Horizon Fitness ecoSAVER, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ase read all instructions carefully before installing your system Your warranty and your enjoyment of the ecoSAVER Solar Heating System is affected by the proper installation of this product WARM COOL Water Flow Water Flow Water Flow Water Flow ...

Page 2: ...resistance The ecoSAVER system will provide years of use 5 The flexibility of ecoSAVER s LDPE material allows for easy handling and fast installation 6 LDPE polymers will withstand temperatures up to 175 º F This allows you to install it in direct sunlight in a hot location such as a hot roof where it can absorb the maximum amount of heat more quickly Proper Sizing of an ecoSAVER System 1 The numb...

Page 3: ...test 2 The panels may be placed on the ground on a rack or on the roof of a building i e shed garage or house The panels should face SOUTH to capture the maximum amount of sunlight Do not face panels away from the sun such as on a north facing roof 3 If the panel s are installed on the ground do not place in a high traffic area Do not walk on the panels as it may damage them and it will void the w...

Page 4: ... ESDK 1 must be installed Failure to control the amount of water flow with a Diverter valve may result in damage to the panel ecoSAVER Diverter Valve Kit ESDK 1 OPTIONAL Item No Description Quantity 1 Diverter Valve 1 2 Panel Spacer 1 ecoSAVER Roof Mounting Kit ESRMK 1 OPTIONAL Item No Description Quantity 1 Stainless Steel Bracket 18 2 1 25 x 25 Diam S S Screws 18 3 78 x Nylon Strap 6 ecoSAVER IN...

Page 5: ... it to sit in the sun so that it will become more flexible 4 While the panel relaxes remove the hardware kit from the box and count all pieces to make sure they are all there See picture of Hardware Kit and Parts List Page 4 5 Lay the 2 Panel Assemblies next to each other The 10 panels arrive with End Pipe Plugs in the required locations for easy assembly Make sure the open ends i e non plugged en...

Page 6: ...Assemblies at the same side as the hose hook ups for the filter and the pool see Diagram A 1 10 After installing the Water Baffle insert the male End Pipe Connection into the female End Pipe Connection and twist to attach the 2 Panel Assemblies together Repeat this process at both sides of the Panel Assemblies Make sure the support collar stays in place on the female End Pipe fitting Ensure O Rng ...

Page 7: ...apters on the panel and tighten the clamps Do not over tighten 15 Put a clamp on the hose that will attach to the filter Put the hose on the filter outlet fitting and tighten the clamp Do not over tighten 16 Put a clamp on the hose that will connect to the pool inlet Put the hose on the inlet fitting and tighten the clamp Do not over tighten Unblock the pool skimmer and inlet fitting 17 Turn on th...

Page 8: ...e End Pipe End Pipe End Pipe End Pipe End Pipe End Pipe End Pipe Open Ends Open Ends Open Ends Open Ends Diagram C 1 Connecting 2 10 Panel Systems 1 You may be using 2 or more panel systems depending on pool size It is easy to connect 2 or more panel systems together 2 The diagrams and instructions below will show how to attach multiple panel systems together see Diagram C 1 3 Each 10 ecoSAVER sys...

Page 9: ...wrong location will greatly reduce the heating ability of the ecoSAVER system see Diagram C 1 7 Twist connect all of the panels together Make sure the support collar stays in place on the female End Pipe fitting Refer to points 10 through 17 on pages 6 and 7 8 Hook up the filter hose to one side of the panel and pool hose to the other side as described above and the system is ready to use Special ...

Page 10: ...reel system be used for optimal results Failure to properly use a solar blanket will diminish temperature retention especially at night Please cover the pool at night and when not in use Winterizing the ecoSAVER System 1 Your ecoSAVER solar panels must be drained for the winter if temperatures in your region drop below 32 º F at any time THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE FROM FREEZING WATER 2 For...

Page 11: ...o the hub at each end Do not over tighten This will seal off that specific tube Water will no longer flow through it but the rest of the panel will still work well 4 If the 10 screw strips out over time try a 12 screw in its place as this will usually work to extend the life of the repair 5 When the repair no longer works or if multiple tubes are damaged the complete half panel may be easily remov...

Page 12: ...ition and in a partially open position 5 A closed Diverter Valve directs all of the water through the tubes for maximum heating An open Diverter Valve allows all of the water to bypass the tubes and no heating takes place A partially open Diverter Valve directs some of the water through the tubes and allows some of the water to bypass the tubes to control the rate of heating of the water or to con...

Page 13: ... panels at the side where the filter and pool hoses connect Place the Panel Spacer between the panels at the opposite side Make sure the O Rings are in place on the male ends of both the Valve and the Spacer Make sure the support collar stays in place on the female End Pipe fitting Insert and twist connect the Valve and the Spacer into the 2 panels see Diagram D b 9 On a Double 10 System The Diver...

Page 14: ... connect Panels REMOVE 20 Panel System only Remove factory installed Water Baffle and re connect Panels Diagram D b 1 10 or 2 20 Panel System Diverter Valve Kit Installation Open Ends Open Ends Open Ends Open Ends Twist Connect Diverter Valve Twist Connect Panel Spacer Diagram D c 2 10 Panel System Diverter Valve Kit ...

Page 15: ...oof it is recommended that you use schedule 40 PVC plumping pipe for connecting your solar panels to the filter and pool You may buy this at your pool dealer or a home improvement store 6 Locate the place on the roof or rack where the panel s will be installed The panels must be installed at an angle such that the hook up side is lower than the opposite side see Diagram E F This will allow the pan...

Page 16: ... the 2 brackets below it 12 Thread a web strap through a row of 3 vertical brackets and tie the strap to the top and bottom bracket Repeat this for each vertical row of brackets These straps hold the panel to the roof when the wind blows 2 rise over 10 distance 4 straps minimum 40 maximum between straps High wind areas require more Straps Brackets Diagram E RACK OR ROOF MOUNTING 10 Nylon Straps Ce...

Page 17: ...ram F RACK OR ROOF MOUNTING 20 Nylon Straps Center Line of Brackets Bracket 4 rise over 20 distance 48 maximum between straps High wind areas require straps every 24 MUST purchase 2 Rack or Roof Mounting Kits ...

Page 18: ...nal Retail Receipt Proof of Purchase Call 773 287 7131 Fax 773 287 7146 Email horizon1542 sbcglobal net or Mail Horizon Ventures 5050 West Lake Street Chicago Illinois 60644 Please allow 4 6 weeks for warranty claims to be settled 1 1 11 ...