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Summary of Contents for AG Budget Poolsolar
- Page 1 Poolsolar Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Year Warranty
* Poolsolar will not be liable for consequential damages to you home or other equipment, loss of time, inconvenience or loss of use of the solar collector. * Poolsolar will not be liable for conditions resulting from a defect in a component or part which is not part of the Poolsolar collector. - Page 3 A solar heat retention cover must be applied to swimming pool overnight and when the pool is not in use to prevent heat loss. If installing Poolsolar on a ground surface i.e. for small above ground or splasher type pools please be aware that Poolsolar is not designed for heavy foot traffic.
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Page 4: Parts List
- tie-wraps - installation guide - installation guide To install Poolsolar onto a tiled roof you will need to attach L-shaped support angles to support the headers. Plastic extrusion (H) are 2000 x 60 x 40 mm and are 35mm available from your pool dealer. - Page 5 STEP 4 Before applying to the roof, make sure that the Poolsolar is the right way up. Small holes (F) are located along the length of the absorbers to allow rain water to be drained. Make sure that the holes are not blocked especially on a flat roof.
- Page 6 ( 3 or 4 Collectors) Make sure that where the Poolsolar is to be sited that you are able to attach the supply and return plumbing pipes from the filtration (page 9). Adequate drainage is also required to remove rain water.
- Page 7 66 cm. Tie-wrap STEP 8 Apply an adhesive (K) bead every 50 cm to the roof structure and unroll the Poolsolar matting. It is also a good idea to apply adhesive down the very edge of the matting (L). 50 cm...
- Page 8 ALTERNATIVE FIXING METHOD FOR A TILED ROOF In the event that you are unable to use an adhesive or support angle, nylon strapping (provided) can be used. When the headers are to be positioned on the roof, you will need to remove certain roof tiles to obtain a fixing onto the wood battons that support the roof tiles (O).
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Page 9: Plumbing Connection
The entire solar collector must be connected diagonally (R). The lowest point is where the water enters the collector, the highest point is where the water exits. In each Poolsolar kit you find extra connecting parts, so you can choose which method is suitable for your plumbing connection. - Page 10 STEP 12 Connect ABS/PVC 1.5” plumbing to Poolsolar as per diagram below. You will need to install a 3-way valve, this will enable you to direct the water flow to the heater and back to the pool. A vacuum breaker will also be required on solar heating that is 4m or higher above ground level.
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Page 11: General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE Poolsolar is manufactured from a very durable, tough EPDM rubber that is long lasting and will provide many years of trouble free heating. There is little maintenance apart from hosing down the solar collector to clean it throughout the season. - Page 12 SOLAR CONTROL SYSTEM (Automatic 3-Way Valve) A Solar Control System will automatically turn the Poolsolar on and off depending on the weather conditions using an automatic 3-way valve. When the sun is shining the valve will direct the water flow to the solar collector.
- Page 13 Vacuum Breaker (air release valve) Must be installed at the highest point of the solar collector Winter Drainage Plug (Threaded C3) (Optional) Non-return Vavle To Pool Automatic 3 - Way Ball Valve FILTER To Pool BACKWASH STEP 5 The transformer (3 pin plug) needs to be placed into a 230 V. indoor wall outlet. In the event that the motorised valve is not going to be used for long periods of time i.e.
- Page 14 BOOSTER PUMP & SUN SENSOR - EXISTING POOL In most situations your current filtration system has adequate pressure to supply water to the solar collector, normally up to 8m high. Your water flow pressure is very dependable on the power of the filtration pump, plumbing configuration etc.
- Page 15 BOOSTER PUMP & SUN SENSOR - NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION In most situations your current filtration system has adequate pressure to supply water to the solar collector, normally up to 8m high. Your water flow pressure is very dependable on the horse power of the filtration pump, plumbing configuration etc.
- Page 16 REPAIRING POOLSOLAR REPAIRING POOLSOLAR ‘HEADER’ ( MANIFOLD NOZZLE). You will need - Drill. 8 & 10mm Drill Bit, Scissors, Pliers, Plastic Repair Tube(s) (30mm x 6mm - provided), Lubricant (provided). Tie- Wraps (provided). In the event a nozzle is damaged or breaks off the header, carry out the following repair procedure.
- Page 17 15mm of plastic repair tube should be inserted into the header. The repair is now complete. REPAIRING POOLSOLAR MATTING. You will need - Scissors, Pliers, Plastic Repair Tube(s) (30mm x 6mm - provided), Lubricant (provided). Tie- Wraps (provided). In the event a tube is punctured, carry out the following repair procedure. Do not attempt to glue the tubing back together.
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