Acapella Installation Guide
7
First Fix Notes
Degree of Over Shading
None / Little / A lot
Shading will reduce the overall performance of a solar system. During the planning
stage of a solar system. Consideration should be given to the location of the collectors
with the aim of minimising the effects of shading from high buildings, trees, etc.
Collector Fixing Surface
Is there enough room for the solar panels to sit on the required roof?
yes/no
Is there enough between gulleys (top, bottom and both sides) to prevent
leafs and debris from gathering around the panels?
yes/no
Orientation of Roof & Est. Tilt Angle of Roof for Mounting Solar Collectors
What is the Roof orientation (should be between East SE - West SW)
Collector should be facing the equator
Is an inclinded roof frame need to obtain required pitch?
yes/no
To calculate optimal angle of tilt multiple latitude x 0.7 for domes-
tic hot water production
Estimating Hot Water Demand & Size of System Required
No. of people using hot water in the house
Any other exceptional water loads in the dwelling
No. of People Solar Cylinder Size
Size of Flat Panel
System
Size of Evacuated
Tube
1-2 people
200 litres
2 Panel System (4m
2
)
30 Tube
3-5 people
300 litres
3 Panel System (6m
2
)
40 Tube
Location of Solar Pump Station & Solar Controller
Ensure the pump station is located in an area where it can be easily accessed for
servicing & maintenance
Ensure that there is adequate space both left and right of pump station to allow
easy access to remove pump in future.
Ensure that the solar controller is located in an easily accessible area for the user
Ensure that the controller is mounted at the ocrrct height for easy viewing.
