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Congratulations!

You are about to install a SunGrabber

TM

In-ground Solar Pool Heater (ING) -

The best solar pool heater made!

Based right here in

the U.S.A., the manufacturer of SunGrabber

TM

pioneered polymer solar pool heaters over 30 years ago, and today takes great pride

in being the largest and oldest manufacturer in the world. Backed by the longest and best warranty in the industry, your
SunGrabber

TM

is state-of-the-art in solar pool heating technology, and will provide years of

FREE HEAT

for your pool! In fact, when

sized and installed correctly, a SunGrabber

TM

will raise your pool temperatures up to 10°F, and extend your swimming season.

Regular use of a solar blanket will enhance the performance of your new SunGrabber

TM

and allow you to enjoy a

warmer pool!

HOW DOES THE SUNGRABBER

TM

SYSTEM WORK?

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Warmed pool water is then returned back to the pool.

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During the day, between 2°F and 5°F of heat is added each time your pool water circulates through the solar panel(s).

If your pool water is too warm, circulate the pool water through the solar panel at night to cool your pool!

WHY IS SUNGRABBER

TM

YOUR BEST CHOICE?

SunGrabber

TM

s

 

pat

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ed 

t

ube

-to-tube construction and water metering system provides even

flow and heating along the entire width and length of the solar panel. These features
eliminate inefficient hot spots associated with other solar brands.

1. Pool water enters the header and travels through the metering holes into the

subplenum without creating excessive additional backpressure on the pool pump.

2. The subplenum evenly distributes pool water simultaneously to every

panel tube.

3. The pool water then flows down the panel creating a fully-wetted surface

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solar heat to your pool water.

WARM

WATER

TO POOL

COOL

WATER TO

SOLAR

PANEL

FILTER AND

PUMP

COOL

WARM

SWIMMING POOL

SOLAR HEAT

SOLAR HEAT

FILTER AND

PUMP

WARM

WATER

TO POOL

COOL

WATER TO

SOLAR

PANEL

FILTER AND

PUMP

COOL

WARM

SWIMMING POOL

SOLAR HEAT

SOLAR HEAT

FILTER AND

PUMP

WARM

WATER

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PUMP

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Summary of Contents for In-ground Solar Pool Heater

Page 1: ...n s t a l l Y o u r S u n G r a b b e r TM Installing your SunGrabberTM H e a t i n g Y o u r P o o l Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 4 Page 5 6 7 Page 8 Winterizing Your SunGrabberTM T r o u b l e s h o o t i...

Page 2: ...the solar panel s If your pool water is too warm circulate the pool water through the solar panel at night to cool your pool WHY IS SUNGRABBERTM YOUR BEST CHOICE SunGrabberTM s p a t e n t e d t u b e...

Page 3: ...u n t i n g s t r a p s 2 x 1 4 s t a i n l e s s m o u n t i n g s c r e w s 1 1 2 r u b b e r c o u p l e r 1 1 2 h o s e c l a m p 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 9 2 4 1 2 x 1 0 i n ground solar panel 6 0 m o u n...

Page 4: ...i n ground solar panel 1 2 4 x 1 2 i n ground solar panel Additional Parts Required 1 System Kit 2 Panel Packs for first panel and 1 per additional panel PVC Solvent Primer Cement TeflonTM Tape Silic...

Page 5: ...d to ensure proper drainage for winterizing 2 The three mounting straps provided should be positioned with one in the center of the panel a n d o n e 5 i n f r o me a c h h e a d e r Mark the bottom r...

Page 6: ...n e l p o s i t i o n t h e s trap over t h e m a r k w i t h o n e i n c h o v e r h a n g i n g t h e l a g s c r e wl o c a t i o n D r i l l a n 1 8 p i l o t h o l e r e m o v e t h e s t r a p...

Page 7: ...e 6 2 b e l l y s t r a p s a t t h e m i d d l e o f t h e p a n e l s a n d 1 0 d o w n f r o mt h e t o p h e a d e r a n d u p f r o mt h e b o t t o mh e a d e r u s i n g the caps and bases and...

Page 8: ...ion valves remove the VRV and allow the system to drain Store your VRV SunGrabber TM panels are designed to be left in place through the winter months as long as they are drained If you question the d...

Page 9: ...pump installed on your pool currently simply install your SunGrabberTM between the filter and the gas heater heat pump You will notice a reduction in your monthly energy bill Questions How should I t...

Page 10: ...SunGrabberTM 866 S U N G R A B 8 6 6 786 4722 435 Otterson Drive Chico CA 95928 www sungrabber com...

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