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SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
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16. End Plugs / Collector Bung:
52L direct and 52H indirect system – NPT200 and
L Collector screwed fitting: Fit a blanking disc with
an O-ring to each of the top left and bottom right
connections of the solar collectors, Secure in
position using an M33 collector nut provided. The
blanking disc should be installed with the smooth
edge facing into the collector.
screwed collector connection
17. Tank Straps: On a pitched roof installation,
position and hook the tank straps into the louvers
at the back and underneath of the tank support
foot.
Note: AS/NZS 3500.4 states a minimum of
three (3) screws 40 mm long be used per strap.
Longer screws or anchors may be required to
achieve a 40 mm minimum embedment into
rafters for a metal roof. Additional screws or
anchors may be required.
Tile Roof: Remove the tiles on the next row above the position of the solar storage tank to expose the
rafters. Once in position, fix the tank straps to the rafters using suitable screws or anchors. Replace the
tiles.
Metal Roof: Once in position, fix the tank straps to the rafters, through the metal roofing material, using
suitable screws or anchors. The tank straps may be cut to a length of approximately 400 mm to retain the
aesthetics of the installation.
Note: Fixings must penetrate only through the high point in the roof material profile.
Refer to “Installation Check List” on page 55.
18. Closed Circuit Relief Valve: 52H indirect
system: Fit the 200 kPa closed circuit pressure
relief valve to the top connection on the right
hand side of the solar storage tank and secure
using the spring clip provided.
The pressure relief valve and retaining clip are
transported behind the end electrical cover at the
left hand end of the tank.
0-RING
COPPER
BLANKING DISC
M33 GLAND NUT
3/4" GLAND NUT
COLLECTOR
BUNG
O-RING
ADAPTOR M33 to 3/4 CONE
SOLAR PIPE WITH
CONETITE FITTINGS
SOLAR PIPE WITH
CONETITE FITTINGS
O-RING
O-RING
M33 COLLECTOR
CONNECTOR
ASSEMBLY
CONETITE COLLECTOR
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
0-RING
ADAPTOR M33 to
3/4 CONE
FILL/DRAIN FITTING ASSEMBLY
conetite fill/drain fitting, 3/4" gland
nut, plug
Solar Pipe Connection
Collector Connection Detail
Collector Inter-Connection
Collector Fill/Drain Fitting
Collector Connection Blanking
S200 COLLECTORS NPT200 COLLECTORS
S200 COLLECTORS NPT200 COLLECTORS
S200 COLLECTORS NPT200 COLLECTORS
S200 COLLECTORS NPT200 COLLECTORS
FILL/DRAIN FITTING ASSEMBLY
conetite fill/drain fitting, 3/4" gland
nut, plug
end plug (RL)
fill plug (52H & RLX)
end plug
PRESSURE
RELIEF
VALVE
200 KPA
SPRING
CLIP
O’RING
M33 GLAND NUT
COPPER
BLANKING DISC