Lochinvar SCH-I-O operation manual How it works, SCH Collector, Introduction

1 Introduction

How it works...

1.Housing

Powder coated (RAL7016)aluminum frame structure with PU rigid foam and an aluminum rear wall.

2.Cover

Prismatic solar safety glass, .15" thick, for maximum light transmission.

3.Insulation

.76" heat resistant, special PU rigid foam and 1.57" mineral wool with high pressure resistance, emission free, non- flammable.

4.Absorber

Full surface absorber, laser welded with highly-selective PVD coating (PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition), serpentine flow.

5.Collector seal

Aluminum profile system with double temperature and UV- resistant silicone seals, emission free.

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6.Inlet connection

Copper pipes, .86" diameter.

7.Outlet connection

Copper pipes, .86" diameter.

8.Absorber coils

10 mm copper, serpentine arrangement.

9.Hydraulic connection kit

Connection set with stainless steel corrugated pipe. For connecting the collector supply and return to the riser. The corrugated pipes are available in kits with 2 x 6'-7" or 2 x 13'1" length including sensor well and plug.

10.Sensor well

For measuring the collector outlet temperature directly in the fluid. The sensor well can be installed on the outlet connection as shown on the collector label. The sensor must be inserted up to the end of the sensor well.

11.Plug

This plug is used on the end collector of each array to complete the water flow path.

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