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EGO PRIME
solar collector with integrated storage cannot be anchored to the roof structure
because the supporting surface cannot be drilled (e.g. because of waterproof coating) and if
the supporting structure is strong enough (ask a structural expert for confirmation), the system
can be anchored to ballasts that are sized according to the wind and snow, as well as to the
weight of the collector when both full and empty.
In particularly windy areas, an additional safety system should be added to the ballasts, with
a suitably-sized steel cable anchored to a solid part of the building that can hold the system.
The ballasts and cable must be sized by a structural technician who is authorised
to work in the installation area, as indicated by Eurocodes (EN 1991) or NTC 2008
(Decree 14 February 2008) if in Italy. The structural technician must also verify the
resistance of the building.
Installation on a sloped roof
Never remove the protective sheet if you have not finished installing the panel, and if the
collector has not been filled. The
EGO PRIME
solar collector with integrated storage was not
designed to be exposed to sunlight when empty.
Do not move or force the system using the threaded connections or the caps
Place and position
Carefully check the state of the cover and the supporting structure. Get a structural
technician to check the maximum loads of the building, considering the weight of
the system when full as a permanent load, as per the UNI EN 1991 (Eurocode)
verifications.
Prefer the slope that faces south. Alternatively, the system works in a satisfactory manner
when positioned on a roof slope that is positioned slightly to the south-east/south-west.
Choose an installation area where the panel remains in the sunlight for as long as possible.
Nearby obstacles (trees, buildings, etc...) can temporarily shade the system and reduce (even
greatly) its yield.
For correct operation, install the collector at an angle of no less than 15°; the collector must,
in any case, be against the slope, therefore follow the angle of the roof.
The collector must always have its longest side parallel to the roof eaves. Do not install the collector with
its short side parallel to the eaves.
Do not turn the collector upside down. The outflow side should be positioned at the top, and can be iden-
tified by its red cap (inflow at the bottom, identified by a blue cap).
Correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the system is installed upside down.
Examples of ballast
DANGER!
The screws for fixing the supports to the roof are not supplied. They must be obtained
by the installer, following the indications of the structural technician.
Necessary items
n.2 spanners 13 mm;
Individual PPE (helmet, gloves, goggles, etc...)
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