Davey SolarMatic B3P-20, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Premium Solar Pool Heating System Installation Operating Instructions SolarMatic Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment...

Page 2: ...Layout of Completed System 8 Basics Collector Roof Plumbing 9 Installation 10 Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube 21 Appendix 22 Davey Repair or Replacement Guarantee 24 Congratulations on your purcha...

Page 3: ...exercise extreme caution care and good judgement when working on or around a roof or pool area There is no substitute for safety Do not use short cuts The installer of any Davey solar pool heating sys...

Page 4: ...system collector area is usually expressed in square metres and as a general rule is a direct ratio compared to the surface area of the pool It is generally accepted that in northern Queensland a sol...

Page 5: ...ox Module Length 10 metres 10 metres 10 metres 13 2 metres 16 4 metres No of Modules 7 9 13 13 13 Approx Roof Space Required 2 2 x 10 2 metres 2 8 x 10 2 metres 4 0 x 10 2 metres 4 0 x 13 4 metres 4 0...

Page 6: ...ired for Different Module Sizes Models 20m B3P 20 30m B3P 28 40m B3P 40 50m B3P 50 65m B3P 65 Roof Length LR 10 2 metres 10 2 metres 10 2 metres 13 4 metres 16 6 metres Kit Size m No Modules No Module...

Page 7: ...avey pump Item Davey Premium Solar Kit Model B3P 20 B3P 28 B3P 40 B3P 50 B3P 65 1 Absorber Module L1000cm x W32cm 7 9 13 1 Absorber Module L1300cm x W32cm 13 1 Absorber Module L1600cm x W32cm 13 2 Pro...

Page 8: ...8 General Layout of Completed Davey Solar Modular System...

Page 9: ...ver a ridge capping Plumbing the supply and return pipes from above the collector is generally referred to as a Top Feed Solar System refer below Top Feed systems have certain limitations and may resu...

Page 10: ...use any solvent primer on the Manifolds or any other ASA components Wipe down joint areas only with a clean cloth to remove any dust or other contaminants Apply solvent primer only to PVC U pipe ends...

Page 11: ...ck of the return manifold slides of the female T track on the roof mount The exact location of the Roof Mounts can be determined by temporarily inserting the pre glued supply and return manifolds into...

Page 12: ...er onto a corrugated metal roof is the same as a tiled roof except a different rubber roof packer is required supplied in a metal roof plumbing kit Place the rubber metal roof packers onto each end of...

Page 13: ...pe ensures equal pressure and flow rates throughout the collector system and is required to ensure the correct operation and performance of the system Slide the pre glued RETURN front Manifold assembl...

Page 14: ...to be connected to the rear balance pipe using 2 x 40mm 90 degree elbows and a short length approx 105mm of 40mm PN12 pressure pipe The SUPPLY middle Manifold is capped off using the VacRel vacuum rel...

Page 15: ...barbs Partially insert the red Silicone o ring barbs into the Manifold Using a 150mm wide paint scrapper or spatula Not supplied in kit ensure all 10 red Silicone o ring barbs are fully inserted into...

Page 16: ...r hands regularly with a clean cloth Step 7 Installing the Loop Modules Starting at the upper most collector module Lubricate the Loop manifold and the red silicone o ring barbs Partially insert the r...

Page 17: ...terally apart for most average installations Push the strips down firmly ensuring ample surface contact between the two surfaces has been achieved Repeat the process working down the roof until all co...

Page 18: ...pe PN9 or PN12 not supplied in kit return line feeding the heated water back to the pool Note the position of the pressure gauge Note It is important that the Manifold system and the supply and return...

Page 19: ...rilled wad swarf and burrs are removed Insert the supplied rubber grommet tapered end into the hole ensuring the head sits flush with the outside of the pipe do not use any form of lubricant Lubricate...

Page 20: ...e installed connecting the supply and return pipes to assist with system drain down when the solar pump is turned off ensuring no stagnant water in the collector system The connection should be done b...

Page 21: ...nes for pump and solar controller operation Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube Repair joiner barbs are included in the plumbing kit in the event that a collector tube is punctured or damaged If there...

Page 22: ...tor is made from all determine how quickly the water absorbs the Sun s heat through the collector wall As the water flows through the collector it absorbs energy and heats up As the water heats up the...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...chase you MUST provide evidence of the date of original purchase when claiming under the Davey Guarantee Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss...