AG Budget Poolsolar, Installation Manual

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STEP 13
To operate the Poolsolar system the water flow needs to be redirected to the solar collector using a
manually operated 3-way valve.
To direct water flow to solar collector :- Point the handle on the 3-way valve to close the port that directs the
water back to the pool. The water flow will now pass through the solar collector and back to the pool.
To direct water flow to swimming pool only :- Point the handle to close the solar collector port when solar
heating is not required. It important that the water is not fed to the collector in cold periods of weather or at night as
the solar collector will act like a giant radiator incurring great heat losses!
Your Poolsolar is now ready to start heating your pool.
Automatic 3-way valves are available to redirect the water flow automatically when cold periods arise. Please
contact your pool dealer or go to page 11 for installation details.
Water Flow
Closed Position
To Solar Collector
Water Flow
Handle
Closed Position
To Pool
(Solar Collector)
by-passed
3-Way Valve Operation
Water flow to Solar Collector
Water flow to pool, bypassing Solar Collector
Winterisation
1. Solar collector must be drained for the winter period.
Remove C3 1.5” thread plug for water removal (U).
2. Drain supply and return pipework.
U
C3 Threaded Plug
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Poolsolar is manufactured from a very durable, tough EPDM rubber that is long lasting and will provide many years
of trouble free heating. There is little maintenance apart from hosing down the solar collector to clean it throughout
the season.
In the event that the you experience a leak in the solar collector a repair kit is provided. Go to page 15 .
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