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SolarSheat Wall Installation
Manual
Version 1.5
April 23, 2013
Copyright
2013 Your Solar Home, All Rights Reserved
SolarSheat
products must be installed in accordance to all local building, plumbing, electrical, and safety
codes. Your Solar Home (YSH) does not warranty any installations that are not performed by an
authorized YSH dealer/installer. YSH does not warranty any installations that do not use the
recommended mounting hardware and mounting guidelines contained in this technical manual.
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Summary of Contents for Your Solar Home SolarSheat
- Page 1 Your Solar Home (YSH) does not warranty any installations that are not performed by an authorized YSH dealer/installer. YSH does not warranty any installations that do not use the...
- Page 2 SRCC OG 100 Certified and features an All-aluminum construction, designed to withstand harsh weather exposure. SolarSheat is designed to withstand typical snow and wind loading in Accordance to CSA-F378. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 3 Refer to Figures 1.2 to 1.5 for collector performance data at 0 deg Celsius: Figure 1.2: Delta Temperature @ 0 Cels Figure 1.3: Collector Efficiency Figure 1.4: “GS” Series Airflow (CFM) Figure 1.5: “GS” Series Airflow (m^3/hr) SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
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Page 4: About This Manual
There are three steps to successful installation of the SolarSheat. They are: Step 1 – Drilling the holes and preparing for the wall for installation of the SolarSheat Step 2 – Installation of the fan assembly Step 3 – Installing the SolarSheat collector. -
Page 5: Tools Required For Installation
Tools Required for Installation You will require the following tools to complete the SolarSheat and fan assembly installation. Safety Glasses Drill Hole Saw 5” or Jig Saw Measuring Tape Level Wire Cutters Fish Tape Pliers for crimping Robertson #2 screw bit 3/16”... - Page 6 Drilling the holes for the SolarSheat collector WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (For roof mount, please refer to SolarSheat Roof Mount Installation Manual) Note: Make sure the distance of the overhang or eve is 1.5 X the distance to the top of the collector.
- Page 7 The second harness is for the power source (PV panel) that is run around the outside of the snap lock duct and in behind the plastic 5 inch collar on the outside of the wall. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 8 Use a 3/8 drill to start the hole before you cut. Mark the holes for the plate where the plugs and screws to hold in place as well. You will need a 1/4 inch drill bit for the plugs. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 9 Use a vacuum to remove the debris from the wall. Note: (the foam inside the wall in this picture is a SIP (structural insulated panel) and is a non standard wall (used for demonstration). SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 10 5. Close the snap lock and position over the collar on the fan assembly. Insert the sensor wire through the outside middle of the snap lock material and pull through the centre. See below. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 11 Make sure the thermostat wire is on the left or right of the terminal block so you can snake it down the inside wall. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 12 Attach the 5 inch collar to the wall and secure with screws or silicone. Keep the power harness behind the collar and the sensor harness in the middle of the collar. (See below) SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 13 If required the snap lock can also be positioned from the outside wall to fit correctly over the plastic collar attached to the fan assembly. 9. Connect the PV power harnesses together. Sensor and power harnesses SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 14 Important: The template should still be used to determine the bottom mount position or you will need to take a measurement so the collector and holes line up. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 15 This is case you need to adjust or access the damper. Make sure the spring opens in the right direction when the fan turns on or else you won’t have air flow. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 16 2 PAK or multiple collectors. Run bead of silicone between the collar gasket and the wall to ensure a good seal. Do not secure until you have pulled the sensor and power harness through. See below. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 17 Sensor harness pulled through the middle of the snap lock duct and placed in the collector top hole. The collector can now be tilted back on to the top gasket. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 18 Run bead of silicone to prevent water leakage behind the collector and around Run bead of silicone around perimeter of all unused knockouts to seal against water leakage SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 19 Drill a small ¼” hole to provide a location for the thermostat wire. Use a fish tape to install the thermostat wire down the inside wall to the left of right of the exhaust of the fan assembly. SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 20 7. Installation of the outside diffusers. Position the white aluminum diffuser over the metal fan assembly plate and line up the holes with the diffuser holes. Use the white powder coated screws supplied to SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 21 You will need to mark the holes and then install the white hex screws and wall plugs (provided) to secure the diffuser. (Do not use the very long large screws that are in the inside package with the diffusers.) SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...
- Page 22 You have now completed the installation of the SolarSheat and interior wall fan assembly. Congratulations on years of free heat with solar heating! SolarSheat and Interior Wall Fan Assembly Manual Version 1.5...