TECHNICAL PASSPORT INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL
9 - EN
The distance from an obstacle being at East, South or West must be :
- at least 1,5 time the height of the obstacle for countries with latitude 30°
- at least 2 times the height of the obstacle for countries with latitude 40°
- at least 2,5 times the height of the obstacle for countries with latitude 50°
For optimum performance the collectors must have inclination to the horizon of 45° (countries
with latitude 40°). In general the inclination of the collectors should be 5° higher than the
latitude of the place. Any change of the above mentioned condition causes a reduction to the
average annual gain of usage that must be considered.
The distance between the collectors and the boiler or other heat exchanger must be the shorter
possible.
The area of collector’s installation should have an easy and safe access for maintenance.
The static resistance of the surface that the installation will take place must be considered in
relation with the total weight of the collectors and other parts that will be installed.
The installation should be done according to the electric, plumbing and town planning
regulations applicable in the installation area.
11.
Maximum limit of snow load and wind speed
It is admitted that our collectors can resist without any failure to a snow load of up to 500 Pa. The
support systems may only be installed in locations with a value of possible snow load lower than
500 Pa. According to the characteristics of their support frame and the standard ENV 1991, Solar
Flame systems may not be installed in locations where the maximal mean wind velocity exceeds
55 m/s (value for islands exposed to high winds).
12.
Installation
Installation, connections and starting of the system should be made by specialized,
experienced and authorized technicians as necessary.
As soon as the support structure is ready to fix the collector/s we have to use the M8 screws
and flat washers M8. Each collector has 4 receptions for M8 screws (2 on the upper side and 2 on
the down side) as indicated in the following drawing. After placing the collector on the support
structure these receptions have to align with the oval holes of the collectors holders.
