Dimplex ESSW2 Owner's Manual page 13

installation instructions
Figure 4
Figure 6
3 " x 3 Lag Screw
8
3
or " Bolt
8
3
" Lock Washer
8
3 " EPDM Washer
8
Bracket
EPDM Gasket
Flashing (Asphalt Roofs Only)
Mounting Surface
holes using a 5/16" drill bit.
!
nOTE: The flashing can be used as a template
for steel roofs but is not required as part of the
installation. Flashing is required on asphalt roofs to
prevent water penetration.
4. Install brackets using (2) 3/8" x 3" lag screws,
lock washer, EpDM washer, Bracket and EpDM
Gasket for each mounting location. (Figure 5)
Continue to Step 9.
For Mounting Collectors to Support Bracket
(Figure 5B)
CauTiOn: Ensure that the structural members
that are being penetrated by the Solar compon-
ents meet code.
1. Inside the roof, measure the distance across 3
trusses (from the outer most points).
2. Cut a 2" x 6" piece of wood corresponding to
the measured length.
3. Mark the on the board, 3 marks that divide the
board into 4 equal sections.
4. Line up the flashing center on the two outside
marks and using the flashing as a template,
Figure 5
a
Figure 7
3/8" x 2" Bolt
3/8" Washer
Nut Clamp
3/8" Locknut
5.
6.
7.
!
nOTE: The flashing can be used as a template
for steel roofs but is not required as part of the
installation. Flashing is required on asphalt roofs to
prevent water penetration.
8.
9.
10.
Figure 8
Clamp
Support Clamp
mark and drill 3/8" holes for the bolts to pass
through.
on the outside surface, where the solar collect-
ors are to be located, locate the corresponding
3 studs and mark the center points between
them.
Install the flashing under the shingles, lining up
the hole in the flashing to the marks on the roof.
(Figure 4).
using the flashing as the template drill 3/8"
holes for the bolts to pass through.
Install brackets using (2) 3/8" x Bolt, Lock
Washer, EpDM Washer, Bracket and EpDM
Gasket for each mounting location. (Figure 6)
Assemble the clamping assemblies (Figure 7)
then insert them into the support brackets and
tighten to 35 lbs (15.9kg) of torque.
Measure up 75.5" (191.8cm) and repeat Steps
B
#10 Self Drilling Screw
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