One of the
top
benefits
of the Swim Joy installation method is its
versatility
. The mounting pad’s flexibility allows
installation of the Swim Joy
panels
on
virtually
any roof or rack surface regardless of pitch. To properly install
panels
utilizing
the
mounting pads follow these few steps:
2.
3.
Snap a chalk line across the roof where you want the top edge of the
panel
header to be. This chalk line should slope
upward towards where the return line will be located, to allow for proper drainage. The return line corner of the
panels
should be the top corner closest to the pool pump so that once the water is heated, it will be returning to the
pool as quickly as possible. Be sure to allow 2” of clearance above this chalk line for the mounting pads.
Lay the first two
panels
so that the top edge of the top header is located at the chalk line.
Referencing Fig. 17.1, slide a
top mounting pad onto the 1st rail
of
the top header of the first panel (Panel "A"), and another top mounting pad onto
the 3rd mounting rail o
f
the same panel (Panel "A"). The mounting pad position of Panel "A" will continue for the rest of
the row, until you get to the last panel (Panel "B"). For the last panel in the row (Panel "B), place a top mounting pad at
the 1st rail, and the second mounting pad on the 4th rail, so that each end of the row is secured at the very outside
edge.
After positioning the mounting pads in the proper location
on the first panel (Panel "A), a
pply
an
ample
amount of
roof
sealant to both
the
lag
screw
and to the roof
for the 1st mounting pad co
n
nection
. Position
the 1st
mounting pad on
the roof and
secure
to the roof.
The lag screws should be securely fastened, but not over-tightened. Don't
secure the second mounting pad on the 3rd rail of the first panel yet. Assembling the panels in this order
will make connecting the headers together with the panel clamp assemblies much easier. Next, connect the
top headers of the first and second panels together using the (PPC) plastic panel clamp assembly by
following the procedures described on page #15 titled "Connecting the Solar Panels Together". Once the top
header of the first and second panel are connected with the panel clamp assembly, you can secure the
second mounting pad located on the 3rd rail of the first panel.
Repeat these steps to secure all panels to
the mounting surface.
The last panel (reference Panel "B" in Fig. 1
7
.1) should be secured with a top mounting pad on the
1st
rail
and the
second mounting pad on the 4th rail. This secures the row at both outside edges.
8.
Mounting the Solar Panels
INSTALLATION MANUAL - SWIM JOY SOLAR POOL HEATER
MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANE
LS
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1
7
4.
1.
Fig. 17.1
NOTE:
This is the recommended mounting pad location for common installations. However, it is acceptable to
position the mounting pads on different rails to align with roof trusses, barrel tile roof ridges, etc.
