GAME SolarPRO 4721, Owner'S Manual

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8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5. INITIAL OPERATION
Once the solar heater has been assembled and the hoses are connected to the filter pump and pool return, unblock the flow of water
into the pool return hose and turn on the pump and filter system. Bubbles will shoot out of the return nozzle into the pool initially
while air is pushed out of the solar heater. If this persists for longer than 2 or 3 minutes, check for and repair any leaks in the hoses
or connections.
FOR BEST RESULTS: To reduce heat loss, use a pool cover on your pool overnight, run your filter system during daylight hours
and cover the solar heater at night (if running the system).
6. MAINTENANCE
The solar heater should not require servicing or maintenance other than winterizing. Prior to the first frost, or at the end of your swim
season, the solar heater should be removed from its connections to the pool and stored in a frost free location.
Winterizing
Drain all the water from the solar heater by disconnecting the tubes. Store in a location protected from frost. Reconnect the pool return
tubes with a 1 ½ ”-1 ½ ” coupler (not included) or any properly sized 2-way valve if continued pool use is desired.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW STANDING WATER INSIDE THE SOLAR HEATER TO FREEZE. WATER EXPANDS AS IT FREEZES AND
CAN RUPTURE THE SOLAR COILS ON THE HEATER.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possibilities/Solutions
Does not appear to be heating the
pool.
• Check to make sure that water is flowing through the holes. Check the flow strength at the
pool inlet.
• Has it been sunny?
• Put your pool cover on at night to prevent heat loss.
• Additional heaters may be necessary.
• If using a bypass kit, check and adjust flow restrictions if necessary.
No initial bubbling after heater is
connected and pump is on.
• Check the setting of the filter to make sure it is returning water to the pool through the
pool water inlet.
• Check flow rate.
Bubbles continue
to flow out of the pool water inlet well
after the pump has been turned on.
• Check the connections for a suction leak.
• Check to make sure the flow rate is normal.
• There could be a break in the tubing.
• There could be a clog in the tubing, try to purge out
the clog.
Leaking heater • Check the connector seals and replace or repair if defective.
High filter pressure • Flow through heather may be too high. A bypass kit may be needed.
• Filter may need backwashing or filter media change.
• Pool/spa system valves may need adjusting.
• Water return outlet may be blocked.