CONNECTING FITTINGS TO COLLECTOR
WARNING
When connecting fittings to collectors ensure that the flats at the end of the collector header are held
in place with one spanner, while another spanner is used to tighten fitting. Collector damage or leaks
may occur if this isn't done correctly.
SYSTEM ORIENTATION AND INCLINATION
The performance of any solar hot water system is determined by the way the system is installed.
For Australian installations, solar collectors should face the equator (True North) for optimum performance.
Installing solar collectors facing up to 45 degrees away from North (between North-East and North-West) will
reduce efficiency by approximately 5%.
For Australian installations, the ideal collector orientation is the same as the latitude of the site. Inclination within
20 degrees of this will reduce the efficiency by approximately 5%. When installed as shown in this manual, the
collectors will be at 22 degrees to the rails.
Installers must ensure they comply with relevant local regulations regarding solar collector inclination
and orientation.
City
Latitude
City
Latitude
City
Latitude
Adelaide
35 °S
Canberra
35°S
Melbourne
38°S
Albany
35°S
Darwin
12°S
Perth
32°S
Alice Springs
24°S
Dubbo
32°S
Port Hedland
20°S
Brisbane
27°S
Geraldton
28°S
Rockhampton
24°S
Broken Hill
31°S
Hobart
42°S
Sydney
34°S
Cairns
17°S
Mildura
34°S
Townsville
19°S
Latitudes of Australian Cities
Rinnai 16
Low Profile Roof Mounted OIM
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
