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SK-1212 

SunQuest solar panel 2ft x 12ft 

 

SK-FTG-D 

Threaded combination hose adapter 

 

 

SK-FTG-I 

"O" rings 

 

 

 

 

SK-FTG-F 

Threaded cap 

 

 

 

 

SK-FTG-J 

Rubber hose 7.5" 

 

 

 

 

SK-FTG-L 

Metal collar (Hose clamp) 

 

 

 

 

SK-FTG-E 

Roll of Teflon tape 

 
 
Optional parts 

 
 

Roof Mounting Kit (SQ-RMK5)  

 

 

   High Wind Roof Mounting Kit (SQ-HWK) 

 
1 - SQ-RMK5 per SQ-2212 system is required for Roof 

 

    For high wind areas, to be used in addition to the roof mounting 

or Rack installation 

 

 

 

 

    kit (SQ-RMK5).  1 - SQ-HWK per SQ-2212 system is required 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    plus one extra. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Part # 

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SK-RMK-ST-M 

Coated metal strap 

 

SK-RMK-BASE 

Mounting base 

15 

BOLT-Z 

Lag bolt 2" 

 

SK-RMK-CAP 

Mounting Cap 

 

 

 

 

SK-RMK-ST-N32 

Nylon strap 32" 

 

 

 

 

SK-RMK-ST-V32 

Vinyl strap 32" 

 

 

 

 

BOLT-Z 

Lag bolt 2" 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SQ-1212-REP

Page 1: ...Model SQ 2212 SPACE SAVER INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Read all the instructions before installing your solar heating system ...

Page 2: ...ay from your pool or one story up then your pump may need to be 1HP or more Where can the solar panel be placed The solar panel can be placed on the ground Avoid placing in high traffic areas as it is not recommended to walk on the solar panel The solar panel can also be mounted on a rack or a roof When mounted the panel should preferably be facing south and be inclined at a 30 0 to 45 0 degree an...

Page 3: ... Roof Mounting Kit SQ RMK5 High Wind Roof Mounting Kit SQ HWK 1 SQ RMK5 per SQ 2212 system is required for Roof For high wind areas to be used in addition to the roof mounting or Rack installation kit SQ RMK5 1 SQ HWK per SQ 2212 system is required plus one extra Qty Part Description Qty Part Description 5 SK RMK ST M Coated metal strap 2 SK RMK BASE Mounting base 15 BOLT Z Lag bolt 2 2 SK RMK CAP...

Page 4: ...ded to connect 3 SQ 2212 systems Includes add on kits vacuum relief kit high wind kits diverter kit Qty Part Description Qty Part Description 1 SK FTG A Threaded 2 way valve 4 SK FTG K Rubber hose 3 75 2 SK FTG B Threaded nipple 8 SK FTG L Metal collar Hose clamp 2 SK FTG C Threaded tee 1 SK VRV Vacuum Relief Valve 4 SK FTG D Threaded combination hose adapter 1 SK FTG M Reducer Adapter 1 5 to 0 75...

Page 5: ...a Installation one system on ground Diagram Step 3a Apply Teflon tape to threads of all 4 caps SK FTG F See Fig 3a 1 Thread all 4 caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a Do not over tighten See Fig 3a 2 Put O rings SK FTG I on both combination adapters SK FTG D See Fig 3a 3 Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a Do not over tighten See Fig 3a 4 Push the rubber ...

Page 6: ...hose you cut in half previously over the panel header as per Diagram Step 3b Slide a metal collar SK FTG L onto the rubber hose Place metal collar 1 4 from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver See Fig 3a 5 Repeat for other end of panel Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header Tighten metal collar to se...

Page 7: ...ush the rubber hose SK FTG J over the panel header as per diagram Step 3c Slide a metal collar SK FTG L onto the rubber hose Place metal collar 1 4 from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver See Fig 3a 5 Repeat for 2 nd system Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header Tighten metal collar to secure assem...

Page 8: ...oth combination adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d Do not over tighten See Fig 3a 4 OR If you are using rigid piping to connect panels to your pump then apply Teflon on both PVC adapters SK FTG N See Fig 3d 1 Thread both adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d Do not over tighten See Fig 3d 2 Apply Teflon on reducer adapter SK FTG M Thread reducer adapter into the panel as per...

Page 9: ...inlet This will allow the panel to drain properly Note The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel Note A maximum of 12 2ft panels 6 systems may be plumbed in parallel For high wind areas you can install the Nylon straps and Vinyl straps from System Kit Mark a spot 6 to the top of the outlet Mark spots 6 to the top of every second rubber hos...

Page 10: ...onnect another hose not supplied from the panel outlet to the pool inlet See Diagram C 1 4 Make sure that your hoses are all connected the correct way and that all the collars have been tightened Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool 5 Turn on your pool pump Check for any leaks If any of the threaded fittings leak remove the fitting and apply more Teflon If any of the hoses leak at the connect...

Page 11: ... tighten See Diagram C 2 5 Take the last hose not supplied and connect it to the last open end of the diverter kit Place metal collar and tighten Connect the other end of the hose to your pool inlet Place metal collar and tighten See diagram C 2 6 Make sure the valve on the diverter is on the open position Valve in the open position Valve in the closed position Solar heating is OFF not heating Sol...

Page 12: ... that all your piping in drained 4 Run you feed and return PVC piping from your pool to your solar panels Make sure piping is installed in such a way to allow proper drainage 5 Make sure that your piping is connected the correct way and that all joints have been glued Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool 6 Turn on your pool pump Check for any leaks You will see air bubbles coming from the poo...

Page 13: ...closed turn your by bass valve in such a way to allow the water from your panels to drain Wait half an hour for panels to drain Unscrew the Vacuum Relief Valve or the Threaded cap at the top of the solar system Unscrew the Threaded cap at the bottom of the solar system and make sure all the water is drained out of the system All your plumbing should be installed in such a way to allow full drainag...

Page 14: ...ologies Inc Claims will not be accepted for a solar panel s damage in transit unless damage to shipping container is noted at time of delivery on the transport company s delivery bill Sunsolar Energy Technologies Inc shall in no way be liable or responsible under any circumstances or in any amount for any consequential or incidental damages or for any injury or damages to person or property using ...

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