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MonoSolar & Solar Panels Installation Manual Page 28 of 29
APPENDIX 2
MonoSolar Commissioning Certificate (& Check List)
Check List Tick/Comment
1. Solar panel is in good location and without significant shading.
2.Solar panel orientation is correct and flow pipe taken to RED label of
panel.
3. Solar panel is securely mounted and flashing secure.
4. In the case of roof – integrated panels:-
Lead flashing at bottom of solar panel is securely fixed, supported,
dressed down onto the lower tiles. The side flashings are located against
the side of the panel by the glazing cover; the top flashing sits on top of
the side flashings and located under the securing strip on the side
flashing. The lip is folded to stop the side flashings sliding down.
5. External pipes are insulated with high temperature insulation (eg
Armaflex).
6. Panel temperature sensor is clamped in place correctly.
7. Roof fixings robust and weather tight; roof penetrations made good.
8. MonoSolar and drain back (if fitted) are correctly positioned (min level
of the bottom of the solar panel above the tank floor is 850mm/
alternatively 500mm min above the drain back tank bracket), (max vertical
distance from the top of the solar panel above the tank floor is 6.0metres/
alternatively 4.5metres max above the drain tank bracket).
9. Panel flow pipe is taken from the top of the MonoSolar to the top of the
panel (RED label) in 8mm copper, has a fall of at least 20mm per metre,
and is insulated in high temp insulation and adequately clipped.
10. Panel return pipe is taken from the MonoSolar to the bottom of the
panel (BLUE label) in 10mm copper, has a fall of at least 20mm per
metre, and is insulated in high temp insulation and adequately clipped.
11. Panel sensor cable (silicon type) is not in contact with the panel pipes,
and is kept separate from other wiring and adequately clipped.
12. All cables to the MonoSolar are taken into the top enclosure through
the glands. Power cable has 230 volts, 3 amp, earthed electrical supply.
13. Equipotential bonding is refitted.
14. MonoSolar (or Drain back vessel, if fitted) filled to correct level and
system checked for leaks.
15. The operation of the MonoSolar has been checked and LED’s operate
correctly. The water flow is from pump to panel to MonoSolar tank (or via
Drain back vessel, if fitted). The pump unit is fixed securely and not
vibrating or noisy.
16. Maintenance of system explained to the Customer and the MonoSolar
Installation Manual left with the Customer, together with a signed copy of
this sheet.
Customer’s Name
Installer’s Name (IN CAPITALS) or firm
Installer’s Signature
Installer’s Phone No
Date of Completion