EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliance
Installation Manual / Energy Kinetics Inc. - Page
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© 2011 EnerWorks Inc.
Fig.6.2.1 – Center-flashing slides between collectors (2, 3 and 4-collector Appliances).
2. Fold ends of center-flashing sections down such that they are flush with collector side-wall
edge. Secure center-flashing sections to upper and lower side-walls with self-drilling screws.
If leaf guard is to be installed, do not fold down upper center-flashing length until leaf guard is
in place (
Fig.6.2.2
).
3. Secure upper center-flashing section to lower section with a self-drilling screw (
Fig.6.2.1
).
Fig.6.2.2 – Center-flashing folds down flush with edge of collector (2, 3 and 4-collector Appliances).
TIP: If it is difficult to slide center-flashing between collectors, try loosening C-
channel bolts temporarily. Be sure to re-tighten C-channel bolts after center-
flashing is “started” in side-wall grooves. It may also help to bow the center-
flashing sections slightly upwards to get them “started” in the side-wall grooves.
6.3 Leaf guard installation
Leaf guard is included with three- and four-collector Appliances to protect and shade insulated
line-set. Leaf guard for one and two-collector Appliances is optional and is of benefit to prevent
leaves and debris from gathering around and behind collectors. Leaf guard includes thin lengths
Left-collector
Right-collector
Center-flashing folds
down flush with edge of
collector
Self-drilling screw
secures flashing to
collector
Left-collector
Right-collector
Self-drilling metal screw
secures flashing sections
Upper section overlaps
lower section for proper
shedding
of rain and snow
Center-flashing slides
down grooves in
collector side-wall