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C. PRESSURE SYSTEM PLUMBING PANEL ATTACHMENT
Suggested panel plumbing attachments for pressure systems. This diagram can be used for either
vacuum tube or flat plate collectors. The collector can be plumbed from left to right or right to left. Note
the air purge is on the hot out pipe. For collectors with 1” male threaded fitting (NPT), use high-
temperature thread sealant that can be used with glycol. For collectors with 1” copper pipe, sweat a 1”
sweat-to-male pipe thread.
PART 8 – MAINTENANCE
Under normal conditions, the solar collector is maintenance free. Other system components, such as the
pump and glycol (if used) may require periodic inspection and changing/maintenance. Please refer to the
documentation provided by the manufacturers of these components.
NOTE: Apart from those maintenance items outlined below, any system inspection, maintenance, or
repair should only be completed by authorized persons. The solar collector warranty coverage MAY BE
VOIDED is non-authorized persons attempt to maintain or repair the solar collector or associated
components.
The following basic maintenance may be completed by the HOME OWNER:
Figure 26 – Plumbing components and collector attachments. Feed elbow for flat plate collectors are usually
located on the bottom of the collectors.