SOLAR SOL202FSP – SOL808FSP Freestanding installation manual
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1. pressure and function tests Alternatively the pressure test can also be carried out using compressed air and leak detection spray 7 2 Installing the temperature sensor The temperature sensor should be installed in the sensor sleeve nearest to the collector array flow All materials used for installing temperature sensors sensor element conducting compound cables sealing and insulating materials must be suitably temperature resistant up to 250 C 7 3 Operating pressure The maximum operating pressure of the collector is 10 bar However the system is secured at 6 bar at the pump unit For the optimum operating pressure please refer to the Technical Manual 7 4 Bleeding The system must be bled when commissioning the system after filling the collectors 4 weeks after commissioning when necessary e g if there are malfunctions Warning Risk of scalding due to steam and hot heat transfer fluid Page 27 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Only operate the bleeding valve if the temperature of the heat transfer fluid is lt 60 C When bleeding the system the collectors must not be hot Cover the collectors and if possible bleed the system in the morning 7 5 Check heat transfer fluid The heat transfer fluid must be checked with regard to its antifreeze and pH value See On Site Guide for details 8 Maintenance Risk of scalding Before carrying out any m2. set a entre clamps U U U o e N N H B x entre clamp clamping piece asher M8 U o oo ex nut M8 P13 Installation gauge Roof hook fixing set oach bolt fixing set mu ree standing fixing set N a lee ase bracket U N N upport bracket ttachment bracket oach bolt M12x300 with hexagon U x P21 Rubber seal P22 Washer M12 P23 Hex nut M12 ammer head bolt M8 x 25 P29 ex bolt M8 x 30 PO7 Washer M8 PO8 Hex nut M8 ex nut M8 self securing P30 Installation manual x x x x x x x x x x x x e N Ww Ww Ww N fon fon N N N e Table 2 Contents for freestanding installation Page 8 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Figure 1 Overview of materials part 1 Page 9 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 24 A Figure 2 Overview of materials part 2 3 Product features and descriptions The Dimplex Solar Free standing kit offers a simple and secure method of securing the SOL202COL solar collectors The collectors can be installed at angles from 45 to 60 but the collectors must be mounted at an angle of more than 20 Due to the connections between the collectors up to 4 collectors can be directly mounted together in one row Figure 3 illustrates the technical sp
3. To enable potential equalisation of the building the metallic conductor pipes of the solar circuit and all of the collector housing fixtures must be connected to the main equipotential busbar in accordance with EN 60364 and or country specific legislation by an authorised and qualified electrician 1 8 Connections Connect the collectors using the compression fittings If no flexible tubes are available for use as connection elements make sure that the connecting pipework allows for precautions to compensate for the thermal expansion caused by temperature fluctuations e g Expansion bends and flexible piping see the information on collector circuitry operating recommendations In the case of larger collector fields the intermediate placement of expansion bends flexible piping is required CAUTION Check the pump design When the connections are tightened up spanners or another wrench must be used as a counter wrench in order to prevent the absorber from being damaged Page 6 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR The collector is suitable for an inclination of between 15 and 750 The collector connections and venting openings must be protected so that water and contamination such as dust cannot enter 1 9 Pipe Work The pipe work from the collector to the pump unit and from the pump unit to the cylinder is to be all metal The joints have to be high temperature resistant compressio
4. X Dimplex SOLAR SOL202FSP SOLSOSFSP Freestanding installation manual Page 1 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual O Contents 0 CONTENTS 1 BEFORE YOU START GENERAL COMPETENCE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS REQUIRED STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION CONNECTIONS PIPE WORK 10GUARANTEE a ee WOON A UBRWNE SCOPE OF DELIVERY PRODUCT FEATURES AND DESCRIPTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ATTACHMENT POINTS COLLECTOR CONNECTIONS Mm BR U N 5 1 SINGLE COLLECTOR PORTRAIT CONNECTION 5 2 MULTIPLE COLLECTOR PORTRAIT CONNECTION 6 INSTALLATION 7 OPERATION 7 1 FLUSHING AND FILLING 7 2 INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 7 3 OPERATING PRESSURE 7 4 BLEEDING 7 5 CHECK HEAT TRANSFER FLUID 8 MAINTENANCE 9 DECOMMISSIONING X Dimplex SOLAR OO NNOMOUUURWW WW N e e a w oO m UI N e N N NNNNN CON NNN N N o Page 2 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 1 Before you start 1 1 General Thank you for choosing a Dimplex product We ensure you that every effort has been made at the design manufacture and delivery stages to produce a product of superior quality We will provide you with the best possible support throughout the product s lifespan As part of on going product development and improvement Dimplex reserves the right to undertake changes to the product w
5. aintenance work on the system ensure that it is safe to do so The solar system must be decommissioned before work can be carried out Refer to the On Site Guide for a maintenance schedule of the complete system However some basic checks can be made for example the collector array must be inspected visually once a year for any damage leaks and contamination Also ensure pipe insulation is intact and in good condition 9 Decommissioning Risk of scalding Before carrying out any decommissioning work on the on roof kit please ensure the solar system has been decommissioned If the product is being recycled local waste disposal laws must be adhered to Page 28 of 28 R02887 1 10 13
6. at transfer fluid leaves the collector Figure 7 illustrates the left hand side connection option that is applicable only to a single portrait collector connection E Figure 7 Left hand side connection option for single collector only Page 15 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual DE Dimpl ex SOLAR 5 2 Multiple collector portrait connection When installing multiple collectors 2 up to 4 component PO3 is used to connect one collector to the next E LOL Figure 8 Multiple collector portrait connection 2 The sensor must always be installed at the top of the collector on the connection flow of the system Page 16 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 6 Installation Please ensure the following instructions are adhered to correctly when installing the collector and that all the laths under the area of the installation are in good condition Replace any damaged weak or broken laths and double nail or screw to the rafters Drill pre drill Danger of scalding N f See page Important note gt XX Qualified electrician lt Tighten firmly N ji 1 Hand tight Parallel amp A Materials to be provided by others a P right angle e Tools required Page 17 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex AN AL 4 Lubricant such as was
7. cking of the system collectors and attachment apparatus as per EN 1991 and or country specific legislation is particularly important in areas prone to heavy snow or high winds All features of the installation site foehn wind venturi effect vortex formation etc that might result in higher stresses at the site in question must be investigated Page 5 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Information regarding flat roofs The installation of a collector field is carried out on a pre existing roof Attics with a special construction or that are used for residential purposes and roof pitches that are below the minimum recommended value require in relation to the cladding additional measures to be carried out by the installer in order to protect against the penetration of water as a result of wind force and driving snow This might include sub roof membranes for example When selecting the installation site note that the maximum permitted loads must not be exceeded as a result of snow or wind forces To prevent inadmissible wind loads the panels must not be installed at the edge of a roof e 10 zones as per EN 1991 but minimum gap of 1 m Panels must not be installed below a height transition so that it is not possible for excess loads to fall onto the panel system from the higher level as a result of drifting or sliding snow If to solve this problem snow catchers are installed on the hi
8. e 4 Dimensioning table for portrait installation Page 13 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Important note regarding the structural design For elevated on roof installations a shape coefficient of H1 1 0 applies for large halls with flat roofs of 250m2 or larger for the roof construction primary construction This serves to take into consideration the potential obstruction to snow blow off from roofs compared to snow loads on the ground Figure 6 Overview of dimensions for portrait installation Page 14 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 5 Collector connections Due to its four connections the collector offers a wide choice of connection options Ensure that no part of the collector array or collector in the array is short circuited by following these instructions When planning the collector array the position of the various connection parts must be in accordance with the diagrams Table 5 illustrates the components required to make all the collector connections Pareno Image Description Wa o y 7 22mm x 22mm straight compression Table 5 Collector connection components 5 1 Single collector portrait connection When installing a single collector installation there is one connection option available The sensor must always be installed at the top of the collector and on the connection where the he
9. ecific regulations must be observed Safety harnesses should be fixed above the users whenever possible Safety harnesses should only be fastened to sufficiently load bearing structures or fixing points Never use damaged ladders e g wooden ladders with split runners or rungs or bent or buckled metal ladders Never try to repair broken runners rungs or steps on wooden ladders If non personal fall protection or fall arrest systems cannot be installed for technical reasons all personnel must be secured by means of suitable safety harnesses Ensure that ladders are put up safely Observe the correct leaning angle 68 75 Prevent ladders from sliding falling over or sinking into the ground e g using wider feet feet suited to the ground or hooking devices Only use safety harnesses safety belts lanyards and straps shock absorbers fall arresters that were tested and certified by authorized testing bodies AN A EA EA AN If non personal fall protection or fall arrest systems are not provided working without the use of suitable safety harnesses may lead to falls from heights and therefore cause serious or lethal injuries Only lean ladders against secure points Secure ladders in traffic areas by suitable cordoning Whenever you are near live overhead electric cables where contact is possible only work if Wear protective goggles Wend mine handling collectors it is ensur
10. ecifications of the collector Figure 4 shows the collector dimensions and Figure 5 shows the correct handling requirements of the collector Page 10 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Weight empty 33 kg Dimensions 1730mm 1170mm 83mm Collector array m gt 2 4 6 e cupipetmmy 15 15 2 2 Figure 3 Collector technical data _ 1130 6 1215 j hm m p rt No FA gt ES D D T _ 1170 Figure 4 Collector dimensions Page 11 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual DE Dimpl ex SOLAR Figure 5 Handling requirements of the collector Page 12 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 4 Recommendations for attachment points Structural data for concrete ballasts The maximum permissible wind load for the collectors can be found in the mounting instructions For ground mounted installations concrete ballasts are required to prevent the structure from sliding or tipping over The minimum weight of the concrete ballasts in relation to the potential gust speed can be found in the following table Each supporting plane requires one continuous piece of concrete ballast with a minimum length Figure 6 Slip resistant rubber matting must be placed between the c
11. ed that they are voltage free and this is secured for the duration of work Ladders not properly secured against sinking in Contact with live electric overhead cables Sliding or falling over may lead to dangerous falls can be lethal the live parts are secured by covering them or condoning Faery off Wear Safety shoes when carrying out installation work the prescribed safety distances are maintained Voltage radius voltages up to 1000V voltages from 1000V to 11000V voltages from 11000V to 22000V voltages from 22000V to 38000V gt 5 m in case of unknown voltages Wear cut proof safety gloves when mounting collectors The manufacturer hereby guarantees to take back products identified with an eco label and to recycle the materials used Only the heat transfer medium specified may be used Wear a helmet when carrying out installation work Table 1 Safety information Page 4 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 1 4 Risk assessment The compilation of a risk assessment is strongly recommended before installing the product The following areas require particular consideration in addition to the information required by the Health and Safety at Work Act e scalding where appropriate or required by law a thermostatic mixing valve is to be fitted to the hot water outlet of the cylinder e explosion the unit is fully equipped with all relevant safety equipment
12. gher level the statics of the higher level must also be checked In the case of larger collector fields we recommend that you mount the panels on a separate bearing structure made from steel profiles Attachment using concrete ballast blocks enables the system to be installed without penetrating the roof cladding If the panels are mounted on concrete ballast blocks rubber underlays must be used to increase the static friction between the concrete ballast blocks thus preventing damage to the roof cladding 1 7 Earthing and lightning protection If a lightning arrester is available the collector frame should be connected to it This may be performed using the collector frame because the slot for mounting on the reverse side of the collector is ideally suited for fixing a thick cable If no arrester is available the potential equalization is carried out using a connection of a cable at the pipe s which are led in the building Please consult local regulations to ensure adherence As per the stipulations of Lightning Protection Standard EN 62305 Parts 1 to 4 the collector field must not be connected to the building s lightning protection Beyond the scope of validity of this standard country specific legislation must be observed A safety gap of at least 1 m from any adjacent object that may be conductive must be kept In the case of installations on top of existing metal substructures an authorised and qualified electrician must be consulted
13. hing up liquid 13 147 may be required to help fit the rubber seal _ e SOLAR SS Page 18 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Page 19 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 X Dimplex SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual SOLAR Page 20 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Page 21 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Note During the installation the absorber should not be moved and the stop ends should be even on both sides h Page 22 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual DE Dimpl ex SOLAR Note Ensure middle clamp parts are inserted before the next collector is fitted using the Page 23 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual DE Dimpl ex SOLAR Page 24 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual DE Dimpl ex SOLAR Page 25 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR Pipe diameters Dimensions table with a specific flow rate of 30 I m2h Collector panel size m Pipe diameter copper mm Pipe diameter stainless steel corrugated
14. ithout prior notice Great care has been taken to ensure this manual was correct at the time of print Should you however discover any issues with the information contained therein please do not hesitate to contact your vendor We strongly recommend reading the whole contents of this manual before commencing the work 1 2 Competence Dimplex products have been designed and manufactured to the current relevant standards and under stringent quality control procedures It is therefore imperative that the product is only installed by a e trained and e competent person as defined in the relevant regulations Dimplex does not accept any liability for damage done to persons or property resulting from undue handling and usage of this product The instructions provided here are directed at qualified professionals only The supplied materials must be used for the installation Prior to installing and operating the solar panel system familiarise yourself with the standards and regulations valid at the site in question We recommend that you use a carrying strap to transport the solar collector You must not lift the solar collector by its connections or screw threads Do not jolt the collector or allow parts of it to be affected by mechanical factors This is particularly important for the glass rear panel and pipe connections All regulations current at the time of installation are to be considered alongside the content of this manual as they form
15. n high temperature flat seal or high temperature press fitting For more information please see Technical Manual 1 10 Guarantee Guarantee claims are only valid if the system has been used in conjunction with the supplier s original frost protection agents and if the system has been properly installed commissioned and maintained The system must have been installed by a qualified professional and the installation instructions must have been followed without exception in order for any claim to be valid This product must also be registered with Dimplex in accordance with Section 1 2 of this manual Page 7 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual 2 Scope of delivery X Dimplex SOLAR Please check the contents and the condition of your delivery before signing the delivery documentation against the content shown in Table 2 and mark as appropriate Contact your supplier immediately for any missing or damaged parts Claims for missing or damaged parts after signing for the delivery documentation will not be accepted SOL202 SOL404 SOL606 SOL808 eee Ee EEE ES ee wkn hel EEEN ENEN Hydraulic connection set Ea i i x2 Rail portrait set P04 Support rails for 1 panel x2 a epen e ei Rail interconnection set Pos ciamping piece extension 08 ex nut M8 Side clamp set P07 asher M8 x2 ES o u a D a x2 PO8 Hex nut M8 x2 P10 Hammer head bolt M8 x 25 x2 Centre clamp
16. oncrete ballast and the installation surface Due to the heavy weight of the concrete ballasts an evaluation must be undertaken by a structural engineer to check the load bearing capacity of the roof and its suitability to handle possible additional weight e g snow The collector inclusive of roof mountings is suitable of withstanding a maximum gust of wind V of 129km h and of a maximum characteristic snow load Sx of 1 9kN m 2 The static requirements have been defined according to EN 1991 Weight per concrete ballast in kg Gust velocity pressure q kN m Concrete ballast weight kg 0 5 T max permissible The number of supporting triangles in relation to the number of collectors is provided in table 4 The weight specifications of the concrete ballasts are based on a friction coefficient of 0 8 concrete rubber matting Table 3 Gust velocity vs weight per concrete ballast in portrait installation When mounting with concrete ballasts the coach bolt must not protrude or overhang Depending on the wind load zone type of terrain and building height the resulting wind gust pressure should be taken from the local wind norms e g DIN 1055 4 The supporting rails must always be installed in decreasing sequence starting with the base set SOL202RP SOL202RL nn Dimensioning mm Figure 6 Collectors Supporting planes A B DE O nn 210 1220 800 iago 350 2460 880 sag _350 3670 990 Tabl
17. pipe DN16 Mass flow rate To ensure the performance of the collector a specific flow rate of 30 I mh is to be selected up to a collector panel size of 8m2 Pressure loss 8 y 0 0000106x 0 0137580x Ap mbar 0 100 200 300 400 500 m kg h Figure 9 Pressure loss collector for anti freeze water mixture 40 60 at a thermal conducting temperature of 50 C Page 26 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 7 Operation Although there are no operational components in the on roof kit the fixings should be double checked prior to commissioning of the system Please refer to the On Site Guide for guidance on how to commission and operate the solar system Operating tips 7 1 Flushing and filling For safety reasons charging is to be carried out only when there is no direct sunlight or when the collectors are covered The system must be filled with Dimplex SOLFH20 heat transfer medium To protect materials from excessive thermal load the system should be charged and commissioned as soon as possible after 4 weeks at the latest If this is not possible the flange seals should be renewed before commissioning to prevent leaks It may not be possible to completely empty collectors once they have been filled For this reason collectors exposed to frost should only be filled with a water antifreeze mixture also for
18. the code of best practice The warranty of this product is linked to the ability to prove that the product was installed commissioned and maintained e by a competent person e in accordance with Dimplex instructions and the current relevant regulations and legislation e the product being registered with Dimplex at the time of installation using the form in the Dimplex On Site Guide e records showing the date of maintenance in accordance with the maintenance schedule as detailed in the On Site Guide Page 3 of 28 R02887 1 10 13 SOL202FSP Freestanding installation manual D Dimplex SOLAR 1 3 Health and Safety The installation of this product is subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act It is your responsibility to ensure that the transport storage installation and operation of the products are carried out in a safe manner Please refer to Table 1 for general safety information Dimplex will not accept any liability due to damage caused to people or property resulting from negligence or not adhering to the relevant Health and Safety practices Safety precautions Before commencing mounting work on roofs it must be ensured in all cases that the non personal fall protection and fall arrest systems required by DIN 18338 Roof Covering and Roof Sealing Works and DIN 18451 Scaffolding Works are in place See also Builders Protection Ordinance Federal Law Gazette 340 1994 paragraphs 7 10 Other country sp
19. to comply with current regulations The correct design and function has been verified by independent third party testing The correct application thereof is the responsibility of the competent installer e water borne organisms i e Legionella if applicable a risk assessment should be carried out following the recommendations outlined in the Approved Code of Practice L8 e the user preference must be considered when commissioning the system in particular when adjusting the solar and auxiliary system temperature and timer settings 1 5 Tools required It is recommended that the below list of tools be used when installing the Dimplex solar collector e Two people required to complete this installation e Cordless drill with 14mm stone drill e Measuring tape plumb line and pencil Hammer e Hacksaw e Ratchet Spanners 13 19 30 32 mm 1 6 Structural requirements The system may only be installed on a roof surface or substructure with a sufficient load bearing capacity The static load bearing capacity of the roof or substructure must be checked in accordance with local and regional stipulations at the site prior to the installation of the panels if necessary by means of the commissioning of a structural engineer In particular it is important to check whether the quality of the wooden substructure is sufficient to enable the durability of the screw connections for attaching the panel mounting apparatus The onsite che
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