PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
The system 5 can be installed in straightforward
situations by two experienced people in less than 6
hours. With no experience, the installation will
probably take 2 people 8 to 12 hours, with added
complications, like a longer pipe run or two stories,
taking longer.
SAFETY FIRST!! See section 2.2
This Installation Manual assumes good
technical experience and ability.
NOTE: The collector has some sharp metal edges and
corners, use caution when handling the collector.
1.0.
Tools and Materials
ITEMS SUPPLIED BY SOLARROOFS.COM:
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Collectors, with mounting rails, Ell brackets, U Center brackets and Solar Feed and Return line adapters
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Air Vent, Pressure Relief Valve, copper adaptor
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PV Panel with mounting brackets and hardware
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Storage Tank Heat Exchanger brass connections with Expansion tank, Pressure Gauge, “Floating Ball” Check Valve,
Charging valves, and Temperature Gauge.
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12 Volt Pump and connections.
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50’ 1/2” outside diameter copper solar loop lines.
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Solar loop installation parts kit including miscellaneous parts, fittings, screws, nuts, bolts, etc.,
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All hardware, two roof boots, 6' high temp. insulation
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Mixing Valve.
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Installation Manual, Operation and Maintenance Manual and Stickers.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:
Overview: Everyday homeowner tools are all that are needed to assemble and install the Skyline solar loop.
Tools and Materials Needed:
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For Assembling a split kit or Skyline split kit model collector: Pop Rivet Gun, 2 large adjustable wrenches and/or
wrench set (to secure collector absorber brass unions and compression fittings and to attach collector sections
together using joiner strip).
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Min 18” “Monkey Wrench (best to have 2)
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Teflon tape (1/2" wide to seal threaded fittings use 6 turns).
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Quality Pipe Sealant (to seal face of brass union ends).
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Ladder(s) (for roof and for access to attic as needed).
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Tape measure, Marking pencil, crayon or chalk (to mark rafters and holes on roof)
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Chalk Snap Line.
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1 1/2" inch wood bit for roof penetrations (for feed and return lines through roof).
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7/16" socket with ratchet and 6" extension. (a powerful drill with adapter is desirable for quickly driving lags).
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1/4” nut driver on high speed drill (to drive 1/4" self taping screws into collector).
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Caulking gun with quality Polyurethane or Silicone roofing caulk (to fill lag holes and seal flashing to prevent
leaks).
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3/4” or ½” wall, 7/8’ ID (about 12 feet) and 5/8” ID high temperature open cell pipe insulation for inside piping.
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Charging Pump and 2 buckets 3 laundry hoses to charge system with Polypropylene Glycol (usually 2 gallons 100%)
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