Sungrabber AGP Installation And Operation Manual

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ABOVE GROUND
- SOLAR POOL HEATER -
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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Heating Your Pool.............................................................
ATTENTION: THIS MANUAL PROVIDES A DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUNGRABBER
POOL HEATING SYSTEM. THE DIRECTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED PROPERLY AND ONLY RECOMMENDED SUNGRABBER
AND HARDWARE SHOULD BE USED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A TROUBLE FREE SYSTEM. READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
STARTING. IF YOU HAVE ANY INSTALLATION PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL FAFCO DEALER. ALWAYS CONFORM TO
LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
CAUTION: SOLAR COLLECTORS ARE OFTEN INSTALLLED ON THE ROOF OF BUILDINGS OR RESIDENTIAL HOMES. UNLESS YOU ARE
FAMILIAR WITH WORKING ON ROOFS AND HAVE THE PROPER LADDERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH WORK, YOU SHOULD HIRE
SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE TO DO THE INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO OBSERVE SAFE PRACTICES ON A ROOF OR OTHER
ELEVATED STRUCTURE MAY RESULT IN FALLING, LEADING TO SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN INSTALLING COLLECTORS ON THE GROUND, DO
NOT BUILD A RACK SUPPORT THAT CAN ALLOW CHILDREN TO ACCESS THE POOL.

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System Work?...............................
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Troubleshooting.........................................
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Frequently Asked Questions........................
Page 4 & 5
Customer Support.....................................
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Warranty..................................................
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Page 6 & 7
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Summary of Contents for Sungrabber AGP

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Heating Your Pool………….……………………………………...… Page 6 Warranty……………………..…………………... Page 7 ATTENTION: THIS MANUAL PROVIDES A DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUNGRABBER SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEM. THE DIRECTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED PROPERLY AND ONLY RECOMMENDED SUNGRABBER COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE SHOULD BE USED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A TROUBLE FREE SYSTEM. READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING.
  • Page 2: How Does The Sungrabber

    Congratulations! You are about to install a SunGrabber Above Ground Solar Pool Heater (AGP) - The best solar pool heater made! Based right here in the U.S.A., the manufacturer of SunGrabber pioneered polymer solar pool heaters over 30 years ago, and today takes great pride in being the largest and oldest manufacturer in the world.
  • Page 3: What's Needed To Install Your Sungrabber

    WHAT’S NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR SUNGRABBER SunGrabber Box Contents by Item SunGrabber Box Contents by Item (Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown) (Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown) Product Product AGP “Jr” (Compact) 40,000 BTU’s 40,000 BTU’s Box Contents Box Contents...
  • Page 4: Installing Your Sungrabber Tm

    Once you have found the optimal location for your system, be sure there are no rocks or other sharp objects lying on the ground that could potentially puncture the solar panels. Turn the SunGrabber box on its side and slide the solar panel(s) out. Position the rolled up panel(s) so that they will unroll into the area you have chosen.
  • Page 5 INSTALLING YOUR SUNGRABBER (CONTINUED) Step 2: Connecting Hardware Each panel requires installation of two 1” PVC threaded plugs. Wrap the threads of each threaded plug with about three wraps of Teflon tape and screw the plugs into the ends of the panels opposite the inlet/outlet pipe. Hand tighten only. NOTE: THE “INLET”...
  • Page 6: Heating Your Pool

    Usually a resolution can be found in these two sections. If your particular issue is not found, please visit us on the web at www.sungrabber.com or contact our customer support department at 1-866-SUNGRAB (786-4722). Issue: My system doesn’t seem to be working.
  • Page 7: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: I left my solar panel full of water through the winter and now some of the tubes are leaking. Can it be repaired? Answer: Yes it can. You will need to order our “Panel Repair Kit” from your local dealer. It is very important that your SunGrabber is properly winterized each year.
  • Page 8 SunGrabber 866-SUNGRAB • 866-786-4722 435 Otterson Drive Chico, CA 95928 www.sungrabber.com P/N 07348A 2/05...

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