These maximums can be exceed if there is high flow or substantial back pressure on the system, which will force
adequate flow through every panel. When you have more than the maximums, you should either use the double row
layout
detailed
in Fig.
10
.2 or the single row split feed layout
detailed
in Fig.
10
.3
on
page
#
10
. Of course, the double
row can also be used for smaller installations when space is a problem.
Whenever possible, the
2-1100-050 (4'x12.5')
panel
should be used. This will
reduce the total cost of the system,
reduce installation time and materials, reduce the width of solar array, reduce the number of roof penetrations and
produce a more attractive installation.
However, unique roof designs may require a combination of different size
panels
to best cover the roof area.
PANEL CONFIGURATIONS
- There are many ways to configure a solar array. The most common and preferred is in
one continuous row as shown in Fig.
10
.1
on
page
#10
. Ho
w
ever, there are recommended limits to the number of
panels that can be installed this way to achieve
balanced
flow throughout the array. The maximum
number of
panels
per row
are:
6. Solar Panel Layouts & Hydraulics.
- Cont.
ROOF ORIENTATION
- Ideally,
panels
should be located on a south-facing or flat roof on an elevated ground mounted rack
facing south. The next best orientation is west and finally east. A
panel
should never be installed on a north roof without a
reverse rack in the Northern hemisphere.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE PANEL
- The roof space available to you will determine which model
panel
to use. Since Swim Joy
manufactures
panel
s in
ten
different sizes, you have great flexibility in what you can design. The
ten
panels sizes are:
SOLAR PANEL LAYOUTS & HYDRAULICS
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