Buderus SKR12.1R Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download

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For contractors

Read carefully
prior to installation
and maintenance.

Installation and
maintenance instructions

Vacuum tube
collectors

SKR6.1R, SKR12.1R

6 720 647 042-00.1ITL

Rooftop installation

6 72

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057

(201

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Summary of Contents for SKR12.1R

Page 1: ...ractors Read carefully prior to installation and maintenance Installation and maintenance instructions Vacuum tube collectors SKR6 1R SKR12 1R 6 720 647 042 00 1ITL Rooftop installation 6 720 647 057 2011 05 GB ...

Page 2: ...ckets 14 6 1 2 Horizontal distances for the mounting brackets 14 6 2 Installing mounting brackets on roof tile roofs 15 6 3 Installing mounting brackets on plain tile roofs 16 6 4 Installing mounting brackets on roofs with monk nun tiles 17 6 5 Installing mounting brackets on slate roofs 18 7 Rail installation 19 7 1 Installing the vertical rails 20 7 2 Installing horizontal rails and clamps 21 7 ...

Page 3: ...ised contractor Never modify components B Please read these instructions carefully B Install the installation set only on roofs with sufficient load bearing capacity If necessary consult a structural engineer and or roofer B Collectors must never be walked on and must never be subject to loads from other objects B After completing the installation check that the installation set and the collectors...

Page 4: ...following subjects are described in the component instructions Fig 1 Schematic diagram of a solar thermal system 1 Collectors 2 Solar pump station 3 Cylinder 4 Solar controller Collectors Æ Fig 1 1 Installing the roof connections Securing collectors Hydraulic collector connection Collector maintenance Solar pump station Æ Fig 1 2 Installation of the solar pump station Pipework installation Commiss...

Page 5: ...Observe particularly the information on the following subjects Never braze pipework near the collectors If system is used for central heating backup or covers more than 60 of the DHW demand install a pre cooling vessel upstream of the expansion vessel Install the expansion vessel EV with a tee 20 30 cm above the solar pump station in the return Æ Fig 3 Flush and fill the system with LS solar heat ...

Page 6: ... delivery roof connection for roof tiles subject to number of collectors 6 720 647 042 16 1ITL 4 3 2 1 5 6 2 x SKR6 3 x SKR6 1 x SKR12 Item 2 M10 nut 24 36 6 Item 3 Washer 24 36 6 Item 4 T head bolt 24 36 6 Item 7 Rail L 1300 mm 2 Item 7 Rail L 1953 mm 2 3 Item 7 Rail L 2007 mm 2 Item 7 Rail L 2022 mm 2 Item 8 L connector 4 6 Item 9 Clamp top bottom 4 6 2 Tab 3 Installation set subject to number o...

Page 7: ...nsulation and 18 mm locking ring fitting for connection to the common pipeline 2 x Item 5 Reducer 18 x 15 mm 2 x Tab 5 Standard delivery connection set rooftop Item 1 Male connectors to join the collectors 2 x Item 2 Collector SKR6 1R SKR12 1R comprising vacuum tubes CPC mirror and header box 1 x Tab 6 Standard delivery collector 6720648182 02 1ST 5 6 720 647 042 08 1ITL Symbol Meaning Explanation...

Page 8: ...supplies for domestic purposes using gas fired appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW BS6700 2006 Specification for design installation testing and maintenance of servicing supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages EN 12976 Thermal solar heating system and their components prefabricated systems ENV 12977 Thermal solar heating system and their components bespoke ...

Page 9: ... least 3 rows of tiles to ridge or chimney Dimension D At least 0 5 m to the right and left of the collector array as well as to the ridge for connection lines below the roof The clearance between the collector arrays must be at least 15 cm to enable the correct installation of the hydraulic connections DANGER Risk of fatal injury through collectors that cannot withstand peak wind and suction valu...

Page 10: ...Collector sensor always on the connection side 2 Flow pipe to the cylinder 3 Return pipe from the cylinder 4 Return U bend Fig 11 Triple row connection with shut off valve 1 Collector sensor always on the connection side 2 Flow pipe to the cylinder 3 Return pipe from the cylinder 4 Shut off valve accessory 5 Return U bend Please refer to the solar technology technical guide for detailed informatio...

Page 11: ...ill 6 mm 9 mm drill bits for pre drilling Spanner sizes SW13 17 22 24 30 Hammer for roof tiles and connection set 4 5 Lightning protection The requirement for lightning protection can differ from region to region B Check regional regulations as to whether a lightning protection system is required Lightning protection is frequently required for buildings higher than 20 m Lightning protection should...

Page 12: ...y and difficult to handle B For all work on the roof take appropriate measures to prevent accidents B Secure the roof against parts falling off B Always wear your own protective clothing or safety equipment B The installation on the roof must be performed by at least 2 people B During handling and installation secure the collectors and installation components against falling B After completing ins...

Page 13: ...quired spacing for the mounting brackets For larger or smaller rafter spacing you must install suitable supports on site with adequate load bearing capacity in doubt consult a structural engineer For multiple rows of collectors you must choose the distances for the mounting brackets in such a way that there is a minimum distance of 150 mm between the collectors on the top and bottom The mounting b...

Page 14: ...o 2 0 kN m2 For roof batten spacing of 370 mm SKR6 1 SKR12 1 and 450 460 470 mm SKR6 1 install the mounting brackets at a distance from the roof batten Accurate spacing is required to achieve the correct dimension b Fig 16 Dimension a Roof batten spacing Dimension b For SKR6 1 Dimension b For SKR12 1 320 mm 340 mm 1520 mm 1715 mm 1520 mm 1840 mm 350 430 mm 1715 mm 1760 mm 370 470 mm 1895 mm 380 mm...

Page 15: ...6 mm drill bit Fasten with the screws 3 B If required use wooden spacer 5 for height compensation pre drill 9 mm B Carefully remove the roof tiles drip edges and profiles 2 and 4 in the area of the mounting brackets B Screw mounting bracket with 3 screws 8 x 120 mm 3 onto the rafter Use a SW13 spanner for tightening B Put the roof tiles back on Fig 21 Mounting brackets for roof tile roofs 1 Mounti...

Page 16: ...ing point to the roof B Mark the mounting bracket positions on the roof B Pre drill rafter with 6 mm drill bit B If required use wooden spacer 4 supplied for height compensation pre drill 9 mm B Screw mounting bracket with 3 screws 8 x 120 mm 2 onto the rafter Use a SW13 spanner B Cut adjacent plain tiles 3 and re install them Fig 22 Mounting brackets for plain tile roofs 1 Mounting bracket 2 Scre...

Page 17: ... below it without touching this tile B Mark the mounting bracket positions on the roof B If required use wooden spacer 3 supplied for height compensation pre drill 9 mm B Screw mounting bracket 1 with 3 screws 8 x 120 mm 2 onto the rafter Use a SW13 spanner B Re install the roof tiles Fig 23 Mounting brackets on roofs with monk nun tiles 1 Mounting bracket 2 Screws 8 x 120 mm 3 Wooden spacer 100 x...

Page 18: ...g this panel B Mark the mounting bracket positions on the roof B Screw mounting bracket 2 with 3 screws 8 x 120 mm 1 onto the rafter Use a SW13 spanner B Re install slates Fig 24 Mounting brackets for slate shingle roofs 1 Screws 8 x 120 mm 2 Mounting bracket NOTICE To avoid roof leaks on slate or shingle roofs consult a roofer for advice and assistance B A competent person must carry out the inst...

Page 19: ...he following parts on the ground using a SW17 spanner B Pre assemble hammer head bolts with L connector Æ Fig 29 page 21 B Pre assemble lower clamps onto the horizontal rail 1300 mm or 2007 mm Æ Fig 29 page 21 B Pre assemble lower clamps onto the horizontal rail 2022 mm Æ Fig 30 page 22 1 x SKR6 1 2 x SKR6 1 3 x SKR6 1 Tab 11 Dimensions in mm 1 x SKR12 1 1 x SKR12 1 1 x SKR6 1 and 1 x SKR12 1 Tab ...

Page 20: ...nstalling rails onto mounting brackets SKR6 1 Installing vertical rails for roof batten clearances of 350 370 mm and 430 470 mm For these spaces between roof battens it is necessary to connect the L shaped connector and the mounting bracket with the vertical rail using the hammer head bolts B Fit rails as specified by Tab 13 to L shaped connector and mounting bracket Æ Fig 27 Fig 27 Screwing to L ...

Page 21: ... When installing the rails ensure they are aligned accurately dimension x same overhang on the right and left Æ Fig 29 Ensure that the hammer head bolt is installed correctly 4 B Using the L shaped connector 5 4 hammer head bolts 4 washers and 4 nuts install the horizontal rail 6 onto the vertical rail 7 Fig 29 Rails and clips all dimensions in mm 1 Lower clamp 2 Upper clamps 3 Horizontal rail 200...

Page 22: ... clamps onto the ground B Separate the upper and lower clamps 1 and 2 at their pre determined breaking point Ensure that the hammer head bolt is securely fastened 3 B To fasten the lower clamps 2 push the hammer head bolt into the rails as far as it will go Fasten with a SW17 spanner Do not fasten the upper clamps 1 to the collector and the rail until after the collector has been installed Fig 30 ...

Page 23: ...ig 31 1 or 2 onto the rails in the same way as the lower clamps 3 Fasten the upper clamps once the other collectors have been installed Fig 31 Collector fitted onto to the horizontal rails 1 Upper clamps for horizontal rail 2 Upper clamps if only vertical rails are available 3 Lower clamps B Insert the upper clamping brackets 1 in the groove on the back of the collector 2 Fig 32 Upper clampis at t...

Page 24: ...er Æ Fig 31 8 3 Installing the collector sensor The collector sensor is supplied either with the solar pump station or with the control unit fit it into the collector connected to the flow and return pipes Æ chapter 4 2 page 10 B Push the collector sensor Æ Fig 34 1 90 mm into the sensor well as far as it will go Fig 34 Installing the collector sensor NOTICE Collector damage through twisted intern...

Page 25: ... 1 Place the thermal insulation over both fittings from below and seal using the self adhesive tab 2 Push on the cover panel from above and lock in place at the back of the header boxes Fig 35 Top of collector at header box installing thermal insulation and cover panel The plug that is part of the bridging set holds both collector frames together with the correct clearance 1 Remove the original pl...

Page 26: ...he cap 1 with fitted thermal insulation into the insulation on the collector 4 By pressing and slightly turning ensure that the cap fits correctly all around inside the insulation profile Fig 39 Fitting the return feed bend and cap 1 Cap with thermal insulation 2 Return U bend 3 Locking ring preassembled 4 Collector NOTICE Roof leaks through inadequate weather tightening B Use adequate roof fittin...

Page 27: ...ollector flow Fig 40 Triple row connection with shut off valve 1 Collector sensor 2 Flow pipe to the cylinder 3 Return pipe from the cylinder 4 Shut off valve 5 Return U bend NOTICE Collector damage through excess pressure Never shut off the pipe between the collector and the expansion vessel EV or safety valve 6 720 647 042 04 1ITL 4 1 3 2 To flush and vent a row of collectors always open the shu...

Page 28: ...Are all connection fittings tightened 2 Are all threaded fittings on rails mounting brackets and clamps tightened 3 Has the collector sensor been pushed into the sensor well as far as it will go 90 mm Tab 14 Checking the installation NOTICE Collector damage through frost B Fill solar heat transfer medium LS under pressure for filling and flushing the system Never use water as the collectors cannot...

Page 29: ...mb and index finger B Release the tube retainer by lifting towards the header box B Lift the tube slightly and turn it about the longitudinal axis to pull it straight down and out Fitting a tube Install the new tube 4 in reverse order to the removal of the old one Ensure the silicon ring 1 sits correctly inside the header box B Coat the top of the tube with a soapy solution or lubricating paste B ...

Page 30: ...ality of performance efficiency and environmental protection are equally important objectives for us Statutory and other regulations concerning environmental protection are strictly applied To protect the environment we use the best possible technology and materials Disposal At the end of their service life materials should be recycled using the most environmentally responsible processes ...

Page 31: ...propriate measures to prevent accidents B Secure the roof against falls B Always wear your own protective clothing or safety equipment Owner Site location Maintenance and inspection tasks Page Maintenance inspection Date 1 Visual inspection of the collectors carried out correct seating of glass tubes visual impression 2 Collector sensor is positioned correctly and is inserted into the sensor well ...

Page 32: ...Buderus Cotswold Way Warndon Worcester WR4 9SW Customer service 0844 892 3004 Technical support 0844 892 4224 www buderus co uk In the UK and IE Buderus is a brand name of Bosch Thermotechnology Ltd ...

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