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9.
Repeat steps 1-7 on all four openings on the collector headers. If the UniverSol
collector is replacing an existing collector in the middle of the bank (I.E. not one
on the ends) all four openings should have a hose adaptor connected using a
plastic panel clamp at this point.
NOTE:
If the UniverSol collector is replacing an existing collector on the end
then either both right, or both left, header connections should have a hose
adaptor and the other ports should have a CPVC pipe adaptor or end cap.
The orientation and placement of hose adaptors, pipe adaptor, and end caps
on replacement collectors on bank ends should match the original installation.
See Section 9 "Connecting UniverSol Collector to Feed & Return Lines".
10.
Locate and anchor the bottom portion of the upper and lower gator clamps
before proceeding. See Section 8 "Mounting Collector with Gator Clamps".
11.
At this point slide (2) stainless steel hose clamps onto the 4" long rubber hose.
12.
With hose adaptors now connected to either header with plastic panel clamps
slide and seat the 4" long rubber hose over each hose adaptor and the adjacent,
existing collectors' headers. The hose should reach either plastic panel clamp.
13.
With the 4" long rubber hose properly seated tighten the stainless steel hose
clamps with a hex driver or flathead screwdriver. The hose clamps should
be seated just inside the barbed edge of each hose adaptor and adjacent,
existing collectors' headers. Do not over-tighten (torque to 50 in-lbf).
14.
Use this same procedure to connect both top and bottom
headers of the collectors to the adjacent, existing collectors.
NOTE:
On soft roof surfaces or lesser quality asphalt shingles, an EPDM or aluminum
pad underneath the panel clamp may be necessary to eliminate possible wear.
SEE FIGURES BELOW
A
Installation Manual
B
Fig. 7.1
C
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