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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Installation Operating Instructions ® SolarAttic Solar Pool Heater Pool Convection System Three™ U.S. Patents 5,014,770 5,452,710 5,746,653... - Page 2 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2. Consider Before Installation ..................2-3 3. Cautions & Warnings ....................4-6 4. Installation ........................6-15 • ABC’s of Installation ....................6 • Locate the SolarAttic PCS3 ..................6 • Retrofit Support System ..................6-7 • Basic Plumbing Diagram ....................8 • Power The PCS3 ......................9 • Internal Wiring Diagram ...................10 •... -
Page 4: Introduction To Solarattic
4° F warmer than the pool and the pool needs heat, the GL235 solar control automatically routes water up to the PCS3 and turns it on. The solar control can also synchronize the pool pump turning it on at the same time when an external relay is used in conjunction with the GL235. - Page 5 PCS3 to sit on a platform that is connected to the attic structure. We recom- mend that a one inch piece of foam be placed under the PCS3 and that a smitty pan be used as a second layer of leak protection. This is actual plumbing code in some locales.
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Page 6: Cautions & Warnings
The following notes are CAUTIONS & WARNINGS designed to inform you of the existence of areas of potential injury and hazard. These notes help to prevent personal injury and fatalities. They will also help prevent damage to the SolarAttic Swimming Pool heater, swimming pool systems or to the house. - Page 7 METAL SCREW GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH IN LENGTH ON THE SOLARATTIC POOL HEATER. WEIGHT CAUTION: THE PCS3 WEIGHS ABOUT 221 LBS CRATED AND 142 LBS UNCRATED. IN ADDITION, THE UNIT IS BULKY. CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN LIFTING THE UNIT SO AS NOT TO TWIST FROM THE WAIST OR TO PLACE A BURDEN ON THE LOW BACK.
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Page 8: Installation
The PCS3 can also sit on a platform secured to the attic trusse structure as the unit is vibration and noise free. - Page 9 PCS3. This would include using some 2” PVC fittings. The PCS3 inlet and outlet lines go to the attic. Having the support system located in a convenient spot for easy attic access is a good strategy. Support systems located far away from the attic can be relocated closer by extending the pool’s support piping.
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Page 10: Basic Plumbing Diagram
PCS-1 ON PCS1 PCS3 B B B B Y Y Y Y P P P P A A A A S S S S S S S S V V V V O O O O R R R R... -
Page 11: Power The Pcs3
SERIES with the attic (solar) 10K ohm temperature sensor. Note: Place the attic sensor above the PCS3, out of the air flow and at the apex or peak of the attic. The discharge air of the PCS3 can cool the temperature sensor down causing erratic cycling on &... -
Page 12: Internal Wiring Diagram
Internal Electrical Wiring On the lower left of the frontside of the PCS3 [facing the blower outlets] is where the internal wiring of the PCS3 resides. Inside on the left of the terminal block is a 20 microfarad 120 vac motor starting capacitor. The motor is wired at the factory to its high speed and heat transfer is based on this speed. -
Page 13: Float Wiring Diagram
Float Wiring Diagram An optional float for use with automation con- trols can be installed in the PCS3. If installed and the base pan has excess condensate or water, the float will rise and will open the attic 10K attic (solar) sensor circuit. Solar controls in AUTO will interpret the open circuit as a cold attic and shut down the PCS3. -
Page 14: Goldline Gl235 Solar Control
Goldline GL235 Solar Control - 12 -... -
Page 15: Goldline Gl235 Circuit Board
Goldline GL235 Circuit Board - 13 -... -
Page 16: Automation Wiring Diagram
4 - 115 vac Neutral from timer (white) 5 - 115 vac Hot Side from timer to GL-235 Relay (black) 6 - 115 vac Hot Side from Relay to SolarAtttic Outlet (black) Neutral directly to SolarAttic Outlet (white) Ground directly to SolarAttic Outlet (green) - 14 -... -
Page 17: Goldline Gl235 Wiring Option
Goldline Wiring Option - 220 VAC - 15 -... -
Page 18: Operation
To turn the system OFF, you reverse the process turning the power switch off and the bypass valve to bypass the pool heater. It is a good idea to limit water flow through the PCS3 to only when it is actually being used. -
Page 19: General Service Notes
The squirrel cage should not be loose or wobbly. 3. Check the PVC unions on the PCS3 inlet and outlet. They should be tight. Do not over tighten as they could crack. Generally, a 1/4 turn past being hand tight should suffice. -
Page 20: Winterization
1. Winterize pool with air as you normally would. Make sure that power is off to the SolarAttic pool heater and that the pump is disconnected. 2. Blow air through the PCS3 pipes using a shop vacuum or other tool until all water is removed. 3. Perform all other winterization chores. -
Page 21: Winter Freeze Warnings
2. Ensure that the bypass valve is manually ON. 3. Keep water flowing through the pool’s pipes and the PCS3 until freezing temperatures are no longer present or a threat. If a prolonged period of hard freeze is present, winterization may be required. -
Page 22: Repairs
In the event repair of the PCS3 is required, the unit has been designed for ease of service. For example, virtually all electrical components are accessible from the front or side of the unit. The entire assembly can also be completely dismantled using only a few tools: a) a portable drill or electric drill;... - Page 23 1. Power is incorrectly wired at GL235. PCS3 BLOWER DOES NOT 2. PCS3 is unplugged at switched attic outlet or power TURN ON [Doesn’t rotate] is missing or the attic outlet is not wired properly. 3. Thermostat is set too low on the GL235.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Continued PCS3 DOES NOT TURN OFF 1. The PCS3 is not wired for automatic operation by routing the power through the GL235 internal relay at terminals 5 and 6. Review the wiring diagrams on pages 14-15 and correctly wire the PCS3 so it can be controlled by the GL235. - Page 25 3. Water flow valves to PCS3 are shut off or restricted. 4. Bypass valve operator does not route water to PCS3. VOR switch is in the wrong “ON” position.
- Page 26 14. Insufficient airflow caused by obstacles, coil too close to wall, etc. 15. PCS3 is located on the floor of a large standup attic. The PCS3 should be located as close to the peak of the attic as is possible. Heat rises in attics.
- Page 27 At 9¢ per kilowatt-hour and 10 hours per day, the PCS3 will cost an estimated $18.63 per month or less to operate. 5. Have an energy audit performed. 6. Problem is not in the PCS3 system if it is working. - 25 -...
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Page 28: Safety Certification Label
The SolarAttic PCS3 swimming pool heater is proudly manufactured in the USA by Northern Geo LLC at their manufacturing facility in Appleton, Minnesota. On the front panel of the PCS3 [left rear near the top], you will find the current ETL safety certification label. The Northern Geo manufacturing facil- ity is an ETL certified facility and the products they manufacture receive regular ETL safety reviews during each year to maintain product safety certifications. -
Page 29: Specifications
LLC headquartered in Appleton, Minnesota. FlowReversal information is available at www.flowreversalpool.com. Specifi- cations are subject to change without notice. Box shown below is the PCS3 in its cardboard crate as manufactured and prior to shipping by Northern Geo’s MN plant. U.S. Patents 5,014,770; 5,452,710; 5,746,653. Other patents pending. -
Page 30: Warranty
SolarAttic’s obligation. This warranty does not apply to those products which, in SolarAttic’s judgment, have been altered or repaired outside of our factory or by unauthorized factory representatives, subjected to misuse, negligence, accident, corrosive atmos- pheres, or operating beyond the limits of our design. - Page 31 This page intentionally left blank.
- Page 32 Made In The U.S.A. With Pride! Original Appleton, Minnesota Manufacturing Crew in 2003. SolarAttic 75 West Veum Appleton, Minnesota 55311 www.solarattic.com © 2003-2016 All Rights Reserved Version 1.5 ETL - Contents subject to change.
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