Solar Pod Plus - Pool Connections
These instructions assume that the pool and filter system are
already assembled and there is a hose attached to the pool return
inlet. Place the heater in a location where it will receive the greatest
amount of sunlight and at least 10 feet away from pool.
NOTE: Hose connectors may come preinstalled.
1) Solar Pod Plus - Filter Pump Connection
A. Turn off filter pump.
B. Block water flow at both the pool return inlet and the filter pump
outlet to prevent water from flowing through the hoses.
C. Detach the pool return hose from your filter system and set
aside.
NOTE: If you are using an INTEX
®
filter, remove the
hose adapter from the filter port as well.
D. Locate the inlet connector and the long filter hose. Attach the
long hose between filter outlet (the port where the pool
return hose was previously connected) and the inlet connector
(located at corner of the Solar Pod Plus) using the included hose
clamps (See Figure 2).
NOTE: Insert the reducer inside of the long filter hose and
attach using hose clamp. Apply a small amount of silicon
based lubricant to the outside of the side connector to allow
an easy fit (See Figure 2).
2) Solar Pod Plus – Pool Connections
For Pools with 1½” diameter unthreaded hoses GO TO Step A
For Pools that use 2¼” threaded hoses GO TO Step B
A. Pools with 1½“ Diameter Unthreaded Hoses
1) Locate the outlet connector on the underside of the Solar Pod
Plus.
2) Using a hose clamp, secure the loose end of your existing pool
return hose to the outlet connector (See Figure 3).
SKIP B and GO TO 3
B. Pools with 2¼” Diameter Threaded Hoses
1) Attach the collared tube adapter with o-ring to the central hose
connector under the base. Make sure the o-ring is in the collared
tube adapter prior to attachment (See Figure 4).
2) Screw existing pool return hose onto the collared tube adapter.
Be sure to place the flat gasket between the hose and the
adapter for a tight seal.
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