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EGO PRIME 110 | 150 | 180 | 220 | 260 Senza titolo-2 1 12/03/18 16:32 INSTALLATION AND USER HANDBOOK EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage www.pleion.it ENG - REV1.1...
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The key to a cleaner planet is in your hands. Installation and user handbook - rev. 1.1 of 13|09|2018...
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Congratulations You have purchased a top quality product. EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was designed by an Italian company, and all its components are produced 100% in Italy. After its simple installation, you can enjoy the beauty of its design, the practicality of its operation and the guarantee of its performances: www.pleion.it...
Note on the integrated storage system ..........11 Using the cover sheet ................26 TECHNICAL DATA ..................12 Start-up ....................27 Model EGO 110 ................12 Tutti gli utilizzi eccetto l’avviamento ............27 Model EGO 150 ................12 Caricamento ..................27 Model EGO 180 ................
Pair of lower fixing shafts, non-slip, made of AISI 304, for sloped roof Pair of lower side fixing shafts made of AISI 304, for sloped roof EGO PRIME 110 | 150 | 180 | 220 | 260 PVC cover sheet...
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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)) Accessories that can be requested OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL Anti Freeze Heating Element Heating Element Element 300W 1 kW 2 kW ANTI FREEZE ELECTRIC RESISTOR (power 300 W-230V) ELECTRICAL RESISTOR FOR INTEGRATION 1 kW ELECTRICAL RESISTOR FOR INTEGRATION 2 kW Article code: 4400234100 Article code:...
Explanation of the symbols used ABBREVIATED SIGNS DANGER SIGNS IMPORTANT NOTE MATERIAL TO BE OBTAINED CONNECTION DANGER! RISK OF FALLING (NOT SUPPLIED) TO THE WATER SUPPLY GENERIC DANGER FROM A HEIGHT 2 PEOPLE NECESSARY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN QUALIFIED DESIGNER RISK OF BURNS RISK OF FALLING MATERIAL FROM ABOVE TIGHTEN/LOOSEN MANUALLY...
- use a flexible hose to safely lead the water to a drain. stalled. The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is supplied y The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was de- equipped with a PVC cover sheet which darkens the surface that Protection against lightning signed and manufactured to produce domestic water that is he- collects the sun’s rays, therefore protecting the product against...
30° F it is recommended to carry out a softening treatment, otherwise the EGO solar collector and its components, such as the by-pass valve, safety and non-return valve, electric resistors, etc., may be subject to limestone deposits and as a result, any damage to the collector caused by the malfunctioning of the aforementioned components (valves and resistors) will not be covered by the warranty.
System description Technical characteristics EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is used for producing domestic water that is heated by solar power, to temperatures below boiling at atmospheric pressure in places where ice does not form. It is not be used for the integration to the heating of buildings, for the heating of swimming pool and process water.
Technical data EGO PRIME 110 EGO PRIME 150 EGO PRIME 180 EGO PRIME 220 EGO PRIME 260 MODELLO 1030001100 1030001500 1030001800 1030002200 1030002600 external dimensions (L x P x H) 2.055 x 620 x 213mm 2.055 x 815 x 213mm 2.055 x 1.010 x 213mm...
Operation principles The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is a natural circulation solar heating ses from the lower cylinders to the upper ones and finally exits from the highest cylinder and system in which the accumulation tank also acts as an absorber (direct exchange).
Structural check Assembly, maintenance and cleaning must only be carried out by companies and specia- The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage can be placed on the ground or on list staff. a structure (attic, covering, balcony, etc...) that can support the device weight and dynamic The components indicated in this handbook must be used when assembling.
Never remove the cover sheet if you have not finished installing the panel and if the collector has not been filled. The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was not designed DO NOT TURN THE COLLECTOR UPSIDE DOWN . The outflow should be positioned at the to be exposed to sunlight when empty.
Installation phases FLAT ROOF CARICO NEVE CARICO VENTO kN/m km/h MAX 20 Nm DETTAGLIO A DETTAGLIO A DETTAGLIO A www.pleion.it...
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5a 5b DETTAGLIO A DETTAGLIO A EGO PRIME 2050 2050 2050 2050 2050 DETTAGLIO A DETTAGLIO A Installation and user handbook - rev. 1.1 of 13|09|2018...
Installation on a sloped roof Never remove the protective sheet if you have not finished installing the panel, and if the collector has not been filled. The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was not designed to be exposed to sunlight when empty.
Installation phase (SLOPED ROOF) CARICO NEVE CARICO VENTO kN/m km/h 5 - 25 cm 5 - 25 cm 5-25 cm 5-25 cm DETTAGLIO A Installation and user handbook - rev. 1.1 of 13|09|2018...
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Installation phase DETTAGLIO A DETTAGLIO A www.pleion.it...
Hydraulic connection mod. 110/180/260 Generale layout The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is equipped with 2 connections with 3⁄4“ M thread for connection to the line using flat gaskets (supplied). Standard installation HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER INLET The components surrounded by a broken line, identified by this icon, make up a ba- sic set that is always present in all possible system configurations.
Hydraulic connection mod. 150/220 General layout The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is equipped with 2 connections with Standard installation 3⁄4“ M thread for connection to the line using flat gaskets (supplied). HOT WATER OUTLET COLD WATER INLET The components surrounded by a broken line, identified by this icon, make up a ba- sic set that is always present in all possible system configurations.
Indications on gaskets and connections The external components of the EGO solar collector with integrated stora- EGO PRIME solar collector collectors with integrated storage can be connected in different ge are all made of plastic, to reduce thermal dispersion. ways.
Assembling the safety unit (an alternative to the safety val- In order to limit the overpressure of the EGO PRIME system, it is compulsory to install the For installations in Italy and in countries where a regulation similar to the one established safety and non-return valves supplied as standard components upstream from the collector.
Positioning and fixing the backflow preventer The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is protected from negative pressu- Before tightening the valve to the res by a backflow preventer (or air feed valve) that is assembled on the outflow connection.
BYPASS Connecting more than one collector mod. 150/220 max 3BAR Do not serial connect two or more EGO solar collectors with integrated The components surrounded by a broken line, identified by this BYPASS storage. The system was not designed and produced for these applications.
Expansion vessel Using the cover sheet The water held in the accumulator of the EGO PRIME solar collector is subjected to notable The EGO PRIME integrated solar collector is supplied with a plasticizer-free PVC covering she- thermal excursions and, as a result, important variations in volume.
Start-up Due to the thermal inertia of the system, the solar collector with integradìted EGO PRIME The start-up consists of the first filling with water after installation. Fill with water within 2 storage will take a few sunny days to go to full capacity. Normally the system will reach months after installation and in any case only ever remove the covering sheet after the system temperatures of use after a day of full sun.
(see below) and cover with the sheet supplied. Emptying THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF RESISTOR AVAILABLE: Whenever it is necessary to empty the EGO system, for example in case of maintenance or pro- tection against low temperatures, carry out the following steps: ANTIFREEZE ELECTRIC RESISTOR Power: 300 W –...
The 1 and 2 kW electric resistors should be used if the EGO PRIME solar collector with inte- grated storage is connected directly to the user, without the addition of a boiler downstream.
Environmental protection • OBJECT: this guarantee is limited to original material and production faults relative to All the material used to produce the EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage can the EGO solar collector with integrated storage. be recycled.
The manufacturer will not recognise any guarantee rights if the “EGO” solar collector with Periodically check (at least once a year) the correct functioning of the safety and non-return...
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