Lochinvar SCH-I-O operation manual Install metal roof attachment, 30 Install Rubber Seals

SCH Collectors Installation & Operation Manual

3 Roof Attachment Installation

Install metal roof attachment

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

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.Attach the rubber seals provided in the kit to each end of the metal roof attachment as shown in FIG. 3-30.

5.Place the metal roof attachment on top of an existing fixing point of the metal roof (FIG. 3-31).

6.Using the metal roof attachment as a template pre-drill two (2) 6.5 mm holes into the top of the metal roof attachment (see FIG. 3-31).

7.Install hex bolts into pre-drilled holes as shown in FIG. 3-32.

8.Install the four (4) self tapping screws provided in kit into each side of the metal roof attachment (FIG. 3-32).

9.Insert the stud (all thread) into the center of the roof attachment.

Figure 3-30Install Rubber Seals

INSTALL SEALING PADS

METAL ROOF

ATTACHMENT

Figure 3-32Install Hex Bolts and Stud

INSTALL STUD

(ALL THREAD)

INSTALL

HEX BOLTS & STUD

INSTALL SELF TAPPING SCREWS

10.Attach the profile connector to the stud using the washers and hex nuts provided in the kit (FIG. 3-33).

11.Drill a 6.5 mm hole into the horizontal bar.

12.Place the horizontal bar into the profile connector installed in Step 10.

13.Using the remaining bolts and washers secure the horizontal bar into the profile connector.

Figure 3-33Install Profile Connector

ATTACH PROFILE CONNECTOR

METAL ROOF ATTACHMENT

Figure 3-31Pre-drill 6.5 mm Holes

PRE-DRILL 6.5 MM HOLES

24 FIXING POINT