Sungrabber IN-GROUND, Installation And Operation Manual

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Congratulations!
You are about to install a SunGrabber
TM
In-ground Solar Pool Heater - 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 can raise your pool temperatures up by 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?
x The system is designed to be installed horizontally (20’ long panels) or vertically (10’ and 12’ long panels)
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Pool water moves through the solar panel(s) picking up the sun’s solar heat along the way.
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Warmed pool water is then returned back to the pool.
x 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 patented tube-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 that is in touch with the sun’s solar heat.
4. A balanced fully-wetted surface optimizes transfer of the sun’s
available solar heat to your pool water.
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SUBPLENUM
METERING HOLES
CROSS-SECTION
OF HEADER
PANEL TUBES
SUBPLENUM
METERING HOLES
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PANEL TUBES
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