RM Solar S Class 10 Horizontal Instruction Manual Download

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Instruction Manual

Issue 4

Note: These Instructions Should Be Read Carefully Before

Install, And Before Calling Technical Support.

Summary of Contents for S Class 10 Horizontal

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Issue 4 Note These Instructions Should Be Read Carefully Before Install And Before Calling Technical Support...

Page 2: ...oof Frames Page 34 S Class 20 In Roof Installation Page 34 S Class 10 In Roof Installation Page 52 Section 5 Connections Components Page 77 System Piping Page 77 Insulation Page 77 Glycol Page 77 Doub...

Page 3: ...should only be fitted by authorised trained and qualified personnel They are not intended to be a do it yourself product Panels are also sometimes called solar collectors When fitting the panels insta...

Page 4: ...mal Conductivity 0 044W mK 100o C S Class 10 S Class 10 Horizontal S Class 10 Pro Overall Area m2 2 09 2 09 2 49 Absorber Area m2 1 92 1 92 2 31 Aperture Area m2 1 92 1 92 2 31 Length mm 2030 1030 203...

Page 5: ...litres Recommended flow of heat transfer fluid 30 L h m2 collector Stagnation temperature 170 C Panel connection in series Maximum number of panels that can be linked in a series 3 Maximum number of...

Page 6: ...uid Volume 1 3 litres Recommended flow of heat transfer fluid 30 L h m2 collector Stagnation temperature 170 C Panel connection in parallel Maximum number of panels that can be linked 10 Maximum numbe...

Page 7: ...rovide the optimum performance and south facing the worst performance East West Facing Roofs Good results can be obtained by splitting the collector array on East West elevations but this should only...

Page 8: ...s Per Bank Typical S Class 20 Series Maximum 3 Panels Per Bank Maximum 10m Primary Circuit Typical S Class 20 Parallel Maximum 10 Panels Per Bank Typical S Class Pro Parallel Maximum 10 Panels Per Ban...

Page 9: ...Fin Primarily suited to tile installs For installation of this frame please see page 10 Slate Bolt Primarily suited to slate installs but will fit most roof types For installation of this frame pleas...

Page 10: ...9 Section 3 On Roof Frames Roof Space Required This is the roof space approximately required to install the panels on roof in millimeters 8320 9360 10400...

Page 11: ...cluded in each of the packages Part Name 1 Panel 1 Panel Extension 2 Panel Frame Connector 1 Steel Pipe 2000mm 2 2 Steel Pipe 1000mm 2 2 3 Connection Bolt 2 4 Pipe Bracket 4 4 6 5 Shark Tail 4 2 4 6 U...

Page 12: ...11 Section 3 Sharks Fin Installation 11 10 11 1 1 4 17 14 13 15 15 The instructions show the installation of a 3 panel kit be sure to only make the connections and holes in the roof that you require...

Page 13: ...12 Section 3 Sharks Fin Installation Exploded View 3 Panel On Roof Tile Frame Comprising 2 Panel Frame and 1 Extension 12 12 2 2 6 7 8 9 5 15 3 10 10 3...

Page 14: ...ctor field Using the wood screws provided mount the support pipe using the pipe brackets The distance between the lower batten and pipe centre should be 90mm If more panels are added use the extension...

Page 15: ...fix the hooks to the pipes Choose so that the brackets are placed under the centre of the panel Note The outside Sharks fin should not be more than 500mm from the outer panel edge Warning In areas of...

Page 16: ...15 Section 3 Sharks Fin Installation 10 15 10 5 10 15 5 Use screw kit M6 x 16 15 to connect L Rails 10 to the Sharks Fin The end with the most predrilled holes goes to the top of the roof frame...

Page 17: ...the L Rail 10 using two screws M6 and two washers 16 on each connection Maximum Distance from sharks fin to the end of the Z Rail must not be more than 500mm If more than 2 panels are to be mounted u...

Page 18: ...wo panels mount the panels starting in the middle Do not forget to secure the panels together with any straight connectors required supplied in panel extension set Mount the wind clamps 14 and connect...

Page 19: ...llation The table below will tell you what pieces are included in each of the packages Part Name 1 Panel 1 Panel Extension 2 Panel Frame Connector 1 Slate Bolt 4 2 4 2 L Rail 2 1 2 3 Z Rail Long 2080m...

Page 20: ...19 3 3 7 8 6 7 7 2 5 Section 3 Slate Bolt Installation The instructions show the installation of a 3 panel kit be sure to only make the connections and holes in the roof that you require...

Page 21: ...20 4 4 2 1 5 Section 3 Slate Bolt Installation Exploded View 3 Panel On Roof Tile Frame Comprising 2 Panel Frame and 1 Extension...

Page 22: ...slates Mark the slates where the holes should be drilled so that the hole penetrates the centre of a rafter Use the angle rail as a template Note The distance from the slate bolt to the end of the Z R...

Page 23: ...drill does not spin too fast or you may break the tile slate Do not penetrate beyond the tile slate After drilling the holes into the slates use an 8mm wood bit to make a hole through the rafters at...

Page 24: ...23 Section 3 Slate Bolt Installation Use the bolt kit M10 to connect the L Rails to the self sealing bolt fitting Note The L Rails must be mounted into the long adjustable slot 2 2 1 3m to 1 8 Max...

Page 25: ...ate Bolt Installation A B max 500 mm 5 7 3 4 3 3 4 4 7 8 7 8 The Z Rails have to be screwed on to the L Rails using the M6 screws Maximum distance from slate bolt to the end of the Z Rail must not be...

Page 26: ...e below will tell you what pieces are included in each of the packages Part Name 1 Panel 2 Panel Frame Connector 1 Panel Horizontsl 1 Rail A 1 2 2 2 Rail B 1 2 2 3 Rail C 1 2 2 4 Z Rail Long 2 2 5 Z R...

Page 27: ...26 Section 3 A Frame Installation Exploded View 3 Panel On Roof Tile Frame Comprising 2 Panel Frame and 1 Extension 1 3 2 5 6 5 9 4 4 7 9 10 13 12 7 10 6 9 8 9...

Page 28: ...e to be screwed tightly to the rood structure If this is not possible each panel must be attached to a minimum weight of 220kg panel This can be done in two ways 1 Screw the A frame to an aluminium tr...

Page 29: ...on 3 A Frame Installation Screw the rails 1 2 and 3 together using 6mm screws 9 The bottom rail has holes for ground or roof fixing The holes for wall fixing have to be drilled on site 9 1 1 2 3 2 2 9...

Page 30: ...e and the end of the Z rail must not be more than 500mm Pay attention that the triangles are aligned to each other Use a string to check this the Z rails must be mounted without any tension Check cros...

Page 31: ...Installation Drill holes 8 5mm on the appropriate place of the back rails Use the cross rail D as a template Attach cross rail D using screws 12 washers 10 and nuts 13 to the back rail of the frame 1...

Page 32: ...1 Section 3 A Frame Installation Mount the panels starting in the middle mount the wind clamp 8 using screw 9 to the top and bottom of the panel 4 Wind clamps must be used per horizontal panel 9 8 8 9...

Page 33: ...32 Section 3 A Frame Installation Proceed with the next panel Place extension kit on connection before you place the panel Make the panel connections 8 9...

Page 34: ...wo panels mount the panels starting in the middle Do not forget to secure the panels together with any straight connectors required supplied in panel extension set Mount the wind clamps 14 and connect...

Page 35: ...ation is 28o Tile In Roof The tile in roof has a shallower profile to accommodate the panels with the thicker roof covering a flexible corrugated lead flashing is also present to allow moulding to a r...

Page 36: ...pment supplied Minimum of 3 battens in the same size as the ones used in the roof it can be possible to use battens from the area under where the collector will be mounted Wood Screws 4 x 80 to fix th...

Page 37: ...n Roof Frame Installation 1 2 3 2 7 7 23 26 25 25 22 22 26 23 23 23 4 8 10 12 10 11 9 16 8 8 8 9 15 23 24 20 21 23 2 7 8 8 8 25 25 26 26 23 23 5 6 8 9 10 10 13 14 15 23 15 23 11 17 18 24 24 19 20 20 2...

Page 38: ...om Center Flashing N A 1 6 Bottom R H Flashing 1 N A 7 14 Seal Strip 20x20 2 8m 2 2m 8 High Load Support Brackets 4 2 9 Wood Wedge 1 1 10 Side Seal Strip 4m 4m 11 Center Flashing N A 1 12 13 Side Flas...

Page 39: ...tallation 2 Panel Flashing Set 260 x 260 110cm for every further panel in the same row Attach the lower support batten screw the lower support batten to the rafter along where the collectors are going...

Page 40: ...than 2 collectors mount first and last angle bracket Now use a string to level the rest of the brackets by stretching it from one to the other Now place the lower wooden slat 2 with the cut edge show...

Page 41: ...h screws 4x30 23 Mount rest of lower flashing 4 5 6 continuing left to right push flashing together and fit with screw 23 to lower wooden slat 2 where the overlap and on right end The flashings must i...

Page 42: ...upper wooden wedge no in set incl has to be mounted so that the distance between the lower wooden slat and the top angled timber wedge is 1950mm The top angled timber wedge must sit on at least two ba...

Page 43: ...42 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Place and Align Collectors Distance A 10cm Distance B 10cm Place 2 high load support brackets 8 under each collector side A B 8...

Page 44: ...connections as shown in the collector installation manual Make sure to do a quick A B measurements on the panels to ensure they are square NOTE Pressure test the panels and insert temperature sensor i...

Page 45: ...4 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Stick Side Seal Strip To Collector Stick side seal strip to the collector sides as shown You should when applying keep to the external edge of that panel 10 mm 1...

Page 46: ...er collector edge and snap in starting from the bottom to the top Ensure the flashing snaps in tight if required adjust the gap on the underside of the flashing Secure flashing into wooden block 26 us...

Page 47: ...12 13 from the side over the collector edge Use sealing screws 25 to fix the flashings as shown Be Careful Do not bend the flashings The 8 long slit on the side flashings goes at the bottom of the col...

Page 48: ...47 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Place Top Seal Strip Stick top seal strip 14 across the total length 14...

Page 49: ...otection rail 15 and fix with wood screws 4x30 23 each 4 times Note that the buckle must be placed direct over the edge of the wooden wedge 9 Each end of the wind protection rail should overlap the ve...

Page 50: ...sh top corner flashing 16 under the wind protection rail 15 when located correctly you should no be able to lift the leading edge Fix with wood screw 5x30 23 on the right joint and with sealing screw...

Page 51: ...strips 20 each Stick wedge formed seal 21 across the total length It must be placed so that after replacing the tiles it will be approximately 5cm under the bottom tile edge NOTE Seal 21 must be place...

Page 52: ...51 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Place Tiles If necessary cut tiles to make them fit Please use the diagram as a guide as to where to tile up to min...

Page 53: ...om RM Solar for the S Class 10 Panel only come in one style which is suitable for all roof coverings regardless of whether they are tile or slate Minimum roof pitch for installation is 28o This style...

Page 54: ...pment supplied Minimum of 3 battens in the same size as the ones used in the roof it can be possible to use battens from the area under where the collector will be mounted Wood Screws 4 x 80 to fix th...

Page 55: ...mall Self Tapping Screws 7 1 Side Seal Strip 4 3m 4 Top Square Seal 1 5m 1 2 Triangular Seal 1 8m 1 2 Bottom L H Flashing 1 N A Bottom R H Flashing 1 N A Bottom Centre Flashing N A 1 Colour Coded Bott...

Page 56: ...55 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Installation Remove the tiles slates required for installation 2 Panel Flashing Set 270 x 270 110cm for every further panel in the same row...

Page 57: ...56 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Secure Battens Attach 2 battens using 4 5x80 not supplied 450mm and 350mm from the top of the batten beneath...

Page 58: ...from the left hand side place the left hand apron flashing onto the top batton 450mm and screw into position just use the top screw holes to secure in place at this point Note Please remove the protec...

Page 59: ...58 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings Connect the right hand apron flashing to the left hand apron flashing as illustrated below ensuring that they interlock correctly...

Page 60: ...n Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings Note If the system is larger than 1 panel then the apron from the extension kit is placed between the right hand and left hand flashing of the 1 panel...

Page 61: ...unting The Flashings Slide the colour coded flashings over the galvanized section of the apron start with the middle sections first the left hand and right hand corners are always found in the one pan...

Page 62: ...61 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings These pieces also interlock...

Page 63: ...62 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings When interlocking correctly the colour coded cover flashing will butt up to the galvanized fixing plates at each end...

Page 64: ...stallation Mounting The Flashings Now insert the rest of the fixing screws into the galvanized fixing plates approx 100mm from the top Place the left hand panel into the galvanised fixing plate so it...

Page 65: ...capnut and olive on to the connection Now put the neighboring panel if 2 or more panels in place insert pipe reinforcers capnuts and olives into the panel connections and join the 2 panels together u...

Page 66: ...d down the sides and middle is using 2 or more panels of the panels using the 3 x large wood screws supplied 5x110mm The wooden latts should be positioned 200mm from the bottom of the panels and shoul...

Page 67: ...sing glycol cover the panels for at least an hour before and at all times during the test The picture shown above assumes the panel doesn t have an in built stat pocket RM are gradually introducing th...

Page 68: ...f Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings For every panel there will be 1 x wedge shaped wooden section this needs to be mounted on 2 battens directly above the panel and secure in place using 2 x 5...

Page 69: ...In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings Stick the weather seal supplied on a roll to the colour coded apron flashing at both corners and up the vertical edges of the panels This foam expands...

Page 70: ...ing screws 4x80mm up the length ensure the flashing runs parallel to the panel Mount the middle vertical flashing for 2 or more panels and the right hand side flashings in the same manner Note the mid...

Page 71: ...70 Mounting The Flashings Stick the square seal along the top of the panels also over the face of the side and middle vertical flashings Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation...

Page 72: ...rew the wind retaining rails into place the angel should run parallel with the edge of the wooden wedge and should lap over the vertical flashings at either side using small wood screws 4x30 Section 4...

Page 73: ...ooks under the wind retaining rail When located correctly you will not be able to lift the leading edge by hand Secure in place using 1 x 4x30mm wood screws this screw needs to be located as indicated...

Page 74: ...lashings interlock in the same way the apron flashings interlock continue from left to right The clips and galvanized nails are used to secure the side flashings and the top flashings to the battens S...

Page 75: ...ame Installation Mounting The Flashings Stick the triangular seal along the top of the top flashings and down each side by at least 150mm if required additional seal is available to order through your...

Page 76: ...5 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings A small seal screw 4 5x35mm is used to secure the four corners of the flashings in place you may need a 3mm HSS drill to pilot these holes...

Page 77: ...76 Section 4 In Roof Frame Installation Mounting The Flashings The roof covering can now be installed at least to the ridge on the side flashings and to the angle on the top flashings...

Page 78: ...sts such as mice and birds that may eat it Insulation should be externally sealed to prevent it carrying moisture RM Solar carry a range of suitable insulation in stock that can be purchashed through...

Page 79: ...is lower than the panels so that no steam may penetrate the expansion vessel in case of stagnation Stagnation occurs when the solar panels have heat energy which is not needed by the system and the p...

Page 80: ...thout a tool so that an unqualified person cannot shut it off The expansion vessel should be fitted on the return run of the system Where the expansion vessel is sited at the same level as the panels...

Page 81: ...rfly valves on the pump station where the filling pump hoses are connected manually open any zone valves ect on the solar primary pipe work At the Filling Pump 1 Open the right hand isolation valve cl...

Page 82: ...check carefully to see which diagrams apply to the controllers being used The Stelflow hot water cylinder as supplied by RM Solar is designed to work perfectly in conjunction with any RM Solar contro...

Page 83: ...t Out 2 Port Valve Fitted Below Pump If not required link 6 5 together SHE 02 Solar Controller Wiring Diagram 4 3 N E 3 N E P L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Br Bl G O Gy L N E 1 C 2 E L...

Page 84: ...t Valve Fitted Below Pump 2 If not required link 6 7 together Resol BS Plus East West Split Wiring Diagram N L 20 15 16 17 12 13 14 19 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Br Bl G O Gy Br Bl...

Page 85: ...p the RM Solar Controller and adjust the settings if required Never run the solar pump dry doing so will invalidate any pump guarantees 4 Put the RM Controller into manual operation ensure any motoris...

Page 86: ...thermal solar installation is installed will be recognised hereunder RM Solar Ltd Maintenance These requirements are recommended by RM Solar Ltd and must be adhered to and must be logged in the servic...

Page 87: ...E COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME TEL NO TEL NO COMMENTS COMMENTS SIGNATURE SIGNATURE SERVICE 7 DATE SERVICE 8 DATE ENGINEER NAME ENGINEER NAME COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME TEL NO TEL NO COMMENTS COMMENTS SIGN...

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