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2. According to SANS 10243 “Manufacture and erection
of timber trusses”, which allows 114 × 38mm “geyser
decking planks” for the supports under the drip tray
up to 150ℓ with trusses spaced up to 1m apart, and
152 × 38mm “geyser decking planks” for trusses
spaced ≥ 1m to 1.5m apart and also for 200ℓ
and 250ℓ.
This will mean that the tray will require a 114 × 38mm
timber support under each of the geyser’s legs and
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a third timber in the centre of the tray. However, still
ensuring that it is placed on tie beams, over a load-
bearing wall. One also needs to ensure that the truss
spacing does not exceed 1m; should the truss spacing
exceed 1m, you will be required to upsize to the required
152 × 38mm.
Should you have any further queries, please feel
free to contact the IOPSA national office for
further assistance. PA
Typical raised solar geyser
platform detail for 100–300ℓ
geysers for parallel installation.
Typical raised solar geyser
platform detail for 100–300ℓ
geysers for perpendicular
installation.
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