ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1.Remove the collectors from the box and allow the collectors to relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour). DO NOT LAY COLLECTORS ON THE GRASS IT CAN DAMAGE THE LAWN UNDERNEATH!
2.Allow at least one foot around the solar system for brackets, piping, and working area. Roof obstructions like vents should be taken into consideration when laying out collectors. With a roof vent up to 3" in diameter, the collectors can be placed on either side of the vent.
WARNING: DO NOT WALK ON THE SOLAR COLLECTORS
3.Determine the position of the top collector. Lay out the mounting brackets at each slot along the length of the collector. The collector should slope slightly toward the inlet point (where the water enters the collectors) to allow for drainage.
4.Drill 1/8" pilot hole for lag screws provided for all brackets. Lag screws should be long enough to reach the
5.Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes at both ends of the collectors.
6.Slip the black rubber connector hoses with two 1 1/2" hose clamps over the ends of header pipes (as shown).
7.Position the hose clamps 1/2" in from each end of the rubber connector hose. Center them over the grooves on the header and tighten.
8.Begin tying the strap to the top bracket, run through the brackets below and tie to the bottom bracket (as shown).
WARNING:
DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL
YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR COLLECTORS AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Note: When completed, you will have five vertical straps running across each collector. For high wind areas, we recommend one
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DO NOT MOUNT COLLECTORS USING “C” CLAMPS ON HEADER PIPES!!
9.Install the vacuum relief end cap (provided in SK21) in the rubber hose (provided in SK21) located at the top corner of the system (see page 4) using hose clamps (provided). Install the rubber end cap (provided) at the diagonal bottom corner (as shown on page 4) using a hose clamp (provided).
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10.Attach barbed end of the PVC to Hose Pipe Adapters (provided in SK21) to inlet and outlet headers using rubber hose connectors (provided) and hose clamps (provided). Attach smooth ends of the PVC of the Hose Pipe Adapters (provided) to your feed and return PVC pipes (as shown on page 4).
11.Inspect all clamps for proper position and tighten (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).
NOTE: LAYOUT PLUMBING BEFORE PRIMING AND GLUING.
12.Run your feed and return PVC pipe from the solar to the pool equipment as shown in the diagram provided.
13.Position the
14.Properly position the Check Valve (provided) between the filter and the
the pump is turned off.
15.Prime and glue all plumbing and fittings. When gluing PVC pipe, always wipe clean parts to be glued. Apply primer to parts being joined then swath with PVC glue. Connect parts and twist quarter turn for proper bonding.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO
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NOTE: Upon
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