ā Evacuated Solar Energy Collector Technical Reference

(6.4) KS-System
Installation details
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The following procedure explains the installation of a THERMOMAX Solar System using
the stainless steel K-Ty pe roof brack ets.
1. Select a suitable position for the collector. It should face due south. Recommended angle
of tilt is the same as your geographical latitude. The distances between the K-Type roof
brackets are as shown (Pt. No. B0249).
2. Remove tiles.
3. Secure LOWER leg of bracket to rafter using the coach screws (Pt. No. A0168) and the
plain washers (Pt. No. A0170). Pre-drill holes for screws to avoid splitting of rafter.
4. Replace bottom tile.
Locate and secure UPPER leg of bracket to rafter.
5. Replace remaining tiles.
6. Locate and secure side rail (Pt. No. B0008) to roof brack ets using the indicated holes in
the side rail. The holes used in the roof brackets can vary. Note: Use the nylon washer
(Pt. No. A2158) to hold the bolt (Pt. No. A0175) and the formed washer (Pt. No. A0173)
in place in the hole for the later securing of the manifold to the side rails respectively the
bottom support.
Tighten all nuts and bolts.
7. Locate bottom support (Pt. No. B0177 (20) or Pt. No. B0178 (30)) to bottom end of side
rail. Remove and discard ny lon washer before placing plain washer (Pt. No. A0170),
spring washer (Pt. No. A0172), clamping plate washer (Pt. No. A0176), and nut (Pt. No.
A0169). The distance from the side rail to the bottom support ends should be equal.
8. Locate manifold (Pt. No. B0258 (20) or Pt. No. B0259 (30)) to top end of side rails. Remove
and discard nylon washer before placing plain washer, spring washer, clamping
plate washer, and nut. The distance from the side rails to the manifold ends should be
the same as those for the bottom support.
9. Earth inlet or outlet pipe of manifold in accordance with local regulations. The same applies
to the framework.
10. Locate manifold fittings (Pt. No. A0188) to the manifold inlet and outlet pipe.
When using an automatic air-vent note that it must be installed vertically. CHECK ALL
plumbing and pipework between collector and hot water storage tank.
11. - Unpack first tube (Pt. No. B2100 (TMO 600 S) or Pt. No. B2101 (TMO 500 S)).
- Rest bottom end of tube on appropriate rubber pad on bottom support.
ENSURE COATED SURFACE OF ABSORBER FACES UPPERMOST.
- Insert condenser into manifold.
12. - Tighten retaining cap to manifold by hand.
- Make sure coated surface still faces uppermost.
13. - Locate bottom support clip (Pt. No. A0921).
- Tighten all retaining caps approximately ¼ to ½ turn using a suitable spanner. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
- Repeat steps 11, 12 and 13 for all other tubes.
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