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Acapella Installation Manual REGISTER THIS PRODUCT ONLINE WITHIN 28 DAYS OF COMMISSIONING IRELAND www.joule.ie/register-a-product UNITED KINGDOM www.jouleuk.co.uk/register-a-product JL-ACA-INS-001-03-2017 Acapella Installation Guide...
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Cylinder cylinder badge Underfloor Heating Project ref. on supplied schematic Intergas Gas Boiler Located on cylinder badge Was a Pre-Plumbed cylinder installed too? Joule Advance Installer I accept the terms and conditions in the installation manual www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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Goods Act 1979 shall not be limited. according to the manufacturer’s recommen- 3. If Joule fails to deliver the Goods for any dations. (See Joule Installation Manual for reason other than any cause beyond the further details).
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Buyer under or in connection with the Contract shall not exceed the Price of the Goods. 9. Joule shall not be liable to the Buyer or be deemed to be in breach of the contract by reason of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of the Company’s ob-...
If you do this you will see a flashing green light on the pump. The pump will not operate. The pump will be rendered obsolete and will need- ed to be replaced with a new pump. This is not covered under a product warranty. Acapella Installation Guide...
This guide will illustrate and explain how a system should be installed to confirm to the Joule manufacturer guidelines for the Navitas product models. Using this guide stages of a solar installation are described in the following pages, with illustrations where necessary to explain how to install the relevant components, and contains general recom- mendations and important safety information.
Ensure that there is adequate space both left and right of pump station to allow easy access to remove pump in future. Ensure that the solar controller is located in an easily accessible area for the user Ensure that the controller is mounted at the ocrrct height for easy viewing. Acapella Installation Guide...
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When you find out the total extra weight of the snow add it to the total weight of the collector on the roof. The using this new weight examine the roof structure to ensure its suitability. You do not need to consider the snow load when installing evacuated tubes. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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Ensure high temperature insulation is used throught all pipe work in solar system Ensure white paste and hemp is used on all fitting connections throughout Ensure you use Joule copper overflow & disch. vessel to recover fluid from safety valve Water Quality...
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* Pipe packs are not included in kit as standard. The requirement and length of these packs are the responsibility of the contractor on site to order. Flat Roof Frames - In Place Of Mounting Kits SK-F-000-20-25 20 Tube Flat Roof Frame 25° SK-F-000-30-25 30 Tube Flat Roof Frame 25° Acapella Installation Guide...
DN16 15m sol SS pipe duo ins 0000 SPD-16-25- DN16 25m sol SS pipe duo ins 0000 Insert single fitting Tighten to flatten the Cut pipe with splice Reassemble with and grab ring pipe end cutters washer and tighten again www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
Once you are sure that the metal heat pipe and bulb are inserted correctly slide the glass tube up towards the manifold. To ease the glass tube sealing inside the manifold socket rub lubricant around the rim of the glass. Water will suffice if lubricant is not available. Acapella Installation Guide...
L plate and nuts, bolts and washers. The bolt head slides through the profile to the desired location and the L bracket to fixed using the nut and washer. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
The bracket is connected to the profile using nuts, bolts and washers. The bolt head slides through the profile to the de- sired location and then the bracket is fixed using the nut and washer. Acapella Installation Guide...
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40/45mm from the rafter probably won’t need shims. Shims (packaging) are used to lift the roof anchor/bracket away from the slate underneath the bracket. Any contact between the flashing and the roof anchor/bracket could 30mm clearance cause a problem. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
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40mm. Hang the hook- pull on the hallhook as per illustration. Step 2: Slide the object slate into position then using the hookpull, pull firmly until the hallhook locates the base of the object slate. Remove the hookpull. Acapella Installation Guide...
Each A frame con- nects to the collector profiles using nuts, bolts and washers. The frame is fixed to surface by installer. Preferred method f fixing to flat surface is dependent on type of surface and available supports. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
Connecting Panels Together The Acapella collector has a ¾” flat face male thread on one side and a swivel nut ¾” female on the other side. This means that each panel connects directly to the panel beside it. A fibre...
Pipework on the right hand side of panels must be connected to the right hand side of the pump station. H/I Fill & flush points for commissioning of system. Manual air vent to remove small pockets of air after commissioning. www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
I first. • Allow the system to re-pressurise to 2bar. Once achieved, close H and shut off flush pump. • Not turn on the power supply to the solar controller. Acapella Installation Guide...
Legend Anti gravity loop Return pipework from solar coil Discharge container Solar expansion vessel Solar controller black probe Flow pipe from panel Return pipe to panel Fill point for commissioning Flush point for commissioning Manual air vent www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
I first. • Allow the system to re-pressurise to 2bar. Once achieved, close H and shut off flush pump. • Not turn on the power supply to the solar controller. Acapella Installation Guide...
Return pipework from solar coil Discharge container Solar expansion vessel Solar controller black probe Flow pipe from panel Return pipe to panel Fill point for commissioning Flush point for commissioning Manual air vent Not included as standard in IE kits www.jouleuk.co.uk | www.joule.ie...
I first. • Allow the system to re-pressurise to 2bar. Once achieved, close H and shut off flush pump. • Not turn on the power supply to the solar controller. Acapella Installation Guide...
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