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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. The solar collectors must be mounted horizontally
on a smooth and flat surface using the provided mounting hardware to prevent dam-
age. The solar collector inlet (water coming from the pump and filter) must always be
at the lowest point of the solar collectors (unless mounted flat). They need to be ac-
cessible for annual winterizing.
For ground installation, consider laying the solar collectors on grass, gravel, landscap-
ing bark or similar. If available ground surfaces are not smooth and flat, consider build-
ing a wooden rack, platform, or deck. An example ground rack is shown on the next
page. For roof installations, the roof must be composition asphalt or equivalent. The
solar collectors cannot be mounted directly
on roof surfaces that are not smooth and
flat, such as tile roofs and metal roofs.
South
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