Required: Roof Mounting Kit #60633
Tools:
• Silicone Sealant,
(GE II or equivalent)
if on roof.
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Hand Drill with 1/8” drill bit
Important: Use only mounting hardware from the manufacturer.
Adding or using other hardware will void the warranty.
Remove the collector from the box and allow the material to relax in
the sun (30 minutes to an hour). Do not lay the collector on the grass
- it can burn the lawn underneath. Allow at least one foot around the
solar system for brackets and piping. Roof obstructions like vents
should be taken into consideration when laying out collectors. With a
roof vent up to 3” in diameter, the collectors can be placed on either
side of the vent.
Determine the position of the collector. The top mounting bracket will
be located at each slot along the length of the collector. The collector
should slope slightly toward the end caps to drain (winterization).
Locate the bottom mounting brackets directly below each top bracket
(see photos at left).
Drill 1/8” pilot holes for all brackets. Lag screws should be long
enough to reach the subroof under the shingles. Inject a generous
amount of silicone sealant into the holes and onto the surrounding
roof surface. Mount the bracket to the roof as shown with the bracket
centered in the slot. Inject additional silicone over screw head area.
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ON SLOPED SURFACE
R O O F • R A C K • F E N C E
HIGH WIND AREAS: Additional high wind hold down kit is
available for installations that may be subject to high winds. Not
included - see back page under “OPTIONS” for product number.
ROOF INSTALLATIONS: It is suggested that you use rigid PVC
pipe for roof installations.
Strap is provided in the proper lengths to span the collectors
vertically. Start by tying the strap to the top of the bracket and
run the strap to the bracket below it and tie to the bottom brack-
et. Do not add additional mounting hardware - the collector must
“float” on the brackets to expand and contract.
Fence mounting installations are
an option if space is a problem.
The collector may not heat as
effectively when mounted vertically,
especially early in the year, when
the sun is right overhead, but will
still heat your pool.
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