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- Page 1 Solar Bear Solar Pool Heater for above and inground swimming pools (Not recommended for Inflatable Pools) Installation & Owners Manual...
- Page 2 3. Warm, solar-heated water flows back into your pool. 4. You enjoy swimming in a solar heated pool! Sizing To determine the optimal number of solar collector needed to heat your pool, visit www.fafco.com. You may order additional solar collector from your SolarBear dealer.
- Page 3 Overview (continued) Contents Your system includes one solar collector, along with mounting hardware, connection hardware, and integrated bypass valve. See the list below for the contents of your ex- act system: Component 975-3 4’ x 20’ Wide Solar Collector with 1-1/2” barb connections Mounting Cap Mounting Base...
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Page 4: Installation
Installation 1) Determine location to install solar collector elect an unshaded location on the ground or roof near the pool that is at least 5’ x 20’ and receives full sun for most of the day. The solar collectors operate most efficiently when tilted 10 to 30 degrees towards the South, although they are still effective when facing West, East, or mounted flat. - Page 5 Installation (continued) Ground Rack Example ADDED COLLECTOR SUPPORT PER ECR 6559...
- Page 6 Installation (continued) 2) Roll out solar collector Lay the box containing the solar system near the selected installation location. Ensure there are no rocks or other sharp objects lying on the ground that could puncture the solar collector. Remove the contents and verify quantities using list shown in the over- view.
- Page 7 Installation (continued) which case either end can be the inlet.. Place a hose clamp on the end of the hose and push the hose onto solar collector end at least one inch past the raised ribs. Slide the hose clamp into place and tighten. Note: You may need to warm the hose end by placing it in hot water for several seconds to make it more pliable.
- Page 8 Installation (continued) your pump on and check the hose clamps and plumbing for leaks. If there’s a leak, you may have to loosen the clamp, then push the hose further up onto the barb. Then tighten the hose clamps or couplers again. After the pump is on and has run for about 5 minutes, slowly turn the red handle (‘Solar On’...
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Page 9: Operation
Operation WARNING: If the solar collector are full of water and has been sitting in the sun with- out the pump running, the water can get very hot. Hot water can cause burns, so be sure that everyone is away from the pool inlet each time the solar is turned on. When the solar system is running efficiently, the solar collector will be cool to the touch. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. My system doesn’t seem Turn off pool pump midday in bright sunlight for approximately 10 minutes and feel solar to be working. The water collector. It should be quite warm. Turn pool pump on again for 10 minutes and feel returning to my pool is not the solar collector, which should have become quite cool to the touch. - Page 11 ANY BREACH OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY, FOR NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. The above warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. (800) 994-7652 www.fafco.com...
- Page 12 SolarBear 800-994-7652 www.fafco.com P/N 09008- 12/10...