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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL WARNINGS BELOW.  

FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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Carefully read and adhere to all CAUTION and NOTE notices located throughout this manual.  Failure to 

comply with these instructions can cause serious injury, death, or damage to the unit.

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Do NOT allow children to operate this product.

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Always turn the filter system to a setting that does not allow flow to the pool return when installing or 

working on the solar heater.

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Install product away from the pool to prevent children from using the heater as a way to access the pool.

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NEVER service this unit with the pool pump running.

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Do not use any petroleum-based lubricant.  Petroleum based products will destroy plastic parts.

THESE CAUTION WARNINGS ARE NOT INTENDED TO INCORPORATE 

ALL POSSIBLE INSTANCES FOR RISK AND/OR SEVERE INJURY. 

THE POOL OWNER SHOULD ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION 

AND COMMON SENSE WHEN UTILIZING THEIR SWIMMING POOL 

AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual provides a detailed step-by-step procedure for the installation of a 

Sunburst Above Ground Solar 

Pool Heating System

. If the directions are followed correctly and only recommended Sunburst hardware and 

components are used, the installed system should provide years of trouble-free service, savings and enjoyment.

HOW IT WORKS 

This product is a solar heater for above ground pools that uses existing pool pump to circulate the pool water 

through the solar panels.  The system is to be installed in between the pool filter and the pool inlet supply line.  

The pump will send water from the pool to the system where it is heated, then returned to the pool via the pool 

inlet supply line hose.  It is important to set up your pool heater, so the solar panels receive as much sunlight as 

possible to achieve maximum efficiency.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

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5/16” nut driver or ¼” flat blade screwdriver

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Plugs for pool return and supply lines

Summary of Contents for Above Ground Solar Pool Heating System

Page 1: ...HEAT PUMPS SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEMS SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEMS Installation Maintenance for Above Ground Pools ...

Page 2: ...re and Additional Items 3 4 Placement 5 Assembly Installation 5 8 Initial Operation 8 Maintenance 9 Winterizing Your Solar Heater 9 Trouble Shooting 9 Warranty 9 Customer Service Back Cover Email support poolheatingdepot com Customer Service 1 888 984 1238 239 789 1080 Installation Hot Line 1 888 938 6943 ...

Page 3: ...LWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN UTILIZING THEIR SWIMMING POOL AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT GENERAL INFORMATION This manual provides a detailed step by step procedure for the installation of a Sunburst Above Ground Solar Pool Heating System If the directions are followed correctly and only recommended Sunburst hardware and components are used the installed system should provide years of tro...

Page 4: ... Solar Control Diverter Valve Part 60551 Threaded End Cap 1 1 4 x 6 Hose with Clamps Part 60550 PVC Elbow 1 1 2 FPT Part 60552 Cuffed Adapter Part AG 200 60 6 1 1 4 x 6 Hose Included with Part 60553 Solar Control Valve Unions Included with Part 60553 Solar Control Valve Flanges Part 60691 1 60003 1 7 Hose and 2 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps 3 ...

Page 5: ...Part 17048 12 18104 51 744 BTU Add On Kit Part 60739 High Wind Stakes Kit 4 stakes Part AG WB5X14 Underlayment with Staples Optional Items Available at www poolheatingdepot com 4 ...

Page 6: ...5X14 ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION The base kit is boxed with the solar panels rolled up inside along with the solar control valve diverter valve and installation hardware Remove the strap from solar panels and unroll them allowing the collectors to relax in the sun 30 to 60 minutes Leave the protective end caps on the solar panels to prevent dirt grass bugs or other debris from getting inside the solar p...

Page 7: ...itioning the headers with the serial number label closest to your pool equipment Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes Wrap the threaded ends of the headers with Teflon tape provided as shown for a watertight seal Thread elbow connectors on the outside ends of the header with the label closest to the pool pump and filter as shown Be careful...

Page 8: ...he opposite header furthest away from the pool pump and filter and without the label thread black end caps on the outside ends as shown Be careful not to cross thread Slip the 7 inch hose with two stainless steel gear clamps over the inside headers on the end without the label Use a 5 16 nut driver or flat blade screwdriver to tighten the clamps on the header Make sure to place the clamps in betwe...

Page 9: ...r control valve determines if the water is going to flow through the solar collectors or bypass the solar collectors The system is on when the handle on the control valve is positioned perpendicular to the solar panel headers see photo Put the valve handle in the heating position and turn on the pool pump Check all connections for leaks and tighten connections as necessary As the water is fed from...

Page 10: ...panels as possible to prevent damage to the heater This can be done by simply removing the solar panels from the system remove the end caps and tilt the units up so that the water runs out When no more water flows from your heater it is ready for storage along with your other pool supplies accessories TROUBLE SHOOTING Pool size vs number of kits needed for heating Above Ground Pool Solar System Si...

Page 11: ...d the pool heating depot Pool Heating Depot 2213 Andrea Ln Suite 109 Ft Myers FL 33912 Phone 1 888 984 1238 239 789 1080 Installation hotline 1 888 938 6943 Email support poolheatingdepot com Website www poolheatingdepot com ...

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