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Summary of Contents for Solarsystems SSA-21
- Page 1 SSA Direct Thermal Collector Plate System Installation Manual ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Basic Tools and Materials 3. Collector Location 4. Collector Orientation 5. Collector Dimensions 6. Mounting Hardware 7. Mounting Hardware Spacing 8. Pitch Pan 9. Array Mounting 10. Collector Piping 11. Collector Piping Detail 12. -
Page 3: Introduction
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION We at Solar Systems, LLC would like to extend our congratulations on your purchase of an Aquarius/Apollo Thermal Water Heating System. Years of research and development backed by critical engineering have brought you the finest solar products you can buy. Please take time to read this booklet thoroughly. Each step is outlined completely and clarified by diagrams where necessary. -
Page 4: Collector Location
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 3. COLLECTOR LOCATION Proper location and orientation of the solar when the collectors are facing due south and tilted collectors is important for maximum system at an angle from the horizontal of latitude. Figure 1 efficiency. -
Page 5: Collector Dimensions
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 5. COLLECTOR DIMENSIONS Collector Gross Area (ft Dimensions (in) Transparent Area (ft Weight (lb) SSA-21 20.87 x 85 19.22 3/16 3/16 SSA-24 23.81 x 97 21.99 3/16 3/16 SSA-26 25.35 x 77 23.65 3/16 3/16 27.97... - Page 6 SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL There are three acceptable ways to secure the the 3/8” hole using sealant between the bracket and collector mounting brackets to the roof. the flashing. A piece of 3/8” all-thread is then 1. Spanner Mounting inserted through the hole.
- Page 7 SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL In lag bolt mounting you must locate the center of Then the attic man can call of the distance to the the rafters along the top and bottom chalk lines. next rafter while the roof man drills corresponding One method is to have one man on the roof and pilot holes.
- Page 8 SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL J-bolt mounting is done very similar to lag screw Fit the bolt through the mounting brackets and insert mounting except instead of drilling into the center the bolt (J side first) through the hole in the roof. of a rafter, a hole must be drilled directly beside a Work the J underneath the rafter.
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Page 9: Mounting Hardware Spacing
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 7. MOUNTING HARDWARE SPACING SSA-Series Center Line to Center Line (in.) Model Size (ft) Outside Box Dim. (in.) SSA-MH SSA-FM SSA-RM SSA-21 3 x 7 35.1875 x 85.1875 88.4375 88.9375 86.9375 SSA-24 3 x 8 35.1875 x 97.1875 100.4375 100.9375... -
Page 10: Array Mounting
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 9. ARRAY MOUNTING ON TILE ROOFS Tile roofs are a little more difficult to mount d) Screw lag portion of the 3/8” hanger bolt into solar collectors on but following this procedure will the rafter. render a leak free installation. -
Page 11: Collector Piping
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 10. COLLECTOR PIPING The piping of the system should be considered Care should be taken in the spacing of collectors as before a final decision is made on how the attachment of piping is easiest with properly aligned collectors are mounted. -
Page 12: Piping Through Roof
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 12. PIPING THROUGH THE ROOF Piping through the roof should be weatherproofed (c) The copper tube supply and return line is then as shown in Figure 15. pushed up through the hole in the flashing. (a) One inch holes are drilled through the roof on (d) A “coolie cap”... -
Page 13: Retrofit For Dpv W/ Vacation Bypass
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 14. RETROFIT FOR DPV W/ INSTALLATION BYPASS... -
Page 14: Open Loop Start-Up
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 15. OPEN LOOP START-UP After visual inspection of the complete system, it is collector. The first water through the collectors will ready for filling and pressure testing. All drain be very hot but should stabilize in about 15 minutes. valves should be closed, all other valves opened. -
Page 15: Direct Pv System
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 17. DIRECT PV SYSTEM The single photovoltaic module, attached to the top to mount the panels on the same plane as the solar of the solar collector (Figure 18) operates a collector. brushless 12 VAC or 24 VAC pump at a speed relative to the amount of available sun. -
Page 16: Operational Checklist
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 18. OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST Before the system is turned on, the piping and electrical systems should be evaluated to see if they match the supplied drawings. If you are satisfied that the system is installed correctly, it should be filled and powered according to the preceding instructions. -
Page 17: Systems Parts List
SSA DIRECT PHOTOVOLTAIC OPEN LOOP MANUAL 19. SYSTEM PARTS LIST Solar Collectors Set of Mounting Hardware for each collector Hot Water Storage Tank Circulator Pump Pump Flanges Fluid circulation components (valves and fittings) Installation Manual 20. COLLECTOR YARD MOUNT When no sunny roof area is available or for “show” systems, the collectors can be mounted on the ground as shown in Figure 19.
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