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Operation
If the solar collector is full of water and has been sitting in the sun without the pump
WARNING:
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.
During operation, 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 solar
collector whenever it is in the sun.
To prevent cooling your pool, turn the solar and/or the pump off at night, when it's cloudy, or when
it's raining. 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
SOLAR COLLECTOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FREEZING WATER IS NOT COVERED
UNDER WARRANTY. WATER WILL FREEZE AT 40°F, FOLLOW THIS WINTERIZATION
PROCEDURE TO AVOID FREEZE DAMAGE:
1. 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:
2. Turn off the pool pump and plug pool inlet and outlet.
3. Disconnect solar collector
4. 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.
5. Store solar collector in a conditioned space (above 40°F) for the winter.
6. Cap off the open pipe or hose connections.
7. The pool pump, filter, and sweep can now be used while the solar collector is 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.
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