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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. The sun's heat will be carried into your pool immediately. For best results,
turn on your SolarBear whenever the solar collector are in the sun. Turn the solar
and/or the pump off at night, when it's cloudy, or when it's raining to prevent cooling
of the pool. If your pool system has a timer, set it to operate from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
This is the best solar heating period. Using a pool blanket in addition to the solar
system will hold the warmth in the pool and help it heat more quickly. It is particularly
important to use the blanket at night or when it's windy. If your pool becomes too
warm during the season, turn the pump and solar on at night to help cool the pool.
Winterization
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SOLAR COLLECTOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FREEZING WATER IS
NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. FOLLOW THIS WINTERIZATION
PROCEDURE TO AVOID FREEZE DAMAGE:
The solar collector must be completely drained and isolated before winter to prevent
freeze damage. The solar collector will not be damaged by freezing conditions when
properly drained and isolated as follows:
1. Turn off the pool pump and plug pool inlet and outlet.
2. Disconnect solar collector
3. The solar collector must be manually lifted and drained. Unmount solar collector
and fully drain them by tilting them back and forth until no evidence of water
remains inside of them.
4. Store solar collector in a conditioned space (above 40
5. Cap off the open pipe or hose connections.
9. The pool pump, filter, and sweep can now be used while the solar collector are
properly stored for the winter.
Note:
Operating your solar system during freezing conditions is not an approved
freeze-protection method. Blowing the lines and/or solar collectors with a shop
vacuum, leaf blower, or compressor will NOT remove water completely and is not an
approved freeze-protection method.
F) for the winter.
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