9
8.
COLLECTOR PIPING
All collectors and piping must be sloped a minimum
of ¼” per foot for drainage. All piping must drain
without any fluid “traps.” Soldered connections
should be made with 95/5 solder.
The piping of the system should be considered
before a final decision is made on how the
collectors are mounted. Piping should be made of
not less than ¾” I.D. copper tube of the type
meeting local codes, insulated with Armaflex or
similar, and painted or wrapped with aluminum tape
where exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Figure 11
Figure 12
9.
COLLECTOR PIPING DETAIL
The outlets of the collector are ¾” copper nipples
(Figure 13). They should be piped as shown.
Figure 13
REDUCING
COUPLING
