4 Set-up
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Installation and maintenance instructions auroTHERM exclusive 0020077989_04
Fitting mounting rails to several racks
A
B
50
- 200
1
2
8.
When installing several collectors next to each other, al-
low the mounting rails to end in the centre of the brack-
ets
(A)
.
9.
Allow the mounting rails on the first and last rack to
protrude 50
–
200 mm over the edge
(B)
.
Connecting mounting rails
1
10. Clamp the rail connector
(1)
into the mounting rails.
11. Ensure that the rail connector
(1)
engages in the holes
of the mounting rails.
Note
After installation, the rail connectors are no
longer accessible.
Securing the lower mounting rails
12. Screw the retainers tightly onto the lower mounting
rails.
–
Working materials: 5 mm Allen key
Hooking the collector in at the bottom
1
Danger!
Risk of burns and scalding!
In the event of solar radiation inside the units,
collectors can reach 300 °C.
▶
Avoid working in direct sunlight.
▶
Cover the collectors before starting work.
▶
You should preferably perform the work in
the morning.
▶
Wear suitable safety gloves.
13. Place the collector so that its lower edge is in the profile
of the mounting rail
(1)
(upper collector).
14. Ensure that the mounting rail surrounds the lower edge
of the collector.
Securing the collector at the top
1
2
15. Slide the left side of the top mounting rail
(1)
until it is
flush with the collector.
16. Ensure that the mounting rail surrounds the top edge of
the collector.
17. Screw the retainer securely on the top left
(2)
.
–
Working materials: 5 mm Allen key
18. Ensure that the mounting rail does not slip while you
are tightening the screw.
Rendering the retaining straps unusable
Danger!
Risk of injury caused by transporting col-
lectors on weathered retaining straps
The retaining straps that are attached to the
collectors may become brittle due to environ-
mental influences, and may tear under load.
