SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDE AND OWNERS …

1 ,2011 Ifforanyreasonwhatsoever,theinstalleroft hisproductdoes not feel comfortable and/or safe, do not proceedwith the INSTALLATION . The INSTALLATION of this , ,roofsafetyandpowertool safety procedures, contact your local hardware orbuildingsupplycompanyandStateorProvinc ialWorker (12:12or45degreesmaximumangle) from these types Enersol should be advised andasked for special INSTALLATION instructions, or visit ,onaflatroofinstallation, Products Inc., its agents, distributors and salesrepresentatives are in no way responsible if safetyprocedures,installationinstruction sandcommonsensearenot followed, or if Enersol is not consulted should anunusual problem arise. Enersol assumes no liability forinstallation, parts or labour. If for any reason, youquestion the INSTALLATION instructions, DVD, safetyproceduresand/orinstallationlocati ons,donotproceed,and contact Enersol immediately at !

2 SOLARPANELINSTALLATIONINFORMATIONPANELBO X4sectionswithpreattachedheaders8clips8l agbolts8 Orings3longstraps(48 )2shortstraps(12 )TOOLSREQUIREDL adderSafetygear,safetyglasses,bootsVaria blespeeddrill5/16 and3/8 socketdriversLevelHacksawChalklineUtilit yknifeCaulkinggunVarioustools,pliers, 1perinstall1warrantycard1installationgui de/owner smanual1 EnersolinstallationDVD1orangeinstallatio ntool1tubelagboltroofsealant1tubeOringlu bricant2endcaps2 Orings2 HeaderEndConnectors(HEC)ADDITIONALPARTSR EQUIREDPVC heavybodiedcement1 elbows1 tees1 pipepipeholddownscouplersExtralagbolts3w ayvalveorAutomaticcontrollerOnewaycheckv alve(optional)Teflontape21 Planyoursystem:a)Determinethelocation; )Determine the optimum number of boxes needed (see sizingguidebelow).c)Measure roof area available to be sure the panels will fit: panels must be positioned vertically from eave to peak withatleast6 ,rubberpanelstripwidthmeasures48.

3 D) the entire PANEL system in a continuous row. However,some systems may need to be split over two or more , ,plumbfrom10 panelsto8 ,andavoidroofswith shade. If your system is divided between two differentexposures(eastandwest),plumbfro mthecoldside(east)tothewarmside(west).e) )Assemblealltheplumbing,fittings, , GGRROOUUNNDD PPOOOOLL12 x 24'14 x 28'15 x 30'16 x 32'18 x 36'20 x 40'AABBOOVVEE GGRROOUUNNDD PPOOOOLL15' Round18' Round21' Round24' Round27' Round12' x 24' Oval14 x 28' Oval15 x 30' Oval16 x 32' Oval18 x 33' OvalSSUURRFFAACCEE AARREEAA28839245051264880017625434645257 225735040245752444 XX 88''5 - 76 - 97 - 108 - 1210 -1513 - 192 - 43 - 55 - 86 - 108 - 133 - 66 - 8 7 - 98 - 119 - 1244 XX 1100''4 - 65 - 76 - 87 - 98 - 1110 - 152 - 32 - 44 - 75 - 96 - 102 - 54 - 65 - 66 - 87 - 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWTYPICAL SERIES ROOFTYPICAL PARALLEL ROOFEND CAPEND CAPEND CAPEND CAPRETURNFEEDFEED3 Important: Angle panels 4 inches for every40 feet to drain water back tofeed/supply inlet.

4 Usechalk linesto reference RACK MOUNTTYPICAL GROUND MOUNTA ttach headers to 2x6 lumber on each end. 2x6 lumber may then be attached to roof using liquidadhesive. Ensure that the rubber is not blocking anyroof safety reasons do not mount panels against a plywood should be mounted 45 or headers with 2x6 lumber. panels may be seton any material that will insulate them from the earth:plywood, metal, plastic or gravel. Note: Flat roof orground mount panels will not gain heat if sitting inany puddles of water. Ensure proper POINTFEED/SUPPLY LOWEST POINTRETURNTYPICAL FLAT ROOF MOUNT4 When connecting different ver-sions of headers, always cut offlocator tab before orange INSTALLATION tool must be used56324O RINGASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)2 Roll out panels on roof, rack or ground:a)Carry the boxes to the INSTALLATION )If installing on a roof snap a chalk line as a GUIDE to wherethe top of the panels will be aligned.

5 It is important to placethe panels on a slight angle on the roof. This helps purge the air from the system when filling, and provides drainage whendraining for the winter. Angle the panels 4 for every 40 feetwith the slope down toward the end that has the feed )Carefully take the sections out of the box (give each roll a twistto tighten and pick up from the bottom to prevent tangling), set down, evenly arrange, and allow each section to unroll. If the PANEL becomes tangled, lay flat and untangle by weavingthe bottom header through the panels Clip together using the INSTALLATION tool included with the required System )Keep the top header close to the reference chalk line as you begin the assembly. 1put an O-Ring on the first header2lubricate the O-Ring, with supplied lubricant (lithium based)3clip the orange INSTALLATION tool into the slot on the next header4push the two sections together5remove the INSTALLATION tool6insert black clip to complete the connectionb)Continue this procedure for the top headers until all the panels are from box carefully andunroll panels .

6 If panels becometangled, lay flat and untwiststrips from one end to the other536 36 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)4 Strap down headers and panelsa)Starting at the top end, secure the headers to the roof by placing header straps(12 ) on every other clip connectionb)Loop the strap around the header, bring the two grommets together and pushthe threaded lag bolt through the grommets. Check for proper tension, apply agenerous dab of roof sealant on the chalk line and secure the lag bolt to the )Complete the top row strap INSTALLATION . On steeper roofs, you may want to strapthe headers while you are making the connections to prevent the entire assemblyfrom slipping down. (On steep roofs, or in very windy areas you may want to puta strap on every header contact your dealer to purchase extra top the bottom headers by pulling gently and join together as the topheaders (see step 3), Bottom headers are not strapped )To complete the securing process, cross strapping (48 ) is used.

7 The straps areattached grommet to grommet across the entire width of panels . Starting fromthe top, the cross straps should be no more than 36 inches apart. Space themevenly, all the way down to the bottom using the proper lag bolts and roof sealantprovided. The last row, nearest to the bottom should be no more than four inchesfrom the bottom header. Bottom headers are not strapped down to allow forexpansion and contraction of the )If your roof has a membrane, or cannot be punctured, it is possible to attach alumber frame to the roof with liquid nails and attach the lag bolts into the lumber.(Contact your roof manufacturer for advice).Attach to Roof1 Top strapTop strap every other section across top top strap across the top row every 2 ft. For very steep roofs, order more straps and attachevery Cross StrapCross strapping 4 inches from bottom and every3 ft.

8 Up thereafter. Do not over-tighten cross strapping, to allow for expansion. Apply a generousamount of roofing cement. Screw lag bolts through roofing cement into roof. Use roof sealant liberallywith all lag bolts into roof. Never use top straps on bottom2165 Connect Plumbinga)Clip the header end connectors (HECs) to create amale and female adapter to the inlet and outlet,diagonally opposite of one another. Remember thefeed line goes in the bottom and return comes outthe top on the opposite side. HECs can also be usedas spacers around small roof vents or similarobstacles. (Purchased separately)REMOVE LOCATOR TABHECHECHECVENTO RINGEND CAPEND CAP PIPEPLUMBINGUse Teflon on all End CapsJoin Plumbing to HeadersHeader End Connector (HEC), included in your systemkit, creates a male and a female adapter. These endsare used at the input and output of the array.

9 The HEC clips into place so that the plumbing can be glued to the end. The HEC can also be used as a spacer around vents and endcaps to Headersb)Connect the end caps to the remaining do this liberally apply cement to the inside lipend of the end cap, steering clear of the threading. MALE END: Remove O-Ring Cut locator tab off Apply transitional solvent cement liberally to both male and female surfaces Cement together ORFEMALE END: Cut a piece of pipe to 3 long Apply PVC cement liberally to all surfaces and glue togetherUse Teflon to prevent leaking. The end cap has a remov-able threaded plug to allow for PUMPFILTERSUCTION(COOL WATER)RETURN(WARM WATER)P O O L5 Connect Plumbing (continued)c)Compete the roof INSTALLATION by connecting the supply and return water lines:measure twice cut once! If you are travelling a substantial distance from the panels to the pool, consider insulating the underground )Plumbing Layout: Cool feed from pool (water sensor) pump filter manual or automatic valve SOLAR panels (roof sensor) return from panels (check valve optional) auxillary heater salt generator/chlorinator return to poole)The recommended PVC pipes are attached to the roof andside of the house with plastic clamps and secured with lag bolts and roof )Be sure to measure and dry fit all pieces to ensure a proper andneat fit around all eaves troughs, then cement (using greyheavy-bodied PVC cement) the connections and assemble.

10 The pipes should be secure, straight, even and close to )At any low points in the plumbing use a tee and end cap. This will allow for (CONTINUED)CHLORINATORCHECK VALVE OPTIONALAt any low points in plumbing, use a tee and end cap to allowfor drainage during wintermonths8TO SOLARFROM SOLAROPTIONALCHECK VALVETO POOLFROMPOOLSOLARONSOLAR OFFFILTER SYSTEM REGULATION OPTIONS3-WAY manual VALVE6 A valve is necessary to divert the water to the roof. a) A 3-PORT manual VALVE CAN BE USEDIt must be turned on and off manually when the temperature fluctuates duringthe day to get the most out of the sun, and must be turned off at night. The valve isinstalled in the feed line from the pool, with the water coming into the inletopening. The handle can then be turned to divert the water up to the panels onsunny days or directly to the pool, when not using the panels .