IDEAL Solar Thermal

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INSTALLATION
Solar Thermal - Installation and Servicing
2 SOLAR PACK CONTENTS
PARTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SOLAR PACK
You will have to provide all pipework, ttings and insulation. The following specications are required for items provided by the
installer:
Pipework: This should be 15 mm or 22mm copper or exible stainless on both ow and return, depending on number of solar
collectors and pipework (see Frame 4). Plastic pipework is not suitable for the temperature extremes possible in solar circuits. Pipe
clips must withstand the temperatures of up to 200°C. (We recomend annular twin pipes PART No’s. 206519 - DN16x15m long &
206520 - DN20x15m long). A rst x kit is provided with each solar pack. This comprises exible through roof hoses (insulated)
one metre in length, collector panel angle couplings with bre seals and a separate solar controller ow sensor.
Fittings: Brass olive compression ttings must be used . Unleaded solder is not designed for solar circuits. Alternatively, high
performance crimped ttings or similar performance ttings can be used. Teon or similar type tape is not to be used although
a proprietary liquid type suitable for solar conditions may be used. Any drain valves etc. must be capable of handling the
temperatures indicated above. Any ttings and pipework must be capable of withstanding 1.5 times the safety valve pressure.
Insulation: This should be High Temperature Armaex or similar grade insulation or above. Class O Armaex is not UV-resistant
or designed for the temperatures realised in the solar primary circuit. Polythene insulation will melt on a solar primary circuit. All
external items such as cable clips to hold the collector sensor must be UV-resistant.
Flexible stainless steel hose is available in pre-insulated form using suitable high temperature UV-resistant insulation and a suitable
two-core cable for the solar collector sensor. This hose is specically designed for solar applications.
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Before starting any work check the solar pack contents. Please note, dependent upon specic solar pack, ordered contents may vary.
ON ROOF SOLAR PACK
1. On roof solar collector(s)
2. Twin line pump station with expansion vessel installation
hardware
3. Solar controller EC1
4. Solar expansion vessel
5. Solar uid
6. First x connection pack containing angle through roof
exi hoses, panel angle couplings and solar controller
ow sensor.
7. Basic on roof collector ;mounting set - see frame seven
for detail
8. collector support rails - see frame seven for details.
IN ROOF SOLAR PACK
1. In roof solar collector(s)
2. Twin line pump station with expansion vessel installation
hardware
3. Solar controller EC1
4. Solar expansion vessel
5. Solar uid
6. First x connection pack containing angle through roof
exi hoses, panel angle couplings and solar controller
ow sensor.
7. Basic on roof collector ;mounting set - see frame seven
for detail
8. Wooden wedges for collectors ashing - see Frame 16
for detail.
9. In roof ashing set - see Frame 16 for detail.
INSTALLATION
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