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Installation instruction for the

vacuum collectors
SP S58-18; SP S58-22; SP S58-30






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1. Technical Data : SP- S58 18; SP- S58 22; SP- S58 30

Type of collector SP-18 SP-22 SP-30
amount of pipes 18 22 30
width [cm] 1529 1849 2488
height [cm] 1980 1980 1980
weight [kg] 62 82 114
gross area [m
2
] 3,027 3,661 4,927
aperture area [m
2
] 1,70 2,07 2,80
absorber area [m
2
] 1,46 1,79 2,40
liquid content [l] 1,1 1,4 1,9
Recommended flow rate for one collector 1,05 1,26 1,715

Maximum operating pressure: 6 bar
Pressure drop at 100 l/h: 78 Pa
Maximum snow load in accordance with EN12975 equal 1000 Pa
wind pressure : 110 km/h
Resistance against hail: size up to 25mm
angle of inclination : min/30; max/90

1.1 Power supply and return of the collector:

Recommendations:

gross area copper tube corrugated stainless-steel tube
Up to 10 m
2
18mm DN16
Up to 22 m
2
22mm DN20
Up to 23 m
2
28mm DN25


Connecting the tubes with the collector:
- clamping connection (recommended)

Corrugated stainless-steel tube ( INOFLEX) with insulation:
- simple installation with high temperature sealing fittings.

The tube and the insulation has to show the following characteristics:
- momentary temperature durability over 150C (e.g. caoutchouc or mineral wool)
- insulation thickness is the diameter of the pipe (based on the heat transfer coefficient
K= 0,04 W/mk)


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1.2 Electrical installation, lightning-rod and grounding

The electrical installation should be done by a specialist, in accordance with all current
requirements and standards. In order to compensate potentials all metal parts of the solar
installation should be installed on the main bus, in accordance with electrical regulations. If
the building has a lightning installation, it should be connected to the collectors.


1.3 Safety during installation

ATTENTION !!

Vacuum panels should be covered up during the installation to the moment of filling up
and venting the installation, or the assembly of the vacuum pipes should be done after
the filling up and venting the installation. It is not allowed to fill up the solar installation
when the collector is under direct sunlight. In the solar installation may occur temperatures
above 100C, which during filling up can cause damage to the installation (this damages are
not covered by the warranty).

To protect the solar installation against freezing you should fill up the installation with an
suitable solar fluid that protects the installation against corrosion and freezing.

Recommended flow of solar fluid: 0.7 L / min per m
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of the absorber surface.

The temperature difference between the supply and return of the installation should be max
10C.

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2. Installation of a collector

To each vacuum collectors set there is a suitable mounting set attached. Each set is adjusted to
a proper installation of the collectors on the flat roof or foundation, inclined tile roof or
roofing made of sheet, tar paper, bituminous shingle or metal tiling. Each collector is mounted
separately.


2.1 Completeness of delivery

2.2 Collector with 18-22 pipes with the mounting system adapted to the
inclined roofing:

1. manifold 1 pcs
2. bottom supporting frame 1 pcs
3. side mounting profiles 2 pcs
4. vacuum pipes support 18 or 22 pcs
5. set of mounting screws - 1 set
6. heat transfer paste 1 pc
7. heat pipes - 18 pcs. (SP-18), 22 pcs. (SP-22)


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2.3 Collector with 30 pipes with the mounting system adapted to the
inclined roofing:


1. manifold 1 pcs.
2. bottom supporting frame 1 pcs.
3. side mounting profiles 3 pcs.
4. vacuum pipes support 30 pcs.
5. set of mounting screws - 1 set
6. heat transfer paste 1 pc.
7. heat pipes - 30 pcs.



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3. Installation scheme





middle profile No. 3 applies only to the mounting set for collectors SP-58 30








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The manifold (1) and the bottom supporting frame are mounted to the side mounting
profiles with the mounting screws (6)
































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4. Installation on the inclined tile roof

The collector should be fixed with the roof hooks, that can be attached directly to the side
mounting profiles.




To determine the spacing between the roof hooks, you should use the side mounting profiles
(3) and the bottom supporting frame.
Side spacing is determined by the location of the tile holes.

In the SP-30 collector the middle support profile is centered in accordance with the location of
the tile holes.

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4.1 Installation scheme on the inclined tile roof (1 16)










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5. Installation on the inclined roof with roofing made of sheet,
tar paper, bituminous shingle or metal tiling.

The collector should be fixed with the roof screws, that can be attached directly to the side
mounting profiles.







To determine the spacing between the roof screws, you should use the side mounting profiles
(3) and the bottom supporting frame (2). In the SP-30 collector the middle support profile is
centered in accordance with the location of the tile holes.

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6. Installation on a flat roof or foundation.

Supporting triangles are the base of the assembly set. All triangles are assembled in the same
way. Before commencing the assembly of a supporting triangle you should lay out all its
components according to the figure presented below.




















After planning out the location of all the components you can start bolting together an
assembly triangle.























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Two supporting triangles are needed for the
collectors SP-18 and SP-22. The collector
SP-30 needs 3 supporting triangles











After bolting the supporting triangles you should fix the side mounting profiles to the
supporting triangle, as shown in the picture below.


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7. Installation of the vacuum pipes

After the assembly of the supporting construction you can begin the installation of the heat
pipes. First attach the heat pipe supports.














Before installation, be sure to apply heat transfer paste on the end of the heat pipe




After inserting the heat pipes to the manifold you should lay out and close them in the bottom
vacuum pipes support. Repeat until all the heat pipes are mounted.
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8. Safety regulations

Before installation, read the following instructions to ensure trouble-free and safe of the
collectors. Please read instructions carefully and follow the safety rules. Before installing the
pipes and warming them up, the collectors must be hydraulically connected to a solar
heating system and must be filled up with the heating medium.

8.1 Work on the roof

Due to the fact that the assembly work on the roof can be dangerous, it is recommended to
hire a roofing company.
- collector pipes are made of glass, so you should pay special attention to possible breakdown
of the pipe
- during the assembly of the collector you should wear eye protection and gloves to avoid
possible injuries
- follow the safety rules and regulations relating to the execution of work at heights.

8.2 Risk of getting burned

If the collectors and materials for installation are for a long time exposed to sunlight, there is a
risk of getting burned by hot components.

In order to avoid danger of getting burned you should:
- use protective clothing,
- cover the collector and the mounting material with a curtain (reduction of a heat from
sunlight).

8.3 Filling up the installation

For filling up and washing the solar system, we recommend the use of a mobile filling station
with a flow of the solarfluid of 52 l/min. Recommended minimum pressure in the solar
system 2.2 bar.



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01/2013


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