MOUNTING THE SUNSTAR PANELS USING SUNSTAR MOUNTS.
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The most important feature of the eco-SPARK installation method is its simplicity. The mounting pad’s flexibility allows
for the relativity simple installation of the eco-SPARK collectors on any roof or rack surface regardless of pitch. To
properly install collectors utilizing mounting pads follow these few steps:
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Prepare each collector by sliding the (2-1160-003) mounting pad onto the mounting rail molded to the top header.
(2) top pads per collector are required and should be located on the mounting sections of the collector. (2) mounting
pads are also required at the bottom of the header.
Snap a chalk line across the roof where you want the top edge of the collector header to be. This chalk line should
slope upward towards where the return line will be located, to allow for proper drainage. The return line corner of
the collectors should be the top corner closest to the pool pump so that once the water is heated, it will be returning
to the pool as quickly as possible. Be sure to allow 2” of clearance above this chalk line for the mounting pads.
Number of mounting pads required:
Lay the first two collectors so that the top edge of the top header is located at the chalk line.
Connect the top headers of the collectors together using the (PPC) plastic panel clamp by following the procedures
described in the section of this manual on connecting solar collectors together.
After positioning the mounting pads in the proper location, secure the first collector to the roof. Apply ample roof
sealant to both lag bolts or appropriate roof fasteners and to the roof. Position mounting pad on the roof and lag
to the roof. The (1-5060-011) ¼” x 4” lag bolt should be securely fastened, but not over tightened. In the case of
tile roofs, tap cons are commonly used to attach the mounting pads to the tile. Using tap cons avoids the need to
penetrate the roof membrane or substrate in cases where the roof tiles are properly anchored to the roof. On all types
of roofs be sure to seal each penetration with the proper sealant.
(2) on top header
(2) on bottom header
Top S roof mounting pad “left”.
Bottom S roof mounting pad “right”.
(2) mounting pads required for each side.
NOTE:
Typically, each mounting pad should be centered on the mounting rail; however, the pad can be slid from
side to side so that it can be centered on a roof truss or on the top of a barrel tile. You may even want to move
the mounting pad to a different mounting rail, but remember to always keep the pads spaced out as evenly as
possible.
8. Mounting the Solar Panels
Using eco-SPARK Mounts.
Fig. 8.1
INSTALLATION MANUAL eco-SPARK™ SOLAR POOL HEATER
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