Enersol Pool Panel Installation Guide
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Pipe fittings also add losses to the system,
excessive amount of fittings will increase the
pressure on the hydraulic system affecting the
flow rate. See table below for an equivalent
length of straight pipe in Feet of losses added to
the system for various fittings.
Friction Loss for Pipe Fitting
90° elbow
7.4 to 11 feet added
45° elbow
2.1 to 4 feet added
Gate valve
1.2 to 1.9 feet added
Check valve
15 to 27 feet added
Coupling
.5 feet added
If assistance is required during the
stage of a pool system please contact
EnerWorks for technical support at:
1.800.884.6444
b)
Turnover rate requirements are established by
regulations in order to maintain proper sanitation
levels on the pool water. Always check local
regulations for TOR when designing a pool system.
Below are typical TOR used on pool design:
– Public pools: water circulation = 4+ per 24 hrs
/ TOR of 6 hrs
– Commercial pools: water circulation = 2+ per
24 hrs / TOR 12 hrs
– Hot Tubs: water circulation = 48+ per 24 hrs /
TOR 30 min
– Residential pools: water circulation = 1 per 24
hrs
•
The Enersol System is not potable water
compatible. Is not recommended for use with
glycol, and cannot be used in a pressurized
water system.
•
The Enersol Pool panel is not designed for
winter use.
•
The recommended operating pressure for the
solar panel is 15 PSI @ 120°F, with a maximum
fluid pressure of 17 PSI @ 120°F
•
Recommended flow rate for the solar panels is
0.166 gallons per minute for every square feet
of solar panel (0.166 GPM / Ft2)
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Use PVC pipe for plumbing, ABS is not UV
stable and will degrade with outdoor use
• The Enersol solar panels are designed to be
installed at a tilt angle of 45 degrees or less with
the flow (rubber sections) running vertically from
bottom to top header
• Do not install Enersol solar panel on a fence or
wall at 90 degrees
• Avoid installing solar panels below the level of
the pool, otherwise there will be pressure issues
• Use Weld-On 711 PVC cement or heavy bodied
PVC cement.
• Ensure plumbing is straight. Measure twice cut
once!
• One System Kit is needed for each installation. If
you are installing multiple arrays, you will need
extra end caps.
• At any low points in plumbing, use a Tee and
end cap. This will allow for drainage in the winter
months.
• Covering the panels with glazing (Plexiglas or
glass) is not recommended.
•
A vacuum breaker valve is not required on the
Enersol System
•
Always install solar panels of at least 50% of the
pool area, and never less than one box.
SOLAR PANEL STRAPING
REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH WINDS
For high wind areas additional strapping and
anchoring may be required, depending of wind
velocities and locations. Please contact us for
instructions at:
1.800.884.6444
Or by e-mail through our web site:
www.enersol.com
