RED HIGH PERFORMANCE SOLAR COLLECTOR Setup guide

HIGH PERFORMANCE
SOLAR COLLECTOR
USE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL EN
Translation of original instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................... II
1-SAFETY GUIDELINES....................................................................................................1
2-GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................2
3-STANDARDS/ REGULATIONS/ GUIDELINES ......................................................................5
4-GUARANTEE ...............................................................................................................6
5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS...............................................................8
6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION ..........................................................................11
7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION..............................................................................................15
8-FILLING WITH HEAT TRANSFER FLUID..........................................................................26
9-TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................29
10-MAINTENANCE/ CHECKS...........................................................................................30
11-RED SYSTEM FILLING STATION ..................................................................................31
12-PROBLEMS AND FAULT DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................32

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1-SAFETY GUIDELINES
PROPER APPLIANCE USE
General information
Caution, this manual contains instructions for the sole use of professionally qualied tters and/or servicemen, in accordance with the
applicable laws in force.
The user is NOT permitted to service this appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for personal injury, harm to animals or property damage resulting from failure to observe the
instructions contained in the manuals supplied with the cylinder.
Before attempting to install collectors read and familiarise yourself with these safety warnings.
You are advised to check the static load if the installation location of the solar system is 600 metres above sea level and exposed to heavy
snow.
The protective caps of the collector connections must be removed before the collectors are exposed to the sun and heat up.
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2-GENERAL INFORMATION
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
When reading this manual, pay particular attention to the parts marked with symbols.These symbols are used to give the following warnings:
DANGER!
SERIOUS RISK TO SAFETY AND TO LIFE
CAUTION!
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR THE
PRODUCT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
NOTE!
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS
PROPER APPLIANCE USE
The instruction manual is an integral and essential part of the product and must be kept by the user or system manager.
Read the warnings contained in the manual carefully as they provide important information about safe installation, use and maintenance.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Installation and maintenance must be performed in compliance with the applicable regulations, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and by qualied personnel trained in accordance with the law.
Professionally qualied personnel includes anyone with the specic technical skills required in the industry, spanning components for civil
heating systems, domestic hot water production and the maintenance thereof. Such personnel must have the qualications envisaged by
the applicable laws in force.
Incorrect installation or improper maintenance may cause personal injury, harm to animals or property damage.The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for these damages.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply using the system
switch and/ or the relevant external components.
If the appliance has a fault and/ or is not operating correctly, switch the appliance o and do not make any attempt to repair it or service it
directly. Contact only legally qualied sta. Any repairs to products must be carried out only by sta authorised by RED, using only original
parts. Failure to observe the above recommendations may compromise the safety of the appliance.
To guarantee the eciency of the appliance ensure that it functions correctly, it is vital that qualied personnel performs annual
maintenance.
Should you decide not to use the appliance, make safe any parts likely to cause potential sources of hazards.
If the appliance is sold or transferred to a new owner or the owner moves, leaving the appliance in situ, always ensure that the manual is
kept with the appliance so that it can be consulted by the new owner and/ or installer.
For all appliances with optionals or kits (including electrical kits) use only original accessories.
This appliance must be used only for the use expressly intended. Any other use is to be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous.
The appliance has been built according to the latest technologies and in accordance with the applicable technical
safety regulations. Nonetheless, incorrect use of the appliance may result in hazards for users and other persons
or may damage the appliance or other objects. The appliance is intended for the operation of hot water heating
systems and domestic hot water production.
Any other use is considered incorrect.
RED cannot be held in any way liable for any damage ensuing from incorrect appliance use. The user is fully
responsible for such cases.
Appliance use in accordance with the envisaged purposes includes scrupulous observance of the instructions
provided in this manual.

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2-GENERAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE USER
Before installing the appliance, you are advised to wash all of the system pipes thoroughly to remove any residues that may impede the
appliance from operating correctly. During installation, you must inform the user that:
a. In the event of water leaks, they must shut o the water supply and advise the technical assistance department as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
Installation, adjustment and maintenance of the appliance must be performed by professionally qualied sta in
accordance with the standards and provisions in force. Incorrect installation may cause damage to persons, animals
and property for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable.
DANGER!
NEVER attempt to carry out maintenance work or repairs on the appliance on your own initiative. All servicing
must be carried out by professionally qualied sta. You are advised to take out a maintenance contract. Decient
or incorrect maintenance may compromise the operating safety of the appliance and cause damage to persons,
animals and property. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for these damages.
Explosive and highly ammable substances
Do not use or deposit explosive or highly ammable materials (e.g. petrol, paints, paper) in the area where the
appliance is installed.
TECHNICAL DATA LABEL
Caution!
The label is positioned on the side of the collector.
WORKING ON THE ROOF
Always adopt appropriate safety measures.The following instructions must always be followed for safe installation of the solar system:
• always use anti-fall protection when working on a roof.
• Always observe safety regulations when using a ladder.
• Working on roofs with corrugated/ undulated sheet coverings carries a risk of breaking through.
• Secure and x the work site on steep roofs.
• Keep a safe distance from any air pipes that cross the roof.
• Always wear protective goggles and safety gloves when using an angle grinder.
• Solar collectors can reach a stationary temperature of above 200 °C due to the incident solar heat wave. The ow and return
connections for the solar uid pose a risk of scalds and burns. Always cover the collectors during installation on sunny days.
• Even natural sunlight can cause the solar uid in the collector to vapourise.These vapour leaks can occur at the connections.There is
a risk of possible severe scalding.
Inform yourself and acquaint yourself with the general rules for accident prevention via a professional craftwork association or request
instruction from a professionally qualied technician.
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2-GENERAL INFORMATION
WORKING WITH GLASS
The upper part of the collectors are made from glass. Therefore:
• Do not exert mechanical pressure on the glass cover. Splinters can cause cuts.
• Wear protective goggles and safety gloves when installing solar systems to prevent cuts from possible damage to and breakage of
the glass.
Caution!!
The solar system must be lled with RED heat transfer uid before being put into operation. This is necessary even
in summer. During the night temperatures may uctuate to various degrees below zero, caused by the particularly
high performance of the collector. This may lead to the destruction of the solar system!
PACKAGING
RED solar collectors are supplied fully assembled.
After removing the appliance from the packaging, ensure that the product supplied is complete and undamaged.
The packaging elements (straps, plastic bags etc) must be kept out of reach of children as they present potential sources of danger.
RED declines all responsibility for damages to persons, animals or property caused by failure to observe the warnings indicated in this
manual.
In addition to the appliance, the packaging includes:
• An instruction manual for installation, use and maintenance
• A guarantee certicate

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3-STANDARDS/ REGULATIONS/ GUIDELINES
DIN 4757, part 1
Solar thermal systems with water and water mixtures as a heat transfer method. Safety requirements:
DIN 4757, part 2
Solar thermal systems with organic heat transfer method. Safety requirements
DIN 4757, part 3
solar thermal systems; solar collectors; terminology; safety requirements; stagnation temperature check
DIN 4757, part 4
solar thermal systems; solar collectors, determination of eciency, heat capacity and head loss
PrEN 12975-1
solar thermal systems and their components; collectors, part 1: general requirements
PrEN 12975-2
solar thermal systems and their components; collectors, part 2: carrying out tests
PrEN 12976-1
solar thermal systems and their components; pre-assembled systems, part 1: general requirements
PrEN 12976-2
solar thermal systems and their components; pre-assembled systems, part 2: carrying out tests
PrEN 12977-1
solar thermal systems and their components; systems built according to customised design, part 1: general requirements
PrEN 12977-2
solar thermal systems and their components; systems built according to customised design, part 2: carrying out tests
PrEN 12977-3
solar thermal systems and their components; systems built according to customised design, part 3: hot water storage performance test
DIN 1055, part 4
Loads for construction; tensile loads; wind loads; wind loads for constructions not susceptible to oscillations
DIN 1055, part 5
Loads for construction; tensile loads; snow and ice loads
This list is purely for information and cannot be used as grounds for complaints.
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4-GUARANTEE
RED grants a ve-year guarantee for Premium high performance at plate solar collectors, according to the following guarantee terms.
1. A system guarantee for the entire system of Premium high performance at plate solar collectors is granted. The system comprises
collectors, assembly accessories, connections and connection pipes (Solar Pipe), solar pump station, adjustment control unit ,safety
devices.
2. The ve-year guarantee period starts when the system is delivered to the customer. The start date is the date shown on the delivery
note.
3. The conditions of the guarantee are that the system is installed according to the installation instructions supplied by RED and the
specic regulations in force and that regular, periodic maintenance is carried out by qualied technical sta in line with the specications
contained in the instruction manual. Maintenance operations must be documented and proven to validate the guarantee The customer
is responsible for paying maintenance costs. It must also be proven and documented that the entire system has been put into operation
according to the details specied in the manuals.
4. The guarantee does not cover:
a. natural wear;
b. excessive stresses and inappropriate treatment;
c. the use of inappropriate heat transfer uids;
d. damage developing due to chemical and electrochemical agents;
e. damage due to incorrect storage of the system by the end customer;
f. corrosion damage caused by the formation of moisture inside collectors;
g. breakage of glass, except where the defect is caused by a manufacturing error or a defect in the material itself;
h. theft, natural disasters, etc.
i. the use of accessories or uids not certied by the manufacturer;
j. electrical and mobile components (pump, regulator, valves, batteries, expansion vessels...);
k. transportation damage;
5. The delivery note (together with the original paid invoice) constitutes proof of guarantee.
6. The customer must immediately inform RED of any faults (a maximum of 14 days after detection of the fault).
7. The guarantee shall no longer be valid:
a. if faults are not communicated immediately;
b. if a modication not indicated in the instruction manual is made to the system;
c. if original parts are replaced without consulting RED;
d. if the checks specied in the manuals are not carried out;
8. If there is a fault the customer must not put the system into operation. This is to prevent further damage. If this instruction is not
observed and further damage is caused the guarantee shall not be valid.
9. Supply and delivery terms are indicated in the General Conditions of Sale.
10. If one of these conditions is not eective, the remaining regulations remain valid.The parts still imply that a non-eective regulation
must be replaced with an eective regulation that meets the meanings and intentions of the subsequent non-eective condition.
COURT WITH JURISDICTION
In the event of any controversy, the court with jurisdiction is the Court of Pordenone (Italy).
DISPOSAL
Dispose of the product in compliance with the regulations in force in the relevant place, region or country.

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4-GUARANTEE
ESCLUSIONE DI RESPONSABILITÁ
Il produttore non è in grado di controllare l’osservanza delle disposizioni contenute nel presente manuale, né le condizioni e i metodi
d’installazione, di funzionamento, di utilizzo e di manutenzione del prodotto. L’installazione eseguita in maniera non corretta può causare
dei danni e pertanto costituire un pericolo per le persone. Pertanto non ci assumiamo alcuna responsabilità riguardo a perdite, danni o
costi derivanti da installazione erronea, funzionamento improprio e da uso e manutenzione scorretti o in qualche modo ad essi collegati.
Analogamente non ci assumiamo alcuna responsabilità riguardo a violazioni di brevetti o di diritti di terzi riconducibili all’impiego della
presente prodotto.
Il produttore si riserva il diritto di apportare senza preavviso eventuali modiche inerenti al prodotto, ai dati tecnici o al manuale.
Nel caso in cui non fosse più possibile un funzionamento privo di pericoli (p.es. per danni visibili), disattivare immediatamente
l’apparecchio.
RICHIESTA DI INTERVENTO
La richiesta di intervento deve essere inoltrata al rivenditore il quale provvederà ad inoltrare la chiamata al servizio assistenza tecnica.
La ditta declina ogni responsabilità nel caso il prodotto ed ogni altro accessorio vengano utilizzati impropriamente o modicati senza
autorizzazione.
Per ogni sostituzione si devono usare solo parti di ricambio originali.
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5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Fastening systems Above pitch (at/ sloped roof)
Gross surface area m22,86
Absorber surface area m22,62
Height mm A 2270
Width mm B 1260
Depth C 99
Distance of ow/ return connections mm D 2122
Weight when empty kg 46
Capacity of collector (litres) 2,52
Max. operating pressure bar 6
Stagnation temperature °C 232
Peak power for coll.Wpeak(G*=1000W/m2,η0)2077
Output factor η0(EN 12975) 0,793
Coecient at1 W/(m2K) (EN 12975) 3,543
Coecient at2 W/(m2K2) (EN 12975) 0,010
Correction factor for the angle of incidence IAM50 0,93
Connections CU 22 x 0.8 mm
Absorber covering Tinox, highly selective
Absorber material Copper, ultrasound welding, meandering shape
prole Black anodised aluminium
Rear wall Sheet of strengthened aluminium
Thermal insulation 50 mm mineral wool
Collector glass 3.2 mm solar safety glass
Reference standard UNI EN 12975
Hydraulic connection Max. 15 collectors in a row
Distance between collectors Approx. 76 mm
Permissible collector slope 25°-65° (higher slope kit available)
Recommended tank capacity 50 litres per m2surface of collectors

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5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
CONNECTION EXAMPLES
Torsion test connections through parallel pipe connections.
These connection diagrams are purely a suggestion for installation and do not replace the technical design.
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SINGLE ROW
DOUBLE ROW DOUBLE ROW
TRIPLE ROW
TRIPLE ROW

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5-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION MEASUREMENTS
Distance between the hooks on the roof
(hooks for standard roofs and hooks for slate roofs)
Measurement unit
Collector height mm 2270
Collector width mm 1260
A*= distance between roof hooks of 1 collector mm Approx. 800-1060
B*= distance between the roof hook and the edge of the collector mm Min.100
C**= vertical distance between the roof hooks mm 2000-2200
* Variable interval (dependant on the width of the tiles and spacing of the beams).
** Variable interval (dependant on the height of the tiles).
COLLECTOR HEIGHT
COLLECTOR WIDTH

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6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ON STANDARD COVERINGS
Hook (bracket) for standard roof.
Bolts (M8).
Hexagonal nuts with ange.
Self-locking screws M10.
To fasten the supporting rails and the assembling rails
to the roof hooks.
Torx (5x60 mm) screws with patented self-
drilling points and certied model.
For fastening standard hooks onto beams.
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6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION
Stainless steel collector supporting rail (2 mm
thick).
For upper and lower collector fastening.
Aluminium collector assembling rail (upper and
lower rails are made in the same way).
For upper and lower collector fastening.
The diagrams illustrate assembly on the roof beams You may need to use longer screws for wood to ensure stable
fastening between the beam and the hook. This depends on the construction characteristics of the roof.
Before starting the installation, check that the roof has adequate support capacity.

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6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ON SPECIAL COVERINGS  FLAT TILES
Roof hook for at tiles.
Special accessory.
Torx (5x60 mm) screws with patented self-
drilling points and certied model.
For hook fastening on at tiles.
The diagrams illustrate assembly on the roof beams You may need to use longer screws for wood to ensure stable
fastening between the beam and the hook. This depends on the construction characteristics of the roof.
Before starting the installation, check that the roof has adequate support capacity.
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6-MATERIALS FOR ROOF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ON SPECIAL COVERING  SCREW HOOKS
Flanged hexagonal nut M12
Supporting rail support
Flanged hexagonal nut M12
Flanged hexagonal nut M12
Seal
Screw hook
(Special accessory)

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7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF ROOF HOOKS ON STANDARD COVERINGS
1. Pre-assemble the roof hook and its base plate. Do not fully tighten the screws yet.
Remove the tiles to reveal the beams, then t and secure the base plate onto the beam with the torx screws
Always ensure that the roof hook is positioned in the
concave part of the tile.
The base plate must also be xed to a roof strut if there
appear to be problems with the support surfaces.
2. Ensure that the roof hook is approximately 2-3 mm away from the tile. It may be necessary to add a piece of wood to some
tiles to act as a spacer.
Now tighten the roof hook rmly onto the support plate using a 13 mm at wrench or a ring spanner.
3. Grind as much material as necessary from the tile using an angle grinder so that the roof hook is perfectly positioned
underneath the tile. Re-cover the roof with the tile afterwards.
NOTE!
NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS” CHAPTER 7.
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7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF HOOKS FOR FLAT TILES  SOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ROOFS
Expose the beams and tighten the roof hook for at tiles onto the beam using the torx screws.
This kit can generally be used for most types of tile that lie at (slate, beaver-tail tiles etc.).
NOTE!
NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS” CHAPTER 7.
INSTALLATION OF SCREW HOOKS  SOLUTION FOR SPECIAL ROOFS
1. Establish the drilling point intervals according to the dimensions of the collector. Drill along a straight line using a lead plumb line.
Only drill using a stable substructure.
2. Pre-drill using a 10 mm bit (beam) then use a 16 mm bit for the tiles (roof covering)
3. Tighten the screw hook onto the pre-drilled beam via the tiles Fasten the seal together with the hexagonal nut with ange. Adjust
the distance of the supporting rail support using the nuts.
4. The screw hook has an 8 mm hexagonal head. This can be tightened with a mandrel for drill tips. This ensures safe installation of
the screw hook.
NOTE!
NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS” CHAPTER 7.

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7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLAZIONE CON KIT SOVRAINCLINAZIONE  SOLUZIONE PER TETTI SPECIALI
Telescopic U section to adjust the slope of the collector. The length of U sections can be adjusted telescopically if the collector slope must
be adjusted to be greater or smaller.
Two stainless steel screws (M8x50) and self-locking nuts are used to secure the device.
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7-TYPE OF INSTALLATION
ROOF PITCH KIT FOR INSTALLATION ON HOOKS ON STANDARD ROOFS
The diagram shows the base support installed on
hooks for standard roofs (with collector supporting
rails).
Each base support is fastened with an M8x55 screw
and a self-locking nut.
Special solution: hooks for at tiles
Assembly of the base support onto the hook for at tiles.
Special solution: screw hooks
Assembly of the base support onto the screw hook.
NOTE!
NEXT STEP: “INSTALLATION OF COLLECTOR SUPPORTING RAILS” CHAPTER 7.