Installation; Town; Country; House Insurance - Ariston SOLARcomfort Installation Instructions Manual

5.

INSTALLATION

5.1 T & C
OWN OUNTRY
5:2 H I
OUSE NSURANCE
5.3 R A
ISK SSESSMENT
5.4 R C
OOF ONDITION
5.5 P C
OSITIONING OLLECTORS
5.6 C
ONSIDERATIONS FOR
P C
OSITIONING OLLECTORS
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The following topics should be considered prior to installing the
SOLARcomfort system.
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In general Solar Thermal Systems tend to be looked upon favourably by

LANNING

Local Authority Planning Departments, although there are implications for
listed buildings and sensitive front elevations in some conservation areas.
Some Local Authorities may consider solar panels as 'Permitted
Development' and therefore not requiring formal Planning Permission.
This may not be the case in all circumstances and contact with the local
Planning Authority is vital to determine the authority's policy.
Permitted development rights do not necessarily apply in Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation Areas, Sites of Special Scientific
Interest and National Parks.
The householder should ensure that they are covered for the modifications.
The Home Information Pack (HIP) may have specific requirements
regarding the installation of solar panels.
A risk assessment covering construction, water quality and bacterial risks
must be made before work starts. A site visit is required to assess the
risks to workers, householders, members of the public and animals.
Prior to installation, the current condition of the roof must be assessed to
ensure that it is capable of withstanding the additional weight of the solar
collectors and roof mounting system. Where necessary, specialist
personnel should be contacted to verify the suitability of the roof structure.
The solar collectors offer maximum energy performance when the glass
surface faces directly south. The angle of the dwelling in relation to the
sun and site restrictions may lead to variations to this optimum south
position, a maximum recommended variation is 30° from due south.
A collector facing east side of south will give better performance in the
morning than in the afternoon.
A collector facing west side of south will give better performance in the
afternoon than in the morning.
Consideration should be given to the following when selecting a position
for collectors.
1. The collectors must not be in the shade during daylight hours.
The trimming or felling of trees may be advised.
2. In positions where exposure to high winds are likely, extra or alternative
collector mountings should be considered.
3. The collectors should be placed as close as possible to the storage
cylinder to keep pipe runs to a minimum.
4. Collectors and the in loft pipework must be accessible for all necessary
maintenance work.
5. The possibility of bird or animal droppings fouling the surface of the
collectors e.g. overhead cables or branches.