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3.14. Snow Load

a) In areas prone to heavy snow falls, the solar collectors can be installed at an angle of 50

or greater to

promote snow sliding off the tubes. In addition, it is advisable to raise the front of the collector frame 6-8” off

the roof surface as this allows the collector to sit above moderate snow falls and allow snow to blow away

from under the collector. A front track extension (Part #: FR-FTRACK-EXT) can be used for this purpose.

See the picture to the right.

b) Each tube is strong enough to withstand >110lb loading, but roof attachment points may need to be

reinforced. Please refer to local regulations regarding snow loading precautions.

✖ Snow loading damage to the collector is not eligible for warranty claims.

3.15. Storage Tanks

a) Glass-lined storage tanks: NOTE: If no hot water is used for 2 weeks at a time or more and the water

heater is left in an operating condition, a quantity of highly flammable hydrogen gas may accumulate in the

top of the hot water tank. To dissipate this gas safely, it is recommend that a hot water tap be turned on for

several minutes at a sink, basin or bath, but not a dishwasher, clothes washer or other appliance. During

this process, there must be no smoking or open flame or any other electrical appliance operating nearby. If

hydrogen is discharged through the tap it will usually sound like air escaping. THIS STATEMENT IS

INCLUDED AS A REQUIREMENT OF CERTAIN COUNTY/STATE REGULATIONS.

b) Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve (T/P Valve): The storage tank’s pressure and temperature

relief valve must be piped to an approved drainage location with consideration of the high temperature

water that may be released. Neither, the t/p relief valve or port or the drain outlet should be sealed, blocked

or used for other purposes.

c) Insulation: Tanks must be well insulated and meet minimum daily heat loss requirements stipulated by

relevant codes, regulations etc. Heat losses are particularly high if there are exposed metal ports, pipes

etc. Any exposed metal on the outside of the tank should be covered with insulation material.

d) Drip Pans (Trays): For tanks installed indoors, a drip pan must be installed under the tank to collect any

water that may accumulate due to leaks. The tray should ideally have a pipe that runs to a suitable drainage

point. Follow local codes, in regards to when and where drip pans are necessary and how they can be

piped and terminated

e) Refer to the manufacturer’s storage tank installation manual for more specific installation, operation,

maintenance and safety information.

󱚡 WARNING

Always follow tank manufacturers guidelines when installation a storage tank. Do not set

controls in any way that can exceed the tanks set limits (temperature, pressure, etc.).

Failure to do so can cause unsafe operating conditions.

3.16. Hail Resistance

a) Installed glass evacuated tubes are able to handle significant impact stresses once. Testing and impact

stress modelling shows that the tubes are able to withstand impact from hail up to 1” (25 mm) in diameter,

and even larger when installed at angle of 45

or greater. The ability of the evacuated tubes to withstand

impact from hail is greatly influenced by the angle of impact. Installing the collectors at low angles does

reduce their impact resistance.

b) In areas prone to hail over ∅3/4” (∅20 mm), it is recommended that the solar collector be installed at an

angle of 45

or greater to provide optimum impact resistance. Due to collector performance at many

latitudes prone to hail, this is generally a common installation angle already.

c) In the unlikely case that a tube breaks, it can easily be replaced. The solar collector can still function

properly with one or more broken tubes, however, a reduction in heat output will result (depending upon

how many tubes are broken). A broken tube should be replaced by Authorized Persons only.

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