VOKERA ZENITH INSET Installation Instructions Manual
VOKERA ZENITH INSET Installation Instructions Manual

VOKERA ZENITH INSET Installation Instructions Manual

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Zenith Inset
Solar thermal collectors
Installation
& Servicing
Instructions
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO BE RETAINED
BY USER
Vokèra is a licensed member of the Benchmark scheme
which aims to improve the standards of installation and
commissioning of domestic hot water systems in the UK.

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  • Page 1 Zenith Inset Solar thermal collectors Installation & Servicing Instructions THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE RETAINED BY USER Vokèra is a licensed member of the Benchmark scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic hot water systems in the UK.
  • Page 2 CONFORMITY ICV08 solar collectors conform to EN 12975 standard. RANGE MODEL CODE Kit of 2 collectors ICV08 50-37685-13573-9 Kit of 4 collectors ICV08 50-37685-13574-6 ICV08...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General safety information and precautions page 4 Description of the solar collector “ Identification “ Design “ Technical specifications “ Accessories “ Water circuit “ Location of probes “ Unpacking the collector page 10 Dimensions and weight “ 11 Handling the collector “...
  • Page 4: General Safety Information And Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS As soon as you open the packaging, check Before beginning installation work on roofs, install immediately that the contents are all present and the necessary fall prevention and fall arrest devices undamaged. Contact the reseller from whom you and ensure that all applicable safety standards are purchased the solar collector if you notice any applied.
  • Page 5: Description Of The Solar Collector

    DESCRIPTION OF THE SOLAR COLLECTOR These panel type solar collectors have two water fittings Each panel is protected by solar, hail-proof, tempered and consist of a wooden tray covered with a single- glass with low iron oxide content and a high energy piece copper absorber plate.
  • Page 6: Design

    DESIGN Collector Collector outlet return Collector probe socket Direction of flow of heat transfer liquid ICV08...
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION Total area 2,52 Exposed area 2,32 Effective absorption area 2,28 Connections (F) – (F) 1” Empty weight Liquid content 1,70 Recommended flow rate per m of panel Glass type - thickness safety glass with anti-reflective surface - 4 mm α...
  • Page 8: Water Circuit

    WATER CIRCUIT The diagram below illustrates the water connections between solar collectors and a storage heater. 1 - Solar collector 2 - Storage heater 3 - Collector probe 4 - Disconnect valves 5 - Non-return valve 6 - Temperature gauge 7 - Vent valve 8 - Safety valve 9 - Pressure gauge...
  • Page 9: Location Of Probes

    LOCATION OF PROBES The temperature sensor must be installed in the nearest socket to the collector outlet. Make sure that the sensor makes good contact with the socket. Materials (sensor, cables, seals and insulation) used to install the temperature sensor must be able to withstand high temperatures (up to 250°C).
  • Page 10: Unpacking The Collector

    UNPACKING THE COLLECTOR ICV08 solar collectors are packed in various ways Pallet with 2 or 3 collectors depending on the number of units supplied. Pallet contents: - 2, 3 or 10 collectors - Documentation envelope containing: - certificate of warranty and label with bar code. The instruction manual is an integral part of the solar connector.
  • Page 11: Dimensions And Weight

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 1229 1130 Net weight HANDLING THE COLLECTOR Once you have removed the outer packaging, proceed as follows to unpack and handle the solar collector: - Remove the PVC wrapping to free the solar collector from the pallet. - Tilt the solar collector slightly and grip it at the four points shown (A) to lift it.
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Water connections The solar collector must be fitted by specialist personnel. If flexible pipes are not used to connect the solar Use only the assembly material supplied with the solar collectors, the piping must be fitted with expansion collector.
  • Page 13: Filling The Circuit

    Bleeding Checking the heat transfer liquid Bleed the circuit: Check the anti-freeze effect and the pH level of the heat - On start-up (after initial filling) (see the figure on page transfer liquid every 2 years. 10). - Whenever necessary, as in the event of system - Use an instrument like a refractometer or densimeter malfunctioning.
  • Page 14: Checks

    3 - FILLING 1 - Open the non-return valve (A). Manual bleed valve 2 - Open the air vent at the highest point in the system (accessory) (see figure alongside) and keep it open throughout Solar collector the filling operation. 3 - Open the vent valve (7).
  • Page 16 Registered address: Vokèra Ltd Borderlake House Unit 7 Riverside Industrial Estate London Colney Herts AL2 1HG enquiries@vokera.co.uk www.vokera.co.uk www.vokera.ie Sales, General Enquires T 0844 391 099 F 0844 391 0998 Vokèra Ireland West Court, Callan Co Kilkenny T 056 7755057 F 056 7755060 Vokèra Limited reserve the right to change...

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