Varisol Installation Manual
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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.
1. Electrical
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Isolate controller from mains
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Remove cables to consumer units i.e. controller and
pump
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Remove sensors and associated cables
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Remove earthing cables
2. Collector Loop
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Beware of hot transfer fluid
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Drain collector loop at drain valve. Contain the heat
transfer fluid for appropriate disposal.
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Disconnect pipes from the manifold
3. Varisol Collector Disassembly
❱
Remove M8 bolt from manifold support rail on the
right hand end of the rail.
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Unclip rubber retainer on the tube support
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Slide the Varisol removal slide along the manifold
support rail strating at the right hand end.
❱
Rotate each tube individually through 50˚ until
engagement arrows line up and pull one tube from
the rest of the assembly. Ensure tube is supported;
only apply force onto the manifold to disengage.
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Repeat process until all tubes are removed.
Disposal
Dispose of separate materials in accordance with local regulations. Please see the
following pages for details of materials used in the construction of Varisol collectors
and guidance on disposal of antifreeze.
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