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Installation Instructions
for use by heating contractor
Vitosol-F
Models SV, SH
Flat plate solar collectors for sloped roofs, flat roofs, walls
and freestanding installation
V V V V I I I I T T T T O O O O S S S S O O O O L L L L - - - - F F F F
Vitosol 100-F
Model SV1B
Vitosol 200-F
Model SV2A
5285 710 v2.3 03/2011
Vitosol 100-F
Model SH1B
Vitosol 200-F
Model SH2A
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions for use by heating contractor Vitosol-F Models SV, SH Flat plate solar collectors for sloped roofs, flat roofs, walls and freestanding installation V V V V I I I I T T T T O O O O S S S S O O O O L L L L - - - - F F F F Vitosol 100-F Vitosol 100-F Model SH1B...
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Page 2: Safety, Installation And Warranty Requirements
If necessary, the future by service personnel. exchanger. The use of Viessmann consult with a structural engineer to heat transfer medium “Tyfocor-HTL” determine if the structure is suitable is strongly recommended. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Safety Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements ... . Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements ..General Information About these Instructions ............Product Information . - Page 4 Contents Page Hydronic Connections Supply and Return Piping Configuration ......Collector Supply and Return Piping .
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Page 5: Important Regulatory And Installation Requirements
Literature applicable to all aspects of site and advise the system the Vitosol: operator/ultimate owner where the - Technical Data Manual literature can be found. Contact - Installation Instructions Viessmann for additional copies. - Start-up/Service and Operating Instructions - System Design Guidelines... -
Page 6: About These Instructions
100-F and Vitosol 200-F Technical Data Manuals, Part No. 5354 729 and Part No. 5285 622 for complete technical information and product description. The Technical Data Manuals are available for download at www.viessmann.ca or www.viessmann-us.com. Vitosol 100-F, Models SV1B, SH1B... -
Page 7: Notes On Installation
The entire solar heating system Although the glass collectors surfaces Filling the solar heating system with should be installed in accordance with are hail-proof, Viessmann recomends Viessmann heat transfer fluid the accepted rules of technology, users to include storm coverage in “Tyfocor-HTL”... -
Page 8: Overview Of System Components
Installation on Sloped Roofs Overview of System Components Sloped roof mounting hardware Roof bracket Joining element for mounting rail Mounting rail, 43¼” / 1098 mm or ” / 2175 mm Washer, Ø ¼” / 8.4 mm Hexagon bolt, M 8 x 10 Mounting plate Clamping bracket Locking bolt w/ threaded stud... -
Page 9: Installing The Mounting Frames
Installation on Sloped Roofs Installing the Mounting Frames Install the panel array level or slightly inclined (approximately ½” / 10 mm) towards the connection side to ensure complete venting. Always locate an air vent at the highest point in the piping. Attaching roof brackets on shingled roof 1. -
Page 10: Installation Dimensions For Ten Vitosol-F, Model Sv Collector Panels
Installation on Sloped Roofs Installing the Mounting Frames (continued) Installation dimensions for ten Vitosol-F, Model SV collector panels 6. Re-apply shingles, if required, and ensure all roof penetrations are thoroughly sealed with silicone sealant. 7. Continue with mounting rail installation on page 12. 36¼”... -
Page 11: Installation Dimensions For Ten Vitosol-F, Model Sh Collector Panels
Installation on Sloped Roofs Installing the Mounting Frames (continued) Installation dimensions for ten Vitosol-F, Model SH collector panels 8. Follow steps 1 through 7 from Vitosol-F, Model SV (see page 9). 86½” / 2200 mm 7¾” / 201 mm Dimensions for Model SH collectors Number 2422 4844... -
Page 12: Installing The Mounting Rails
Installation on Sloped Roofs Installing the Mounting Frames (continued) Installing the mounting rails IMPORTANT Turn the T-slot bolts 90° for all installation steps. 1. If more than two collectors are being installed, rails must be joined together. Secure the joining elements into the mounting rails with bolt 6 and washer 5. -
Page 13: Installing The Solar Collectors
Installation on Sloped Roofs Installing the Solar Collectors CAUTION Do not stand on the collectors. IMPORTANT Interconnecting pipes must be free from damage and contamination. Lubricate all plug-in joints (O-ring seals) on the collectors. Use only the special grease supplied with the connection set. IMPORTANT On the first and last collector, the side to which the rating plate is attached... - Page 14 Arrows on the first and last collector in a series must point towards the outside. CAUTION Viessmann strongly recommends not removing the cover foil from the collectors until after initial start-up in order to prevent overheating. * Arrow directions are to ensure balanced flow throughout the collectors.
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Page 15: Overview Of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model Sv)
Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Overview of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model SV) Legend: Collector support Cross brace Adjustable support, lower part Adjustable support, upper part (2-part support) Washer, ∅ 8.4mm Hexagon nut M8 Hexagon bolt M8 x 20 Retaining plate Clamping bracket Connecting brace... -
Page 16: Overview Of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model Sh)
Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Overview of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model SH) Legend: Collector support Cross brace Adjustable support, lower part Adjustable support, upper part (2-part support) Washer, ∅ 8.4mm Hexagon nut M8 Hexagon bolt M8 x 20 Ballast support rails (field supplied) Retaining plate Clamping bracket... -
Page 17: Determining The Collector Row Distance "Z
2380 ⋅ sin(180° − (45° + 23.5°)) sin 23.5° 2380mm ⋅ sin111.5° sin 23.5° z=5553mm / 218.6” Refer to Vitosol System Design Guide for more information on calculating “z”. Note: Contact Viessmann Solar Tech Support for assistance with calculating distance “z”. -
Page 18: Installing The Collector Supports And Adjustment Of The Angle Of Inclination Α
Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing the Collector Supports and Adjustment of the Angle of Inclination α 1. Secure the adjustable support (lower) 3 to the bottom cross brace 2 with bolt 7, nut 6 and washer 5. 2. -
Page 19: Installing A Freestanding Installation (On Substructures)
Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing Freestanding Installation (on substructures) 1. Mount the substructure (to be provided on site), e.g. U-channels, at right angles to and level with the installation orientation of the collectors according to the dimensions shown in the drawing. 2. - Page 20 Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing Freestanding Installation (on substructures) 7. Position the first collector into the retaining plates and push right up to the spacer lip of the connecting brace IMPORTANT Install the collector panel so that the rating plate side of the first and last collector is on the outside (note sticker)! If only one collector is to be...
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Page 21: Installing A Freestanding Installation (With Weight Inserts - For Model Sh Only)
Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing a Freestanding Installation (with ballast weight inserts - for Model SH only) 1. Observe the max. load and distance from the edge of the roof for on-site substructure. CAUTION A structural engineer must be consulted to ensure that the existing roof structure is capable of carrying the additional weight of the... - Page 22 Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing Freestanding Installation (with ballast weight inserts - for Model SH only) 6. Secure the ballast support rails (field supplied) between the cross braces. These rails must be based on the size and shape of ballast weights. 7.
- Page 23 Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing Freestanding Installation (with ballast weight inserts - for Model SH only) 10.Position the first collector into the retaining plates and push right up to the spacer lip of the connecting brace. Center the distance when fitting only a single collector.
- Page 24 Installation on Flat Roofs or Freestanding Installation Installing Freestanding Installation (with ballast weight inserts - for Model SH only) Model SH Secure against slipping Secure against lifting Installation height above <26 26 - 66 66 - 328 <26 26 - 66 66 - 328 ground level <...
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Page 25: Overview Of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model Sh)
Installation on a Wall Overview of System Components (Vitosol-F, Model SH) Legend: Collector support Cross brace Adjustable support Gusset plate with circular hole Gusset plate with slot Washer, ∅ 8.4mm Hexagon nut M8 Hexagon bolt M8 x 20 Retaining plate Clamping bracket Connecting brace α... -
Page 26: Installing The Collector Supports And Adjusting The Angle Of Inclination Α
Installation on a Wall Installing the Collector Supports and Adjusting the Angle of Inclination α 1. Trim adjustable supports 3 in accordance with the required angle of inclination (see page 25). 2. Secure the adjustable support 3 to the collector support 1 with bolts 8, nuts 7 and washers 6. -
Page 27: Installing The Solar Collectors
Installation on a Wall Installing the Solar Collectors 1. Use the cross braces 2 as a drilling template. Secure the cross braces with gusset plate with circular hole 4 at the top of the wall. 2. Secure the cross braces with slotted gusset plate 5 at the bottom of the wall. - Page 28 Installation on a Wall Installing the Solar Collectors (continued) 5. Position the first collector into the retaining plates and push right up to the spacerlip of the connecting brace. Center the distance when fitting only a single collector. IMPORTANT Install the collector panel so that the rating plate side of the first and last collector is on the outside (note sticker)! If only one collector is to be...
- Page 29 Use only high temperature solder or collectors to the Solar Divicon brazing material when connecting the CAUTION pumping station, Viessmann copper pipes in the collector piping. recommends the use of commercial The melting temperature should be Do not use galvanized pipes, copper pipe and bronze fittings, or above 450°F / 232°C.
- Page 30 Hydronic Connections Installing the General Connection Set and Collector Temperature Sensor When assembling the locking ring compression fittings , observe the following: All pipe ends must be square and deburred. Push the union nut and the locking ring onto the pipe adaptor and lightly lubricate the threads with oil.
- Page 31 Appendix Sample System Layout Solar collector Refer to the Vitosol System Solar-Divicon (pumping station) Design Guidelines for more Overflow container information on other Expansion vessel installation examples and Solar manual filling pump (optional) system types. System fill manifold valve Screw-in elbow, comes with WARNING sensor well Solar storage tank...
- Page 32 H Fill the solar heating system with Viessmann heat transfer medium ”Tyfocor-HTL” or suitable fluid as described on page 7. The “Tyfocor-HTL” is supplied as a premixed glycol/water solution and must not be mixed.
- Page 33 Appendix Initial Start-up Refer to Vitosol Start-Up, Service and Operating Instructions for detailed information on flushing, filling, venting and setting system pressures. The collector circuit must be protected in such a way that at the highest possible collector temperature (shutdown temperature) no heat transfer fluid can escape from the safety valve, or the air vent.
- Page 34 Appendix Post-Installation Information... Checklist j Has the solar circuit been installed in accordance with the circuit diagram and all relevant standards? j Have the collectors been installed with a slight upward gradient towards the piping side? j Have the supply and return connections been carried out and pressure tested? j Have the electrical connections been...
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- Page 36 Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.) Inc. Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. 45 Access Road 750 McMurray Road Warwick, Rhode Island • 02886 • USA Waterloo, Ontario • N2V 2G5 • Canada Tel. (401) 732-0667 • Fax (401) 732-0590 Tel. (519) 885-6300 • Fax (519) 885-0887 www.viessmann-us.com •...