9
3 d)
Cont.
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Push the rubber hose you cut in half previously over the panel header as per diagram Step 3d. Slide a metal
collar (
SK-FTG-L
) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar
1
/
4
" from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver.
See Fig 3a-5. Repeat for other end of panel.
•
Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose
over the second panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly. See Fig 3a-6. Repeat for other end of
panel.
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Repeat previous 2 steps for other system.
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You should now have two sets of connected panels. You need to use rubbers from the system kit
(
SK-FTG-K
) to connect the two set together as per Diagram Step3d.
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Install mounting kits as per instructions included with them.
Panels must be installed with a slight
slope (minimum 2 inch per 10 feet) toward the inlet
. This will allow the panel to drain properly.
Note: The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel.
Note: A maximum of 12 2ft panels (6 systems) may be plumbed in parallel
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For high wind areas you can install the Nylon straps and Vinyl straps from System Kit.
Mark a spot 6" to the top of the outlet. Mark spots 6" to the top of every second
rubber hose that are on the same side as the outlet. Mark a spot 6" to the top of the
vacuum relief valve. See Fig 3d-4. Place mounting base (
SK-RMK-BASE
) on these spots.
Drill pilot holes, apply silicone roof sealant and screw mounting base into roof. See Fig 3d-5.
Wrap a Nylon strap (
SK-RMK-ST-N32
) around the panel header (see Fig 3d-7) or
around rubber hose (see Fig 3d-6). Lay both ends of strap in the mounting base and
pull tight. See Fig 3d-8. Screw on mounting cap (
SK-RMK-CAP
). See Fig 3d-9.
Repeat process on the inlet side (bottom) of the panels but using the Vinyl straps
(
SK-RMK-ST-V32
) instead.
Fig 3d-6
Fig 3d-5
Fig 3d-4
Fig 3d-7
Fig 3d-8
Fig 3d-9
