3) Solar Pod Plus Heater Placement
Extend the two legs on the underside of the heater and face the heater in the direction of the sun’s natural path.
4) Solar Heater System
The basic Solar Pod Plus assembly should resemble the set in figure 5.
NOTE: If solar heater needs to be further from the filter than the hoses allow, you may need to
purchase a longer hose with the 1½” diameter openings. A 1½”-1½” coupler is needed to allow
you to connect an additional hose if necessary (not included). In this case make certain you
have two hose clamps to secure the hoses to the coupler. If using 2¼” threaded connections you may,
depending on configuration, require additional installation kits and hoses. Consult your local dealer.
CAUTION
Ensure ALL hose connections are tight and the hoses are NOT kinked or bent at severe angles.
If the hoses are
leaking, check to make sure ALL of the parts that have o-rings have them attached and are screwed on tightly.
DO NOT over tighten hose clamps.
NOTE: The short hose is only used to connect multiple solar heaters together.
5. OPERATION
Once the Solar Pod Plus 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 inlet into the pool initially while air is pushed out of the Solar Pod Plus. If this persists for
longer than 2 or 3 minutes, check for and repair any leaks in the hoses or connections.
Your Solar Pod Plus should be operated continuously between 10am and 6pm to ensure maximum heat gain.
For best results your pool filtration pump should be controlled by a timer switch to operate between these hours.
NOTE: Be sure to place your pool cover on at night to prevent heat loss. The Solar Pod Plus has been
designed to heat the pool water in conjunction with a pool solar cover.
6. MAINTENANCE
To prevent damage, the solar coils should always be covered with the clear acrylic dome included in the package.
The Solar Pod Plus should not require servicing or maintenance other than winterising. 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.
Cloth Cover:
A dome cover is included which can be used to cover the solar heater during the hottest days when your pool water
does not need additional heating assistance.
Winterising:
Drain all the water from the Solar Pod Plus by disconnecting the tubes. Store in a location protected from frost.
Reconnect the pool return tubes with a 1½”-1½” 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 Pod Plus heater to freeze. Water expands as it
freezes and can rupture the solar coils.
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