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- Page 1 Installation Operating Instructions ® SolarAttic Solar Pool Heater Pool Convection System 4™ U.S. Patents 5,014,770 5,452,710 5,746,653...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. Cautions & Warnings ................... 4. Installation ......................6-15 • ABC’s of Installation ....................6 • Locate the SolarAttic PCS4 ..................6 • Retrofit Support System ..................6-7 • Basic Plumbing Diagram .................... 8 • Power The PCS4 ......................9 • Internal Wiring Diagram....................10 •... -
Page 4: Introduction To Solarattic
Note: The pool pump must be turned on during the time the PCS4 is turned on to effect heat transfer. And, water and air flow must be in sync. 2. Consider Before Installation The following items should be considered prior to any installation. - Page 5 PCS4 to sit on a platform that is connected to the attic structure. We recommend that a one inch piece of foam be placed under the PCS4 and that a smitty pan be used as a second layer of leak protection. This is actual plumbing code in some locations.
- Page 6 area. This will provide a continuous length of pipe inside the attic without joints except at the unit. - 4 -...
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Page 7: Cautions & Warnings
The following notes are CAUTIONS & WARNINGS designed to inform you of the existence of areas of potential injury and hazard. These notes help to prevent personal injury and fatalities. They will also help prevent damage to the SolarAttic Swimming Pool heater, swimming pool systems or to the house. - Page 8 WEIGHT CAUTION: THE PCS4 WEIGHS ABOUT 221 LBS CRATED AND 142 LBS UNCRATED. THE PCS4 FILLED WITH WATER WEIGHS 163 LBS. IN ADDITION, THE UNIT IS BULKY. CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN LIFTING THE UNIT SO AS NOT TO TWIST FROM THE WAIST OR TO PLACE A BURDEN ON THE LOW BACK.
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Page 9: Installation
Some unit flexibility is needed for normal winterization of the system in areas where the pool is winterized. Once the PCS4 is fully installed, there should be little or no noise or vibration heard from within the house. - Page 10 PCS4. This would include using some 2” PVC fittings. The PCS4 inlet and outlet lines go to the attic. Having the support system located in a convenient spot for easy attic access is a good strategy. Support systems located far away from the attic can be relocated closer by extending the pool’s support piping.
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Page 11: Basic Plumbing Diagram
Basic Plumbing Diagram F II ILTER PCS-1 ON PCS1 PCS4 BYPASS PCS-1 OFF Check Pool Water Valve Temp Sensor II INTAKE PUMP Chemical Dispenser STRA II INER SK II IMMER MA I I I N RETURN SUCT II ION L II INE... -
Page 12: Power The Pcs4
SERIES with the attic (solar) 10K ohm temperature sensor. Note: Place the attic sensor above the PCS4, out of the air flow and at the apex or peak of the attic. The discharge air of the PCS4 can cool the temperature sensor down, causing erratic cycling on & off of the unit. - Page 13 Internal Electrical Wiring The internal wiring of the PCS4 is located on the lower right of the front side (facing the blower outlets.) Inside on the left of the terminal block is a 5.0 microfarad 440 VAC motor starting capacitor.
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Page 14: Float Wiring Diagram
10K attic (solar) sensor circuit. Solar controls in AUTO will interpret the open circuit as a cold attic and shut down the PCS4. An open float also results in a flashing “check sensor” red light on the Goldline GL235 solar control. The PCS4 must operate in the AUTO mode of the GL235 for the internal float to work. -
Page 15: Goldline Gl235 Solar Control
Goldline GL235 Solar Control - 13 -... -
Page 16: Goldline Gl235 Circuit Board
Goldline GL235 Circuit Board - 14 -... -
Page 17: Automation Wiring Diagram
4 - 115 vac Neutral from timer (white) 5 - 115 vac Hot Side from timer to GL-235 Relay (black) 6 - 115 vac Hot Side from Relay to SolarAtttic Outlet (black) Neutral directly to SolarAttic Outlet (white) Ground directly to SolarAttic Outlet (green) - 15 -... - Page 18 Goldline Wiring Option - 220 VAC - 16 -...
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Page 19: Operation
To turn the system OFF, you reverse the process turning the power switch off and the bypass valve to bypass the pool heater. It is a good idea to limit water flow through the PCS4 to only when it is actually being used. -
Page 20: General Service Notes
The squirrel cage should not be loose or wobbly. 3. Check the PVC unions on the PCS4 inlet and outlet. They should be tight. Do not over tighten as they could crack. Generally, a 1/4 turn past being hand tight should suffice. -
Page 21: Winterization
1. Winterize pool with air as you normally would. Make sure that power is off to the SolarAttic pool heater and that the pump is disconnected. 2. Blow air through the PCS4 pipes using a shop vacuum or other tool until all water is removed. 3. Perform all other winterization chores. -
Page 22: Winter Freeze Warnings
2. Ensure that the bypass valve is manually ON. 3. Keep water flowing through the pool’s pipes and the PCS4 until freezing temperatures are no longer present or a threat. If a prolonged period of hard freeze is present, winterization may be required. -
Page 23: Repairs
In the event repair of the PCS4 is required, the unit has been designed for ease of service. For example, virtually all electrical components are accessible from the front or side of the unit. The entire assembly can also be completely dismantled using only a few tools: a) a portable drill or electric drill;... - Page 24 1. Power is incorrectly wired at GL235. PCS4 BLOWER DOES NOT 2. PCS4 is unplugged at switched attic outlet or power TURN ON [Doesn’t rotate] is missing or the attic outlet is not wired properly. 3. Thermostat is set too low on the GL235.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Continued 1. The PCS4 is not wired for automatic operation by PCS4 DOES NOT TURN OFF routing the power through the GL235 internal relay at terminals 5 and 6. Review the wiring diagrams on pages 14-15 and correctly wire the PCS4 so it can be controlled by the GL235. - Page 26 3. Water flow valves to PCS4 are shut off or restricted. 4. Bypass valve operator does not route water to PCS4. VOR switch is in the wrong “ON” position.
- Page 27 14. Insufficient airflow caused by obstacles, coil too close to wall, etc. 15. PCS4 is located on the floor of a large standup attic. The PCS4 should be located as close to the peak of the attic as is possible. Heat rises in attics.
- Page 28 At 9¢ per kilowatt-hour and 10 hours per day, the PCS4 will cost an estimated $18.63 per month or less to operate. 5. Have an energy audit performed. 6. Problem is not in the PCS4 system if it is working. - 26 -...
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Page 29: Safety Certification Label
13. Safety Certification Label Model & Serial Number The model number and serial number are printed on the data/safety certification label in the image shown above - 27 -... -
Page 30: Specifications
LLC headquartered in Appleton, Minnesota. FlowReversal information is available at www.flowreversalpool.com. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Box shown below is the PCS4 in its cardboard crate as manufactured and prior to shipping by Northern Geo’s Minnesota plant. U.S. Patents 5,014,770; 5,452,710; 5,746,653. Other patents pending. -
Page 31: Warranty
SolarAttic’s obligation. This warranty does not apply to those products which, in SolarAttic’s judgment, have been altered or repaired outside of our factory or by unauthorized factory representatives, subjected to misuse, negligence, accident, corrosive atmospheres, or operating beyond the limits of our design. - Page 32 This page intentionally left blank.
- Page 34 Made In The U.S.A. With Pride! Original Appleton, Minnesota Manufacturing Crew in 2003. SolarAttic 75 West Veum Appleton, Minnesota 55311 www.solarattic.com © 2003-2018 All Rights Reserved Version 1.5 ETL - Contents subject to change.
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