Maytronics HeatMiser II, Installation Manual

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Page 2: ...Table of Contents Solara Installation guide 2013 all rights reserved P a g e 2 ...

Page 3: ...gs 6 Choosing the ideal position 6 Parts list 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Positioning the solar collector 8 Open stand 8 Set up panels 10 Connecting Solar collector to filter pump 12 Connecting Solar collector to pool 12 Connecting several solar collectors together optional 14 INITIAL OPERATION 15 MAINTENANCE 15 Winterizing 15 Troubleshooting 16 DISABLING A DAMAGED RISER TUBE 17 Maytronics US In...

Page 4: ...personal injury or damage to the pool and or collector SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS Warning Position the solar collector so that is cannot be used by children to obtain access to the pool Warning Check with local and state codes and regulations regarding installation of Solar Pool Heating Systems Avoid stepping on the panels Do not allow children to operate the solar collector Always turn th...

Page 5: ...equipped with a pump and operational water filtering system 3 You have the necessary hoses needed to feed water in and out of your pool and filter system Once installed HeatMiser II will completely be dependent on the existing pool s filter pump to push water in and through the solar collector HOW DOES IT WORK When properly installed HeatMiser II will be connected to your filter and your pool by t...

Page 6: ... does it hold What type of connections does your pool require What is the ideal location of the solar collector for the ultimate exposure to the sun CHOOSING THE IDEAL POSITION Your solar collector is designed to be installed on the ground next to your existing pump and filter system Locate a hard leveled surface You will need to position the solar collector at a safe distance away from the pool s...

Page 7: ...ty in box HeatMiser II solar panel Solar absorbing surface 2 Metal Hose Clamp Secures fitting 8 Rubber end cap Seals outlet 4 Connector Connects two panels together 2 Clasp in a small plastic bag Stabilizes stand 6 String in a small plastic bag Stabilizes stand 2 Repair plug in a small plastic bag Disable a leaking riser tube 2 ...

Page 8: ... hose attached to the pool return pool water inlet POSITIONING THE SOLAR COLLECTOR Carefully open the solar collector box and gently pull out the panels and all accessories Make sure that all parts listed on page 7 are accounted for Locate a hard leveled surface that is exposed to the sun at least 6 hours per day Avoid areas that might be shaded at different intervals of the day Lay the solar coll...

Page 9: ... clasp into the other end of the unit positioning it in the center of the panel Make sure the stands are stable on the ground 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 on the other panel 7 Turn the solar collector so it is facing the sun 5 Thread and tie the string through the hole of one of the external clasps on the stand Pull the string towards the other side of the panel and thread it through the clasp locat...

Page 10: ... the edge as possible 3 Push the rubber end cap firmly over the collector outlet and tighten the metal hose clamp with a screwdriver You will require four 4 rubber end caps to block four outlets see illustration on page 11 4 Grab one of the rubber connectors and two metal hose clamps Slide the two metal hose clamps over the connector Push both ends of the connector over the top outlets of each pan...

Page 11: ...eatMiser II Installation guide 2014 all rights reserved P a g e 11 Rubber end cap with metal hose clamp Rubber end cap with metal hose clamp Rubber connector with two metal hose clamps 2 Rubber end caps with metal hose clamp one on each outlet ...

Page 12: ...on connector Intex style connector apply a generous amount of Teflon tape not supplied to adapter threads and screw the hose directly to the adapter NOTE When connecting the HeatMiser II make sure the O ring stays in place and doesn t get pinched NOTE When installing HeatMiser II allow for removal of the collector for winterizing CONNECTING SOLAR COLLECTOR TO POOL 1 Connect the hose not included f...

Page 13: ...necting Solar collector to pool HeatMiser II Installation guide 2014 all rights reserved P a g e 13 1 Solar collector 2 Filter and Pump 3 Pool outlet 4 Pool inlet Before installing the solar heater After installing the solar heater ...

Page 14: ...er a higher temperature The HeatMiser II is a modular unit that can be connected to additional ones if required When the solar collectors are positioned and standing use the rubber connector and metal hose clamp supplied to connect one unit to another as shown below Attention When connecting several units together consider the pressure drop as 0 75 psi for each solar panel Make sure the pump power...

Page 15: ...AINTENANCE The solar collector should not require servicing or maintenance other than winterizing Prior to the first frost or at the end of your swim season the solar collector MUST be removed from its connections to the pool and stored in a frost free location Before storing and prior to the beginning of the season glazing should be cleaned with a soft sponge or cloth made from 100 cotton using l...

Page 16: ... Put your pool cover on at night and whenever the pool is not in use to prevent heat loss Make sure the collector is exposed to the sun at least 6 hours per day Bubbles flow continuously out of the pool water inlet Check all connections for leaks and air suction Check and make sure that water flows continuously through the pump and the solar collector Leaking solar collector Fittings leaks Check t...

Page 17: ...Note water does not run through the disabled riser The purpose of the disabled riser is once the leak is blocked by the repair pin to maintain the uniform appearance of the panel Important Do not use a wider chisel than inch as you might damage the adjacent risers as you remove the damaged one 2 Using a inch chisel and holding the flat side of the chisel towards the header cut through the damaged ...

Page 18: ...y the head is showing 5 Push the plastic repair plug firmly all the way down into the repair sleeve The hole is now plugged and will not leak 7 Move the glazing to expose the risers on the other side of the panel 8 Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the other end of the panel you just exposed 9 Move back the glazing to its original position and re attach the stoppers 10 The panel is now leak free while its u...