EGO PRIME 110 User manual

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INSTALLATION AND USER HANDBOOK
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You have purchased a top quality product.
EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was designed by an
Italian company, and all its components are produced 100% in Italy.
After its simple installation, you can enjoy the beauty of its design, the
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Contents
INSIDE THE BOX ........................................................................................... 6
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................. 7
EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS USED........................................................ 8
Abbreviated signs.................................................................................... 8
Danger signs........................................................................................... 8
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................. 8
WARNINGS .................................................................................................. 9
General indications.................................................................................. 9
Indications for safety ............................................................................... 9
Protection from vacuum overheating......................................................... 9
Protection from burns .............................................................................. 9
Protection against lightning ..................................................................... 9
LAWS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS............................................................ 9
SPECIFICATIONS ON WATER QUALITY........................................................ 10
Reference values ................................................................................... 10
Limits of use ......................................................................................... 10
Resistance to corrosion .......................................................................... 10
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 11
Technical characteristics......................................................................... 11
A. The Solar Collector ....................................................................... 11
B. The storage .................................................................................. 11
Note on the integrated storage system .............................................. 11
TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................... 12
Model EGO 110 .............................................................................. 12
Model EGO 150 .............................................................................. 12
Model EGO 180 .............................................................................. 12
Model EGO 220 .............................................................................. 12
Model EGO 260 .....................................................................................12
OPERATION PRINCIPLES............................................................................. 13
INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 14
General indications and moving.............................................................. 14
Structural check..................................................................................... 14
Safety precautions while assembling....................................................... 14
Installation on a flat roof........................................................................ 15
Place and position...................................................................................15
Necessary items......................................................................................15
Installation phases..................................................................................16
Anchoring with ballasts ..........................................................................18
Installation on a sloped roof................................................................... 18
Place and position...................................................................................18
Necessary items......................................................................................18
Installation phases..................................................................................19
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION ......................................................................... 21
General layout ...................................................................................... 21
Exemplos de layouts de sistema.............................................................. 22
Layout 1: hydraulic connection to a traditional boiler ...........................22
Layout 2: hydraulic connection to a boiler prepared for operation with a
solar power system.................................................................................22
Indications on gaskets and connections................................................... 22
Using flexible hoses............................................................................... 22
Other indications................................................................................... 22
Safety and one-way valve....................................................................... 23
Safety unit (an alternative to the safety valve .......................................... 23
Pressure reducer.................................................................................... 24
Backflow preventer................................................................................ 24
Thermostatic mixer valve........................................................................ 25
Connecting more than one collector........................................................ 25
Expansion vessel ................................................................................... 26
STARTING................................................................................................... 26
Using the cover sheet ............................................................................ 26
Start-up ................................................................................................ 27
Tutti gli utilizzi eccetto l’avviamento ....................................................... 27
Caricamento ......................................................................................... 27
Inutilizzo per brevi periodi di tempo........................................................ 28
Svuotamento......................................................................................... 28
ELETTRICAL INTEGRATION KIT................................................................... 28
Types of electric resistor......................................................................... 28
Installing the electric resistors ................................................................ 29
Indications on using electric resistors ...................................................... 29
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS ......................................................................... 30
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ................................................................. 30
FINAL NOTES.............................................................................................. 30
SOLAR KEYMARK CERTIFICATION.............................................................. 30
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 31

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MANUALE D’INSTALLAZIONE ED USO
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Components that are supplied standard
Before starting to install the product, make sure all the components are present:
LETTER COMPONENT QUANTITY
[PIECES]
- EGO solar collector with integrated storage 1
a b BASIC SUPPORT: pair of galvanised sheet supports for flat roof 1 right +
1 left
c d e hammer head screw, washer and nut for fixing 4
f ¾’’ flat gasket for high temperatures 4
g safety and one-way valve, MF ¾’’ connections 1
h Air feed valve (backflow preventer), MF ¾’’ connections 1
i Pair of lower fixing shafts, non-slip, made of AISI 304, for sloped roof 2
l Pair of lower side fixing shafts made of AISI 304, for sloped roof 2
m PVC cover sheet 1
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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL))
Accessories that can be requested
OPTIONAL
Anti Freeze
Element 300W
OPTIONAL
Heating Element
1 kW
OPTIONAL
Heating Element
2 kW
ANTI FREEZE ELECTRIC RESISTOR (power 300 W-230V)
Article code: 4400234100
ELECTRICAL RESISTOR FOR INTEGRATION 1 kW
Article code: 4400234101 power 1.000 W-230V
ELECTRICAL RESISTOR FOR INTEGRATION 2 kW
Article code: 4400234102 power 2.000 W-240V
SAFETY AND ONE-WAY UNIT, with MF ¾’’ connections
Article code: 4400223301
PRESSURE REDUCER, with ¾’’ MF connections
Article code: 4400223302
THERMOSTATIC MIXER VALVE, with ¾’’ MF connections
Article code: 1030900002
Follow the component assembly instructions; if using accessories,
follow their pertinent options and limits of use.
Only use genuine components. Should it be discovered that non-
genuine components have been installed, the manufacturer can refuse
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Explanation of the symbols used
ABBREVIATED SIGNS DANGER SIGNS
IMPORTANT NOTE MATERIAL TO BE OBTAINED
(NOT SUPPLIED)
CONNECTION
TO THE WATER SUPPLY
DANGER!
GENERIC DANGER
RISK OF FALLING
FROM A HEIGHT
2 PEOPLE NECESSARY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN QUALIFIED DESIGNER RISK OF BURNS RISK OF FALLING
MATERIAL FROM ABOVE
TIGHTEN/LOOSEN MANUALLY TIGHTEN WITH SPANNER PERFORATE WITH DRILL DANGER OF OVERPRESSURE DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PPE MUST BE USED NON-SKID FOOTWEAR MUST BE USED CUT RESISTANT GLOVES MUST BE WORN
A PROTECTIVE HELMET MUST BE WORN PPE MUST BE USED WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS PROTECTIVE GOGGLES MUST BE WORN

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Warnings
General indications
yy This document is an integral and essential part of the product.
It is to be used by the installer and the end user, who must ke-
ep it carefully after the system has been installed and started.
yy The manufacturer is not liable for any damage deriving from in-
correct observation of the instructions and indications given in
this document, those relative to possible accessories supplied wi-
th the system and for the non-observance of pertinent applicable
national and local laws.
yy Before installation and use, obtain information on the current
regulations and laws in the place where the system is to be in-
stalled.
yy The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was de-
signed and manufactured to produce domestic water that is he-
ated by solar power. Any use other than that indicated relieves
the manufacturer from any responsibility and renders all guaran-
tees null and void.
yy All technical drawings, plant layout and electric wiring diagrams
etc. that are present in this manual are indicative and are only
given as examples. All connections, the safety devices, diame-
ter sizes and any other thing necessary for correct system in-
stallation must be verified by a qualified and expert technician,
who must make sure of their correspondence with regulations
and laws in force.
yy The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to the pro-
duct resulting from assembly that is not state-of-the-art.
Indications for safety
yy This product must be installed by a professionally qualified com-
pany or technician, according to national and/or local laws in for-
ce and the instructions given in this handbook.
yy Maintenance and cleaning must also be carried out by specia-
list companies or staff with the pertinent technical qualifications.
yy The term ‘professionally qualified technician’ indicates a person
with specific technical skills in water for domestic use, as well as
in heating systems, gas systems and electric systems. This person
must have the professional skills indicated by law.
yy On the basis of the user guidelines, whoever uses the system
must keep it in good condition and guarantee that it works sa-
fely and correctly.
yy The system user must ensure that the maintenance indicated in
this handbook (see the PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE chapter)
is carried out.
yy Do not leave parts of the packaging or the system within the re-
ach of children.
yy Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, disconnect the
power supply from any electric accessories that may be present.
yy Dispose of the various packaging elements in a suitable manner.
yy Check the pressure of the water transportation network: if the
pressure is higher than the nominal pressure of the product (4
bar = 400 kPa), prepare the necessary reduction units before the
connection and regulate the pressure (see STARTING chapter)
yy Should faults occur, or if the system does not operate correctly,
do not attempt to repair the product. Instead, disable it and con-
tact a specialist technician. Should it be necessary, componen-
ts must only be replaced with original spare parts, which must
be installed by qualified technicians. Should this not be the ca-
se, the manufacturer reserves the right not to recognise any gua-
rantee rights.
Protection from vacuum overheating
The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is supplied
equipped with a PVC cover sheet which darkens the surface that
collects the sun’s rays, therefore protecting the product against
overheating caused by direct exposure, above all in the case when
the collector has been installed but is not connected to the water
system (therefore no water present). The collector, in fact, was not
designed to be exposed directly to the sun’s rays without being filled
with water.
Exposure to the sun when the system is empty can da-
mage the product; in this case the manufacturer will not
recognise any guarantee rights.
The cover sheet must be left on the solar collector until it is started
(see also the STARTING chapter).
Should it be necessary to empty the system for maintenance or as a
no-freeze function, it should be covered by the cover sheet.
Protection from burns
Danger! The water inside the collector can reach temperatures of ap-
proximately 90 °C.
To prevent the danger of burns and/or scalds, be extremely careful
when:
- connecting the hydraulic supply to the domestic water supply;
- loading and unloading the system;
- carrying out any intervention on the hydraulic connection.
Always position a thermostatic mixer valve between
the system outlet and the domestic water user (see
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION chapter)..
In general, do not touch the transport pipes or the hydraulic con-
nections and the internal accumulation tanks while the system is
operating.
Should it be necessary to empty the system while it contains hot wa-
ter:
- do not discharge directly onto the roof or into the ground;
- use a flexible hose to safely lead the water to a drain.
Protection against lightning
Pursuant to the Directive EN 62305 1-4, the EGO solar collec-
tor with integrated storage must not be connected to the pro-
tection system used by the building against lightning, unless
indicated otherwise by local laws in force.
Have a technician or skilled electrician check
the installation area for this possibility.
All metal structures that are present, therefore also the supporting
structure and fixing shafts of the system, must have the same electric
potential as the building. It is therefore good practise to prepare suitable
earthing for the metal parts of the system.
This can be done by a skilled electrician and the evaluation of the equipo-
tentiality level evaluated by a skilled electrical engineer.
Laws and reference standards
Decree n. 37/2008 of 22 January 2008
UNI EN 12976-1:2006
UNI EN 12976-2:2006
UNI EN 1991:2004 PARTS 1-2,1-3,1-4 (Actions on structures)
Directive 97/23 / CE
UNI EN 1717:2002
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Specifications on water quality
The supply water of the EGO solar collector with incorporated accumulator tank must perma-
nently comply with the limits indicated in the following table:
PARAMETER MEASURING UNIT REFERENCE VALUE
pH - 6,0 - 9,5
chloride mg/l 2500
Residual disinfectant mg/l < 0,2
iron μg/l < 400
sulphate mg/l < 500
conductibility μS/cm a 20°C < 2500
For any parameters not listed in the table, the limits imposed for water intended for human
consumption are applicable, as laid down by Directive 98/83/EC and subsequent amend-
ments, and as transposed by the respective decrees of each EU Member State, including the
outermost regions (ORs) and overseas countries and territories (OCTs). For non-EU countries,
the limits set by the local regulations shall be applicable.
The collector cannot be used with sea water, swimming-pool water, or any other fluids diffe-
ring from water. The use of water that fails to comply with the provisions in this paragraph
will invalidate the product warranty. The electrical resistors (antifreeze and integration) can
be used with chlorine levels up to twice the limit imposed by Directive 98/38/EC and subse-
quent amendments.
Hardness
It is recommended to use water with a hardness of between 10° F and 30° F. In the case of wa-
ter with a greater hardness than 30° F it is recommended to carry out a softening treatment,
otherwise the EGO solar collector and its components, such as the by-pass valve, safety and
non-return valve, electric resistors, etc., may be subject to limestone deposits and as a result,
any damage to the collector caused by the malfunctioning of the aforementioned components
(valves and resistors) will not be covered by the warranty.
Damage to the valves and resistors as a result of the hardness of the water, should this exceed
the recommended limits, will not be covered by the warranty.
If the water has a hardness of over 30°F and is not softened, there could be a drop in the final
yield and it will be necessary to carry out periodic maintenance operations on the valves and
resistors, with an appropriate frequency depending on the hardness level in order to guaran-
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System description
Technical characteristics
EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is used for producing domestic water that is heated by solar power, to temperatures below boiling at atmospheric pressure in places where
ice does not form.
It is not be used for the integration to the heating of buildings, for the heating of swimming pool and process water.
THE SYSTEM IS MADE UP OF TWO INTEGRATED UNITS:
Note on the integrated storage
system
The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage
was produced pursuant to the 97/23/EC Directive (PED) for
pressurised equipment, in relation to the fluid and working
conditions to which it is exposed.
It is a container that holds a group 2 (water) fluid, with steam
pressure at the maximum acceptable temperature below 0.5 bar
in addition to the atmospheric pressure (1.033 bar).
As its threshold limits are below those indicated in art. 3.3 of
Directive 97/23/EC:
−“...for fluids in Group 2 with a pressure PS greater than 10 bar
and a product of PS and V greater than 10 000 bar 7L, or with a
pressure PS greater than 1 000 bar (Annex II, table 4)...”;
−“...piping intended for fluids in Group 2 with a PS greater
than 10 bar, a DN greater than 200 and a product of PS and DN
greater than 5 000 bar (Annex II, table 9)...”
this tank is not subject to CE marking, but the producer
guarantees it (as established in the directive) because “designed
and produced following a correct construction procedure”;
the accumulation system does not require CE marking.
A. The solar collector;
yy The supporting frame of the collectors is made of galvanized steel.
yy The external protective structure is made of alluminium case 1, light and resistant.
yy The transparent cover is of LEXAN® 2, a 10 mm twin wall polycarbonate sheet that has been an-
ti-UV treated. In comparison with traditional solar glass, the sheet is 80% lighter, it limits heat di-
spersion at night, it guarantees optimal transparency to solar radiation and it increases resistance
to bad weather.
yy The lower thermal insulation is made of a polyurethane foam panel, 30 mm thick, that is coated with
sheets of aluminium; the lateral insulation is made of 4 sheets of natural fibre polyester, 25 mm thick.
B. The storage
yy The domestic water accumulation system is made of a series of high-performing stainless steel cylin-
ders 3made of a special alloy that resists high pressures and also very corrosive water.
yy The cylinders are closed at their ends by special caps 4made of thermoplastic material loaded with
glass fibre, to unite lightness and resistance.
yy The caps are connected to each other by copper connecting pipes, which allow the water to move from
one cylinder to the next.
The supports for flat roof 5are available in two models:
– BASIC SUPPORT: pair of galvanised sheet supports (supplied standard);
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Technical data
MODELLO
EGO PRIME 110
1030001100
EGO PRIME 150
1030001500
EGO PRIME 180
1030001800
EGO PRIME 220
1030002200
EGO PRIME 260
1030002600
external dimensions (L x P x H) 2.055 x 620 x 213mm 2.055 x 815 x 213mm 2.055 x 1.010 x 213mm 2.055 x 1.205 x 213mm 2.055 x 1.400 x 213mm
inclination height 45°(h) 560mm 715mm 855mm 1000mm 1140mm
Size of the bracket pitch (B) 2050mm 2050mm 2050mm 2050mm 2050mm
gross surface area 1,28 m21,68 m22,08 m22,48 m22,88 m2
surface area when open 1,09 m21,48 m21,86 m22,25 m22,64 m2
absorption surface area 0,85 m21,13 m21,41 m21,69 m21,98 m2
effective ACS content 105 liters 140 liters 175 liters 210 liters 245 liters
cover requirements 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6
net weight (empty) 29 kg 36 kg 43 kg 50 kg 58 kg
working weight (full) 134 kg 176 kg 218 kg 260 kg 303 kg
maximum working pressure 400 kPa
maximum working temperature 90 °C
heat-transfer fluid ACS
hydraulic connections 2 x ¾’’ M
thickness and heat insulation type 30 in PUR (bottom) - 25 in polyester (lateral)
installation flat roof - sloped roof
degree of slope 45° (flat roof) - 15 – 60° (sloped roof)
bleed recommended at 45 °C -
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Operation principles
The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is a natural circulation solar heating
system in which the accumulation tank also acts as an absorber (direct exchange).
The accumulation system is struck directly by the sun’s rays, which pass through the transpa-
rent cover and transfer their thermal energy directly to the domestic water, which is contained
in special steel cylinders.
The accumulator (the volume of which varies according to the selected size) is quickly heated
by the sun.The water supply is positioned in the lower part of the system; it heats up as it pas-
ses from the lower cylinders to the upper ones and finally exits from the highest cylinder and
goes into the system (directly to the user, for preheating a boiler - see the STARTING chapter).
The special conformation of the tanks means that the incoming COLD water does not mix with
the HOT output water, in this way reducing the mixing effects typical of natural and conven-
tional circulation systems.
Water circulation is guaranteed by the network pressure (waterworks, well,...). When the tap
downstream of the system is opened, the hot water exits from the upper section and the same amount
of cold water enters the lower section of the system.
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HOT WATER OUTLET
RED CUP
HOT WATER OUTLET
RED CUP
COLD WATER INLET
BLUE CUP
COLD WATER INLET
BLUE CUP

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General indications and moving
yy Assembly, maintenance and cleaning must only be carried out by companies and specia-
list staff.
yy The components indicated in this handbook must be used when assembling. The use of
other material is under the responsibility of the installer, who assumes full responsibility,
including the product guarantee.
yy The manufacturer is not liable for any work not carried out in a state-of-the-art manner, as
defined in Decree 37/2008, and for any damage caused to the structure or the tools used.
yy Before installing and using the system, it is advisable to check local regulations and laws
to make sure that what is described in this document complies with them. Should they be
different, do not install the system and contact the manufacturer.
yy The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to things and injury to people as a re-
sult of installation carried out without respecting local regulations and laws.
The system can only be moved when empty and extremely carefully. Do not use or apply force
to the plastic threaded connections in order to lift the product.
yy Avoid knocks and pressure on the system, in particular on the cover, base and the plastic
connections that project from the frame.
yy Do not place any load on the system.
yy When moving, always use people who are competent, trained and equipped according to
what is imposed by laws in force.Always use means of transport, lifting devices, chains and
any other things that are of a suitable capacity and size.
Structural check
The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage can be placed on the ground or on
a structure (attic, covering, balcony, etc...) that can support the device weight and dynamic
actions caused by variable things (e.g. wind, snow,...), considered with the presence of “EGO”
solar collector with integrated storage.
In the case of already-existing buildings in particular, all combinations of
the static capacity of the structural elements and anchors used must be
carefully evaluated, according to what is indicated in the technical
standards for construction (NTC 2008, in Italy), or the Eurocodes (EN 1991,
in Europe). This check must be carried out by a structural technician who is
authorised to work in the installation area.
Be very careful of the load increase caused by snow or strong wind. The manufacturer is not
responsible for damage to things or injury to people caused by bad installation on structures
that cannot support the indicated loads.
Safety precautions while assembling
DANGER CAUSED BY WIND
Install when the weather conditions are good, avoid rainy days and strong
winds.
DANGER CAUSED BY THINGS FALLING FROM A HEIGHT
Solar systems often need to be installed at a height.
Operators must follow regulations and laws in force regarding safety.
DANGER CAUSED BY HANGING LOADS AND MATERIAL
FALLING FROM A HEIGHT
If material needs to be lifted using a crane or machinery, apply all the per-
tinent recommendations and regulations in order to carry out these opera-
tions safely. Use suitable means of the correct capacity. Mark off the area
where the lifting is being carried out, to prevent risks caused by objects fal-
ling from a height.
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If there are no collective fall arrest systems (e.g.: railings, protection nets, etc...)
personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used to prevent falls, as defined
by safety at work standards in force.
The usual PPE must be worn for all installation operations (drilling, moving,
etc...).
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Only work near overhanging power cables where contact is possible if:
− the power has been disconnected from the cables for the whole duration of
the work to be done
− the cables are protected by suitable barriers or safety guards
− the cables are more than 5 m away from where the work is being carried out
Installation on a flat roof
Never remove the cover sheet if you have not finished installing the panel and if the collector
has not been filled. The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was not designed
to be exposed to sunlight when empty.
Do not move or force the solar collector using the threaded connections or the caps.
Place and position
Select an installation place that makes it possible to reduce accidental
loads (wind, snow, etc...) to which the system can be subjected. As an
example, avoid areas where vortexes form, or which are subjected to wind
because of thermal inversion. If situations like this are present, get a
structural technician to check the maximum structure loads.
If installing on a flat roof, position the collector at least 1-2 metres from the edge.
If installing on the ground, position the collector at least 1-2 metres from any obstacles that
are present.
Direct the transparent surface as close to the south as possible. If deviated slightly towards
the east or the west, the system still works in a satisfactory manner. Choose an installation
area where the panel remains in the sunlight for as long as possible. Nearby obstacles (trees,
buildings, etc...) can temporarily shade the system and reduce (even greatly) its performance.
If positioning several collectors behind each other, do not let them shade each other. To pre-
vent this, keep enough distance between them to permit radiation without shade when the
sun is at an angle of 15° from horizontal.
For the system to operate correctly, install the collector at an angle of between 15° and 60°.
The supplied supports, if placed on a flat surface, give 45° installation..
The anchor points must all be on the same supporting surface. Any torsion force caused by
supporting points that are not aligned can damage the system.
The longest side of the collector must always be supported by the surface. Do not install the
collector with the short side (where the connections are) against the surface.
DO NOT TURN THE COLLECTOR UPSIDE DOWN . The outflow should be positioned at the
top, and can be identified by its red cap (inflow at the bottom, identified by a blue cap). Correct
operation cannot be guaranteed if the system is installed upside down.
Necessary items
n.2 spanners 13 mm, individual PPE (helmet, gloves, goggles, etc...)
Danger! The screws for fixing the supports to the roof are not supplied.
They must be obtained by the installer, following the indications of the
structural technician.

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Installation phases FLAT ROOF
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CARICO NEVE CARICO VENTO
1,2 kN/m
2
100 km/h
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4
DETTAGLIO A
A
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13
MAX 20 Nm
DETTAGLIO A
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DETTAGLIO A
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DETTAGLIO A
DETTAGLIO A
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7b
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EGO PRIME A B
110 150 2050
150 250 2050
180 400 2050
220 500 2050
260 600 2050
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Fijación con contrapesos
IEGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage cannot be anchored to the roof structure
because the supporting surface cannot be drilled (e.g. because of waterproof coating) and if
the supporting structure is strong enough (ask a structural expert for confirmation), the system
can be anchored to ballasts that are sized according to the wind and snow, as well as to the
weight of the collector when both full and empty.
In particularly windy areas, an additional safety system should be added to the ballasts, with
a suitably-sized steel cable anchored to a solid part of the building that can hold the system.
The ballasts and cable must be sized by a structural technician who is authorised
to work in the installation area, as indicated by Eurocodes (EN 1991) or NTC 2008
(Decree 14 February 2008) if in Italy. The structural technician must also verify the
resistance of the building.
Installation on a sloped roof
Never remove the protective sheet if you have not finished installing the panel, and if the
collector has not been filled. The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage was not
designed to be exposed to sunlight when empty.
Do not move or force the system using the threaded connections or the caps
Place and position
Carefully check the state of the cover and the supporting structure. Get a structural
technician to check the maximum loads of the building, considering the weight of
the system when full as a permanent load, as per the UNI EN 1991 (Eurocode)
verifications.
Prefer the slope that faces south. Alternatively, the system works in a satisfactory manner
when positioned on a roof slope that is positioned slightly to the south-east/south-west.
Choose an installation area where the panel remains in the sunlight for as long as possible.
Nearby obstacles (trees, buildings, etc...) can temporarily shade the system and reduce (even
greatly) its yield.
For correct operation, install the collector at an angle of no less than 15°; the collector must,
in any case, be against the slope, therefore follow the angle of the roof.
The collector must always have its longest side parallel to the roof eaves. Do not install the collector with
its short side parallel to the eaves.
Do not turn the collector upside down.The outflow side should be positioned at the top, and can be iden-
tified by its red cap (inflow at the bottom, identified by a blue cap).
Correct operation cannot be guaranteed if the system is installed upside down.
Examples of ballast
DANGER! The screws for fixing the supports to the roof are not supplied. They must be obtained
by the installer, following the indications of the structural technician.
Necessary items
n.2 spanners 13 mm; Individual PPE (helmet, gloves, goggles, etc...)
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Hydraulic connection mod. 110/180/260
The EGO PRIME solar collector with integrated storage is equipped with 2 connections with
3⁄4“ M thread for connection to the line using flat gaskets (supplied).
The connection drawing that is represented, just like those on the following pages, is purely indicative
and only indicates how to connect the hydraulic connections and install the main supplied components
and the requested accessories.
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The components surrounded by a broken line, identified by this icon, make up a ba-
sic set that is always present in all possible system configurations. For simplicity, these
components are not shown in other hydraulic drawings, but their presence is indicated
by the relative icon.
Hydraulic connection is the responsibility of the installer; he/she has the task of verifying if what
is indicated in this manual complies with laws and regulations in force at the installation place.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused to things and injury to people as a result
of installation carried out in a manner that is not state-of-the-art, and without respecting local
regulations and laws.
LEGENDA:
LETTER COMPONENT
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OBLIGATORY
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STANDARD SUPPLY
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RECOMMENDED OPZ OPZIONAL,CAN BE REQUESTED
OPZ OPTIONAL X NOT AVAILABLE
A inflow line from the water system - -
B water filter X
Cpressure reducer
(adjusted at 3 bar) OPZ
D interception valve X
Esafety and one-way valve
(setting 4.5 ± 0.5 bar)  
F discharge tap X
G flexible hose X
LETTER COMPONENT
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OBLIGATORY

STANDARD SUPPLY
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RECOMMENDED OPZ OPZIONAL,CAN BE REQUESTED
OPZ OPTIONAL X NOT AVAILABLE
H expansion vessel X
Ielectric resistance for integration
(1,000 and 2,000 W) OPZ OPZ
Lantifreeze electric resistance
(300 W) OPZ OPZ
M backflow preventer  
N thermostatic mixer valve y OPZ
O inflow line to the user - -
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G
H
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D
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C
B
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Generale layout
Standard installation
HOT WATER OUTLET
COLD WATER
INLET