Vortex Row Kit includes the necessary parts required to complete the proper functioning of each system.

Capping off the one unused header opening at the end of a panel row [or rows], plus providing a mechanical release of vacuum buildup during draining of system is critical to the correct basic engineering dynamics.

Row Kit includes:

• 1 - End Plug; used for plugging un-used panel header outlet
• 2 - 1.5" CPVC* Panel Adapters; used for connecting to panel outlet
• 2 - 1.5"x2" PVC Reducer Bushings; used with Panel Adapter to  increase to 2"
• 2 - 2" PVC Couplings; used with Bushings to connect 2" PVC pipe together
• 1 - Vacuum Breaker Kit; used to automatically release vacuum
• 1 - Panel Kit; hardware required to finish row.

Note: *CPVC withstands high temperatures and requires All purpose CPVC glue. If PVC glue is used, it may result in leakage.

Vacuum Breaker Kit includes:

• 1 - 1/2" Vacuum Breaker; used for breaking the vacuum to allow     the panels to drain when the pump is turned off
• 2 - 1/2" Female x 1 1/2" CPVC Panel Adapter; used for connecting the Vacuum Breaker to the panel outlet
• 1 - 1/2" Male Pipe Nipple; used for connecting the Vacuum Breaker to the CPVC Panel Adapter
• 1 - 1/2" Protection Screen; used for keeping small insects from entering the Vacuum Breaker

Panel Kit includes:

• 2 - 1.5"x3" Rubber Couplings; used for connecting the panel headers together in a series 
• 5 - #32 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps; used for sealing Rubber Couplings to panel headers
• 4 - Header/Strap Stainless Steel Clips; used for fastening panel and strap to roof or rack
• 4 - #14  1/4"x1.5"  3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws; † used for fastening Stainless Steel Clips to roof

Concrete Tile or Wood/Metal Rack applications include:

Appropriate screws will be substituted for each kits standard Stainless Steel Screws described above - based on customer requirements that are chosen in dropdown selection box at top of this page entitled "System Hardware Kit/applications"

• Shingle, Metal or Modified/Rolled Roofs or Pressure Treated Wood Frame Racks, use standard kit screws:
           #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws
• Barrel or Flat Concrete Tile or Concrete Roofs, substitute:
           #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws
• Aluminum or Steel Frame Racks, substitute:
           #14 - 1/4" x 1" - 7/16" Hex Head Bolts and Locking Nuts

Note: 2" system plumbing is standard; 1½" kits by request.

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