FITTING THE EVACUATED TUBES
Caution ! Always wear protective gloves when handling the evacuated tubes.
This process may be left until the frame is fitted to the roof.
Dip the end of the tube in a soapy water solution, then apply thermal grease to the bulb as
shown in Fig. 5.
FIG. 5
Fully insert the tube into the manifold (100 mm) as shown in Fig. 6.
FIG. 6
When the tube is fitted into the manifold, place a plastic retaining cup over the end and clip it into
the cross bar – fig. 7
FIG. 7
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