mounting collectors on the roof - general
roof sizing and
collector weight
roof inspection
required before
installation
Collector angle
and positioning
rinnai new Zealand Limited
Each rinnai solar collector is approximately 2 m tall by 1 m wide. Select
a location with sufficient space for the collectors and associated plumbing
connections.
The collectors weigh approximately 40 kg each and due care and skill
should be taken when lifting them onto the roof.
inspect the roof before commencing installation and draw the attention of
the customer to any existing damage. arrange repair before installation.
mount the collectors on a suitable north facing roof surface. Select
a location where shading from adjacent buildings and trees will be
minimised.
as per G12, aS2, Figure 2, paragraph 4.1
Solar water heaters must be located away from the edge of the gable roof
structure outside the high pressure wind zone as shown.
in order to assist circulation and prevent air-locking, each collector must
slope upwards 8-10 mm from inlet to outlet as shown.
The mounting rails supplied in the collector fittings kit will enable this to
occur.
Cold
connection
Collectors must be securely fastened to the roof, refer following pages.
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Hot
connection
E-Frost Solar Collector Split System
install manual: 11497-a