General; Expert Persons; Storage And Transport; General Installation Instructions - Fondital Sulpack Natural Plus 150 Manual De Instalación, Uso Y Mantenimiento

3. General

Please read the manual carefully before proceed to the installation and commissioning of the product, as it contains important
information for the proper installation and safety.
After completing the commissioning, the present manual must be kept by the end user in good condition, as it is most important
document of the product. We would like to comment that the proper function can ensured only if:
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You have annual maintenance realized by qualified technicians
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Followed the present instructions
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The stated operational recommendations are complied with.

3.1 Expert persons

It means that all operations such as installation, commissioning and maintenance is realized by qualified technicians.

3.2 Storage and transport

The system components must not be stored outdoors without proper protection. It is recommended to be stored indoor, taking
under consideration that there are fragile parts, such as the solar glass on the panel.
The solar tank must be transported with its packaging, to ensure no damages. The tanks are sensitive to vibrations due to internal
enamel protection. The solar collectors must be protected during transport against glass braking.

3.3 General installation instructions

All operations such as installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out by qualified technical personnel
who meet the legal requirements.
The supplied materials must be used for the installation, Before start the installation pay attention to local regulations and
applicable standards.
DO NOT step on the solar collector during the installation and assembly phases.

4. Installation guidelines

4.1 System alignment

For the proper installation of the system you have to choose a suitable location without any shadow all over the year.
The optimum efficiency is achieved if the system is installed pointing south for the north hemisphere or north for the south
hemisphere.
The minimum inclination is 15 degrees and maximum 40 degrees. Deviations to the mentioned limits are not allowed.

4.2 Structural engineering aspects

The system may only be installed on a roof or a sub structure with sufficient load bearing capacity. The static load bearing
capacity must be checked for compliance with local and regional stipulations at the site before proceed to the installation. If
necessary a structural engineer might be advised. In particular must be checked the quality of the wooden or steel substructures
if can resist long lasting screw connections.

4.3 Information regarding inclined roofs

The installation of the system on the roof is an intervention in an existing roof. The customer should take extra measures to avoid
water penetration as a result of wind and snow loads. When selecting the installation area note that the maximum permitted
loads must not be exceeded as a result as a result of snow and wind loads. Ensure that the system itself will not work as snow
catcher. To avoid extra wind loads ensure that the collectors are not installed at the edge of the roof (eg min distance of 1m from
the edge).

4.4 Information regarding flat roofs

The installation of the system on the roof is an intervention in an existing roof. The customer should take extra measures to avoid
water penetration as a result of wind and snow loads. When selecting the installation area note that the maximum permitted
loads must not be exceeded as a result as a result of snow and wind loads. If there is insulation on the roof, this must be checked
by the installer and take all the necessary measures to avoid damages to the insulation and water penetration.

4.5 Lightning protection

According to EN 62305 parts 1-4 the system must not be connected to the building's lightning protection. A safety gap of at least
1m from any adjacent conductive object is to be maintained. Authorized and qualified electrician must be consulted.
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