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. 6.1, page 7. Hoever, there are, recommended limits to the number of panels that can be
installed this way to achieve even flow throughout the array. The maximums are:
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 as in
Fig. 6.2 or the single row split feed layout as in Fig. 6.3, page 7. Of course, the double row can also be used for smaller
installations when space is a problem.
SOLAR PANEL LAYOUT & HYDRAULICS.
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Whenever possible, the largest panel (SLES-40) should be used. This will:
However, unique roof designs may require a combination of different size collectors to best cover the roof area.
6. Solar Panel Layouts & Hydraulics.
- Cont.
PANEL
SIZE
SLES-8
1’ x 8’
SLES-10.5
1’x10.5’
SLES-30
4’x8’
SLES-40
4’x10.5’
MODEL #
MAXIMUM PER ROW
SLES-30
12
SLES-40
10
Reduce your total collector cost.
Reduce labor and installation material cost.
Reduce the length of the solar array.
Reduce the number of roof penetrations.
Produce a more attractive installation.
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ROOF ORIENTATION
- Ideally, collectors 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 collector should never be installed on a
north roof without a reverse rack in the Northern hemisphere.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE COLLECTOR
- The roof space available to you will determine which model collector to
use. Since eco-SPARK manufactures collectors in four different sizes, you have great flexibility in what you can design.
The four panels sizes are:
INSTALLATION MANUAL eco-SPARK™ SOLAR POOL HEATER
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