Installing the collectors
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8 Installing the collectors
DANGER: Risk to life by falling from
roof!
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The installation on the roof must be perfor-
med by at least 2 people.
WARNING: Risk of injury through
glass splinters.
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When handling collectors, always wear
safety gloves and goggles.
WARNING: Risk of injury through
falling collectors!
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Secure the collectors against falling during
handling and installation.
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After completing installation, check that the
installation set and collectors are securely
positioned.
NOTICE: Lack of seal from damaged
O-rings!
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Do not use mineral oil-containing lubricants
(such as thread sealing compound). The coll-
ector connections are sufficiently lubricated
at the plant.
8.1 Collector installation
NOTICE: Collector damage from ex-
cessive load.
Do not stand on the collector.
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Use a roofing ladder to provide a better
footing on roofs and/or to slide up individu-
al roof tiles.
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Fig. 45 Do not stand on the collector!
The plastic parts on the collector tensioners do
not have any support function. They are simply
intended to make installation easier.
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Observe the information in chapter 5.2, page 11
concerning the collector layout.
8.1.1 Fit one-sided collector clamps on the left
Fit the single sided collector clamp on the oppo-
site side only after the final collector has been
installed.
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Push the collector clamp into the profile rail and let it
click into the slot.
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click
click
Fig. 46 Fitting the collector clamp
8.1.2 Placing the first collector on the profile rails
WARNING: Risk of injury through
falling collectors.
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Ensure that the collector profile engages in
the antislip protectors.
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Remove the top and bottom packaging cover.
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Remove the interconnection set.
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Fig. 47 Remove the packaging cover
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Place the collector onto the profile rails and allow it to
slide into the anti-slip protectors.
