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Design Description

The Clearly Solar, solar flat plate collector, collects the 

available solar radiation and transfers the heat through the 

solar fluid to be utilised by the system. 

It has been designed to compliment the complete range of 

Glow-worm solar system components. 

The kits are suitable for roof pitches between 15°- 75°, please 

choose from the table below. 

The solar thermal flat plate collector includes a saltwater-

resistant aluminium frame as well as a copper surface 

absorber with a high selective coating.

The flat plate collector has a CFC-free, standstill temperature-

resistant mineral wool insulation for long-life and excellent 

heat insulation.

Hydraulic connections are tool free with double ‘O’ ring 

sealing. The sensor sleeve is integrated into the hydraulic flow 

connection.

The following kits are available and dependant upon the 

number of collectors, the quantities required are listed in the 

following tables and illustrated in the appropriate sections:-

1 Technical Specification

On-roof installation components

1.1 On-roof mounting 

With on-roof mounting, flat collectors are fastened to 

horizontal mounting rails quickly and reliably with attachment 

clips. To ensure compatibility with different roofings, two 

different roof anchors are available: 

-  Type P for high profile (pantile)

-  Type S for flat profile (slate)  and extremely high protruding 

tiles (e.g. Mediterranean clay tiles).

High profile tiled roof (pantile)
Number of collectors

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Type P anchor part no. 0020060302 - Section 5  

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Easy fit hydraulic connection set 

part no. 0020060207

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Easy fit hydraulic extension set 

part no. 0020055175

-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Collector panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Low profile tiled roof (slate)
Number of collectors

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Type S anchor part no. 0020055184 - Section 6  

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Easy fit hydraulic connection set 

part no. 0020060207

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Easy fit hydraulic extension set 

part no. 0020055175

-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Collector panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Summary of Contents for Clearly Solar

Page 1: ...1 www glow worm co uk Solar Thermal Flat Plate Collector Installation Instructions Clearly Solar Horizontal On roof mounting 15 75 SRH 2 3...

Page 2: ...ppropriate Building Regulations The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations and should be provided to the customer for future reference Installers are requi...

Page 3: ...ngs 4 Important Information 4 Statutory Requirements 5 Technical Specification 1 6 Technical Data 2 7 Solar Collector and Hydraulic Connection Arrangement 3 8 Hydraulic Connection Kits 4 9 Roof Anchor...

Page 4: ...ion is made without permission in writing by Glow worm Any alteration not approved by Glow worm could invalidate the certification warranty and may also infringe the current issue of the statutory req...

Page 5: ...ng of electrical installations The Health and Safety at Work Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH The Current I E E Wiring Regulations The Water Supply water fittings Regulations 1999 o...

Page 6: ...owing tables and illustrated in the appropriate sections 1 Technical Specification On roof installation components 1 1 On roof mounting With on roof mounting flat collectors are fastened to horizontal...

Page 7: ...eight Dry kg 38 Fluid content l 2 16 Copper pipe connection flat face mm G 3 4 DN16 Insulation thickness mm 40 Max operating pressure bar 10 Glass type Solar safety glass prismatic structure Glass cov...

Page 8: ...r arrangements are shown below Hydraulic Connections It is recommended that the hydraulic connections should be made as shown below 1 4 5 1 9 10 Diagram 3 2 15045 6 and up to 10 max Collectors THE HYD...

Page 9: ...draulic connection set Kit No 0020060207 Part Description Qty 1 Upper supply with probe 1 2 Return inlet 1 3 Lower plug 1 4 Upper plug with ventilation 1 5 Securing clip 4 Easy fit hydraulic extension...

Page 10: ...1433 1633 Diagram 5 2 SECURING SCREW ROOF ANCHOR TYPE P B C C B B B A 74 15153 15186 BOTTOM PLATE SECURING SCREW 120 120 1233 120 120 COLLECTOR CLAMP COLLECTOR CLAMP 15408 Total adjustment of collecto...

Page 11: ...of battens and rafters where required please refer to diagram 5 1 and 5 2 for position of brackets If required loosen the securing screw see diagram 5 2 Using a 5mm Allen key release the bottom plate...

Page 12: ...are in good condition and have sufficient load carrying capacity and the battens are secure 6 1 Roof anchor type S Refer to diagram 6 1 Remove the tiles where required refer to diagram 5 1 The roof an...

Page 13: ...beneath the clamp see diagram 7 2 NOTE The design is symmetrical and does not have a top or bottom IMPORTANT Do not remove the protective film until the system is to be commissioned Move the clamp int...

Page 14: ...with the securing clip Place the next collector on the lower mounting bracket Slide the collector up to the first collector paying attention to the pipe couplings see diagram 7 4 When fully inserted t...

Page 15: ...have been fixed with securing clips All hydraulic connections laid properly The collector sensor has been connected The collectors are connected to a lightning protection device A pressure test carri...

Page 16: ...16 Glow worm Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JT Because of our constant endeavour for improvement details may vary slightly from those shown in these instructions 0020080932 02 03 09...

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