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2. System Layout
Unless you are very familiar with working on roofs and have the proper equipment, you should
hire a professional with the necessary experience to do the installation. Failure to observe safe
practices on a roof or other elevated structures may result in falling, leading to severe injuries.
Roof installations
It is recommended that you use rigid PVC pipes for roof installations. The collectors should slope slightly
toward the inlet point (where the water enters the collectors) to allow for drainage.