SCH Collectors Installation & Operation Manual
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SCH Collectors Installation & Operation Manual
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Roof Attachment Installation
(continued)
Install flat tile hook
1. Determine roof type. Inspect the structural integrity of
the roof and the durability of the roof materials.
2. Determine the number of collectors needed for the
installation and the number of required roof attachments
from Table 3B or 3C on page 11.
3. Determine collector connection points (spacing).
Measure the spacing of the rafters or trusses to confirm
the dimensions and prepare for the system layout
(reference the Roof Attachment Spacing Section on
page
12).
4. Number two (2) tiles, one above the other. The top tile
will be removed to install the flat tile hook.
5. Remove the top tile from the roof (set aside for
reassembly).
6. Place the tiled roof hook over the roof batten of
the bottom tile (FIG. 3-11).
7. Place the metal sheet provided in the kit under the flat
tile hook (FIG. 3-11). Using the nails provided in the kit,
secure the metal sheet to the roof substructure (FIG.
3-11).
8. Secure the tiled roof hook to the roof substructure using
the screws provided in the kit (FIG. 3-11).
9. Replace the tile removed in Step 5.
Note:
It may be necessary to grind the top tile to assure a
better fit (FIG. 3-12).
Figure 3-11 Install Flat Tile Hook and Metal Sheet
HOOK FLAT TILE HOOK
ONTO ROOF BATTEN
USE THE NAILS AND
WOOD SCREW
TO SECURE
THE METAL
SHEET AND
FLAT TILE HOOK
TO ROOF
SUBSTRUCTURE
NAIL
NAIL
WOOD
SCREW
PLACE METAL SHEET
UNDER FLAT TILE HOOK
Figure 3-12 Grind Tile(s) (if necessary) / Install Hex Bolt
COLLECTOR
SUBSTRUCTURE
HEX BOLT
SQUARE DISK
IF NECESSARY, GRIND
THE TILE(S) FOR A BETTER
FIT
FLAT TILE
HOOK
10. Slide the square disk onto the hex bolt (see FIG. 3-12).
11. Install the hex bolt with square disk attached into the
opening of the flat tile hook as shown in FIG. 3-12.
Note:
Do not tighten hex bolt until ready to install on the
collector substructure.
12. Thread the hex nut (M8) and washer (M8) onto the bottom
of the hex bolt installed in Step 11.
13. Repeat Steps 4 - 12 until installation is complete.
Install hex bolt onto collector substructure (reference Section 4 -
Collector Installation)
