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FPW Collector Installation Manual
Decommissioning the System
Due to temperatures potentially exceeding 170˚C and pressures greater than 6 bar,
a solar installation should only be decommissioned by a trained individual. The system should be
decommissioned in low light, ideally in the morning when the solar loop should be coolest.
Disposal
Dispose of separate materials in accordance with local regulations. Please see ‘Construction of
Collector’ section for details of materials used in the construction of Kingspan collectors.
1. Electrical
❱
Isolate controller from mains
❱
Remove cables to consumer units
i.e. controller and pump
❱
Remove sensors and associated cables
❱
Remove earthing cables
2. Collector Loop
❱
Beware of hot transfer fluid
❱
Drain collector loop at drain valve.
Contain the heat transfer fluid
for appropriate disposal.
❱
Disconnect pipes from the manifold
3. Collector (beware of high temperatures)
For Flat Panels:
❱
Remove panel interconnections
❱
Remove panels and separate materials.
(2 or more panels)
