INSTALLATION - SOLAR COLLECTORS
Rinnai 17
DD FP Solar Pre Heat System OIM
INSTALLATION ON A PITCHED METAL ROOF
WARNING
This type of installation is not suitable for use on roofs over 10 m high.
This type of installation is not suitable for use in cyclonic areas.
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Position the lower collector mounting rail
assembly so that the rail is over the roof purlin.
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Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the
holes in the rail as a guide. Apply some silicone
sealant down the holes to ensure no water
leakage.
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Bolt the rail to the roof purlin using a suitable
fastener.
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Position the collector(s) onto the roof above
the lower rail. If more than one collector is
being installed, join them together using the
compression fittings supplied.
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Push down on the clamping brackets to allow
the locking teeth to hold the collector in position.
Tighten the nut and bolt to securely fasten the
clamping bracket in place.
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Place the upper collector mounting rail above
the collectors. Push down on the clamping
brackets to allow the locking teeth to hold the
collector in position. Tighten the nut and bolt to
securely fasten the clamping bracket in place.
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Drill through the roof iron and purlin using the
upper mounting rail as a guide. Apply some
silicone sealant down the holes to ensure
no water leakage and secure with suitable
fasteners.
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Alternatively the rail can be attached to the roof
using the collector mounting straps.
