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As summer seasons approach in the year, the strength
of the Sun’s rays intensifies due to a more direct geo-
graphical exposure to the Sun. This means more and
more energy can be captured for our use which can be
harnessed and directed into swimming pools and used
to increase a homeowner’s comfort for free. Water
flows through the hundreds of small diameter tubes
System Overview
Theory of Operation
Each SunSaver
®
Collector consists of the Sheet or Body, the Collector Insert and a Header Pipe. The Sheet or Body is the prima-
ry portion of the collector which collects thermal energy from the Sun and may also be referred to as a Thermal Collector.
Since 1969, FAFCO
®
’s goal has been to design, test, and produce the world’s highest performing solar
pool heating systems.
Installing a FAFCO
®
solar pool heating system is straight-forward and relatively simple. This manual pro-
vides a step-by-step installation procedure for most applications. For those situations not covered in this
manual, please contact your FAFCO
®
representative.
Please read this manual completely before starting the installation and take special care to comply with all
local ordinances and building codes.
Figure 1 | SunSaver
®
Collector Make Up
constituting each Thermal Collector, taking heat from
the Sun and often even reducing temperatures of the
roof itself.
The heated water then returns to the swimming pool
to reduce, and often eliminate, the need for a pool
heater. This further reduces household energy costs.
SunSaver
®
Collector
Collector
Insert
Sheet/Body
Header
