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20' SYSTEM
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Please read all instructions carefully before installing your system.
Your warranty and your enjoyment of the ecoSAVER Solar Heating System is affected by
the proper installation of this product.
COOL
WARM
Water Flow
Water Flow
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- Page 1 20’ SYSTEM INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Please read all instructions carefully before installing your system. Your warranty and your enjoyment of the ecoSAVER Solar Heating System is affected by the proper installation of this product. COOL WARM Water Flow Water Flow...
- Page 2 Introduction: 1. The ecoSAVER solar panel system is designed to warm your pool water by absorbing warmth from the sun. The water flows through the multiple tubes in the panels collecting heat as it passes through. The heated water is then returned to your pool, thereby heating your pool and saving energy costs.
- Page 3 Determining the Number of Panels Needed: 20’ system 10’ system Round Pool Oval Pool Rectangle Pool (1 panel) (2 panels) up to 21’ up to 15’ x 25’ up to 14’ x 28’ 1 system 1 system 24’ 15’ x 30’ 15’...
- Page 4 Pool Pump Size: 1. The pump on the filter system should be a full rated pump of 1HP– 1 1/2 HP. 2. A pump less than 1 horsepower may need to be upgraded for sufficient water flow. After installation of the system and with the filter running, place your hand in the water in front of the inlet fitting.
- Page 5 INSTALLING (1) 20’ ecoSAVER SYSTEM Male Twist-Connect Elbow with Hose Adapter Water Flow Pipe “Plugs” Female Twist-Connect Elbow Diagram A-2 with Hose Adapter Water Flow 1 - 20’ Panel Assembly 1. Carefully remove the panel from the box. A panel is made of 2 half panels attached together to form 1 panel assembly.
- Page 6 5. Thread a Hose Adapter into each Twist-Connect Elbow. Hand tighten the Hose Adapter until the “O” Ring seals with the elbow. Do not over tighten. Ensure “O” Rng is in place Hose Adapter 6. Block the skimmer and inlet fitting to the pool so that water does not rush out. You are now ready to attach the hoses that connect the ecoSAVER panel to the filter system and the pool.
- Page 7 INSTALLING (2) OR MORE 20’ ecoSAVER SYSTEMS Male Twist-Connect Elbow with Hose Adapter End Pipe Plug Water Flow End Pipe Plugs have been removed REMOVE Insert Water Open Ends Open Ends 2 Water Baffles Baffle Here Water Flow End Pipe Plug Diagram C-2 Female Twist-Connect Elbow Connecting (2) 20’...
- Page 8 5. REMOVE the 2 End Pipe Plugs that face each other at the side opposite from the filter hook-up side of the panel. The End Plugs are twist-connect plugs and may be removed by hand by turning the plugs counterclockwise. If it is necessary to use a wrench do so, use the smallest amount of force needed. (see Diagram C-2) Make sure the support collar stays in place on the female End Pipe fitting.
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Page 9: Use And Maintenance
Use and Maintenance: 1. Once installed, your ecoSAVER Solar Heating System is easy to use. Simply turn the filter system on and your system is working. 2. Place your hand in the water in front of the pool inlet fitting. You should feel a reasonable flow of water returning to the pool. -
Page 10: Panel Repair
Panel Repair: 1. If a tube in a panel is nicked, cut or damaged in any way so that the tube leaks the panel may be repaired. 2. With a sharp utility knife carefully cut away approximately 12” of the damaged tube at each end of the tube where it connects with the rubber hub of the End Pipe. - Page 11 Optional Diverter Valve Kit (part # ESDK-1) Installation ecoSAVER Diverter Valve Kit (#ESDK-1) OPTIONAL Item Number Description Quantity Diverter Valve Panel Spacer 1. A Diverter Valve is used in place of a Water Baffle (A Diverter Valve and a Water Baffle are NEVER used in the same system.) The Diverter Valve allows some or all of the water to bypass the small tubes of the ecoSAVER solar heating system.
- Page 12 7. On a Double 20’ System: 2 factory-installed Water Baffles MUST be removed as described above in the instructions for “Connecting 2 Panel Systems Together”. Place the Diverter Valve between the panels at the side where the filter and pool hoses connect. Place the Panel Spacer between the panels at the opposite side. Make sure the “O”...
- Page 13 (20’ Panel System only) Remove factory-installed Water Baffle and re-connect Panels Twist- Twist-Connect Connect Diverter Valve Panel Spacer (20’ Panel System only) REMOVE factory-installed Water Baffle and re-connect Panels Diagram D (b) (1) 10’ or (2) 20’ Panel System Diverter Valve Kit Installation Open Ends Open Ends Twist-...
- Page 14 Screw the stainless steel bracket in place with the stainless steel screws included in the kit so that the bottom edge of the panel will sit in the “J Hook” of the bracket. Horizon is not responsible for any damage to roof from improper installation...
- Page 15 10. Repeat this process for the center line of your panel system locating each bracket vertically in line with the lower bracket. 11. Install a line of brackets at the top edge of the panel system with each bracket in line with the 2 brackets below it.
- Page 16 Nylon Straps Center Line of Brackets Bracket Diagram F RACK OR ROOF MOUNTING 20’ • 4” rise over 20’ distance • 48” maximum between straps • High wind areas require straps every 24”. MUST purchase 2 Rack or Roof Mounting Kits.
- Page 17 To initiate a claim: Submit Original Retail Receipt (Proof of Purchase) Call: 773-287-7131 Fax: 773-287-7146 Email: horizon1542@sbcglobal.net Mail: Horizon Ventures 5050 West Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60644 Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for warranty claims to be settled. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...