d)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Do not spray water into the evacuated tube.
e) Follow this process to insert the evacuated tube into the header:
STEP 1: Firmly hold the evacuated tube, taking care to ensure the metal spring plate
is sitting in the mouth of the evacuated tube
STEP 2: With the heat pipe positioned at the top of the evacuated tube, guide the
heat pipe tip in past the manifold rubber seal and into the heat pipe port. Push in full
depth.
STEP 3: Using a 1/8th left and right twisting action, push the evacuated tube up into the
manifold. The neck of the evacuated tube will push against the spring at the base of the
heat pipe tip, forcing it fully into the port.
f) The heat pipe and evacuated tube are fully inserted once the black coating of the evacuated tube has
disappeared up into the manifold (no clear glass visible) and the bottom of the tube sits correctly in the bottom
track.
g) As each tube is inserted, or alternatively once all tubes have been inserted, secure the tubes to the bottom track
using the stainless steel clips as follows:
STEP 1: Line up the clip with the hook on the bottom track and push down
on one side until a “click” sound is heard.
STEP 2: While ensuring the clip is centered of the rubber cap, push down
the other side of the clip until it too “clicks” into position.
STEP 3: Check to ensure both sides are correctly clipped over the hooks.
h) The clip can be removed by using a small screwdriver or needle nosed pliers
to pull each side of the clip down and outward.
i) As the distance between consecutive tubes is minimal, it may be necessary to
push a consecutive tube slightly off to the side while attaching the clip to allow
enough room to operate.
6.3. Post Installation Cleaning
a) Clean each evacuated tube with a liquid glass cleaner and cloth/paper.
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