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SOLARSHEAT
1000GS/1500GS
Roof Stand Manual
By
Your Solar Home, Inc.
Version 2
All building, plumbing, electrical and safety codes supersede the instructions in this
manual. Your Solar Home will not warranty any roof installations that are not
performed by authorized SolarSheat dealers and that do not follow or use the
proper roof hardware, stands, flashing and weatherization. The manufacturer
assumes no liability for improper installation. Use this manual at your own risk.
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Summary of Contents for Your Solar Home SOLARSHEAT 1000GS
- Page 1 Version 2 All building, plumbing, electrical and safety codes supersede the instructions in this manual. Your Solar Home will not warranty any roof installations that are not performed by authorized SolarSheat dealers and that do not follow or use the proper roof hardware, stands, flashing and weatherization.
- Page 2 SITE ANALYSIS AND COLLECTOR PLACEMENT SolarSheat air heater requires maximum sun exposure for optimal performance, be sure to find an un-shaded mounting location for your solar collector. A careful shading analysis should be performed using professional tools such as the Sun Pathfinder or Solar Eye to locate your collector properly.
- Page 3 EXAMPLE: ROOF INSTALLATION Follow the steps outlined below to determine the correct angle between roof and collector for a roof installation with the following characteristics: Location Latitude = 40 degrees North Roof Pitch = 12:12 Rise: Run Roof Angle = 45 degrees 1.
- Page 4 1.0 Introduction The SolarSheat 1000GS, and 1500GS are modular solar collectors designed for supplemental room heating. Interior air is drawn though the SolarSheat, heated up and pushed back into the adjoining room. The 1000GS & 1500GS systems are self-powered and do not require any external electrical power, whereas the 1500GS collectors are designed to work with either the 1500GS (two-pak) or an A/C powered fan system.
- Page 5 SolarSheat roof stand kit packing list QTY-2 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY-Single pack Channels - to be cut to length Cross piece Collector mount with roof clips Unistrut pads black TEK screw – 1” black TEK screw-1”...
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Page 6: Mounting Assembly
SolarSheat roof stand installation & mounting procedures MOUNTING ASSEMBLY UNISTRUT PAD 1. Mount lower Unistrut pads to roof. Use the mounting assembly as a guide for determining the spacing of the pads on the roof surface. 2. Locate the pads so that they do not interfere with the roof joists. - Page 7 THREADED ROD 2" X 4" BRACE ROOF JOISTS 2" X 4" BACKING SUPPORT FENDER WASHER 3. Drill Unistrut pads prior to installation(if not predrilled). Use 1/2" galvanized threaded rod to mount to the roof surface and seal well with caulking. Attach 2” X 4” (wood) backing support to spread the load between the threaded rods/pads.
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Page 8: Wall Mount Bracket
TEK SCREWS TEK SCREWS SOLARSHEAT WALL MOUNT BRACKET VERTICAL CHANNELS WALL MOUNT BRACKET SOLARSHEAT... - Page 9 8. Mount channels to upper collector mounting assembly using supplied hardware. 9. Temporarily attach upper pads to the channels and (with some assistance) lift the collector(s) up into position. 9. Set angle of the collectors by the length of the channel. 10.
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Page 10: Cross Brace
10. Add cross braces to channels 11. Check all fasteners to ensure they are properly secured and tight and that all roof penetrations are well sealed. 12. Connect duct work and wiring as indicated in the SolarSheat Flush Roof Mount Installation Manual. - Page 11 SolarSheat 2-Pak mounted on roof stand yoursolarhome.com Congratulations! You have completed the roof stand mount 95 Cousins Drive AURORA, ONTARIO installation of the SolarSheat L4G 1B5 CANADA 1000GS/1500GS. We hope OFFICE: 905.503-2713 you enjoy many years of 1.855.597.2713 maintenance free solar powered FAX: 905.503.2718 heat.