Specifications
5.7.3. Post Installation Cleaning
Clean each evacuated tube with a fluid glass cleaner and cloth then dry clean with newspaper.
5.7.4. Take Photographs
a) Always  take several digital photographs  of the solar  collector on the roof.  These serve as  an important 
record, if there is ever an issue with the installation.
b) Send copies  of ALL installation photos to Apricus  at office-usa@apricus.com so we can add to the library 
of  installations  photos.    Your  installation  may  be  eligible  for creation  of  a  case  study,  promoting  your 
company, and even awards and prizes that Apricus offers to top installers from time to time. 
c) Complete an installation record form in triplicate. Leave the original with the owner, retain a copy for your 
own  records and  fax  or  mail  a  3rd  copy to  Apricus  office  in  USA.    The  home  owner should  also  be 
encouraged to complete an installation record online at www.apricus.com
5.8 Post Installation
5.8.1. Collector Operation
a) Once all the tubes are installed and the sun is  shining, the solar collector will  begin to produce heat after 
a 5-10 minute warm up period. Check  the controller  and pump for correct operation and adjust settings as 
required. Make sure that you have set the controller in a suitable mode for normal automatic operation. 
5.8.2. Clean Up
a) Once the system is  confirmed as  operating correctly, ensure the installation site is  cleaned of all garbage.  
Presentation is extremely important!
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