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS Fastening systems Above pitch (flat/ sloped roof) Gross surface area m 2,86 Absorber surface area m 2,62 Height mm 2270 Width mm 1260 Depth Distance of flow/ return connections mm 2122 Weight when empty kg Capacity of collector (litres) 2,52 Max.
Page 11 5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS CONNECTION EXAMPLES Torsion test connections through parallel pipe connections. These connection diagrams are purely a suggestion for installation and do not replace the technical design. SINGLE ROW TRIPLE ROW DOUBLE ROW DOUBLE ROW TRIPLE ROW Technical Dept.
Page 12 5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS COLLECTOR WIDTH INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS Distance between the hooks on the roof Measurement unit (hooks for standard roofs and hooks for slate roofs) Collector height 2270 Collector width 1260 A*= distance between roof hooks of 1 collector Approx.
Page 13: 6-Materials For Roof Installation
6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ON STANDARD COVERINGS Hook (bracket) for standard roof. Bolts (M8). Hexagonal nuts with flange. Self-locking screws M10. To fasten the supporting rails and the assembling rails to the roof hooks. Torx (5x60 mm) screws with patented self- drilling points and certified model.
Page 14 6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION Stainless steel collector supporting rail (2 mm thick). For upper and lower collector fastening. Aluminium collector assembling rail (upper and lower rails are made in the same way). For upper and lower collector fastening. The diagrams illustrate assembly on the roof beams You may need to use longer screws for wood to ensure stable fastening between the beam and the hook.
Page 15 6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ON SPECIAL COVERINGS - FLAT TILES Roof hook for flat tiles. Special accessory. Torx (5x60 mm) screws with patented self- drilling points and certified model. For hook fastening on flat tiles. The diagrams illustrate assembly on the roof beams You may need to use longer screws for wood to ensure stable fastening between the beam and the hook.
Page 16 6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ON SPECIAL COVERING - SCREW HOOKS Flanged hexagonal nut M12 Supporting rail support Flanged hexagonal nut M12 Flanged hexagonal nut M12 Seal Screw hook (Special accessory)
Page 17: 7-Type Of Installation
7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF ROOF HOOKS ON STANDARD COVERINGS Pre-assemble the roof hook and its base plate. Do not fully tighten the screws yet. Remove the tiles to reveal the beams, then fit and secure the base plate onto the beam with the torx screws Always ensure that the roof hook is positioned in the concave part of the tile.
Page 18 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF HOOKS FOR FLAT TILES - SOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ROOFS Expose the beams and tighten the roof hook for flat tiles onto the beam using the torx screws. This kit can generally be used for most types of tile that lie flat (slate, beaver-tail tiles etc.). NOTE! NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS”...
Page 19 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLAZIONE CON KIT SOVRAINCLINAZIONE – SOLUZIONE PER TETTI SPECIALI Telescopic U section to adjust the slope of the collector. The length of U sections can be adjusted telescopically if the collector slope must be adjusted to be greater or smaller. Two stainless steel screws (M8x50) and self-locking nuts are used to secure the device.
Page 20 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION ROOF PITCH KIT FOR INSTALLATION ON HOOKS ON STANDARD ROOFS The diagram shows the base support installed on hooks for standard roofs (with collector supporting rails). Each base support is fastened with an M8x55 screw and a self-locking nut. Special solution: hooks for flat tiles Assembly of the base support onto the hook for flat tiles.
Page 21 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WITH THE FLAT ROOF KIT - SOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ROOFS Telescopic U section to adjust the slope of the collector. The length of U sections can be adjusted telescopically if the collector slope must be adjusted to be greater or smaller. Two stainless steel screws (M8x50) and self-locking nuts are used to secure the device.
Page 22 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION *Valid for installations in locations under 600m above sea level and wind speeds of between 100km/h and 130km/h. Check static loads before carrying out assembly and installation. NOTE! NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS” CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS The following parts are required: Collector supporting rail...
Page 23 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION Special solution: screw hooks. Position the collector supporting rail on the supports of the upper and lower supporting rails. Tighten the bolts. NOTE! NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR ASSEMBLING RAILS” CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR ASSEMBLING RAILS The following parts are required: Collector assembling rail M10 screw...
Page 24 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION Adjust the upper rail in the same way but without tightening the nuts fully (see the diagram). Caution: the groove on the upper assembling rail must be turned towards the collector. The collector assembling rails can be connected for extension with the rails connector included in the supply. NOTE! NEXT STEP: “ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF COLLECTORS”...
Page 25 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION Connection plus-kit 1 – Insert the collector into the gap on the lower assembling rail and align it laterally. 2 – Slot the upper assembling rail into the collector gap with a click. The upper assembling rail is fastened with the screws after connecting the collectors.
Page 26 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION 4 –Assemble the seal on the collector connection pipes. Next position the hexagonal allen head screws and tighten the connection clips to the relevant joints with an allen wrench. In this way, the two ends are fastened to each other and the o-ring is fastened and held down.
Page 27 7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION Plus – connector Before assembling the collector the o-ring must be assembled. Fully insert the sensor into the flow line connection and tighten the union nut. Protective pipe with heat shrink tube on the flow connection. Technical Dept. - All rights reserved - Reproduction is prohibited...
Page 28: 8-Filling With Heat Transfer Fluid
8-FILLING WITH HEAT TRANSFER FLUID MIXING THE HEAT TRANSFER FLUID L SOLARPIPE LAYERED PUFFER FILLING AND WITH SOLAR COIL DISCHARGE VALVES HEAT TRANSFER FLUID TANK HOT WATER INLET FUNNEL EXPANSION VESSEL CONNECT THE FILLING STATION FOR RINSING/ FILLING THE SOLAR SYSTEM HERE A 40:60 mixture ratio provides frost protection down to -24 °C (40 parts propylene glycol and 60 parts water).
Page 29 Due to their structure, collectors can never be fully emptied afterwards (vapour and ice may cause damage). Collectors must therefore be rinsed with the glycol mixture. Only RED solar heat transfer fluid must be used on our collectors. Table of heat transfer fluid mixture ratios...
Page 30 8-FILLING WITH HEAT TRANSFER FLUID FLOW REGULATION Minimum recommended flow: flat plate solar collectors: 25 l/m E.g.: 6 m x 25 l/m2h= 150 l: 60 min.= 2.5 l/min. Flow meter with integrated adjustment valve (indications in l/min). Adjust the calculated flow with a hexagonal allen wrench while the pump is operating (clockwise rotation reduces the flow).
Page 31: 9-Technical Data
9-TECHNICAL DATA FLOW AND RETURN LINES Recommendations: Surface area of collectors in m Copper pipe mm Solar pipe Up to 10 DN12 Up to 14 DN16 UP to 22 DN16 From 23 DN20 Caution: use larger dimensions if the pipes are longer than 10 metres. PIPE JOINTS • Strong braze welding (according to DIN 8513) • Pressurised...
Page 32: 10-Maintenance/ Checks
10-MAINTENANCE/ CHECKS You are advised to have your high quality solar system checked regularly every 2 years by a qualified technician to keep it in top operating condition. • Check the seal and that there is sufficient heat transfer fluid in the system. Also rinse and clean the system using the filling station. • Check the seal of all connections and the tightness of the screws on the assembly parts.
Page 33: 11-Red System Filling Station
11-RED SYSTEM FILLING STATION We have designed and created our system filling and washing system for qualified installers. The compact size and convenience of the filling and washing station makes it highly efficient in maintaining and filling solar systems and heating, underfloor and/ or wall heating systems.
Page 34: 12-Problems And Fault Diagnosis
• Open the valves The cylinder cools down during the The deadweight brakes are not fully closed Check the position of the red and blue night; the flow and return sections (dirt particles) handles. Probable presence of dirt...
Page 36 MCZ GROUP S.p.A. Via La Croce n°8 33074 Vigonovo di Fontanafredda (PN) – ITALY Telephone: 0434/599599 r.a. Fax: 0434/599598 Internet: www.mcz.it e-mail: mcz@mcz.it For further technical information regarding installation or operation please contact the TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – AFTER-SALES DEPARTMENT Monday to Friday 8.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00 8901105800 REV.0...