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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

Operation

1. The collector should feel cool to the touch when the sun is shinning on the collector and water is passing through.

This means that the heat is being transferred to the water.

2. The water returning to your pool will be a few degrees (3-5˚ F/2-3˚ C) warmer than the pool itself. This is the most efficient

way to heat a large body of water like a pool. Keep circulating the water and add a few degrees each pass.

3. Circulate water though the solar collector at least 6 hours per day during the daylight hours on sunny days. If you circulate

your water through the collector at night, or when it’s overcast or on chilly days, you will cool your pool water rather than heat it.

If you need to run your pump at night, divert the water directly back to the pool and bypass the solar system.

Winterization

  YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM MUST BE DRAINED FOR WINTERIZATION! FREEZE DAMAGE IS

 

NOT

  COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! YOU MUST DRAIN YOUR SOLAR COLLECTORS JUST LIKE 

  YOU DRAIN THE REST OF YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT!

  Remove the white end cap at the top of the solar system. Remove the white end cap at the bottom and be sure ALL the water is

 

  

drained out of the system. Replace end caps and blow pressurized air through the system. After blowing them out, remove and

 

  

store the bottom end cap for use again in the spring when you start up again. You can leave the collectors in place (as long as they

 

  

are completely drained) and they will withstand even the harshest winters. SPQ Brands recommends that you store your collectors   

inside in a warm dry place.

Collector Repair

IF THE COLLECTOR DEVELOPS A LEAK

Your solar collector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship

(see warranty for details and limitations). If a leak develops for any other reason,

you may use the repair method shown. The collector is not warranted against

freeze damage.

SOLAR COLLECTOR REPAIR

This method allows for an easy and permanent, on-site repair of a collector by

isolating the leading riser tube. Referring to the figure at the right, locate the

tube to be isolated. (End tube has been shown for clarity). Using a sharp

utility knife, very carefully cut away approximately 1" (25 mm) of the tube at

both headers. Drive a #10 sheet metal screw, preferably stainless, into the

hole in the header. The screw must be between  1/2" (12.7 mm) and

3/4" (19 mm) long. 

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

If the screw strips out, or if the

repair leaks, use a #12 screw. This repair method will not void the collector warranty. 
With proper care and winterization, you will enjoy your solar collectors for many years. 

Summary of Contents for S1220AG

Page 1: ...ollector is reversible Collector Cross Section PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY YOUR ENJOYMENT OF YOUR SOLAR HEATED POOL AND YOUR WARRANTY ARE AFFECTED BY HOW YOUR SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED C...

Page 2: ...ional parts will I need to install the solar system on a roof If your current plumbing is 2 you will need a 1 to 2 PVC adaptor One SunHeater Mounting Kit SK 43 will secure up to 2 S1220AG collectors O...

Page 3: ...tComponents SunHeater collectors are manufactured with special molds and materials designed to provide you with the most durable high performance solar pool heating system available Note during manufa...

Page 4: ...ting on the pool wall from the inside so the water won t drain through a winter plug works well 10 Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector Always fill the system from the bottom 11...

Page 5: ...0221 Slots are provided in each solar collector for mounting DO NOT USE SMALL HOLES IN COLLECTORS FOR MOUNTING SEE PAGE 3 DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Maximum of three collectors may be plumbed i...

Page 6: ...place end caps and blow pressurized air through the system After blowing them out remove and store the bottom end cap for use again in the spring when you start up again You can leave the collectors i...

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Page 8: ...R DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY USING OR USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR OTHER COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION...

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