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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

The following questions are those asked most frequently by our SunGrabber

TM

customers.  If you have a question or concern about 

your SunGrabber

TM

, your answer may be found below.   

Question:  

Should I use a solar pool cover with my solar system?

Answer:  

Yes.  A solar pool cover prevents evaporation and heat loss, especially at night when the outside temperature is cooler.  If you do not 

use one, there is a good chance that the heat you added during the day will be lost at night. 

Question:  

Can above ground pool solar panels be used to heat my in-ground pool?

Answer:  

SunGrabber

TM

does not recommend using above ground solar panels on in-ground pools. 

Questions:  

Can I add on more panels if I want my pool warmer?

Answer:  

Absolutely.  The more panels—the warmer your pool!  Your SunGrabber

TM

 system’s modular design accepts additional panels very 

easily.   

Question:  

Can I use my SunGrabber

TM

 with a gas heater or heat pump?

Answer:  

If you have a gas heater or heat pump installed on your pool currently, simply install your SunGrabber

TM

 between the filter and the gas 

heater/heat pump.  You will notice a reduction in your monthly energy bill! 

Questions:  

How should I time my automatic pool cleaner?

Answer:  

Set your pool cleaner to turn on after the solar system.  This prevents air from entering and possibly damaging pool-cleaning equipment 

during startup of your solar system. 

Question:  

I left my solar panel full of water through the winter and now some of the tubes are leaking.  Can it be repaired?

Answer:  

Yes it can.  You will need to order our “Panel Repair Kit” from your local dealer.  It is very important that your SunGrabber

TM

 is properly 

winterized each year. (Reference the “Winterizing Your SunGrabber

TM

” section of this manual, page 8) 

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 

If your issue was not addressed in our Troubleshooting or Frequently Asked Questions sections, please visit us on the web at 
www.sungrabber.com or contact our customer support department at 1-866-SUNGRAB (786-4722). 

WARRANTY 

Your SunGrabber

TM

 is backed by a limited 10-year warranty.  

Summary of Contents for IN-GROUND

Page 1: ...LDINGS OR RESIDENTIAL HOMES UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH WORKING ON ROOFS AND HAVE THE PROPER LADDERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH WORK YOU SHOULD HIRE SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE TO DO THE...

Page 2: ...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 SUNGRABBERTM YOUR...

Page 3: ...clamp A B C D E 2 3 9 2 4 1 2 x 10 in ground solar panel 60 mounting straps 2 x 1 4 mounting screws 1 1 2 rubber coupler 1 1 2 hose clamp P N 267 System Kit Additional Parts Required 1 System Kit PVC...

Page 4: ...solar panels either horizontally 20 panels or vertically 10 and 12 panels When transporting panel s to the roof or rack and while positioning panel s before mounting be sure they are not dragged over...

Page 5: ...system Make sure each coupler is pushed on at least an inch past the raised ribs of the header adapters Position hose clamps 1 4 from the end of the couplers and tighten see photo 3 4 Install the rubb...

Page 6: ...strap apply roofing mastic over the pilot hole re position the strap and screw lag screw through the strap into the roof see photos 2 7 8 Position the panel under the strap pull the strap tight acros...

Page 7: ...re a good seal and to avoid bending the metal surface If screw heads protrude above the surface of the roof a substrate must be used to prevent damage to the panels Rubber or Asphalt Modified This typ...

Page 8: ...and allow the system to drain Reattach 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 drainage of your system...

Page 9: ...or heat pump Answer If you have a gas heater or heat pump installed on your pool currently simply install your SunGrabberTM between the filter and the gas heater heat pump You will notice a reduction...

Page 10: ...Notes...

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