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1. Provide an area that is free of any sharp objects with at least 6 hours of full sunlight a day.
2. Remove strap from collector and unroll it placing the headers with the serial
number label closest to your pool equipment.
3. Allow the collector to relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour). DO NOT LAY COLLECTOR ON
THE GRASS IT CAN DAMAGE THE LAWN UNDERNEATH! DO NOT WALK ON COLLECTOR.
4. Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes.
5. Wrap the threaded ends of the headers with Teflon tape provided (as shown) for a watertight seal.
6. On the header without the label, thread white end caps on the open ends (as shown). Be careful
not to cross-thread.
7. Thread elbow connectors on the open ends of the header with the label (as shown). Be careful
not to cross-thread.
8. Turn off pool pump.
9. Go to pool and plug the round return fitting on the pool wall from the inside, so the water won't drain
through (a winter plug works well).
10.Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector. Always fill the system from the bottom.
11.Connect another hose from pool return fitting to other elbow connector.
12.From the inside of the pool wall, remove the plug you placed in the round return fitting.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO START-UP YOUR SOLAR POOL HEATER
13. Turn on the pump. Check for leaks and tighten the connections that need attention.
Note:Upon start-up you will see air bubbles come through the return hose. This is normal and will stop after all the air
has been purged from the solar heating system.
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SYSTEM LAYOUT
Single System
Required:
• Flathead screwdriver or 5/16" nut driver.
•
To install your solar heating system
you will require 2 hoses - one that will
reach from the pool equipment to the collector and one that reaches from the
collector back to the pool.
Cool Water
(Feed)
Warm Water
(Return Fitting)
Pool Pump
Elbow Connector
Elbow Connector
White E
nd Cap
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White End Cap
Label
Filter
Feed Hose
Return Hose