Before You Start; What Can You Expect; System Performance - FAFCO ST Installation Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Always read complete installation manual instructions before starting. If you have any installation
problems or questions consult your local FAFCO distributor. Remember to always conform to your
local building codes
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This manual is designed for residential use only. Commercial systems, or any other sytem in excess
of 20 panels, require further engineering and design. Please contact your local FAFCO distributor.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR SYSTEM
As wonderful and abundant as solar energy is, performance results are conditional. With systems
being installed in every part of the world with widely varying weather and climatic conditions,
temperature results may vary. With these considerations in mind, and assuming you're having sunny
weather with your system on, you can expect it to:
1. Heat the water 2 to 5 degrees F. every time it passes through the system.
2. Raise your pool's temperature 5 to 15 degrees F. over a period of several
days of good weather.
3. Eliminate or significantly reduce the cost of operating your fossil fuel pool
heater, but not necessarily replace it, during the colder less sunny months
(a pool cover will enhance items #1 & 2 above).
4. Give you years of trouble free service.

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

The performance of the system is directly proportional to the number of panels installed. More
panels than the minimum required will increase the ability of the system to heat a swimming pool
under marginal weather or orientation conditions. Remember, minimum coverage equals minimum
benefits. Always consider increases of panel area on a percentage basis. For example: 10-panel
system plus one panel equals a 9% increase.
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