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Summary of Contents for Davey SolarMatic B3P-20
- Page 1 SolarMatic ™ Premium Solar Pool Heating System Installation & Operating Instructions Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..............................3 Specifications ..............................5 General Layout of Completed System ......................8 Basics Collector & Roof Plumbing ........................9 Installation ..............................10 Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube ......................21 Appendix ............................... 22 Davey Repair or Replacement Guarantee ..................... 24... -
Page 3: Introduction
Compliance with these expectations is a prerequisite of the Davey Solar Warranty. As a service to the industry, Davey offers technical support and advice on how to best install Davey products, to professional installers upon request, or by reference to the Davey Solar Installation Guideline and Training Manual. - Page 4 The majority of roofs are constructed of either tiles or metal profiles. The type of roof is important when selecting the appropriate Davey Solar components or plumbing kit. Mechanical methods for fixing the solar collectors, as well as the manifolds/headers vary for the two different roof types.
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Page 5: Specifications
The Davey Premium Solar Pool Heating System The Davey Premium Solar Pool Heating system is a trade quality strip collector system made up from ready to use modular components that quickly and easily lock together. The systems are available in five standard sizes, and are made up from collector absorbers (cut to the appropriate length), a loop return assembly, two manifolds and four Premium Barb Locks. - Page 6 Length of Roof Space Required (LR) Number Modules Height of Roof (HR) required for No. Modules Number of HR metres HR metres Modules (Tin Roof) (Tiled Roof) Length of Roof (LR) Space required for Different Module Sizes 20m² 30m² 40m²...
- Page 7 The exact contents of the plumbing kit will vary depending on the kit ordered and number of modules needed, and whether the roof is made of tiles or metal cladding. The contents of a typical plumbing kit are shown below. The typical plumbing kit contains: Davey Premium Item B3P-20 B3P-28...
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Page 8: General Layout Of Completed System
General Layout of Completed Davey Solar Modular System... -
Page 9: Basics Collector & Roof Plumbing
Basics Collector & Roof Plumbing Configurations The preferred system configuration is a “Bottom Feed Solar System”, where the supply and return pipes are plumbed from below the collector (refer below). This configuration provides: • With the solar pump switched ON – swift air expulsion and hydraulic equilibrium and water flow throughout the collector. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Techniques - Bottom Fed System (Preferred) Step 1 – Cutting the Manifolds to Size (if required) Tiled Roofs • As a general rule, the moulded length of the manifold, (400mm long – allowing for 50mm glue join), will suit most tiled roofs and therefore little to no cutting back is required Metal roofs • As a general rule the moulded length of the manifold will require cutting back by approximately 25mm (note the two moulded lines) - confirm length prior to cutting! This will result in the collector modules butting up neatly on the roof. - Page 11 Step 3 - Fixing the Roof Mount onto the roof The Roof Mounts are secured to the roof and retain the supply and return manifolds and the balance pipe (not included in kit). It keeps the manifolds and pipe correctly aligned, reducing any induced stresses at the glued joints due to thermal expansion - and it keeps the system neat and tidy.
- Page 12 Tiled Roofs • Using a masonry drill, drill two holes where marked and install the appropriate anchor plugs (not supplied in kit) into each hole • Place the rubber tile packers (supplied in a tile roof plumbing kit) onto each end of the ProMount and fix it to the roof tile using appropriate self-tapping screws (not supplied in kit) through the rubber tile packer and into the anchor plugs ensuring ample TREMsil silicone is used to seal the assembly Corrugated Metal Roofs • Installation of the Roof Packer onto a corrugated metal roof is the same as a tiled roof, except a different rubber roof packer is required (supplied in a metal roof plumbing kit).
- Page 13 Step 4 - Installing the Manifolds and Balance Pipe The balance pipe (not included in kit) should PN12 PVC-U pressure pipe that can be sourced through most plumbing supply outlets. The balance pipe ensures equal pressure and flow rates throughout the collector system, and is required to ensure the correct operation and performance of the system.
- Page 14 Step 5 - Plumb the Top of The Manifold System NOTE: It is advisable to plumb the top of the manifold system only after the first length of collector has been laid; this procedure ensures correct Manifold alignment with the asymmetrical Collector. Plumb the Top of the Manifold System as shown below.
- Page 15 Step 6 - Installing the Collector Modules Start at the upper most Manifold. • roll out one (1) Collector module • Lubricate the Manifold and the red Silicone o-ring barbs • Partially insert the red Silicone o-ring barbs into the Manifold • Using a 150mm wide paint scrapper or spatula, (Not supplied in kit) ensure all 10 red Silicone o-ring barbs are fully inserted into the Manifold • Clip the Manifold Clip into the Manifold ensuring that the formed slots are facing outward (note these slots assist with clip removal if required).
- Page 16 NOTE: Minimise overspray and cross contamination of the silicone spray onto other surfaces. (Excessive overspray will contaminate the work site that may lead to poor THEMsil adhesion and a possible slippery / unsafe roof working surface for personal). Tip - the use of a cloth under or around the spray site is a good technique to control over- spray, wipe your hands regularly with a clean cloth.
- Page 17 Step 8 - Fixing the Collector to the roof • Starting from the top of the system and working down the roof, apply at the top and bottom of the Collector a generous 50mm long bead of TREMsil Silicone (translucent or black) directly to the roofs surface • A generous bead of TREMsil silicone will be sufficient for most average installations to adhere the Collector strips for the life of the system provided the two surfaces are clean and dry • The beads of TREMsil should be no more than 600mm laterally apart for most average installations • Push the strips down firmly; ensuring ample surface contact between the two surfaces has been achieved • Repeat the process working down the roof until all collectors have been installed...
- Page 18 Step 9 – Plumbing the Bottom of the Manifold System Plumb the bottom of the Manifold System as shown below. • Cap the RETURN (front) Manifold with a 40mm cap at the base • Connect the SUPPLY (middle) Manifold to the 40mm PVC-U pressure pipe (PN9 or PN12 - not supplied in kit) delivering pool water to the collector system from the solar pump • Connect the balance of the manifold system to the 40mm PVC-U pressure pipe (PN9 or PN12 – not supplied in kit) return line, feeding the heated water back to the pool...
- Page 19 Step 10 - Installing the Pressure TufGauge The TufGauge must be installed in the supply pipe only, just below or close to the first collector strip. This is the point in the solar system where the pressure at the collector tubing is the highest. To install the TufGauge: • Assemble the supplied brass barb onto the TufGauge using Teflon sealing tape and two open end spanners (14 A/F &...
- Page 20 Step 11 - Installing the In-Line Solar TufFilta™ Install the TufFilta™ in-line cartridge filter directly after the solar pump. The TufFilta should be positioned to allow for easy access for maintenance, and be clear of other equipment that may be sensitive to pool water that may spill during cartridge element replacement. An isolating valve (not supplied in kit) can be installed immediately downstream of the filter to enable removal of the strainer for cleaning without purging any water left in the line between the filter and the drain down tube.
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Page 21: Repairing A Damaged Collector Tube
Prior to handover of the system, it is essential that the installer conducts all the relevant testing, procedures and documentation (if applicable) in compliance with Australian Standard AS3634-1989, section 9. Refer to the Davey or the manufacturer’s installation and operating guidelines for pump and solar controller operation Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube Repair / joiner barbs are included in the plumbing kit in the event that a collector tube is punctured or damaged. -
Page 22: Appendix
Appendix A: Solar Pool Heating Fundamentals The performance of the solar pool heating system is determined by how efficiently the Sun’s energy is transferred into the pool water. The total amount of energy delivered to the pool is the product of the amount of water flowing through the system’s collector, multiplied by the water’s temperature rise as it travels through the system and returns to the pool. - Page 23 NOTES:...
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Page 24: Davey Repair Or Replacement Guarantee
Davey Dealer from which you purchased the Davey product. Alternatively you can phone our Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia, or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand, or send a written letter to Davey at the address listed below.
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