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1. Provide an area that is free of any sharp objects with at least 6 hours of full sunlight a day.
2. Remove strap from collector and unroll it placing the headers with the serial

number label closest to your pool equipment.

3. Allow the collector to relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour).  DO NOT LAY COLLECTOR ON

THE GRASS IT CAN DAMAGE THE LAWN UNDERNEATH! DO NOT WALK ON COLLECTOR.

4. Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes.
5. Wrap the threaded ends of the headers with Teflon tape provided (as shown) for a watertight seal.
6. On the header without the label, thread white end caps on the open ends (as shown). Be careful

not to cross-thread.

7. Thread elbow connectors on the open ends of the header with the label (as shown).  Be careful

not to cross-thread.

8. Turn off pool pump.
9. Go to pool and plug the round return fitting on the pool wall from the inside, so the water won't drain

through (a winter plug works well).

10.Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector. Always fill the system from the bottom.
11.Connect another hose from pool return fitting to other elbow connector.
12.From the inside of the pool wall, remove the plug you placed in the round return fitting.

YOU ARE NOW READY TO START-UP YOUR SOLAR POOL HEATER

13. Turn on the pump. Check for leaks and tighten the connections that need attention.

Note:Upon start-up you will see air bubbles come through the return hose.  This is normal and will stop after all the air

has been purged from the solar heating system. 

SYSTEM LAYOUT

Single System

Required:

• Flathead screwdriver or 5/16" (8 mm) nut driver.

• To install your solar heating system you will require 2 hoses - one that will

reach from the pool equipment to the collector and one that reaches from the

collector back to the pool.

Cool Water

(Feed)

Warm Water

(Return Fitting)

Pool Pump

Elbow Connector

Elbow Connector

White End Cap

5

6

7

White End Cap

Label

Filter

Feed Hose

Return Hose

Summary of Contents for S1220AG

Page 1: ...ollector is reversible Collector Cross Section PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY YOUR ENJOYMENT OF YOUR SOLAR HEATED POOL AND YOUR WARRANTY ARE AFFECTED BY HOW YOUR SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED C...

Page 2: ...ional parts will I need to install the solar system on a roof If your current plumbing is 2 you will need a 1 to 2 PVC adaptor One SunHeater Mounting Kit SK 43 will secure up to 2 S1220AG collectors O...

Page 3: ...tComponents SunHeater collectors are manufactured with special molds and materials designed to provide you with the most durable high performance solar pool heating system available Note during manufa...

Page 4: ...ting on the pool wall from the inside so the water won t drain through a winter plug works well 10 Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector Always fill the system from the bottom 11...

Page 5: ...0221 Slots are provided in each solar collector for mounting DO NOT USE SMALL HOLES IN COLLECTORS FOR MOUNTING SEE PAGE 3 DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Maximum of three collectors may be plumbed i...

Page 6: ...place end caps and blow pressurized air through the system After blowing them out remove and store the bottom end cap for use again in the spring when you start up again You can leave the collectors i...

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Page 8: ...R DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY USING OR USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR OTHER COSTS OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION...

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