Specifications

Electric Boosted Solar
8
H3163 025247 Rev. D
Installer’s Guide
Collectors – Alignment
and Inclination
Step 7
Solar Collector Alignment
• For the most efcient solar gain, the
collectors must be aligned ±45° from
true north (i.e. north west to north
east). See Collector Orientation
Compass below.
Solar Collector Inclination
• For the most efcient solar gain, the
collectors must be inclined within
10° to 45° from horizontal. See
Collector Inclination Guide right.
True North
NW NE
Surface Plate
EastWest
45°
50° from
true north
60° from
true north
45°
B
Collector Orientation Compass
True North
A
A = 500mm, or greater if roof allows
B = Between 10° and 45°
B
Note: When establishing the correct Collector Orientation, please account
for the Magnetic Declination of your geographic location
Collector Inclination Guide
C
A
C
A. Dux Preferred range
B. Complies with the Victorian Plumbing regulations when installed
with two panels
C.1. If A and B are not practical, an additional collector can be installed
at the home owner's discretion in range C.
C.2. Complies with the Victorian Plumbing regulations when installed
with three panels.
True North
NW NE
Surface Plate
East
West
45°
50° from
true north
60° from
true north
45°
B
Collector Orientation Compass
True North
A
A = 500mm, or greater if roof allows
B = Between 10° and 45°
B
Note: When establishing the correct Collector Orientation, please account
for the Magnetic Declination of your geographic location
Collector Inclination Guide
C
A
C
A. Preferred range
B. Complies with the Victorian Plumbing regulations when installed
with two panels
C.1. If A and B are not practical, an additional collector can be installed
at the home owner's discretion in range C.
C.2. Complies with the Victorian Plumbing regulations when installed
with three panels.