CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANELS TO THE FEED & RETURN LINES
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11. Connecting the Solar Panels
to the Feed & Return Lines.
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The feed line will be connected to the low end of the bottom header, which should be the corner farthest from the
pool pump. The return line will be connected to the top header on the opposite end of the array. This gives the heated
pool water the shortest route back to the pool.
The (2-1410-013) end caps will be located on the corners of the solar array opposite of the corners where the feed line
and return lines will be. Attach the (2-1410-013) end caps using the (2-1410-004) plastic panel clamp as described
on page 12. (See Fig. 11.2-A).
Attach the (2-1410-005) pipe connectors to the corners of the array where the feed and returns lines will be using the
(2-1410-004) plastic panel clamp. (See Fig. 11.2-B).
The (2-1410-005) pipe connector allows a 1½” PVC Street 90 to be glued directly into the socket, or a 2” PVC 90 to be
glued on the side. CPVC glue should be used when attaching PVC fittings or pipe to the pipe connectors to provide
for a durable connection. A 90 PVC fitting and vertical pipe run of at least 5’ should always be attached to the return
line pipe connector to allow for lateral expansion and contraction of the return line pipe run.
Connect the feed and return pipes using good plumbing techniques.
Attach the (2-1410-013) end caps on the corners opposite the feed and return lines using the (2-1410-004) panel
clamps.
Fig. 11.2
INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL SOLAR POOL HEATER
INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL
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SOLAR POOL HEATER
Fig. 11.1
Header
2-1410-005 CPVC Pipe Connector
2-1410-013 End Cap
2-1410-004 Panel Clamp
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2014 UMA Solar
1 ½” PVC Stub
