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Sunbank Installation Manual
3.
Project Overview
1.
Before starting an installation, it is necessary to know where you plan to mount the
Sunbank and where you plan to interface with the existing plumbing system. Once this is
clearly defined, you can purchase the necessary plumbing supplies.
2.
If a permit is required in your jurisdiction contact us for more resources. We will provide
you with documents that you will need for a permit and can connect you with a structural
engineer, if necessary.
3.
Assemble the Sunbank bracket and find the rafters/trusses over which you plan to mount
it. Lag flashed attachments to roof and mount bracket so that you can find the correct
roof/building penetration.
4.
The next step is to run the plumbing to where you will interface with the existing
plumbing. Make the plumbing connections according to the Sunbank plumbing schematic.
5.
Tighten nuts to secure tank bolts to the bracket. Connect plumbing and fill with water and
check for leaks. Do not seal up insulation until you have checked for leaks.
6.
Install tubes. This is always the last step and they are kept in the box until now to prevent
overheating.
7.
Enjoy solar heated water.
We will discuss the various parts of the vacuum tube assembly in this manual:
