alphainnoTec ASK 26 Operating Manual

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UK
SOLAR INSTALLATION
On-roof standard collector
We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice.
83090300bUK
© ait-deutschland GmbH

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  • Page 1 Operati ng Manual SOLAR INSTALLATION On-roof standard collector We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice. 83090300bUK © ait-deutschland GmbH...
  • Page 2: Please Read First

    Please read first Symbols This operating manual provides important information The following symbols are used in the operating manual. on the handling of the unit. It is an integral part of the They have the following meaning: product and must be stored in an accessible location within the immediate vicinity of the unit.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Condition of the roof ............10 Collector for vertical assembly ........35 Protecting against dirt............10 Lightning protection / Earthing ..........10 Limits of application system ASK 26 (Q) ......10 APPENDIX Notices for installation and assembly......11 On-roof assembly ...............12 ERROR DIAGNOSIS / ERROR MESSAGES ......36 Collector arrangement ..........12...
  • Page 4: Standards And Directives

    Standards and directives • DIN 18421 Insulation works on heating installations • DIN 18451 In addition to the following general regulations, Scaffolding works stipulations and standards, all local and national stipulations applicable to the planning, erection and • DIN 4102 commissioning of the collector are to be observed Fire behaviour of building materials and building where necessary.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use • DIN EN 12975 Thermal solar systems and components – collectors Section 1: General requirements The system may be used only for the intended purpose. Section 2: Test methods That means: • DIN EN 12976 Thermal solar systems and components – Customer- •...
  • Page 6: Safety And Security

    Safety and Security ATTENTION The installation must comply with the appropri- ate local technological regulations The system is operationally safe when used for the The properly mounted system may only be con- intended purpose. The construction and design of the nected by an authorised specialist (fitter).
  • Page 7: Building Law

    Building law All components should be checked and serviced annually within the framework of regular maintenance. Operation of a solar installation is not subject to official ATTENTION approval. An exception to this rule is installations on The glass surfaces of the collectors may only be listed buildings sprayed with tap water;...
  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery SYSTEM OVERVIEW ON-ROOF ASSEMBLY The system overview shows all the parts in the mounting system that may be included in the contents. The exact • High efficiency solar surface collector contents of the delivery depend on Proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 9: Material Overview Assembly Accessories

    sicht 6kant Schraube M8x25 6kant Schraube M8x16 6kant Schraube M8x40 . Materialübersicht Halteschiene Profilschiene Dachhaken mit Konsole Haltes Profilschiene Dachhaken mit Konsole . Materialübersicht MATERIAL OVERVIEW ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES Klemmstein Halteschiene Profilschiene Dachhaken mit Konsole Verbinder Spax 6x80 Halteschiene Profilschiene it Konsole Slot nut M8 Klemmstein M8 Mutter M8...
  • Page 10: Transport

    If necessary, have metal frames etc. checked by a lightning protection specialist. LIMITS OF APPLICATION SYSTEM ASK 26 (Q) Max. snow load: • for roof hooks: 2 kN/m²...
  • Page 11: Notices For Installation And Assembly

    NOTICES FOR INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY DANGER! Danger of fatal injury due to electric Observe the following when performing all work: current! If there are parts conducting electricity WARNING! and/or overhead lines in the immediate vicinity, these must de-energised The solar system may be installed and during work on the roof, secured by means assembled only by a qualified technician! of covering, and -- in compliance with...
  • Page 12: On-Roof Assembly

    Collector arrangement horizontal and vertical formats: Up to 6 standard on-roof ASK 26 collectors and up to 4 standard on-roof ASK 26Q collectors connected in series. We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice.
  • Page 13: The Roof Connection

    THE ROOF CONNECTION ~250 2000 ~250 ~250 1634 1634 ~250 ~250 A secure roof connection with mounting rails, slot nuts and roof anchor, hanger screws or seam clamp. HANGER SCREW UNIVERSAL ROOF (CORRUGATED FIBRE CEMENT / SLATE) ~250 1451 1451 1451 1451 ~250...
  • Page 14: Sloping Roof Assembly - Tiled Roof

    SLOPING ROOF ASSEMBLY – TILED ROOF Fasten the roof anchor to the rafters with the enclosed spax… Proceed as follows: Montage der Dachbefestigung If necessary, adjust the roof anchor. Height Secure against falls while working on the roof… differences in the roof can be compensated by the GEFAHR possibility of adjusting the roof anchor.
  • Page 15: Sloping Roof - Universal Roof

    SLOPING ROOF – UNIVERSAL ROOF Position the fixing rails (horizontal, above and below) on the profile rails and fasten using terminal Hanger screws are used instead of roof hooks in the blocks and hexagonal screws. case of corrugated fibre-cement roofs, slate roofs and trapezoidal sheet metal roofs.
  • Page 16: Extension Of The Holding Rails

    SLOPING ROOF – WELTED SEAM ROOF Attach fixing rails to the profile rails using terminal blocks, hexagonal screws (M8x40), washers and Proceed as follows: nuts. Set the welted seam clamps on the seam and tighten the screws… NOTICE The shorter side of the fixing rails must be poin- The fastening points for the parallel welted seam ting outwards and be fixed using terminal block! fastening are given based on the length of the fixing...
  • Page 17: Sloping Roof Upstand - Tiled Roof

    SLOPING ROOF UPSTAND – TILED ROOF SLOPING ROOF – FRAME-MOUNTED SYSTEM – UNIVERSAL ROOF Proceed as follows: Montieren der Gestellteile Proceed as follows: Affix the bracket to that which is already on the roof… Tightly screw the long bracket rail on the front Place roof hooks and secure using hexagonal screws brackets of the roof hook (M8x25)…...
  • Page 18: Sloping Roof - Frame-Mounted System - Welted Seam Roof

    Kollektoren montieren SLOPING ROOF – FRAME-MOUNTED SYSTEM – WELTED MOUNT COLLECTORS ON RAILS GEFAHR Lebensgefahr durch Stürze und herunterfallende Teile! SEAM ROOF Proceed as follows:  Sich selbst gegen Absturz sichern.  Sich nicht im Gefahrenbereich aufhalten. Proceed as follows: ...
  • Page 19: Assembly Freestanding Installation / On A Frame

    α     α ⋅  β  β α Values for the standard on-roof ASK 26 collector: minimum solar incidence in Germany 14 ° 17 ° 20 ° Minimum (in the (in the (in the distant for...
  • Page 20 Bei mehrreihigen Aufstellungsvarianten ist darauf zu achten, eine Beschattung der Kollektorreihe und somit einen Leistungsverlust bei etwas tieferen Einstrahlungswinkel zu vermeiden. Hierzu empfehlen wir folgende Ma§angaben zwischen den Kollektorreihen einzuhalten. Beschattung Bei mehrreihigen Aufstellungsvarianten ist darauf zu achten, eine Beschattung der Kollektorreihe und somit einen Leistungsverlust bei etwas tieferen Einstrahlungswinkel zu vermeiden.
  • Page 21: Elevation Triangle

    ELEVATION TRIANGLE ASSEMBLE THE MOUNTING SYSTEM Montieren der Gestellteile Proceed as follows: The elevation triangle is made of a tilt rail and a support. Two fastening brackets connect the tilt rail and the Secure the bracket to the concrete base using support with the roof fastening.
  • Page 22 DANGER! Be sure to use additional non-slip underlay when working with smooth surfaces! ASK 26: Example of a concrete base Concrete bases suitable for collectors (20x20x175cm) intended to be mounted vertically (upright) weigh ca. 160 kg each.
  • Page 23: Connect Collectors With Hydraulics

    Due to linear expansion of the absorbers, a maximum of circulation should structural conditions prohibit a six ASK 26 or 4 ASK 26Q can be connected. normal connection. Given sufficient pump performance, if more collectors...
  • Page 24: Pipeline Assembly / Quick Piping System

    PIPELINE ASSEMBLY / QUICK PIPING SYSTEM STORAGE Please always store quick pipelaying and connection systems and any leftovers horizontally in the box. In this way you avoid unnecessary pressure marks on the GENERAL thermal insulation. Cut corrugated pipe to provisional length.
  • Page 25: System Components

    System components COMPONENTS OF THE COLLECTOR CIRCUIT SOLAR STATION / PUMPS GROUPS The pre-mounted solar station includes the following components: • Grundfos solar pump Solar 15 – 65 • Forward flow ball cock with thermometer and gravity brake • Return flow ball cock with thermometer and gravity brake •...
  • Page 26: Membrane Expansion Tank

    TECHNICAL DATA PUMP DIAGRAM GRUNDFOS SOLAR 15 – 80 Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 x 425 x 165 mm Weight 5 – 6 kg H[m] max. permissible operating pressure 6 bar max. operating temperature 110 °C Solar circuit pumps Grundfos Solar 15 –...
  • Page 27: Pipelines

    Höhe ⋅ ≥ Observe the max. pressure of the safety valve PIPELINES . In general, the following applies: 10% below ⇒ ≤ − ⋅ The delivery programme contains pipeline materials for response pressure (5.4 bar)! connecting the collectors to each other, the collectors •...
  • Page 28: Regulation

    Hot water preparation / REGULATION Heating support The solar regulator small is used in a solar system that consists of a collector field and a tank. This guarantees the problem-free, safe and functional operating of a solar If the solar pump will be used for heating water, you system with a collector field and a tank.
  • Page 29: Insulating The Hydraulic Connections

    Insulating the hydraulic ATTENTION connections When conducting these tasks, ensure that no dirt, dust, or other pollutant that may interfere with proper functioning enters the system. NOTICE Insulate in accordance with local standards and FLUSHING directives. Rinse the collector circuit with water prior to Insulate the vibration decouplers and the pipes of the commissioning.
  • Page 30: Filling And Bleeding

    FILLING AND BLEEDING ATTENTION If the system is not completely bled of air on commissioning, or if the system pressure is set NOTICE too low thus allowing the influx of atmospheric The system must be almost emptied of air be- oxygen, the pH-value of the solar liquid will fall fore commissioning.
  • Page 31: Volume Flow Table

    Commissioning NOTICE Even with minimal pump RPMs, flow must be en- sured. Proceed as follows: Conduct thorough installation inspection… Determine the minimum RPM that is typical for your A thorough installation inspection will prevent system with the regulator set to manual operation, and damage to the system that could be caused by the pump is altered manually.
  • Page 32: After Commissioning

    Technical specifications After commissioning standard collector. Leave the heat transfer medium canister under the safety valve blow-out line in place. Screw the cap onto the KFE valves. Set the marking on the manometer to the current Gross floor space 2.62 m² operational pressure.
  • Page 33: Characteristic Pressure Drop Ask 26(Q)

    Characteristic pressure drop ASK 26(Q) D (mbar) M (l/h) D = pressure drop M = Mass flow We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice. 83090300bUK © ait-deutschland GmbH...
  • Page 34: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings COLLECTOR FOR HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY Legend Collector well Collecting pipe incl. connections Clips profile Sealing rubber Absorber Sealing fitting Sensor pipe Sensor pipe seal ATTENTION The collector for horizontal assembly must not be used in a vertical assembly! We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice. 83090300bUK ©...
  • Page 35: Collector For Vertical Assembly

    COLLECTOR FOR VERTICAL ASSEMBLY Legend Collector well Collecting pipe incl. connections Clips profile Sealing rubber Absorber Sealing fitting Sensor pipe Sensor pipe seal ATTENTION The collector for vertical assembly must not be used in a horizontal assembly! We reserve the right to modify technical specifications without prior notice. 83090300bUK ©...
  • Page 36: Error Diagnosis / Error Messages

    Error Diagnosis / Error messages Fault Possible causes Solution Pressure drop in the Loose screw fittings Check screw fittings, retighten or replace if collector circuit necessary Seals are either absent or not used properly Check seals Vent is either defective or is still open Close vent;...
  • Page 37 Fault Possible causes Solution Solar system Air in the line Flush solar circuit thoroughly with flush pump performance decreases Collector sensor is not working properly Check the sensor and change if necessary Insulation is insufficient or not suitable for Increase insulation thickness to cope with high temperatures high temperatures Temperature differences...
  • Page 38: Commissioning Protocol

    Commissioning protocol Machine operator: Date of commissioning appointment: Building project: Commissioning contractor: Address: Availability Phone: Heating contractor company: System installation Solar collector / name Alpha-InnoTec: Collector surface m² : Collectors installed according to contract/plan Collectors installed according to assembly manual Collector circuit potential equalisation connected Collector circuit / Hydraulic components assembled properly Flow of supply and return lines assembled properly...
  • Page 39: Maintenance Protocol

    Maintenance protocol Machine operator: ............. Date Maintenance appointment: ..........Building project: ............. Maintenance contractor: ............Address: ............. Heating contractor company: ........... Collector circuit  Visual inspection of the collectors .....................  Visual inspection of the collector fixings and connections ..................... ...
  • Page 40 ait-deutschland GmbH Industriestrasse 3 D-95359 Kasendorf E-mail: info@alpha-innotec.com www.alpha-innotec.com...

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