FAFCO Solar Bear Quick Start Manual

WHY BEAR THE COLD?
Let the Solar Bear heat your above-ground
swimming pool... with FREE energy from the sun.
Forget the cold as The Solar Bear extends your swim season by
heating your pool to a warm, comfortable temperature from Spring
through Fall.
One attractive and lightweight panel sets up anywhere your pool is
and starts heating immediately with FREE energy from the sun.
HEATS ALL SIZE ABOVE-GROUND POOLS
FOR A LONGER, MORE COMFORTABLE
SWIMMING SEASON.
"No one likes to swim in a cold pool!"
– Freeman A. Ford (Founder)
Raises water temperature at least 10 degrees.
Better than a solar blanket - ACTIVE heating of your water!
Can also cool your above-ground swimming pool - run at
night during the hottest part of summer.
Works with any swimming pool pump.
RELAX. IT'S BUILT BY FAFCO!
FAFCO pioneered the solar thermal industry in 1969 and has been
the leader in solar heating for swimming pools for over 50 years!
Millions of reliable FAFCO heat exchangers are in use and the
number is growing every day.
The Solar Bear's patented design has the
highest thermal performance rating in the
industry – more heat for your $$$.
ALL panels are manufactured entirely by
FAFCO in our state-of-the-art factory in
Chico, California, USA.
THE FAFCO SOLAR BEAR -
®
The solar essentials at a bear bones price!
WARMS YOUR POOL WITHOUT
BURNING YOUR WALLET!
Each Solar Bear includes:
• 3'9" x 20' panel (hoses and clamps sold separately)*
• Built-in manual bypass valve for turning the system on and off
• Complete installation instructions
• 3 season warranty
Durable 3'9" x 20' solar panel
SET-UP YOUR SOLAR BEAR
ANYWHERE THE SUN SHINES!
Ground mount or ground rack mount only!
HERE
Lay flat on the
ground or mount
on a rack (optional
and not included)
away from the pool
such as by a fence.
OR HERE
Lay flat on the ground or
mount on a rack next
to your pool.
HOW BIG OF A SYSTEM DO YOU NEED?
ONE SIZE FITS ALL!
*For large above-ground pools, an extra Solar Bear may be
needed. We recommend you always start with one and
determine if it gives you the temperature you like. Up to two (2)
Solar Bears can be connected. Please see the installation Manual
for recommended configuration.
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