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Part #

Description

SK-1220

SunQuest solar panel 2ft x 20ft

SK-FTG-D

Threaded combination hose adapter

SK-FTG-I

"O" rings

SK-FTG-F

Threaded cap

SK-FTG-E

Roll of Teflon tape

Optional parts

Roof Mounting Kit (SQ-RMK5)

High Wind Roof Mounting Kit (SQ-HWK)

1 - SQ-RMK5 per SQ-1220 system are required for Roof

For high wind areas, to be used in addition to the roof mounting

or Rack installation

kit (SQ-RMK5). 1 - SQ-HWK per SQ-1220 system is required
plus one extra.

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Part #

Description

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SK-RMK-ST-M

Coated metal strap

SK-RMK-BASE

Mounting base

BOLT-Z

Lag bolt 2"

SK-RMK-CAP

Mounting Cap

SK-RMK-ST-N32

Nylon strap 32"

SK-RMK-ST-V32

Vinyl strap 32"

BOLT-Z

Lag bolt 2"

Optional parts (cont.)

Summary of Contents for SQ-1220

Page 1: ...Model SQ 1220 INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Read all the instructions before installing your solar heating system ...

Page 2: ...s a special pump required If your panel is on the ground beside your pool you can use your existing pool pump as long as it is in good working condition A 1HP pump will handle a panel placed up to 9 meters 30 ft away from your pool and one story up Where can the solar panel be placed The solar panel can be placed on the ground Avoid placing in high traffic areas as it is not recommended to walk on...

Page 3: ...ng Kit SQ HWK 1 SQ RMK5 per SQ 1220 system are required for Roof For high wind areas to be used in addition to the roof mounting or Rack installation kit SQ RMK5 1 SQ HWK per SQ 1220 system is required plus one extra Qty Part Description Qty Part Description 5 SK RMK ST M Coated metal strap 2 SK RMK BASE Mounting base 15 BOLT Z Lag bolt 2 2 SK RMK CAP Mounting Cap 1 SK RMK ST N32 Nylon strap 32 1 ...

Page 4: ... SQ 1220 systems Includes add on kits vacuum relief kit high wind kits diverter kit Qty Part Description Qty Part Description 1 SK FTG A Threaded 2 way valve 4 SK FTG K Rubber hose 3 75 2 SK FTG B Threaded nipple 8 SK FTG L Metal collar Hose clamp 2 SK FTG C Threaded tee 1 SK VRV Vacuum Relief Valve 4 SK FTG D Threaded combination hose adapter 1 SK FTG M Reducer Adapter 1 5 to 0 75 1 SK FTG E Roll...

Page 5: ...ear of sharp objects 2 Take the panel out of the box remove the strap from panel and let the panel sit in the sun for approximately 30 minutes so it will become flexible 3 a Installation one system on ground Diagram Step 3a Apply Teflon tape to threads of 2 caps SK FTG F See Fig 3a 1 Thread 2 caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a Do not over tighten See Fig 3a 2 Put O rings SK FTG I on both ...

Page 6: ...to the panels as per Diagram Step 3b Do not over tighten See Fig 3a 4 Install mounting kits as per instructions included with them Panels must be installed with a slight slope minimum 1 inch per 10 feet toward the inlet This will allow the panel to drain properly Note The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel 3 c Installation multiple syst...

Page 7: ...et and outlet will be diagonally opposed Push the rubber hose SK FTG J from the Add on kit SQ ADDON over the panel header as per diagram Step 3c Slide a metal collar SK FTG L onto the rubber hose Place a metal collar 1 4 from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver See Fig 3c 1 Repeat for each system Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubb...

Page 8: ...anels to your pump then apply Teflon on both PVC adapters SK FTG N See Fig 3d 1 Thread both adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d Do not over tighten See Fig 3d 2 Apply Teflon on reducer adapter SK FTG M included in the system kit SQ SK sold separately Thread reducer adapter into the panel as per diagram Step 3d Do not over tighten See Fig 3d 3 Apply Teflon on vacuum relief valve SK VRV ...

Page 9: ...t always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel Note A maximum of 12 2ft panels 12 systems may be plumbed in parallel For high wind areas you can install the Nylon straps and Vinyl straps from System Kit Mark a spot 6 to the right of the outlet Mark spots 6 to the right of every second rubber hose that are on the same side as the outlet Mark a spot 6 to the ...

Page 10: ...onnect another hose not supplied from the panel outlet to the pool inlet See Diagram C 1 4 Make sure that your hoses are all connected the correct way and that all the collars have been tightened Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool 5 Turn on your pool pump Check for any leaks If any of the threaded fittings leak remove the fitting and apply more Teflon If any of the hoses leak at the connect...

Page 11: ... tighten See Diagram C 2 5 Take the last hose not supplied and connect it to the last open end of the diverter kit Place metal collar and tighten Connect the other end of the hose to your pool inlet Place metal collar and tighten See diagram C 2 6 Make sure the valve on the diverter is on the open position Valve in the open position Valve in the closed position Solar heating is OFF not heating Sol...

Page 12: ... that all your piping in drained 4 Run you feed and return PVC piping from your pool to your solar panels Make sure piping is installed in such a way to allow proper drainage 5 Make sure that your piping is connected the correct way and that all joints have been glued Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool 6 Turn on your pool pump Check for any leaks You will see air bubbles coming from the poo...

Page 13: ...closed turn your by bass valve in such a way to allow the water from your panels to drain Wait half an hour for panels to drain Unscrew the Vacuum Relief Valve or the Threaded cap at the top of the solar system Unscrew the Threaded cap at the bottom of the solar system and make sure all the water is drained out of the system All your plumbing should be installed in such a way to allow full drainag...

Page 14: ...ologies Inc Claims will not be accepted for a solar panel s damage in transit unless damage to shipping container is noted at time of delivery on the transport company s delivery bill Sunsolar Energy Technologies Inc shall in no way be liable or responsible under any circumstances or in any amount for any consequential or incidental damages or for any injury or damages to person or property using ...

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