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Binghamton, NY                          1.877.786.6299                 fax: 1.800.786.0329                      www.sunmaxxsolar.com

 

 

© 2014 SunMaxx Solar LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only use the solar hot water system as intended and described in the Installation Manual; 
deviations from the Installation Manual will void the warranty and may lead to fire, 
property damage, and personal injury.  

 

Solar hot water system must be properly installed in accordance with Installation and 
Technical Manual before it is used.  

 

Do not store any combustible materials in the vicinity of the system. (dry leaves, tree 
branches, gasoline, and other combustible materials) 

 

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.  

 

Use caution while handling the evacuated tubes; the metal part of the evacuated tube 
might be HOT.   

 

Keep the solar hot water system and components away from children and animals.  

  BEFORE YOU START 

 

The assembly of the solar hot water system requires two able persons with the ability to lift 
75 pounds each.  

 

Best to install on a cool and cloudy day.  

 

Store evacuated tubes in dark or shaded places until insertion into the manifold.  

 

Exposure of the solar collector with installed evacuated tubes to direct sunlight for 
extended periods without protective heat transfer fluid may void warranty (if exposed to 
direct sunlight for thirty or more days). See warranty for additional information.  

 

It is recommended to remove the evacuated tubes from the VDF collector if the system will 
be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.  

  THINGS YOU NEED 

 

10 mm and ½ inch ratchet 

 

Adjustable wrench   

 

Liquid soap or other non‐flammable lubricant  

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for ThermoPower VDF20

Page 1: ...Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 1 SunMaxx U Pipe Solar Collector Installation Manual WARNING For your safety please read through this manual carefully before installation to...

Page 2: ...e evacuated tubes the metal part of the evacuated tube might be HOT Keep the solar hot water system and components away from children and animals BEFORE YOU START The assembly of the solar hot water s...

Page 3: ...axxsolar com 2014 SunMaxx Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 3 Components Part A One partially assembly U Pipe system 1 Cold water comes in from the left side and hot water leav...

Page 4: ...9 fax 1 800 786 0329 www sunmaxxsolar com 2014 SunMaxx Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 4 Part D Left Leg 1 Part E Crossbar 2 Part F Connecting Plate 2 Part G Side Bar 2 Part...

Page 5: ...ounting Skip to next page if angle mounting 1 ATTACHING THE FEET TO THE PARTIALLY ASSEMBLY SYSTEM a Align the hole of the foot to the hole of the partially assembly U Pipe system b Insert 10mm bolt an...

Page 6: ...Mounting 1 ATTACHING THE FEET TO THE PARTIALLY ASSEMBLY SYSTEM a Only attach the feet to the bottom of the system b Align the hole of the foot to the hole of the partially assembly U Pipe system c Ins...

Page 7: ...ut and bolt and tighten b Repeat this for the right leg 3 INSTALLING CONNECTING PLATES TO THE ASSEMBLY a Align holes of the connecting plate to the top two holes of the leg Insert 10 mm nut and bolt a...

Page 8: ...nMaxx Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 8 c Repeat this for the second crossbar on the back of the leg d Connect the two crossbars together in the middle using the long bolt 5...

Page 9: ...9 b Connect the frame and assembly together by joining them with the connecting plate and two bolts and nuts c Repeat this for the left side d Connect the sidebar from the frame to the assembly and se...

Page 10: ...1 877 786 6299 fax 1 800 786 0329 www sunmaxxsolar com 2014 SunMaxx Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 10 REPLACING BROKEN TUBES WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES DURING...

Page 11: ...xx Solar LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 11 1 REMOVING DAMAGED TUBES a Detach the tube assembly from the frame b Unscrew the end cap c Carefully take out the damage tube by pulling...

Page 12: ...fications subject to change without notice 12 b Insert tube onto the aluminum fin c Carefully insert the tube into the manifold a small amount of non flammable lubrication might be need inside the o r...

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