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Boss Solar Strip Thermal Solar Pool Heating | INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Revision Date:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE ................................................................................................... 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 2

BEFORE YOU START - LOCATION ADVICE: ................................................................. 2

HOW IT WORKS ............................................................................................................... 3

REQUIRED TOOLS .......................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLING THE SYSTEM

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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MANIFOLD INSTALLATION

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SOLAR COLLECTOR COIL INSTALLATION

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ANCILLERY INSTALLATION

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PLUMB THE SYSTEM TO THE PUMP HOUSE ............................................................... 9

Independent / Separate Suction System

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Simultaneous / Integrated / Retro Fit Configuration

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Manual System (No Pump or Digital Controller)

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TROUBLESHOOTING RETURN SYSTEM PRESSURE

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................................ 13

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Summary of Contents for PROSOLAR

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Page 2: ...OW IT WORKS 3 REQUIRED TOOLS 3 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4 MANIFOLD INSTALLATION 5 SOLAR COLLECTOR COIL INSTALLATION 7 ANCILLERY INSTALLATION 8 PLUMB THE SYSTEM TO THE PUMP HOUSE 9 Independent Separate Suction System 9 Simultaneous Integrated Retro Fit Configuration 10 Manual System No Pump or Digital Controller 11 TROUBLESHOOTING RETURN SYSTEM PRESSURE 12 SERVICE AND MAINTENANC...

Page 3: ...c shock and exposure to harmful U V radiation and heat exhaustion It is expected that the reader installing the system uses all necessary safety harnessing scaffolding safety railing and suitable footwear It is also expected that the reader is aware of any electrical shock hazards weather conditions the roof condition roof access methods pitch angle and sun protection when deciding to install the ...

Page 4: ...llectors absorb the sun s heat and transfer it to the pool water The heated water is then returned to the pool Most solar systems include a separate pump and automatic solar controller to maximise heating efficiency and control Thermal Solar Pool Heating systems can be fitted to either new or existing pools REQUIRED TOOLS Standard Chalking Gun Impact Driver or Drill Philips Head Bit Type P PVC Cem...

Page 5: ... switched off Configuration can be installed over multiple roof faces Depending on the roof shape and size the installer has the choice to install the Bottom Feed Solar System in several different configurations This configuration should be adopted wherever possible Bottom Feed System U Loop Configuration Bottom Feed Butterfly This plumbing configuration provides Swift and efficient drain down bac...

Page 6: ... where you wish to install the screws and apply a bead of silicone to the roof Place the EzyClip on top and fix using the two supplied screws Snap the PVC manifold system into place TILE ROOF Lift the tile and slide the EzyTie underneath until it hooks onto the below tile For extra security you may wish to apply a bead of silicone before releasing the tile Lay the PVC Pipe over the top If there is...

Page 7: ...e the hole is clean and free of swarm and burrs STEP 3 Using the supplied silicone lubricant lubricate the 10 1 Manifold grommet Be wary of overspray slip hazard Push the grommet into the drilled hole until it is seated and locked into position STEP 4 Push the Tufman 10 1 manifold into the grommet until it is firmly seated Loop one of the supplied cable ties through 2 holes and secure around the P...

Page 8: ...arantee the strips are in a straight line Once the desired length is reached lead the coil around do not flip and continue unrolling back towards the manifold system STEP 4 Using the solar collector as a guide mark the position of the Tufman 10 1 manifold in the RETURN pipe following the steps outlined above drill and install the manifold If required trim the collector to length using a sharp pair...

Page 9: ...sert the rubber grommets Lubricate the grommets and insert the header barbs Lubricate and slide the tube over the barbs TufGauge Pressure Gauge To Install screw the enclosed brass barb onto the thread at the back of the Pressure Gauge using Teflon sealing tape and two open end spanners 14 A F 16 A F Drill an 8 5 mm hole in the PVC supply pipe and clean the hole of any debris Insert the tapered end...

Page 10: ...x AS2 AS2_2S Digital Solar Controller or similar 1 x Check Valve also known as a Non Return or One Way Valve 1 x Solar Pump that can deliver 3 4 litres per minute per m of collector To Install Identify and confirm the solar Supply and Return lines even if they are labelled This can be achieved by removing the caps if there are any and yelling down the pipes or by pouring water down the line The Su...

Page 11: ...r 1 x Check Valve also known as a Non Return or One Way Valve 2 x PVC Tees 1 x Booster Pump that can deliver 3 litres per minute per m of collector To Install Identify and confirm the Pool Return line that is running from the Pool Filter This can be determined by identifying the return line on a filters multi port valve when using a media filter or when using a cartridge filter identifying the ret...

Page 12: ...stem to operate Before proceeding with this type of installation you should determine the capacity of your existing pool pump The plumbing must be cut in before any other pool equipment e g chlorinator cell heat pump gas heater etc Requires 1 x Check Valve also known as a Non Return or One Way Valve 1 x PVC Tee 1 x 3 Way Manual Valve To Install Identify and confirm the Pool Return line that is run...

Page 13: ...before checking the pool water If the air bubbles consistently stop then the system should be set at an acceptable positive pressure Step 6 Re check that the pressure gauge is within the recommended pressure ranges Step 7 Leave the 2 way valve setting in place permanently by removing the handle If you have installed a system with Plumbing Configuration 3 Manual Driver Valve Connection the followin...

Page 14: ...ed as soon as possible Non Return Valve The non return valve 4 see plumbing diagrams is a critical system component Checked that the 6mm hole drilled in the flap has not become blocked and that the collectors drain fully when the pump stops Vacuum Release Valve The vacuum release valve 9 is a critical system component It should be checked that it is functioning correctly and that collectors drain ...

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