Installation (continued)
4) Connect to pool and start-up
Flexible Pool Hose
a.The solar collector ends are 1-1/2” hose size. If your pool uses a different hose size,
purchase appropriate reducers from a pool supply store.
b.Turn on your pool pump and record the pressure shown on the pressure gauge on the
pool filter. Turn off your pool pump and block the inlet and outlet of your pool using the
plugs supplied by your pool manufacturer or a suitable alternative.
c. Disconnect the hose at the pool filter outlet.
d. Use a new or existing 1-1/2” flexible hose to connect the pool filter outlet to the solar
collector. The solar collector inlet is at the bottom of solar collector, unless laid flat in
which case either end can be the inlet. Place a hose clamp on the end of the hose
and push the hose onto solar collector end at least one inch past the raised ribs.
Slide the hose clamp into place and tighten. Note: You may need to warm the hose
end by placing it in hot water for several seconds to make it more pliable.
e. Use a new or existing 1-1/2” flexible hose to connect the remaining solar collector
end to the pool inlet or existing pool heater inlet.
f. Unblock the inlet and outlet of the pool. Turn on the pump and check for leaks. The
air in the solar collectors will bubble out into the pool for a few minutes--this is nor-
mal. If there’s a leak, you may have to loosen a hose clamp, then push the hose
further up onto the barb and retighten the hose clamp. After the pump is on and has
run for about 5 minutes, watch the pressure gauge on the pool filter. If the pressure
is above 30 psi or if it is 10 psi higher than the pressure reading you took before in-
stalling the solar system, install the optional bypass valve per the next step.
g. Optional bypass valve to reduce system pressure: Glue two 1-1/2” slip PVC tees
(not supplied) on each end of the supplied ball valve. Glue four 1-1/2” PVC barb x
slip adapters (not supplied) into the remaining ends of the two tees. Using two ad-
ditional 1-1/2” flexible hoses with hose clamps. With pool pump off and pool inlet
and outlet blocked, insert this bypass valve assembly between the solar collectors
and pool equipment as shown in the overview diagram. Turn the
ball valve handle so that it is parallel (SOLAR OFF) to the ball valve.
Unblock pool inlet and outlet, turn on pump, and slowly turn ball
valve handle until pressure gauge reads below 10 psi (SOLAR ON).
Again, the air that was in the panel will bubble out into your pool for
a few minutes--this is normal.
h.Save the provided repair plugs. Discard any other unused parts.
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SOLAR OFF
SOLAR ON
