SUNLOVER HEATING
WARRANTY – SL8 – RR
This product is covered by a limited three (3) year warranty against component failure or faulty
workmanship from the date of installation.
A faulty unit should be returned in the first instance to the dealer from which the unit
was purchased.
Damage to the unit due to misuse, power surges, lightning strikes or installation that is
not in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction may void the warranty.
Temperature sensors, valves and actuators are covered by a twelve (12) month
warranty at the discretion of their manufacturer.
Warranty does not cover travel costs to or from installation site.
Return to supplier for repair
Customer Record
. (To be retained by the customer)
Dealer/Installer Name………………………………………………
Model Number………………………
Serial Number……………………….
Date Installed………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………
For service assistance phone SUNLOVER HEATING
VIC
03 9887 2131
NSW
02 9838 0000
QLD
07 5597 7360
62 Parkhurst Drive
Factory 6, 7-9 Activity Crescent
Knoxfield VIC 3180
Molendinar 4214
Victoria Australia
Queensland Australia
Unit 2, 20-22 Foundry Road,
Seven Hills 2147
New South Wales Australia
www.sunloversolar.com.au
MODEL SL8 RR - Digital Solar Controller
DESCRIPTION:
The SL8 RR is a swimming pool controller that heats a swimming pool by the use of solar panels.
If solar gain is available the solar system will heat the pool to the solar limit (sol limit).
Solar has a time lockout that prevents heating outside of the time set (default 09:00 – 18:00).
CONTROLLER MOUNTING:
The controller enclosure must be firmly attached to a nearby solid fixture by either the two mounting
lugs or direct attachment though the controller. If mounting through the controller ensure the power
cord is disconnected from the mains supply then remove the enclosure front cover by turning the four
corner locks so each arrow points to the ‘O’ marked on the front cover. Insert two mounting screws
diagonally through the oval holes in the enclosure, refit front cover and turn the four corner locks to the
‘I’ position.
The power cable is 1.8m long and should be plugged directly into a general power outlet, not into an
extension lead.
CIRCULATING PUMP:
The solar circulating pump plugs into the right hand 240Vac socket marked as SOLAR PUMP. The left
hand 240Vac socket marked as AUXILIARY will provide continuous power, the AUX ON. LED will also be
lit.
The maximum combined current is 10 AMPS 2400W.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS:
The pool sensor must be fitted into the suction line of the solar boost pump, preferably in a position out
of direct sunlight. For retro-fit systems the pool sensor must be fitted in the suction line before the take
off Tee fitting for the solar boost pump. It is recommended that a 14.5mm hole be drilled in the PVC
pipe, this can be carried out using a Dontek PD01 grinding drill or a small pilot hole can be drilled and a
14.0mm drill-bit used spinning in a counter clockwise direction to minimize the chance of shattering
pipe. Insert the grommet into the pipe and gently push in the black sensor barb. The green sensor plug
is to be fitted to the plug socket marked POOL.
This unit has been designed to eliminate the need to run a temperature sensor cable from the solar
controller to the roof, this is replaced by a Solar Powered roof temperature transmitter that only
transmits when in direct sunlight, and a receiver that calculates the roof and pool temperature turning
on the solar pump when required.
As the unit operates in a UHF radio band, reflections and moving objects can cause a transmission to be
corrupted with a subsequent indication “ROOF SIGNAL NOT RECEIVED” on the display. Up to 10
transmissions can be missed (and last valid reading is kept for 10 minutes) before pump action will
occur and the solar pump will turn off. If this occurs, and if the solar conditions are still favorable, the
solar pump will not turn on again and resume normal operation unless it has received a valid
transmission.
The remote roof transceiver obtains its operating power from a solar panel, it will not operate if there is
no sun or if there is significant cloud cover. Obviously solar heating would not occur in such conditions.
Due to the possibility of reception ghosting and electrical interference the Transmitter may be required
to be moved to an alternative position, this may be as little as two meters and keep in mind that the
roof sensor cable may be extended 20 meters if required. The main controller should be mounted away
from other electrical appliances as far as possible to reduce the chance of interference. If the unit is to
be installed in a metal shed there may be reception issues and the controller may need to be optioned
with a remote antenna or moved outside.
