Lochinvar SCH-I-O operation manual Install flat tile hook, Roof Attachment Installation continued

SCH Collectors Installation & Operation Manual

3 Roof Attachment Installation (continued)

Install flat tile hook

1.Determine roof type. Inspect the structural integrity of the roof and the durability of the roof materials.

Figure 3-12Grind Tile(s) (if necessary) / Install Hex Bolt

COLLECTOR

SUBSTRUCTURE

2.Determine the number of collectors needed for the installation and the number of required roof attachments from Table 3B or 3C on page 11.

3.Determine collector connection points (spacing). Measure the spacing of the rafters or trusses to confirm the dimensions and prepare for the system layout (reference the Roof Attachment Spacing Section on page 12).

4.Number two (2) tiles, one above the other. The top tile will be removed to install the flat tile hook.

5.Remove the top tile from the roof (set aside for reassembly).

6.Place the tiled roof hook over the roof batten of the bottom tile (FIG. 3-11).

7.Place the metal sheet provided in the kit under the flat tile hook (FIG. 3-11). Using the nails provided in the kit, secure the metal sheet to the roof substructure (FIG. 3-11).

8.Secure the tiled roof hook to the roof substructure using the screws provided in the kit (FIG. 3-11).

9.Replace the tile removed in Step 5.

Note: It may be necessary to grind the top tile to assure a better fit (FIG. 3-12).

Figure 3-11Install Flat Tile Hook and Metal Sheet

HEX BOLT

SQUARE DISK

FLAT TILE

HOOK

IF NECESSARY, GRIND

THE TILE(S) FOR A BETTER

FIT

10.Slide the square disk onto the hex bolt (see FIG. 3-12).

11.Install the hex bolt with square disk attached into the opening of the flat tile hook as shown in FIG. 3-12.

Note: Do not tighten hex bolt until ready to install on the collector substructure.

12.Thread the hex nut (M8) and washer (M8) onto the bottom of the hex bolt installed in Step 11.

13.Repeat Steps 4 - 12 until installation is complete.

Install hex bolt onto collector substructure (reference Section 4 - Collector Installation)

HOOK FLAT TILE HOOK

ONTO ROOF BATTEN

WOOD

SCREW

NAIL NAIL

USE THE NAILS AND

WOOD SCREW

TO SECURE

THE METAL

SHEET AND

FLAT TILE HOOK

TO ROOF

SUBSTRUCTURE

PLACE METAL SHEET

UNDER FLAT TILE HOOK

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