Apricus Solar Water Heating System Installation and Operation ...

Apricus Solar Collector Installation & Operation Manual - USA15. Installation ChecklistThe following list is a guide only. Specific items will depend on the nature of the installation.ROOFCollector is facing due south, or as close to as possible.Manifold is not significantly shaded between 9 am - 3 pm.Manifold is not likely to be struck by falling objects such as branches, falling fruit, or other nearby objects° ° °Collector is installed at an angle of between 20 – 80 , preferably at 15-20 above latitude angle.In areas prone to large hail (> 20mm or3/4”), collector is installed at an angle of 40 or greater.°In areas prone to snow, collectors is installed at angle of 45 or greater.Tank and pump station are easily accessible and not blocking other equipmentCollector is attached to framework of suitable strength and wind loading has been fully considered.Framework has been reinforced as required.All piping is suitably insulated and any external piping is protected from UV damage and water ingress.All piping is held securely in place and will not vibrate or sag.Roof penetrations are well sealed and will not leak.If drain-back system, collector and piping are installed with $” per foot slope continuously to mech. roomPath of broken glass in case of collector storm damage has been considered and explained to thecustomer.Evacuated tubes have been cleaned.UTILITY ROOMSystem and expansion tank have been pressurized to the recommended level (Closed loop)System is free of air and flushed correctly with heat transfer fluid (Closed loop)Water quality is within allowable limits (Direct flow)Flow rates have been checked; peak, minimum and variable speed flow ratesAll piping is suitably insulatedPump station is mounted correctly and to suitable strength framework.Controller operation has been checked and turned to Automatic.Controller SD card has been turned ON.If direct flow system, frost protection has been turned ON.Pressure relief valves are in place and drain to suitable locationPlumbing is leak free - solar loop has been air pressure tested to 116 psi for at least 15min.Pump, controller and all electrical connections are protected from water ingress.CUSTOMER SERVICESystem operation has been explained to customerInstallation record form has been completed and copy provided to customer°All applicable items should be ticked for the installation to be considered completed and satisfactory.Copyright 2011 – Apricus Inc Doc: A7-05.4.1.4-PB-1.9 Page 90 of 126