SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
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9.
Tank to Collector Spacers and Solar Storage Tank:
Tile Roof:
If used, fit the tank flashing sheet (not shown) under the top of the solar collectors and extend
up the roof to the top of the solar storage tank location. Lift the roof tiles immediately above the solar
storage tank location and secure the flashing sheet to the roofing members. Ensure the flashing sheet
makes the section of roof under the tank waterproof. Locate the Tank to Collector spacers against the
top end of the solar collectors (one per collector).
Metal Roof:
Locate the Tank to Collector spacers against the top end of the solar collectors (one per
collector).
Solar Frame Installation:
Ensure the solar collectors are well seated and centered in the tank / collector
rail.
Position the solar storage tank in place above the Tank to Collector spacers or tank / collector rail if the
installation is on a solar frame.
10.
Collector Connections of Pipe Work:
Install the solar cold pipe (long pipe) supplied to the bottom left
connection of the solar collectors and the solar hot pipe (short pipe) supplied to the top right connection
of the solar collectors.
Screwed Collector Fittings:
Use an O-ring or silicone rubber washer supplied at each of the pipe to
collector connections. For the RLX indirect system, also use an M33 t
o ¾” Cone Adaptor to connect the
solar pipe work to the collector.
11.
TRV or OTP System Connection:
If a Thermosiphon Restrictor Valve (TRV) is to be fitted to an
RL series system or an Over Temperature Protection (OTP) fitted to an RLX series system, refer to the
installation instructions supplied with the kit for additional information of the installation of the over
temperature protection components.
12.
Tank to Collector Connections of Pipe Work:
52L / RL direct system:
Connect the solar cold pipe to the tank inlet connection on the left hand end of
the solar storage tank and the solar hot pipe assembly to the tank return connection on the right hand
end of the solar storage tank. Use a silicone rubber washer at each of the pipe to tank connections.
52H / RLX indirect system
: Connect the solar cold pipe to the heat exchanger connection on the left
hand end of the solar storage tank. Connect the solar hot pipe to the heat exchanger connection on the
right hand end of the solar storage tank.
After connecting the tank to collector pipe work, tighten the nuts on the clamps at the collector rail to
secure the solar collectors.
13.
Fill Plug:
52H indirect system conetite collectors:
Fit the fill plug to the bottom right connection of the
solar collectors using the collector gland nut provided.
RLX indirect system screwed fitting collectors:
Fit the M33 /
½” reducing bush and boiler tap supplied to
the bottom right connection of the solar collectors using the O-ring or silicone rubber washer provided.
Fill Plug Assembly – Conetite Collector
14.
Fill / Drain Label:
52H / RLX indirect system:
Attach the Fill / Drain label adjacent to the side of the
solar collector to the Fill Plug / Boiler Tap.