PANEL ASSEMBLY
1.
Choose placement for your solar panel(s). Make sure that it will be in the sun for most of the day. The area should be
clear of sharp objects.
2.
Take the panel out of the box, remove the strap from panel and let the panel sit in the sun for approximately 30
minutes so it will become flexible.
3.
a)
Installation: one system on ground
.
Diagram Step 3a
•
Apply Teflon tape to threads of 2 caps (
SK-FTG-F
) See Fig 3a-1
•
Thread the caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a.
Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2
•
Put "O" rings (
SK-FTG-I
) on both combination adapters (
SK-FTG-
D
) See Fig 3a-3. Thread both combination adapters into the panels
as per Diagram Step 3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4
OR
(use adapters that fit best with your existing hoses)
Apply Teflon tape to threads of ribbed adapter (
SK-FTG-P
). See
Fig 3a-5. Thread both ribbed adapters into the panels as per
Diagram Step 3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-6
•
Apply Teflon to threads of by-pass valve (
SK-INT-V
).
•
Screw side of valve with handle into the panel as per Diagram Step
3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-7
•
Loosen the union on the valve. See Fig 3a-8.
•
Screw other side of valve into the panel as per Diagram Step 3a.
Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-9. Tighten the union on the valve.
•
Push the rubber hose (
SK-FTG-J
) over the panel header as per
Diagram Step 3a. 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-10.
•
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-11
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