C
HAPTER
1:
M
OUNTING THE
S
OLAR
C
OLLECTORS
Installation in High Wind Areas
When Installing in High Wind Areas it is recommended to use the
Optional Supplemental High Wind Area
Collector Hold-Down Kit
, Part #12035-1 for 1 1/2”; #12035-2 for 2”.
Install an Inlet Header Hold-Down Assembly to each of the panel’s inlet header connection hoses. Stretch the
spring 3/4” to locate the first hole. Using a 1/8” (3mm) drill bit for 1/4” (6mm) diameter screws drill a hole for the
first outlet header bracket on the first roof mark. Measure down 1” on center from the first pilot hole and drill pilot
hole for second screw. Insert a generous amount of high quality sealant into each hole and onto the surrounding
roof surface. Tension the bracket’s spring and bolt the bracket securely to the mounting surface. Repeat this step
for the other inlet connection hoses.
NOTE: DO NOT STRETCH THE SPRING MORE THEN 3/4”. OVER TENSIONING THE SPRING
WHEN THE PANEL IS EXPANDED ON A HOT DAY CAN LEAD TO PANEL DAMAGE WHEN IT
CONTRACTS ON A COOL DAY/NIGHT.
See
Table 2B
below for additional strap bracket locations.
13
T
ABLE
2
B
COLLECTOR PANEL SIZE, FEET (M)
DIMENSION OF (A), INCHES (CM)
12 (3.6) 10 (3.0) 8 (2.4)
32 (81)
28 (71) 20 (51)
