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Revision Date: 02/07/2020
Revision: C
Pre-Assembled Rhino - Installation Manual
HOW TO INSTALL RHINO SOLAR
Step 1:
Determine the roof/s where the panels will be installed, taking into consideration the space,
orientation, roof protrusions, roof slope and shading.
Appendix 1 ‘
Choosing the Correct Panels
and Roof for Your Install’
Step 2:
Take into consideration the position of the plumbing, what obstacles are on your chosen roof
and making sure the system can automatically drain down. For more information refer
Appendix
2
‘
Plumbing Considerations, Getting Around Obstacles and Automatic Drain Down
’
Step 3:
Choose an appropriate position for the top roof mounts. Measure out a datum point and mark
with a chalk line. To allow for proper drainage for winterisation, please ensure the line has a
slight slope of approximately 25mm per 3 metres down towards the supply side of the array.
If you are installing on a
metal roof
, mark the line ideally over a batten
If you are installing on a
tiled roof
, ensure that the line is 50mm above the bottom of the tile, to
allow any built-up debris above the header pipe to be washed away by the natural flow of the
water. If the pipe is installed too close to the bottom edge of the upper tile, the natural water
flow would not be able to wash any built up debris away, therefore potentially causing roof leaks
as the water builds up behind the debris and flows under the roof tiles
Please note:
If a slope is not possible, perhaps due to a unique roof design, then automatic drain
down will not occur. In this instance, please ensure you install manual drain valves as needed and
formally instruct the homeowner of the need to winterise the system.
Step 4:
Using the diagram and table below, create a horizontal sloping line where the bottom Roof
Mounts will be installed.
