Operation And Maintenance - SmartPool Sunheater Installation And Operation Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Startup
REVIEW PAGE 3 FOR CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO THE EQUIPMENT AND POOL PROPERLY.
1) Check all your connections to be sure they are tight.
2) If you are using a manual diverter system, turn the valve to send water through the solar system.
3) Turn on the pump, check for leaks and tighten any connections that need attention.
4) You will see air bubbles being pushed into your pool as the solar system is purged of air. This should stop after a few minutes.
Operation
1) The collector should feel cool to the touch when water is passing through. This means that the heat is being
transferred to the water.
2) The water returning to your pool will be a few degrees (3-5 degrees) warmer than the pool itself. This is the most
efficient way to heat a large body of water like a pool. Keep turning the water over and add a few degrees each pass.
3) Only circulate your water through the solar collector during the daylight hours on warm days. If you circulate your
water through it at night or on chilly days, you will cool your pool water.
Winterization
The solar system must be drained for winterization. Freeze damage is not covered under your warranty! You must drain your
collectors just like you drain the rest of your pool equipment. Remove an end cap to be sure all the water is drained out of the
system, including any low points (sagging) in the collectors. You can leave the collectors in place as long as they are
completely drained. We recommend draining the collector completely, rolling it up and storing in a heated (nonfreezing) area.
SunHeater
Aboveground
Heating System
Qty Description
1 Quality Polypropylene Collector
2 Threaded Elbow Adapters
2 End Caps
2 1 1/4" Stainless Steel Clamps
1 Roll of Teflon Tape
1 Installation Manual
Options
Item# Description
60633 Roof/Rack Mounting Kit (ask your dealer)
60636 High Wind Mounting Kit
60635 Manual Diverter Valve (ask your dealer)
18023 Connector Kit (ask your dealer)
Part #19516 ©SmartPool Inc. 10/00
Collector Repair
IF THE COLLECTOR DEVELOPS A LEAK
Your SunHeater is guaranteed against defects in materials and workman-
ship. If a leak develops for any other reason, you may use the repair
method shown below:
SOLAR COLLECTOR REPAIR
This method allows for an easy and permanent, on-site repair of a
collector by isolating the leaking riser tube. Referring to the figure below,
locate the tube to be isolated. (End tube has been shown for clarity)
Using a sharp utility knife, very carefully cut away approximately 1" of the
tube at both headers. Drive a #10 sheet metal screw, preferably stainless,
into the hole in the header. The screw must be between 1/2" and 3/4"
long. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! If
the screw strips out, or if the repair
leaks, use a #12 screw. This
repair method will not void
the collector warranty.
Enjoy your solar heated pool
for many years to come. With
proper care & winterization,
SunHeater collectors
will last more than
ten years.
SmartPool Inc, Lakewood, NJ 732/928-9446
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