Installation Instructions; Solar Collectors - Dimplex ESSW2 Owner's Manual

installation instructions

The Dimplex Solar Domestic Hot Water System is
designed to be installed in series to your existing
potable water heating system.
Warning: This system is to be installed in
accordance to Local Building Codes, Electrical
Codes and national Roofing Contractors As-
sociation while following State/provincial Health
and Safety Standard practices.
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nOTE: The overall layout of the system can be
found in the General operating Information Section
of this manual.
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nOTE: For space allocation requirements see
the Site Selection and preparation section of this
manual.

Solar Collectors

Warning: Appropriate lifting practices and
appropriate Health and Safety equipment are to
be used to ensure safe transporting and instal-
lation of the solar collectors.
CauTiOn: Tempered glass will shatter if han-
dled inappropriately.
Warning: Due to the nature of the compon-
ents it is suggested that the panels be covered,
during installation, to reduce the amount of
heat transfer occurring on start up and commis-
sioning.
The Solar Collectors come with an installation kit
(Figure 3) which includes all of the components
required to mount and seal the two solar collectors
Figure 3
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to the trusses on any roof. Figure 10 shows the
typical vertical installation, although the solar col-
lectors can be mounted horizontally, as long as the
outlet is connected at the highest point.
CauTiOn: The installation should not impair
the enclosure function of the building.
CauTiOn: Ensure that all penetrations into the
building and all connections are resistant to
vermin.
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nOTE: Instructions are included to mount the
solar collectors to a support bracket located below
the trusses but longer bolts will be required (not
included).
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nOTE: Consult Local building codes as to the
type of installation that will be required.
For Mounting Collectors Directly to Trusses
(Figure 5A)
CauTiOn: Ensure that the structural members
that are being penetrated by the Solar compon-
ents meet code.
1. on the surface where the solar collectors are
to be located, locate 5 studs, and mark their
centers.
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nOTE: The middle stud is not used in the instal-
lation.
2. Install the flashing under the shingles, lining
up holes in flashing to centers of the studs and
line up bottom of flashing with bottom of the
shingle. (Figure 4)
3. using the flashing as the template drill pilot
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