9
3
d)
Cont.
•
Apply Teflon on reducer adapter (
SK-FTG-M
) included in the system kit (
SQ-SK)
sold
separately. Thread reducer adapter into the panel as per diagram Step 3d.
Do not over tighten. See Fig 3d-3.
•
Apply Teflon on vacuum relief valve (
SK-VRV
). Thread vacuum relief valve into
the reducer adapter. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3d-3.
Note: The vacuum valve assembly must be installed at the top of the panels as per diagram Step 3d.
•
Push the rubber hose you cut in half previously over the panel header as per diagram
Step 3d. Slide a metal collar (
SK-FTG-L
) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar
1
/
4
"
from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-10. Repeat for other end of
panel.
•
Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by
pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure
assembly. See Fig 3a-11. Repeat for other end of panel.
•
Repeat previous 2 steps for other system.
•
You should now have two sets of connected panels. You need to use rubbers from the system
kit (
SK-FTG-K
) to connect the two set together as per Diagram Step 3d.
•
Install mounting kits as per instructions included with them.
Panels must be installed with a slight
slope (minimum 2 inch per 10 feet) toward the inlet
. This will allow the panel to drain properly.
Note: The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel.
Note: A maximum of 12 2ft panels (6 systems) may be plumbed in parallel
•
For high wind areas you can install the Nylon straps and Vinyl straps from System Kit.
Mark a spot 6" to the right of the outlet. Mark spots 6" to the right of every second
rubber hose that are on the same side as the outlet. Mark a spot 6" to the right of the
cap. See Fig 3d-4. Place mounting base (
SK-RMK-BASE
) on these spots. Drill pilot
holes, apply silicone roof sealant and screw mounting base into roof. See Fig 3d-5.
Wrap a Nylon strap (
SK-RMK-ST-N32
) around the panel header (see Fig 3d-7) or
around rubber hose (see Fig 3d-6). Lay both ends of strap in the mounting base and
pull tight. See Fig 3d-8. Screw on mounting cap.(
SK-RMK-CAP
). See Fig 3d-9.
Repeat process on the inlet side of the panels but using the Vinyl straps (
SK-RMK-ST-V32
)
instead.
Fig 3d-3
Fig 3d-6
Fig 3d-5
Fig 3d-4
Fig 3d-7
Fig 3d-8
Fig 3d-9
