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Apricus Solar Collector Installation & Operation Manual - USAIMPORTANT INFORMATIONREAD CAREFULLYAll components of the solar thermal system must be installed in accordance with thoseinstallation regulations required in the area the installation is to be completed. Allregulations must be adhered to in all cases. Consultation with local authorities mustbe made before installation is commenced. Inspection by a plumbing inspector priorto final commissioning may also be required.All installation work must be completed by licensed, suitably qualified and experiencedinstallers. The installer of the solar collector system must have attended an AuthorizedApricus Training Session and be registered with Apricus.If you have NOT attended an Apricus training session, please contact your localApricus supplier to organize training or contact Apricus:Email: office-usa@apricus.comPhone: 877 458 2634The following terms are used through this document to bring attention to the presenceof hazards of various risk levels or to important information concerning productoperation.WARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, ifnot avoided, could result in death, serious injury, orsubstantial property damage.NOTICEImportant information that must be read andunderstood and adhered to where applicable.For installation of OG-300 listed systems please refer to:Apricus OG-300 Solar Hot Water System Installation & Operation GuidelinesCopyright 2011 – Apricus Inc Doc: A7-05.4.1.4-PB-1.9 Page 2 of 126
Apricus Solar Collector Installation & Operation Manual - USAContents1. Glossary & Conversions"................................................................................................61.1. Glossary of Terms!..............................................................................................................61.2. Conversions!.......................................................................................................................62. Important Information".....................................................................................................72.1. Local Code!.........................................................................................................................72.2. Authorized Person(s)!..........................................................................................................72.3. Safety (OSHA / CCOHS)!...................................................................................................72.4. Collector Specifications!......................................................................................................93. System Design"..............................................................................................................123.1. Type of Systems!..............................................................................................................123.2. Solar Collector & Storage Tank Location!.........................................................................123.3. System Sizing!..................................................................................................................143.4. Pipe Type & Size!..............................................................................................................183.5. Pump Selection!................................................................................................................203.6. Stagnation and Overheating!............................................................................................223.7. Multiple Collector Connection!..........................................................................................243.8. Boosting!...........................................................................................................................263.9. Isolating Parts of Piping!...................................................................................................273.10. Operating Limits!.............................................................................................................273.11. Fluid Expansion!..............................................................................................................283.12. Heat Exchangers!...........................................................................................................293.13. Wind Loading!.................................................................................................................303.14. Snow Load!.....................................................................................................................313.15. Storage Tanks!................................................................................................................313.16. Hail Resistance!..............................................................................................................323.17. Lightning Protection!.......................................................................................................323.18. Thermo-siphoning!..........................................................................................................323.19. Pressure and Temperature Control and Relief!...............................................................333.20. Water Quality & Inspection!.............................................................................................333.21. Metallic Corrosion!..........................................................................................................343.22. Freeze protection!...........................................................................................................343.23. Electrical Supply !............................................................................................................353.24. Labeling!..........................................................................................................................353.25. Back-flow Prevention!.....................................................................................................363.26. Anti-Scald / Tempering Valves!........................................................................................363.27. Building Considerations !.................................................................................................373.28. Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve (PTRV)!...............................................................373.29. Vacuum Breaker!.............................................................................................................383.30. Sediment Buildup (Hard Water / Limescale)!..................................................................383.31. Supporting Pipe and System Components!....................................................................383.32. Heat Transfer Fluids!.......................................................................................................394. Installation Preparation"................................................................................................404.1. Product Transport & Delivery !..........................................................................................404.2. Unpacking and Inspection!................................................................................................404.3. Equipment Location!.........................................................................................................414.4. Before Beginning Each Installation!..................................................................................425. Collector Installation".....................................................................................................435.1. Collector Mounting!...........................................................................................................435.2. Mounting on Suitable Angle Pitched Roof (Standard Frame) !..........................................455.3. Mounting on Insufficient Pitched Roof (Angled Frame)!....................................................46Copyright 2011 – Apricus Inc Doc: A7-05.4.1.4-PB-1.9 Page 3 of 126
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