1. Important Information 1.1. Scope of Manual a) This manual pertains only to the installation and operation of the Apricus FPC-A range of flat plate collectors. Details for the installation, operation and maintenance of the complete solar system components should be provided separately by their respective manufacturers.
Only authorised installers are permitted to install the solar collector. Apricus does not provide warranty coverage and will not be held liable for any damage to person or property that results from solar collectors that are installed by unauthorised persons.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 3.5. Collector and Tank Location a) The collector should be positioned as close as possible to the storage tank to avoid long pipe runs. b) The storage tank should be located as close as possible to the most frequent hot water draw off points in the building.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 3.12. Wind Loading a) When installing the collector, wind loading must be considered. b) The standard frame, and frames kits are all designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 208km/h / 130mph without damage for installation angle of 45 and less.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 4. Collector Mounting Apricus offer mounting equipment to suit flush mounting on suitable pitched roof as well as installation where an angled mount is required. ⚠ WARNING • All installations should only be completed on roofs that are in good condition and that can structurally support the collector(s).
4.8. Collector Mounting a) 4 attachment plates (FR-AL-AP-A) are provided with each collector to allow attachment to Apricus frame tracks (vertical or horizontal). The plates are also compatible with most commonly available solar collector mounting rails/ tracks.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 4.9. Frame Components Diagrams Portrait Orientation Angled Frame Diagram 1. Attachment Plate (FR-AL-AP-A) 2. Horizontal Track (FR-AL-HR-A) 3. Angle Track Bracket for Legs (FR-AL-ATB24) 4. Horizontal Track Leg (FR-AL-HRLXXXX); Various lengths 5.
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Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual Landscape Orientation Angled Frame Diagram Leg Position A Leg Position B 1. Vertical Track (FR-AL-VT-A) 2. Vertical Track Leg (FR-AL-VTLXXXX); Various lengths 3. Wide U Foot (FR-AL-UF-6x3-1) 4. Attachment Plate (FR-AL-AP-A) 5.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 4.10. Frame Component Details Name: Horizontal Track (Single Panel) Name: Horizontal Track (Two Panels in Series) Part #: FR-AL-HT-A Part #: FR-AL-HT2-A Notes: Aluminium horizontal track for single FPC-A flat Notes: Aluminium horizontal track for two FPC-A flat...
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Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual Name: Rear Legs (for Vertical Tracks) Name: Attachment Plate (supplied with collector) Part #: FR-AL-VTLXXX-V Part #: FR-AL-AP-A XXX = Length of leg in mm (400, 620, 950, 1180, 1660) XXX = Length of leg in mm (400, 620, 950, 1180, 1660) Notes: Rear leg supplied with 2 x FR-AL-TP &...
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 4.11. Angled Frame Guide a) When the mounting surface is not of sufficient angle/pitch, a set of rear legs can be used to raise the rear of the panel. b) Collectors are normally installed in the portrait orientation. Horizontal tracks allow both the leg spacing (W) and position of the rail behind the flat plate (D) to be adjusted, provided flexibility in installation angle.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual c) If landscape orientation is used, vertical tracks are used. In this format the tracks have a choice of two attachment points for the rear leg, A & B. Landscape Orientation FPC-A26 &...
As a general rule piping should be chosen to achieve a maximum flow speed of 1m/s / 3.3ft/s, which based on the header and riser pipe diameters, limits the total maximum flow-rate through any FPC-A model collector to ~15L/min / 4 US Gpm.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 5.3. Connection of Multiple Collectors a) Up to 10 x FPC-A collectors may be connected in series. In such a configuration only two ports are plugged, as shown in the diagram below.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual • With Air Vent: With the air vent installed on the return line (collector > tank), isolate the return line after the air vent with a ball valve allowing the mains pressure water to purge the collector of air. Always remove or isolate the air vent after the air purge.
(where applicable) in a reliable and safe manner. 6.2. Temperature Measurement a) The outlet port of the FPC-A solar collector has a copper sensor port that accepts standard 6mm diameter sensor probes. b) Ensure that sensors used on the collector are high temperature rated (up to 200 F), including the cable which should be made from silicone rubber.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual The following maintenance may be completed by HOME OWNER 7.1. Cleaning a) If the glass panel become dirty they may be cleaned with high pressure water or glass cleaner. b) Leaves may accumulate between or beneath the collector panel and should be removed. The solar collector is NOT a heat source that could ignite the leaves during hot weather.
Apricus FPC-A Flat Plate Solar Collector Installation and Operation Manual 8. Troubleshooting Those inspection items with an (H) in front may be completed by the home-owner, but only if such investigation is clearly both SAFE and EASY. Any information obtained during an investigation can then be relayed onto the company who supplied and installed the system.
This booklet is only a guide and as such Apricus Solar Co., Ltd will not be held responsible for any damage to person or property that results during the installation or subsequent use of this solar collector and related system components.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act provide that you may not file suit result of post-installation work. This Limited Warranty shall be against Apricus until your claim has been submitted to Mediation for an invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication or improper informal dispute settlement and a decision has been reached.
Thank you for choosing Apricus. The following form should be completed by the Installer and Home Owner to keep as a record of the installation in case of a warranty claim. Please also register details at www.apricus.com. Customer’s Name: Address of Installation: Date of Product Installation: Installer’s Name:...
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