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7. Install the roof ducts (Fig.3-74), remove the protective foil from the corrugated aluminium collar, adapt the collar to the
shape of the roof tiles and fix with adhesive (Fig. 3-75).
8. Tighten the ring nuts of the M glands for the pipes and cables (see Fig. 3-76).
9. Bend the connection pipes as necessary, mark the required length (Fig. 3-77) and cut off (Fig. 3-78).
10. Cut the enclosed insulating sleeves to the required length.
11. Push the insulating sleeve over the connection pipe and over the push-in fitting on the VA Solar pipe (Fig. 3-79).
12. Attach the push-in fitting to the solar panel connection and push the compressed insulating sleeve over the fitting until it
reaches the solar panel (Fig. 3-80).
CAUTION!
With special roof coverings, such as roof tiles with very pronounced undulations (large differences in height),
sealing problems can occur with the universal roof duct.
• For these cases and also with plane tiles or slate roofing, a professional roofer should be consulted.
Fig. 3-75 Removing the protective foil of
the corrugated aluminium collar
Fig. 3-76 Tightening the nut of
an M gland
Fig. 3-77 Marking the required length
of a connection pipe
Fig. 3-78 Cutting the connection pipe
to the required length
Fig. 3-79 Compressing the insulating
sleeve and mounting the fitting
Fig. 3-80 Pushing the insulation sleeve
over the fitting