Solar Roofs Fireball 20014, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Options 2 0 Specifications Schematics and Components 2 1 Important Notes 2 2 Collector Location Orientation and Tilt 3 0 Overview of the Basic Installation Steps 4 0 Assembling the Collector 5 0 Colle...

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Page 3: ...lines Solar loop installation parts kit including miscellaneous parts fittings screws nuts bolts etc All hardware two roof boots 6 high temp insulation Installation Manual and Operation and Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...d to the floor to facilitate adequate thermosyphon action If the electric elements are not needed the Quad Rod can use the top element hole Some soldering is required to connect the Quad Rod to the Ta...

Page 5: ...g 1 2 12 7 mm OD copper 50 15 24 m Insulation 1 2 12 7 mm ID 1 2 12 7 mm or 3 4 19 05 mm wall TUBING CONNECTION METHODS standard Type Brass Union Compression Solder for Quad Rod to tank STORAGE TANK N...

Page 6: ...ded bracket tec screws 2 Color codes roof boots 3 Collector U clips per extra collector System documents and labels Top charging fill valve V1 with cap Isolation ball valve V3 Bottom charging fill val...

Page 7: ...associated with the installation of this system Do not install this system alone be sure someone knows where you are and what you are doing at all times In all cases where a firewall drywall is penetr...

Page 8: ...can help year round performance In most areas with heavy winter overcast a solar collector s orientation on a low pitched roof can face anywhere from 45 degrees east to west of south without losing m...

Page 9: ...op filled finish insulating lines Fill Tank Element or Gas turned back on 5 0 ASSEMBLING THE COLLECTOR Split Kit Only Step One Open the collector box and assemble the collector about hour NOTE To make...

Page 10: ...ood procedure suggests that you always secure your ladder to the gutter so it does not slip Place blocks in the gutter so the weight of the ladder does not crush the gutter Protect the surface of the...

Page 11: ...ctor overhang find and mark Rafters for the Three Collector Rails shown in this picture are 3 rails for 3 collectors Use a chalk line to get the 3 rails even at the bottom Get the center rail as close...

Page 12: ...a smaller bit than the lag to prevent cracking shake shingles GETTING THE COLLECTOR ONTO THE ROOF Use wisdom when pulling collectors up onto the roof have the collector at a good angle to the roof out...

Page 13: ...MAKING TUBE CONNECTIONS The tube connections top and bottom shown in top view as 3 5 are made at the top and bottom of ONE end of the collector The connections can be at either end of the collector s...

Page 14: ...on Two Three and Four Collector Flush Mount Installations Place the first collector in place with mounting bracket tabs inserted for final assembly Tighten down the lags Place three Quick Mount clips...

Page 15: ...o drilling see Section 8 top and bottom connections NOTE sound out your roof to be sure no rafters are under where holes will need to be drilled Preposition the roof boot where it will go when the pip...

Page 16: ...me around it and placing it back in place with a few finish nails INFILTRATION AND FIRE STOPS In all situations remember that infiltration is one of the main sources of energy loss in a house In no wa...

Page 17: ...mining The Pipe Run birds eye view Look for the following Second Floor First Floor Basement vent pipe feed furnace a c return solar water tank fireplace vent pipe chase a c return chase Note solar pip...

Page 18: ...NO YES Duct Chase Solar Lines Closet Solar Lines vent line chase block and seal holes and firestops chase cut hole to access firestop seal and replace...

Page 19: ...the diagrams which show the parts off the end of the collector for illustrative purposes If you have not already done so pull the aluminum tabbed tape off the top and bottom absorber connection and pu...

Page 20: ...nections Put in the 90o compression union at this point and drill a 1 hole directly below it for the roof boot flashing to be installed Cut the shingle as needed and slide the roof boot flashing into...

Page 21: ...working alone it may be easier to unroll the tube in the attic or first floor and send the tubing up and through the roof boot from the attic Fully insulate all lines Press about of supplied high tem...

Page 22: ...re the power to the element is turned off remove the lower tank element cover Install the other sensor tightly between the insulation and the inner metal tank at the lowest point possible Wire nut the...

Page 23: ...t and then attach female end of silver union with Tee and 1 2 FPT adaptor onto male end 3 Making sure that the Quad Rod is as low as possible and that the top Water Port C is level to or even better l...

Page 24: ...the pump The pump plugs into the Differential control or the optional PV pump is simply connected to the PV panel wires Locate the Differential control in a convenient place It is often mounted onto...

Page 25: ...3 and fill the solar loop with water through V1 and allow water to flow out a hose connected to V2 to flush the solar loop Close V2 allow pressure to build to 30 pounds close V1 and check the system f...

Page 26: ...least 18 inches above the bottom of the Quad Rod as shown If this is not possible then a pump can be added to the water side of the Quad Rod with the wiring connected in Parallel with the solar loop p...

Page 27: ...e lower element it is important to be aware that you will have less continuous supply of water on cloudy days because only the upper element is heating the water By staging the use of water not having...