FAFCO ST Installation Manual Download Page 2

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CONTENTS

System Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What Do The Components Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

What Can You Expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Optimum Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Panel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Panel Mounting System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Additional Parts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Panel Installation Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mounting the Solar Collectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Built Up Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

Panel Couplings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

Vacuum Relief and End Caps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Feeding Water In and Out of the Solar Collectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pool Equipment Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Before You Call for Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Optional Automatic Solar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Summary of Contents for ST

Page 1: ...ow distribution and highest solar performance Made of a specially formulated UV resistant polymer that won t rust corrode or scale Attention This manual provides a detailed step by step procedure for...

Page 2: ...l Requirements 6 Panel Mounting System 6 Additional Parts Required 7 Panel Installation Sequence 7 Mounting the Solar Collectors 8 Built Up Roofing 9 Panel Couplings 9 Vacuum Relief and End Caps 9 Fee...

Page 3: ...3 SYSTEM DIAGRAM...

Page 4: ...or supplemental heat boost You turn the heater off and on manually or use automatic controls 5 6 Your Pump and Filter These are compatible with your FAFCO Solar System and will continue to do their jo...

Page 5: ...assuming you re having sunny weather with your system on you can expect it to 1 Heat the water 2 to 5 degrees F every time it passes through the system 2 Raise your pool s temperature 5 to 15 degrees...

Page 6: ...your dealer for sizing requirements A minimum of 65 to 100 of the pool s surface area in solar panels is the recommended rule of thumb for sizing a swimming pool solar heating system Example 800 sq f...

Page 7: ...f the hold down clamps c If you are constructing a rack for the panels be sure to consult your distributor for proper pitch and dimensions 2 Place two hold down brackets on each top header in the syst...

Page 8: ...m the header pipe of the panel 3 Secure a mounting base at the spot you marked per the instructions A Locate mounting base on roofing above subroof or sheathing Do not attempt to attach bases to roof...

Page 9: ...ening clamps a Tighten all clamps as they are installed b When you have completed the solar installation retighten all clamps with the system on and water circulating through the collectors c Care mus...

Page 10: ...ns be installed on banks in excess of 12 solar panels No single bank should exceed 17 Panels POOL EQUIPMENT PLUMBING In the most common pool configurations the pump draws from the skimmer and the main...

Page 11: ...ectors so that all local codes are met The feed and return lines may be plumbed through an overhanging eave or routed around the edge of the roof A 2 masonry or wood hole saw can easily be rented or p...

Page 12: ...re that the pump is running 2 Check the isolation valves to make sure they are open 3 Make sure the control valve is in the correct position Tiny Champagne Bubbles If tiny champagne bubbles continue p...

Page 13: ...cally operating hours between 8 00pm and 8 00am are acceptable This precaution prevents air from entering and possibly damaging pool cleaning equipment during the startup of your solar system OPTIONAL...

Page 14: ...ft 12 2 lbs 4 54 kg or 0 38 lbs ft2 1 85 kg m 2 4 ft X 10 ft 14 3 lbs 5 34 kg or 0 36 lbs ft2 1 76 kg m 2 4 ft X 12 ft 16 47 lbs 6 15 kg or 0 34 lbs ft2 1 67 kg m 2 With Water 4 ft X 8 ft 46 lbs 17 2...