plumbing items and materials such as: PVC valves, stain-
less steel lag bolts, polyurethane caulk, silicone spray,
pipe straps, black electrical wire ties, electrical wire nuts,
18ga-22ga sensor wire, 12ga-14ga electrical wire with
ground, Teon tape, concrete anchors and screws, elec-
trical conduit, etc. Be sure to us quality products that will
withstand direct sunlight year after year.
Tools
Planning ahead and having the proper tools and materi-
als on the job will make your installation much easier.
Typical tools and materials that are useful to have are:
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• Flat head and Phillips head screwdrivers
• Power drill with bits, 5/16’ and 7/16”
sockets and drivers
• Pipe cutter or hacksaw
• Hammer
• Level
• Marking pen
• Silicone Lubricant
• Safety belts
• Lanyards
• Ropes
• Hard hats (where required)
• Garden hose
• Tape measure
• Channel lock pliers
• Caulking gun
• Ladder
• Chalk line
Note: While this manual explains how to install Heliocol Solar Collectors properly in typi-
cal situations, it cannot address all the unique or individual circumstances possible. If
you have any installation questions, contact your Heliocol Representative for assistance.
As the installing contractor, you are responsible for exercising good judgment when in-
stalling Heliocol Systems to protect the long term integrity of the collectors as well as the
mounting surfaces.
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