PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
The “Fireball 2001” system 4 can be installed in
straightforward situations by two experienced people
in less than 5 hours. With no experience, the
installation will probably take six to eight hours, with
added complications, like a longer pipe run or two
stories, taking longer.
This is a “simplified” Installation Manual and assumes
good technical experience and ability. Most major
parts are labeled or marked and may include specif ic
instructions right on the part to simplify the process.
NOTE: As the collector has some sharp metal edges and
corners, use caution when handling the collector.
Tools and Materials
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ITEMS SUPPLIED BY SOLARROOFS.COM:
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Fireball 2001 Collector, with 3 mounting rails and 6 Ell brackets per collector, + 3 Ell brackets per extra collector.
Solar Feed and Return line adapters.
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Air Vent, Pressure Relief Valve
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Differential controller with two sensors or optional PV Panel.
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Storage Tank Thermosyphon Heat Exchanger unit with Expansion tank, Pressure Gauge, Check Valve, Charging
valves and Propylene Glycol.
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110 Volt AC Pump or optional 12 Volt Pump and connections.
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50’ 1/2” outside diameter copper solar loop lines.
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Solar loop installation parts kit including miscellaneous parts, fittings, screws, nuts, bolts, etc.,
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All hardware, two roof boots, 6' high temp. insulation.
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Installation Manual, and Operation and Maintenance Manual.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:
Overview: Everyday homeowner tools are all that are needed to assemble and install the Fireball 2001 system.
Tools and Materials Needed:
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Pop Rivet Gun, 2 large adjustable wrenches and/or wrench set (to secure collector absorber brass unions and
compression fittings, Note: only needed with Split Kits to attach collector sections together using joiner strip).
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Teflon tape (1/2" wide to seal threaded fittings use 6 turns).
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Quality Pipe Sealant (to seal face of brass union ends).
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Ladder(s) (for roof and for access to attic as needed).
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Tape measure, Marking pencil, crayon or chalk (to mark rafters and holes on roof).
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1 1/2" inch wood bit for roof penetrations (for 2 lines through roof).
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7/16" socket with ratchet and 6" extension. (a drill adapter is desirable for quickly driving lags).
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1/4” nut driver on high speed drill (to drive 1/4" self taping screws into collector).
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Caulking gun with quality Polyurathane, Elastomeric or Silicone roofing caulk (to fill lag holes and seal flashing to
prevent leaks).
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3/4” wall, 1/2" high temperature open cell pipe insulation for inside piping (this is the only basic material not
supplied).
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3 laundry hoses to charge system with Glycol.
Summary of Contents for Fireball 20014
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