Solar Installation
Tamas Hydronics specializes in an assortment of solar and snowmelt systems. The instructions below detail the installation process for the Tamas 20-Bank Solar Tube System with optional flat roof and solar reflector kits (Similar steps apply to the Tamas 30-Bank Solar Tube System).

1) Rack Assembly & Reflector Panels
The 20 bank solar system includes 2 boxes of 10 solar tubes (L), and the main solar rack assembly ,including theheader (J), the tail stock (I), and three frame span units (H). All necessary hardware is included (nuts and bolts). Also included is the set of optional solar reflector panels (K). The 30 bank system includes the same part count with extended dimensions and an additional

10 solar tubes. The 20 bank system includes 20 end caps (M), seal lubricant (N), and 20 O-Rings (O). The 30 bank system contains 30 O-Rings and end caps respectively.

2) Optional Flat Roof Kit Inventory
The flat roof installation kit includes the components pictured above. Included should be: diagonal support cross section (A) x3, horizontal support section (B) x3, vertical support end section (C) x2, vertical support middle section (D) x1, cross support section (E) x4, joint connection plate (F) x3, and footer connection plate (G) x6. All necessary hardware is included (nuts and bolts). Included are 25mm long bolt x 2 (P), 10mm short bolt x 38 (Q) with a total of 40 standard nuts, thick 15mm bolts x 6 (R), and 12 corresponding thick nuts.

3) Joint and Footer Connection Plates
Attach the three frame span units (H) for the solar rack to the solar header (J) using the existing pre-fabricated bolts on the header and supplied nuts. Ensure that the end of each span unit with two closer spaced holes is attached to the header/top. Next secure the bottom of each span unit to the tail stock (I) component containing the black receptacles using the thick bolts (R). Ensure that the receptacles are face up (small gap up).

Connect the three joint connection plates (F) to the top of the three frame span units (H) using the supplied nuts and bolts (Q). Each of the two end spans should have the plate fasted to the outside edge. The center plate can be attached to either side. Next attach three of the footer connection plates (G) to the underside of the frame span units using the small bolts again (Q).

4) Vertical Support Sections
Bolt the remaining three footer connection plates (G) to the flat end of the vertical support middle (D) and end (C) sections again using the short bolts (Q). Make sure that the end that is cut at an angle for each section is situated towards the header end of the structure. Connect each of the three vertical units to the frame with the remaining two holes in the joint connection plates (F). The two outside vertical supports (C) should have the flat side facing outwards, and the side with the fin pointing towards the middle.

5) Horizontal Support Sections
Bolt the diagonal (A) and horizontal (B) support sections between the frame span unit (H) and the vertical support sections (C+D). Repeat for each of the three segments using the short bolts (Q).

If you plan on installing the optional reflectors, it is recommended to add them at this stage as the reflectors share common bolts with component (A) and component (B). See step 8a for further instructions.

6) Cross Support Sections
Attach each of the cross support sections (E) diagonally to the vertical support (C) and to the middle vertical support (D). Each of the pairs of cross supports must also be fastened at the center pivot to each other using the long bolts (P). All remaining assembly steps use the short bolts (Q).

7) Relocate and Secure
Relocate the completed structure to the desired location prior to inserting the solar tubes into the manifold. Once the structure has been situated the assembly needs to be secured to the roof surface. It is recommended to use lag bolts (not included) and washers to maintain the integrity of the assembly on a roof top, but additional precautions may be necessary (eg. wire bracing, not included).

* Due to the wide range of situations and circumstances, Tamas Hydronics can not be held responsible for damage occurring to the system or building due to improperly secured solar structures or damage resulting from weather or other unforseen events. Please adhere to local regulations to compensate for regional weather patterns and ensure system integrity.

8) Structure Check and O-Rings
The completed structure should look similar to the image at left. Ensure that the frame is rigid and stable prior to adding tubes to the assembly. Moving the structure after this point could potentially put strain on the tubes and cause them to break. Insert one of the supplied O-Rings into each of the receptacles snuggly.

Next apply the supplied lubricant (N) to the inside rim of the O-Ring (O) to create a complete seal when the solar tube (L) is inserted.

8a) Optional Reflector Panels
The optional reflector panels must be inserted prior to installation of the solar tubes. Each of the reflectors has two holes that must be bolted to the vertical support sections. The lower hole of the top bank of reflectors shares a bolt with the diagonal support section (A). The lower hole of the bottom bank of reflectors shares a bolt with the horizontal support section (B).

9) Solar Tube Installation
Individually insert each of the solar tubes into the couplers contained in the header. The structure may need to be tipped slightly to allow the tubes clearance. The insertion end of the solar tube may also be pushed in to gain clearance.

Once the tube has been inserted the bottom cap (M) must be hand tightened, be careful not to let the tube drop before the cap is placed as the tube is loose in the coupler.

10) Completed Structure
Once the structure has been situated and all of the solar tubes have been installed the assembly needs to be secured to the roof surface, if it has not already been done (See step 7). It is recommended to use lag bolts and washers to maintain the integrity of the assembly on a roof top.

* Due to the wide range of situations and circumstances, Tamas Hydronics can not be held responsible for damage occurring to the system or building due to improperly secured solar structures or damage resulting from weather or other unforseen events. Please adhere to local regulations to compensate for regional weather patterns and ensure system integrity.