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Technical Manual

Installation, maintenance & use instructions

Solar collectors

Meander AL GRD MDR

Summary of Contents for Apollon Meander AL GRD MDR

Page 1: ...Technical Manual Installation maintenance use instructions Solar collectors Meander AL GRD MDR ...

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Page 3: ...R THE INTERCONNECTION OF COLLECTORS IN SOLAR FIELDS 7 RECOMMENDATIONS ON HEAT TRANSFER MEANS AND SAFETY AND PROTECTION MEASURES DURING FILLING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM 7 MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE PRESSURE DROP MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM ANGLE 8 GENERAL INSTALLATION RULES 9 INSTALLATION POSITION 10 GENERAL PREVENTION MEASURES 11 SUPPORT BASE PARTS 12 SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY ON A FLAT SURFACE...

Page 4: ... least 40 litres daily In order to take full advantage of the solar water heater maximum use of hot water should be made during daytime so that the system can continuously produce hot water during the daylight hours maintaining thus its maximum efficiency SOLAR WATER HEATING The collecting surface absorbs solar energy and heats the liquid water or antifreeze mixture that circulates in the water el...

Page 5: ...dow area as well as the headers thus increasing the collector s absorbency Laser Welded to the water frame 5 Special plastic parts for supporting and sealing the water frame to the trough specially designed for the collector s ventilation with sensor supporting option Special silicone rubber seals allow fluctuation of the absorber s length contraction expansion in a 40 C to 200 C temperature range...

Page 6: ...rom the collectors at the point of installation so as to protect them from shocks paying attention not to support the collectors on their pipe connections When the packaging materials are removed the collectors must be placed directly onto their supporting base which must be assembled according to the instructions in this leaflet FLAT SURFACE INCLINED SURFACE One type of supporting base system ele...

Page 7: ...table to provide frost protection down to 10 within the collector at an exterior temperature of 20 Once the system has been placed and until the installation is complete the glass panels of the collectors must remain covered until the boiler is filed with service water so as to avoid the boiling of the filling liquid or the breakage of the glass The system must have the filling liquid replaced or ...

Page 8: ...maximum yield The solar system must be oriented so that the collecting surface faces the geographical south for the northern hemisphere and the geographical north for the southern hemisphere i e it should always face the equator Any deviation in the orientation means a drop in the system s performance If a deviation from the correct orientation cannot be avoided then the system s performance must ...

Page 9: ...ons that apply As the sun ray s angle of attack varies with time but also depending on the system s location the collector s angle should be approximately equal to the installation location s latitude At this angle the maximum energy gain on an annual basis is achieved Installation particularities In case there is no compatibility between the surface where the collector will be installed inclined ...

Page 10: ...tion make sure that the roof and or the construction is of adequate bearing capacity in terms of statics always according to the expected maximum loads at the installation point If the installation is in a place with an extremely big wind and snow load the system as a whole should be statically checked by a skilled person e g a specialized engineer In special cases strengthening or more solid cons...

Page 11: ...ical devices and electrical tools against unintended activation y y Use only the tools intended to be used for this specific solar system The use of other components or inappropriate tools can cause accidents Requirements related to the personnel y y The installation of our Solar Thermal systems can only be undertaken by authorized specialized companies and trained personnel y y Works in electrica...

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Page 13: ...rew vertical part 3 to the above parts 3 Screw diagonal part 4 to the above parts and tighten all screws Repeat steps 1 2 3 for the other pairs of parts 4 Place parts 6 crosswise and tighten the screws 5 2 1 3 4 6 5 5 Screw the collector supporting part 5 to the bottom part of the frame and tighten the screws 6 Screw the collector supporting part 5 to the top part of the frame without tightening t...

Page 14: ...bottom right edge Connect the pipe to the system s heat exchanger outlet 12 Place a Ø22 mechanically tightened copper plugs on the upper right and bottom left edge of the collector s 13 Place the intermediate decorative channel optionally clasp the piping covers and fasten up the plugs at the bottom part Use lock nuts in order to avoid the copper tube mechanical strain STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 7 STEP ...

Page 15: ...ape parts constructed in the former step 1 in order for the frame to be formed Screw straight parts 6 which will be used for the mounting of the support base to the tiles to the botton part Repeat for the rest of the parts 5 Bend the straight parts 6 of step 2 with the hand covering the beams of the tiled roof Drill and fasten up with bolts Use level so that the base is horizontally placed 3 Screw...

Page 16: ...and the sensor slot at the upper left part of the collector Connect the pipe to the system s heat exchanger inlet 9 Place a 3 4 Ø22 mechanically tightened at the collector bottom right edge for the connection of the boiler line Connect the pipe to the system s heat exchanger outlet 10 Place a Ø22 mechanically tightened copper plugs on the upper right and bottom left edge of the collector s 11 Plac...

Page 17: ... mains and to the consumption system inspection of the pipe insulation and cleaning of the glass y y If the collectors glass is broken it should be replaced immediately y y It is recommended that the glass is washed at an hour of low sunlight to avoid damages due to expansion contraction due to temperature changes y y If the fittings are worn screws pugs piping etc these should be replaced at the ...

Page 18: ...erly insulated Has the installment on the roof been done according to the local regulations HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Are there any leaks in the closed circuit the connections or in the tube heat exchanger Are the safety valves installed properly Does a mixing valve of hot cold water exist ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Is the electric resistance connected properly if it exists Has the electric connection been...

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Page 20: ...100 Sofia Region Bulgaria Tel 359 2 4210232 email info nobel bg 11 18 Solar collectors Meander AL GRD MDR The company preserves the right to change all specifications of the products and their accessories without prior notice The company preserves the right to change all specifications of the products and their accessories without prior notice ...

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