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Conformity
The SECUSOL solar energy system and its components
were designed and manufactured in accordance with cur-
rent European Union and United States laws and regula-
tions. The system and its components are in compliance
with SRCC OG 100, IAPMO and NSF testing and/or certi-
fication standards, where applicable.
EN 806-1 and prEN 1717:1999
Provided the system is installed correctly, the require-
ments of EN 806-1 and prEN 1717:1999 are met.
EN 12976 and EN 12977
The entire system was designed and manufactured accor-
ding to the regulations in EN 12976 and EN 12977.
2.3 Qualification of the Installer
Risk of injuries resulting from insufficient qualification
Setup, installation and commissioning of the SECUSOL
compact solar heating system must be carried out by au-
thorized professionals (e.g. NABCEP or Wagner Academy
certified or equivalent combination of knowledge and ex-
perience). The installation should be carried out following
the guidelines established by the Solar Rating & Certifica-
tion Corporation (SRCC).
See SRCC OG 300: SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM DE-
SIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES, available on the
SRCC website at www.solar-rating.org.
Please note that in case of a warranty complaint the war-
ranty is only valid if the correct start-up has been certified
in a commissioning report. Contact us for further infor-
mation.
2.4 Intended Use and Application
Collectors should be stored inside in a dry place. Out-
door storage can result in damage.
For proper outdoor storage, remove PE film, and lay down
collectors with glass pane up. Avoid direct ground con-
tact (e.g. underlay square timber). Avoid scratches on
glass panes by using spacers between collectors (e.g.
wooden laths). When leaning collectors against walls or
similar, use a minimum inclination of 15° and apply spa-
cers. Do not use cardboard as underliner. If incorrectly
stored, humidity can enter the collectors through the air
vents. Storing collectors in foil package can damage the
glass surface (Figure 13).
Collectors: Scope and limitations of application
The collector is intended for the application in solar ther-
mal installations for hot water preparation and space hea-
ting support. ANY OTHER TYPE OF APPLICATION IS NOT
PERMITTED unless explicitly permitted in writing by the
manufacturer. Non compliance can lead to serious da-
Figure 13 Do not expose PE-film covered collector to rain
mage, health risks and renders all warranty void. As ope-
rating mediums water (attention – risk of freezing!) or an
appropriate water-glycol mixture can be used in a closed
circuit. Prolonged operation of the collector at conditions
below the dew point temperature within the collector is
not permitted! This can occur, for example, when collec-
tors are integrated in the brine circuit of a heat pump.
Preventing frost damage
After pressure testing and flushing, collectors cannot
always be completely emptied. Make sure that no pure
water remains in collector during risk of frost!
Unfilled collector on roof
After being installed on the roof, unfilled collectors
should not be exposed to the sun for more than a few
days. Otherwise thermal stress on gaskets can result in da-
mage. Alternatively postpone the installation of gaskets
to just before filling the solar circuit.
Maintenance only by trained professionals!
Under normal operating conditions we recommend an-
nual check and maintenance intervals. All testing, repair
and maintenance work must be carried out by qualified
and licensed professionals. For maintenance notes and
additional information about setup and operation of the
collector field, please refer to the technical information
“Solar Thermal Systems - Setup, Commissioning and
Maintenance”.
