Disconnect the inlet supply hose clamp from the pool and
connect it to the solar panel header that has the 90-degree
PVC elbow and hose adaptor. The inlet supply hose is
the one that sends the water back to the pool.
Connect the 6 foot hose (included in the kit) to the pool
inlet supply using the included plastic clamp. Connect
the other end of the hose to the elbow connector opposite
the other hose going into solar collectors. If the solar
collectors are not installed on a flat surface, make sure
to feed the water from the pool to the lower of the two
headers. You always should feed the solar panels from
the lowest point in the system.
Remove the plug or rags you placed in the round outlet
and inlet fittings inside the pool.
If you are located in a high wind area you may want to
purchase galvanized stake kits to secure the solar panel
headers to the ground. Available at Pool Heating Depot
www.poolheatingdepot.com part # 60739.
INITIAL OPERATION
The two-way solar 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 the pump to the solar system, it will push out any
air in the system. This can be seen by bubbles shooting
into your pool from the pool supply inlet. After about 5
minutes the air bubbles should stop. This means your
system has been purged of air and ready for operation.
If bubbles continue to be seen, recheck all connections
and tighten clamps as necessary.
Schedule your pump to run during the hours the sun will be shining on the solar panels. Once the pool reaches the
desired temperature, you can bypass the solar panels by turning the solar control valve handle, so it is parallel to
the solar panel headers. During times of rain or cold cloudy weather you may want to bypass the solar system to
not radiate heat from the pool water.
SOLAR VALVE IN HEATING POSITION
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