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RESIDENTIAL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
HELIOCOL
SOLAR POOL HEATER
®
Before attempting installation, read these instructions and
acquaint yourself with the component names. Great care
has been taken to make this an easy-to-follow procedure.
A little time spent understanding the system and its parts
will assure a successful, trouble-free installation.
CAUTION: SAFETY COMES FIRST
When working on or around your roof or pool, please take
care to avoid hazards such as electrical wires and loose
shingles. If you have any product or installation questions,
contact your Heliocol representative.
1405 | Rev. 05
HC-INSTALL | 1405
©2014 UMA Solar
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- Page 1 When working on or around your roof or pool, please take care to avoid hazards such as electrical wires and loose shingles. If you have any product or installation questions, contact your Heliocol representative. 1405 | Rev. 05 HC-INSTALL | 1405 ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Feed & Return Lines. 12. Running the Feed & Return Lines from Roof to Ground Level. 13. Connecting the Feed & Return Lines to the Filtration System. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER INTRODUCTION/TABLE OF CONTENTS ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 3: Getting Started
As the installer, you are responsible for exercising good judgment when installing Heliocol systems to protect the long term integrity of the collectors as well as the mounting surfaces. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER GETTING STARTED ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 4: Things To Remember
The recommended rates are: PANEL RECOMMEND FLOW RATE HC-30 3-4 gallons per minute HC-40 5-6 gallons per minute HC-50 6-7 gallons per minute INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER THINGS TO REMEMBER. ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 5 Your Heliocol representative can assist you with the parts necessary for manual drain down installations. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER THINGS TO REMEMBER. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 6: Installation Kits & Components
Representative for assistance. As the installing contractor, you are responsible for exercising good judgment when installing Heliocol Systems to protect the long term integrity of the collectors as well as the mounting surfaces. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER INSTALLATION KITS & COMPONENTS ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 7: Parts Breakdown
ALLIGATOR CLAMP ALLIGATOR CLAMP 2-1060-002 2-1060-001 2-1410-005 2-1410-013 2-1410-004 2-3020-001 2-1410-007 1-5115-023 2-1410-008 2-2015-101 1/2 “ BALL VALVE PIN INSERTION TOOL PRESSURE TEST “T” 1/4” CHISEL ASSEMBLY KIT INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER PARTS BREAKDOWN ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 8 Fig. 6.1 - SINGLE ROW Fig. 6.2 - DOUBLE ROW Fig. 6.2 - DOUBLE ROW Fig. 6.3 - SINGLE ROW SPLIT FEED Fig. 6.3 - SINGLE ROW SPLIT FEED INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER SOLAR PANEL & LAYOUT HYDRAULICS ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 9: 6. Solar Panel Layout & Hydraulics
END CAP END CAP END CAP END CAP END CAP RETURN FEED Fig. 6.5 - SERIES/PARALLEL FEED Fig. 6.5 - SERIES/PARALLEL FEED FIGURE 5.5 SERIES/PARALLEL FEED INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER SOLAR PANEL & LAYOUT HYDRAULICS ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 10 Fig. 6.2, or the single row split feed layout as in Fig. 6.3, page 7. Of course, the double row can also be used for smaller installations when space is a problem. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER SOLAR PANEL & LAYOUT HYDRAULICS. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 11 Occasionally, the use of (2) 45-degree fittings will eliminate a 90, but it is not necessary to always use them as this will run up the expense of your materials. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER SOLAR PANEL & LAYOUT HYDRAULICS. - 10 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 12 Install (2) SS Screws (2-1020-006) to secure gator top to gator bottom assembly. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER SOLAR PANEL & LAYOUT HYDRAULICS. - 11 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 13: Connecting The Solar Panels Together
NOTE: On soft roof surfaces or lesser quality asphalt shingle an EPDM or aluminum pad underneath the panel clamp may be necessary to eliminate possible wear. SEE FIGURES ON NEXT PAGE INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANELS TOGETHER. - 12 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 14 7. Connecting the Solar Panels Together. - Cont. Fig. 7.1 INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANELS TOGETHER.- 13 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 15 (2) lag bolts as opposed to (1). Do not use this procedure more than once on any array of panels. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 14 MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANELS USING GATOR CLAMPS. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 16: Mounting The Solar Panels
For additional mounting options for commercial installations please refer to addendum provided manufacturer’s engineering department. Fig. 8.2 Fig. 8.3 INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANELS USING GATOR CLAMPS. - 15 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 17 To allow for vertical expansion and contraction, any gators installed on the bottom header must be positioned so that the header is in the middle of the cradle. (Fig. 8.6). Fig. 8.5 Fig. 8.6 INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANELS USING GATOR CLAMPS. - 16 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 18: Mounting The Solar Panels On A Flat Roof
Please note that not all flat roof installations are the same. Please contact your local roofing contractor to ensure your meeting all local codes. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANELS ON A FLAT ROOF.. - 17 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 19: Assembly Of Row Spacer Kits
OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION. A ROW SPACER KIT SHOULD BE USED FOR THIS SITUATION. Fig. 10.2 Flexible riser tubes are snapped out of the spacer bars to go around small obstructions. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER ASSEMBLY OF ROW SPACER KITS. - 18 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 20: Connecting The Solar Panels To
Attach the (2-1410-013) end caps on the corners opposite the feed and return lines using the (2-1410-004) panel clamps. Fig. 11.2 INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANELS TO THE FEED & RETURN LINES - 19 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 21: Running The Feed & Return Lines
CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER RUNNING THE FEED & RETURN LINES FROM ROOF TO GROUND LEVEL. - 20 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 22 The photo insert (center) the return line connection in top header. detail. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER RUNNING THE FEED & RETURN LINES FROM ROOF TO GROUND LEVEL. - 21 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 23: Connecting The Feed & Return Lines
Chlorinator Heater Other pool accessories (optional) PUMP FILTER Return to pool (HOT) From pool (Cool) Fig. 13.1 INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE FEED & RETURN LINES TO THE FILTRATION SYSTEM. - 22 ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 24 Connect the tee fitting first to the solar return line, then to the 3-way valve, and finally to the pool return line. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE FEED & RETURN LINES TO THE FILTRATION SYSTEM. - 23 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 25 The 3-way valve will be installed as described in above procedure. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER CONNECTING THE FEED & RETURN LINES TO THE FILTRATION SYSTEM. - 24 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 26: Pressure Testing The Heliocol System
Return a system to normal when through with the pressure testing. Be sure to open both ball valves and replace the pressure test “T” assembly with the vacuum breaker. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 25 PRESSURE TESTING THE HELIOCOL SOLAR SYSTEM ® ©2014 UMA Solar... -
Page 27: Operation & Check-Out Procedures
Use the back of your hand to better feel the difference in water temperature. • All the collectors should feel cool to the touch when the sun is on them. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 26 OPERATING & CHECK OUT PROCEDURES. ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 28 CONGRATULATIONS! If you have carefully followed the steps in this manual, you now have an efficient, professional looking Heliocol solar pool heating system. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 27 OPERATING & CHECK OUT PROCEDURES. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
C. Use the (2-2015-019) on the return line to throttle the flow back to produce more back pressure on the system. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 30 If any section of the array contains more panels than the maximum recommended on page 9 of the manual, make changes as needed to correct this. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 29 TROUBLESHOOTING. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 31 Replace worn or broken parts. THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM IS Various Consult the manual for the automatic system you have. NOT WORKING INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 30 TROUBLESHOOTING. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 32 2° or 3°. Use the back of your hand to feel the water temperature difference at the pool return inlet. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 31 TROUBLESHOOTING. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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Page 33: Repair Procedure
Pull out the rubber insert tool. Using your fingers or channel-lock pliers, push a poly-insert into the rubber insert as far as you can. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 32 REPAIR PROCEDURES. ® ©2014 UMA Solar... - Page 34 Cut the riser tube to the desired length and slide it over the stub of the poly-insert for a straight, eye-pleasing fit. Repeat steps 1-4 for the other end of the riser tube. (At the opposite header.) INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER - 33 REPAIR PROCEDURES. ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
- Page 35 , and worry-free will introduce no such health hazards into our air. Your Heliocol system will provide you with natural, safe, and free energy year after year. INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER 1404 | Rev. 03 ® ©2014 UMA Solar...
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