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A Solar Control System will automatically turn the Poolsolar on and off
depending on the weather conditions using an automatic 3-way valve. 

When the sun is shining the valve will direct the water flow  to the solar
collector. When the temperature drops i.e. at night, the valve will direct
the water flow back to the pool, bypassing the solar collector.
Furthermore, it will stop the heating process when the desired
temperature is reached.

Just as important, the valve will also prevent heated pool water from
going to the collector when there is no sun i.e. cloudy/night conditions,
thus preventing any heat loss.

To install the Solar Control System, please do the follow

steps 1-5

STEP 1

Install Solar Controller (temperature adjustment)

on a wall using the two screw holders on the back of the
solar controller. Controller MUST BE INSTALLED
INDOORS.

STEP 2 

The ‘Sun Temperature Sensor’ should be placed on top

of the solar collector header (manifold). Use a ‘Tie-wrap’ to secure
into position. The ‘ Water Temperature Sensor’ is already located
within the motorised valve.

Note. Sun Sensor cable can be extended to a maximum distance of 25 metres. Use
the same type cable i.e. 2 x core 0.34mm. Remove back plate on controller and insert
desired cable length. Make water proof joint with the existing cable that was originally
supplied. 

Any electrical extension/adjustment should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

STEP 4 

The 3- Way electronic motorised valve must be installed after

the filter/pump (max bar 2.5). DO NOT INSTALL MOTORISED VALVE
OUTSIDE.

It is recommended that three threaded socket unions & PT socket
(available from your dealer) are used on two ports to enable easy
removal for maintenance etc. Use PTFE tape to seal all threaded joints.

Please see diagram on page 12 for plumbing connection and position.

SOLAR CONTROL SYSTEM (Automatic 3-Way Valve)

Solar Controller - front

Tie-wrap

Use Threaded Socket
Unions to join plumbing
onto 3-way valve!

Solar Controller - back

Twist Off

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Summary of Contents for Poolsolar

Page 1: ...Poolsolar Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...TY Poolsolar warrants the solar collectors to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perform under normal use and service for five years from the date of purchase receipt providing th...

Page 3: ...ation system at night or by pass the solar system Alternatively an automatic control system can be installed see page 11 Please take sufficient safety precautions before working on a roof Prior to com...

Page 4: ...s and contains all the necessary components for you to install a solar collector In addition to this you wil require pool plumbing roof adhesive and roof supports angles THE 5 m BOX CONTAINS 3 units o...

Page 5: ...beral amount of lubricant provided D to the header o ring Make sure that the o ring doesn t bulge out after clicking the headers together Do not attempt to glue headers together D STEP 3 Push the rubb...

Page 6: ...haped support angle is supplied in 2 00 m lengths Depending on the number of solar matts that you have purchased cut and prepare the number of support extrusion required to support 90 100 of the heade...

Page 7: ...port Angle STEP 8 Apply an adhesive K bead every 50 cm to the roof structure and unroll the Poolsolar matting It is also a good idea to apply adhesive down the very edge of the matting L 50 cm Adhesiv...

Page 8: ...on strips on the roof support batton every 66 cm as per step 7 on page 6 Afterwards put the roof tiles back in place so the nylon strips stick out 30 cm Attach the nylon strips that stick out of the r...

Page 9: ...typically 1 bar The entire solar collector must be connected diagonally R The lowest point is where the water enters the collector the highest point is where the water exits In each Poolsolar kit you...

Page 10: ...desired diameter For all threaded fittings apply PTFE tape Lubricant ABS PVC Glue STEP 12 Connect ABS PVC 1 5 plumbing to Poolsolar as per diagram below You will need to install a 3 way valve this wil...

Page 11: ...c 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 So...

Page 12: ...placed on top of the solar collector header manifold Use a Tie wrap to secure into position The Water Temperature Sensor is already located within the motorised valve Note Sun Sensor cable can be ext...

Page 13: ...ms we suggest that you grease the inner side of the valve with a silicon lubricant Remove the screw on the backside of the motor 1 Now remove both motor holders located on each side of the motor 2 3 U...

Page 14: ...r current filtration system has adequate pressure to supply water to the solar collector normally up to 8m high Your water flow pressure is very dependable on the power of the filtration pump plumbing...

Page 15: ...s very dependable on the horse power of the filtration pump plumbing configuration etc If you are unsure about the necessity for a booster pump try using your existing filtration first In the event th...

Page 16: ...ng needs to be cut away either side of the tubing approximately 10cm using a pair of scissors Be careful not to cut the tubing Step 2 Remove and discard broken or damaged nozzle from rubber tubing Dri...

Page 17: ...OLSOLAR MATTING You will need Scissors Pliers Plastic Repair Tube s 30mm x 6mm provided Lubricant provided Tie Wraps provided In the event a tube is punctured carry out the following repair procedure...

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