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9 10 5.3 East/West facing roofsGood results can be obtained by splitting the collector array on East/West elevations but this should only be used whe

11 126. Frame MountingRM Solar offers three types of on – roof panel mounting and two types of in – roof panel mounting.On – roof installationsOn – ro

11 12 6.1.1 When you unpack the on-roof frame packaging please check if any piece is missing. The package should contain:No. On-Roof Hook Kit fo

13 14 6.1.2 Check the roof battens for stability. The battens must not show any sign of deterioration. If the battens to be used are smalle

13 14 6.1.4 WARNING: In areas of where heavy snowfalls are experienced you should replace each roof tile that covers a roof hook with a metal ti

15 16 6.1.6 The Z-prole must next be xed on to the L-rails, using the bolt kit M6. The maximum distance from a roof hook to the end of the Z

15 16Option to raise the panel pitch 6.1.8 This option may be used to obtain a better incline for the panels than the roof allows. 6.1.9 Here ar

17 186.2 On – roof slate mounting kit The slate roof mounting kit is suitable for of slate roofs, concrete roofs, pan tile and in windy areas. It i

17 18 6.2.2 Locate the rafters under the slates. Mark the slates where the holes should be drilled so that the hole penetrates the centre of a r

19 20 6.2.3 Drill the holes on each marked position with a high quality 25 mm masonry bit. Make sure the drill does not spin too fast or you ma

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19 20 6.2.5 The Z-prole must be tted to the L-rail using the bottom two holes that are below the long adjustable slot. Do not tighten fully.

21 22 6.2.7 After you place the panels into the frame and connect the panels together using the straight connectors and pipe inserts provided,

21 22 (3) Fit the L-rail to the top of the extension rail and to the bottom of the right angle connection.

23 246.3 On – roof shark tailThe on – roof shark tail mounting is suitable for thick and thin tiled roofs. 6.3.1 When you unpack the shark tail on-

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25 26 6.3.2 Check the battens for stability. The battens must not show any signs of deterioration. Remove sufcient tiles to enable you to t th

25 26 6.3.4 Fit the U – bolt on the support pipe and on the top part of the shark tail. The shark tail should be placed no more than 500 mm from

27 28 6.3.6 Fit the support pipe to the top shark tails. The shark tail must be upright. Then t the shark tails and support pipe together wit

27 28 6.3.8 If you are installing more than two panels always install middle panel rst. 6.3.9 Do not forget to t the wind clamps in place.Opti

29 30 6.3.11 (1) Fit the right angle connector on the top of the tting on the upper side screw extension rails (2) Fit the right angle connect

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29 306.4 In – roof ttingsThe standard in roof mounting kit is designed to accommodate ‘S’ & ‘M’ class panel systems and issuitable for most types

31 32No. In - Roof 2 Panel Tile Kit Quantity1 Angle Iron 62 Lower Wooden Slat 23 Lower Left Flashing 14 Lower Center Flashing 15 Lower Right Flashing

31 32 6.4.2 Determine where the panels will be mounted and check the roof tile alignment. 6.4.3 Remove the tiles/slate from the roof according t

33 34 6.4.5 Attach the angle irons (1) to the lower support batten at equal distances using 3 screws, 4x30 (20). If more than two panels are to

33 34 6.4.7 Fitting of the lower left ashing: Starting from the left side, place the lower left ashing (3) onto the slat and screw it 4x30 (20

35 36 6.4.9 Place the upper support wedge so that the distance between the lower slat (2) and the upper wedge (7) is 1950 mm. The upper wedge mu

35 36 6.4.11 Panels should be 100mm from the edge of bottom ashing. 6.4.12 Mounting the upper wedge: now secure the upper wedge (7) in place using

37 38 6.4.15. Mount the middle and side wooden rafters. Using 3 x 110mm screws in each 6.4.16. Paste the adhesive backed black strip to the side pan

37 38 6.4.19. Using the nails and clips shown below (1), secure the side ashings to the tile battons by hooking the clips over the outside edg

39 40 6.4.23. Fix the top ashing kit – left part 6.4.24. The middle part of the ashing kit interlocks with the left part 6.4

3 41. Health & Safety InformationRM Solar panels are high quality thermal solar panels using selective coating technology to convert light into he

39 406.5 Flat roof and free standingThe A – frame is suitable for any kind of at roof and it is also is suitable forground installation. 6.5.1 Whe

41 42 6.5.2 Fit together the basic rail, support rail and L-rail using the nuts and bolts provided. You will create triangular structures as sho

41 42 6.5.4 First option for frame mounting: If it is not possible to screw the A – frame into the roof directly without affecting the integrity

43 44 6.5.6 If mounting on a at roof RM Solar recommends consulting with a competent roong contractor. 6.5.7 Fit the Z – rail on to the t

43 44 6.5.8 When the Z – rail has been tted to the triangle, bolt the cross rail on the back of the frame construction. NOTE: Drill Ø 8 mm hole

45 46 6.5.11 If the overall length of the A frame is to be more than 8 metres the frame construction must be secured with another support rail as

45 466.6 Gable/Wall Mounting/Exhibition A FramesThis A frame has a steeper incline than the normal A Frame, making it suitable for mounting onto gable

47 48Joining Exhibition A Frames Together When you have constructed both frames you will connect them together by inserting the frame connector (FIX03

47 487. Panel connections and Pressure Testing 7.1 There are two separate kits; the installation kit is used for connecting the panels to the

49 50 7.4 The panels are connected in series. The inlet (return) is always on the top left side and the outlet (ow) is on the top right side.

5 62. Important Installer TipsAlways:-Use only solar quality O rings if you are using press ttings.• Do not install the panels upside down; they will

49 50 7.8 Pull up the panels together, so that the connections are exactly opposite each other. Using pair of the spanners tight the compressi

51 52 7.11 Finally the panels should be secured to the frame using the wind clamps. Position the wind clamps at the top and bottom in the cent

51 52Piping up the Econ and M Class Panels1st Row2nd Row if applicableAirventFlowAAA = Stop EndReturnPanel Panel PanelPanel Panel PanelAA

53 548. The double pump stationThe double pump station ensures a continuous circulation of the glycol inside the closed solar loop when useful energy

53 54 8.6 Flow settings: The ow regulator should be set to 0.5 to 1.0 litre per minute per panel. A three-panel installation is set to a 

55 569. Expansion vessel (also known as expansion tank or pressure vessel) 9.1 Function of the Expansion Vessel An expansion vessel protects the

55 5610. Piping and pipes connections 10.1 Piping The copper heat exchange pipe in RM Solar panels contain glycol, pressurised and heated t

57 5811. InsulationThe use of the correct insulation is critical. Normal central heating insulation will melt and becomebrittle at the very high solar

57 5813. Filling the system with glycolWhen the solar heating system is lled with heat exchange liquid (Glycol), the heat transfer medium displaces a

59 6014. The digital controller DC12The digital controller DC12 is able to control one hydraulic circuit on the solar system for example a hot domesti

5 64.0 The RM Solar S-Class PanelRM Solar S-Class solar panel is a vertically mounted glazed collector with collectionpipes, intended for applications

59 601. Operating Modes - The controller can be switched into the three different operating modes (ON,OFF, Manual) - Each operating mode is displaye

61 62What the signs mean:This is the actual tem-perature at the panelsThis is only a reading - it cannot be adjustedA minimum temp requirement at the

61 62Key number: 8-85 - This value allows us to set speed of the double pump station in manual operation. - Manufacturer setting is 0 % and must be

63 64Remember: After you made any change on the values you must press the ENTER button so controller can take the new settings. When you nished with

63 64 Schematic wiring with Solar Controller (1 Hydraulic Circuit) L N N 1DC12 Solar Controller1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10L N EWiringcentre2 N N 31 2 3 4 5

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65 66Commissioning CerticateCOLLECTORSCollector type ...………………………… Number of panels ………………………..…..MOUNTING (please tick)Separate modules

67 68RM SOLAR PRODUCT GUARANTEERM Solar Products are guaranteed by RM Solar Ltd as follows: Thermal Solar Panels (Performance) (S-Class & M-Class

67 68RM SOLAR PRODUCT GUARANTEERM Solar Products are guaranteed by RM Solar Ltd as follows: Thermal Solar Panels (Performance) (S-Class & M-Class

7 84.1 The RM Solar M-Class PanelThe RM Solar M Class Panel has been specically designed to meet the needs of large industrial applications. Suitable

7 84.2 The RM Solar Econ PanelRM Solar’s new Econ range is supplied using the exact same equipment as the S Class and the M Class panels. When tting

9 105. Positioning the panels 5.1 Generally south facing roofsPositioning the collectors is important for optimum performance. Collectors should idea