Sunlover SL3 Instructions

WARRANTY – SL3
This product is covered by a limited 2 year warranty against component failure or
faulty workmanship from the date of installation. Temperature sensors are covered
by a limited 12 month warranty.
A faulty unit should be returned in the first instance to the dealer from which the unit
was purchased.
Damage to the unit due to misuse, power surges, lightning strikes or installation that
is not in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction may void the warranty.
Warranty does not cover travel costs to or from installation site. Unit must be
returned to manufacturer for repairs.
If the power cord is damaged, do not use the controller; return the unit to the
supplier for repair.
Customer Record. (To be retained by the customer);
Dealer/Installer Name ___________________________
Serial Number ___________________________
Date Installed ___________________________
For service assistance phone SUNLOVER HEATING
VIC 03 9887 2131
NSW 02 9838 0000
QLD 07 5597 7360
Factory 6
62 Parkhurst Drive, 7-9 Activity Crescent,
Knoxfield 3153 Molendinar 4214
Victoria Australia Queensland Australia
Unit 2
20-22 Foundry Road,
Seven Hills 2147
NSW Australia
www.sunloverheating.com.au
SL3 INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION:
The SL3 is an entry range automatic solar controller with temperature adjustment,
manual mode and winter mode features. Mode of operation and the temperature
limit setting are retained after a power outage.
CONTROLLER INSTALATION:
Find a suitable location to mount the control box. The controller must be installed out
of direct weather and no closer than 3 meters from the waters edge. Lift up the two
mounting tabs and use two appropriate screws to mount the control box to the wall,
keeping in mind that the power cable is 1.8m long and should be plugged directly
into a general power outlet, not into an extension lead.
The solar pump plugs into the 240Vac socket marked as PUMP.
The pool sensor must be fitted into the suction line of the pump, as close to the pool
as practical, preferably in a position out of direct sunlight. It is recommended that a
14.5mm hole be drilled in the PVC pipe, this can be carried out using a Dontek PD01
grinding drill or a small pilot hole can be drilled and a 14.0mm drill-bit used spinning
in a counter clockwise direction to minimize the chance of shattering pipe. Insert the
grommet into the pipe and gently push in the black sensor barb. The green sensor
plug is to be fitted to the plug socket marked POOL.
DO NOT cable-tie or tape sensor wires to mains power, In some cases there is some
benefit to cable tie 30cm of wire from the sensor to the pipe and insulate this section
(some ambient differences can travel up the copper wire and affect the sensor
reading).
Roof sensors must be fitted into a small piece of solar collector or equivalent and
attached to the roof. The best location is within arms length of the gutters edge of
the house or shed as long as the sensor end is not shaded and is on a roof of similar
aspect of the main collector. It must not be fitted on top of the solar collector or
fitted to high points on the roof like Ridge Capping as false readings will be detected.
Keep in mind that it is of the utmost importance to keep the roof sensor as short as
possible as this will assist in the longevity of the sensor and controller in the event of
electrical storm activity and power surges. Sensor cables must not be run parallel
to power cables and run lengths should be less than 50m. Cable ties should be
used to fasten the sensor cable to the cold water inlet pipe making sure that the ties
are approximately 10mm from PVC fittings. Cable ties should be tightened only firm,
over tightening can cause breaks in the outer PVC if not careful. If the cable is to be
run under ground a conduit must be used to protect the wire and there is to be no
cable joins within, conduit ends must be sealed to prevent water ingress. Any
excess cable should be removed and re-fitted ensuring that the wire ends
are tinned with solder. The sensor plug is to be fitted to the right hand socket
marked ROOF.