Steinbach Solar Collector Exclusive
| 2019_V1
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Safety instructions
Read through these instructions carefully before you use the
product.
Caution: Failure to comply fully with our instructions for use, or
safety instructions, may cause damage to the unit or injury to
individuals.
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Please read the instruction manual and the directions shown
there.
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Do not allow children to handle this equipment.
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Always turn off your filter system when you are working with your
solar collector.
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Do not position the equipment too close to the pool (adequate safe
distance).
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Do not use any petroleum-based lubricants. Petroleum attacks
the product’s plastic components.
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This equipment is not intended for use by anyone (including chil-
dren) with restricted physical, sensory or mental ability, or with
limited experience and / or limited knowledge, unless they are su-
pervised by someone responsible for their safety, or they receive
instruction from them regarding the use of the equipment.
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Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
equipment.
Do not sit or stand on the solar
collector
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General information
1.1.1
Conditions for the installation of a solar collector
The solar collector you have purchased is intended for use with in-
ground and above-ground pools, and is easy to install and handle.
The installation instructions are based on the following conditions:
1) You have a pool which is fully built and filled with water.
2) Your pool has a filter system.
3) You have the required connector hoses to supply the pool and
filter system with water. (38 mm Ø)
These are the requirements so that the solar collector can force water
through the solar chambers when it is installed and fully connected to
the filter pump.
1.1.2
Use(Diagram 1)
Once the equipment is installed, it is connected between your filter
system and your pool using the two hose connectors. The connector
hose forces the cold water from your filter unit into the solar chambers
of your solar collector. Here it is heated by the sun’s energy and then
fed on to the second connector hose towards the pool.
A = feed from the filter unit to the solar collector
B = feed from the solar collector to the swimming pool inlet nozzles
Water heating depends on the following factors: Flow rate and level
of sunshine.
Solar heating only functions efficiently in sunshine. It can also remain
connected to the pump in poor weather as this only causes a slight
loss of pressure in the pump.
1.1.3
Tools and accessories required
These tools are required for assembly, but are not included in your
set:
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Phillips screwdriver
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Flat head screwdriver
1.1.4
The ideal location for your solar panel
You solar collector needs to be in a location with as much sunlight as
possible.
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Never position the solar collector over the surface of your pool.
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Keep it a certain distance away from your pool (keep a safe dis-
tance).
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The solar collector is designed to allow maximum possible pene-
tration of sunlight.
1.1.5
Product care
The solar collector should not be exposed to cold weather. The solar
collector should be stored in an area protected from frost before the
first frost, or at the end of the pool season.
All parts must be rinsed or cleaned with water only. Detergents may
damage the polycarbonate protective cover.
1.1.6
Over wintering
Drain all the water from the solar collector by closing off the pipes.
Store the equipment away for winter in an area protected from frost.
Remove the pool return pipes.
Make sure there is no water left inside the equipment as this can
freeze. Water expands as it freezes and so can damage the solar
chambers.
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Technical data:
2.1.1
Technical data:
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Dimensions: L x W x H 110 x 69 x 14
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Maximum pressure 1 bar at 20 °C
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Water flow rate max. 10,000 l/h
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Water content collector 15 l
2.1.2
Heat output
Standard figures for heating your swimming pool*
1 m³ water > 1 day > max. 11.1 °C
14 m³ water > 1 day > max. 0.8 °C
14 m³ water > 5 days > max. 4.0 °C
* Results based on 10 hours of direct sunshine per day and may
vary due to changes in weather. The pool was covered with a solar
cover. Outside temperature approx 20 °C.
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List of parts
(Illustration T)
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Installation instructions
4.1.1
Assembly instructions
1) Remove the solar collector from the packaging (Illustration
2)
