SUNSTAR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
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INSTALLATION KITS
The following is a description of the installation kits that are required for a complete Heliocol
installation. The
System Kit and Collector Kit are always required while the Row Spacer Kit is
only required for certain installations. The
Pressure Test Kit is used at the end of the installation
to test the system while the
Repair Tool Kit is used if you ever need to repair a collector.
COLLECTOR KIT
One of these kits is required for each collector, it contains:
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2 Top Mounting Pads
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2 Bottom Mounting Pads
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2 Panel Clamps (Top, Bottom, Latch & Gasket)
SYSTEM KIT
One of these kits is required for each row or bank of collectors. It contains
the parts necessary to connect the collectors to the feed and return lines.
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2 Panel Clamps (Top, Bottom, Latch & Gasket)
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2 Pipe Connectors
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2 End Caps
ROW SPACER KIT
One of these kits is required if you need to bypass a vent pipe or obstacle larger than 6”. It is also used to
connect collectors into one row that are on different roof levels or that are facing different directions. It
contains the part necessary to connect the collectors to the PVC pipe between them.
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2 Panel Clamps (Top, Bottom, Latch & Gasket)
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4 Pipe Connectors
PRESSURE TEST KIT
This kit gives you the components you need to pressure test the system once installation is complete.
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1/2” Ball Valve
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0-60 PSI Pressure Gauge
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Pressure Test “T” Assembly
REPAIR TOOL KIT
In the event a collector is damaged, this kit contains everything needed to make a repair to a riser tube.
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Pin Insert Tool
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1/4” Chisel
