Solar Boiler™ Installation Manual (OG-300), page 6 of 14
IN.410.06.DEC/99
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11
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IN
OUT
Note:
Be sure to note which wire to the Solar Boiler™ is POSITIVE
LifeLine® connection to collector "A"
✍
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Insert the marked 3/8" copper tube into the "IN" (blue) port of
the "A" collector. Use a 5/8" wrench to tighten the compression
nut one full turn. Be sure to hold the bulkhead union from
moving during this process with a 11/16" wrench.
DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
!
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Insert the other 3/8" copper tube into the "OUT" (red) port of
the "A" collector. Use a 5/8" wrench to tighten the compression
nut one full turn. Be sure to hold the bulkhead union from
moving during this process with a 11/16" wrench.
DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
!
❏
Insulate the copper tubing using the 3/8" ID insulation provided
with the Solar Boiler™. Seal the roof penetration with silicon
sealant.
AAA
AAA
solar storage tank
AAAA
Solar Boiler™
A
A
b o t t o m t an k
t e e
drain bib
Flexhose™ (15")
long nipple
tank drain port
ball valve
A
A
AA
AA
90° union
Flexhose™ (15")
A
A
A
union nut
AA
AA
Setting up the Solar Boiler™ module,bottom connections
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❏
Place the Solar Boiler™ module and solar storage
tank next to your auxiliary water heater.
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Attach a 90
°
3/4" elbow to the bottom of the Solar
Boiler™ module and position it in the direction of
the solar storage tank.
❏
Remove the drain valve from the solar storage tank.
Install the bottom tank assembly. Position the tee such that one end points toward the Solar Boiler™.
❏
Apply teflon tape to the hose bib and attach it to the end of the tee that is pointing away from the Solar Boiler™.
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Connect the bottom of the Solar Boiler module to the tee at the bottom of the solar storage tank using 3/4" hard copper
tubing. In the diagram, the copper tubing is referred to as Flexhose™. Flexhose™ is no longer used.
bulkhead union
flare gasket
flare adapter
3/8"
compression nut
3/8" copper tube
use teflon tape or pipe thread sealer here
"A " solar collector
LifeLine® 3/8" adapter
(SKIP THIS STEP IF
YOUR COLLECTOR HAS 3/8" PORTS)
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❏
In order to connect 3/8" tube(s) to the 1/4" bulkhead unions
on the solar collector, adapters are included with installation
hardware. The adapters consist of several brass and copper
fittings. A top view of the lower right hand corner of the
“A” solar collector is shown here and illustrates the proper
arrangement of the fittings.
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Before attaching the flare adapter, remove the 1/4" compres-
sion nut from the solar collector.
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Connect fittings in the order shown.
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Use two wrenches to tighten all connections. Use a 9/16"
wrench to prevent the bulkhead union from turning.
