Glow-worm Clearly Solar Horizontal In-Roof Collector - Manual (Page 17)

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Roof Requirements
Refer to the diagram and table below and confirm the roof
requirements before installation.
IMPORTANT
● Do not remove the protection film until the system is to be
commissioned.
● With due regard to the complete weight of the solar
collector system, (refer to technical data) ensure the
roof rafters and battens are in good condition and have
sufficient load carrying capacity and the battens are
secure.
● If you are using the existing roof battens for fixing, ensure
that they are secured at each rafter.
6.1 Installation
NOTE: Ensure adequate provision has been made for the
flow and return pipes to enter/exit the roof space, dependant
on their location. The preferred hydraulic scheme will
determine their location, refer to Section 3.
Refer to diagram 6.1 and check the contents of the kits prior
to commencing work on the roof.
Based on the dimensions, above, remove the roof covering.
Fix the lower flashing support batten, see diagram 6.2.
Position the left lower flashing onto the roof batten and
secure.
NOTE: All flashings are secured with six securing screws
(no.1), using the Torx bit supplied, see diagram 6.3.
Slide the central lower flashing up to the mark on the left lower
flashing and secure.
Slide the right lower flashing up to the mark on the central
flashing and secure.
6 Two Collector Flashing Kit - 22 0 - 75 0
Diagram 6.3
1580
No.1
LOWER FLASHINGS
15128
Diagram 6.2
15402
1925
4660
A
150
TOP
BATTEN
Distance ‘ A’ must
be between 280mm
and 309mm. Use an
additional batten if
required
The bottom
flashing is fixed
to this (original)
batten
Additional
batten to
support the
collector