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Turn on your solar heating system whenever the panel(s) are in sunlight. You will know the panel is working by touching it,
it should feel cool to the touch. That means the heat from the sun is being transferred to the water inside the panel. Turn
off your solar heating system at night and whenever it is raining. Failing to do so will cool your pool. It is recommended to
close your solar heating system whenever you do a backwash or whenever you manually vacuum your swimming pool. It
is also recommended to use a solar blanket or a Liquid Solar Blanket. This will help keep more of the heat generated by
the solar panel in your pool.

Winterizing

System(s) on ground

At the end of the season, your solar panels 

must be drained of all water.

 

After your pool has been closed, disconnect the hoses from the panel.

 

Manipulate the panel until the water is completely out.

 

Roll the panel up.

 

Store the panel in a heated place until next season.

System(s) mounted on a roof or a rack

At the end of the season, your solar panels 

must be drained of all water.

 

After your pool has been 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 drainage of system. If you are not
sure that all panels have been drained properly: disconnect each panel, raise them up and make sure that no
water is present. Once completely drained, the panels can be left on the roof or rack. The SunQuest panels
are designed to withstand the harshest winters.

 

Apply Teflon to the Vacuum Relief Valve and Threaded Caps and re-screw them into the solar system. Do not
over tighten.

Important: Unlike the pipes for your pool, blowing air in the panel will not drain it. The air will only empty a few
                  tubes.

Internal Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty.

Troubleshooting

If you have any issues with your SunQuest, you can visit our website: 

www.sunquestsolarpanel.com

 and review our

frequently asked questions section.

You can also contact our customer support department at 1-888-357-6527

Sunsolar Energy Technologies Inc

3262 F-X Tessier

Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc, Can

J7V 5V5

SunQuest Solar Panel

Five Year Limited Warranty

Summary of Contents for SQ-2212

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

Page 2: ...s a special pump required If your panel is on the ground beside your pool you can use your existing pool pump as long as it is in good working condition A 1HP pump will handle a panel placed up to 9 meters 30 ft away from your pool and one story up 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...

Page 3: ...it 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 Mounting Cap 1 ...

Page 4: ... 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 1 SK FTG E Roll...

Page 5: ... 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 hose SK FTG J over the panel header...

Page 6: ...eader 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 secure assembly See Fig 3a 6 Repeat for other end ...

Page 7: ...r 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 assembly See Fig 3a 6 Repeat for 2 nd system Install A...

Page 8: ...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 diagram Step 3d Do not over tight...

Page 9: ...l 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 hose that are on ...

Page 10: ...upplied 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 connection loosen the collar and...

Page 11: ...he 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 Solar heating is ON heating 7 Make s...

Page 12: ...ed 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 pool inlet This is normal the air...

Page 13: ...h 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 drainage of system If you are not sure that ...

Page 14: ...ne at www sunquestsolarpanel com or Please complete and mail to the address below Name Phone Address City Prov State Postal Zip Code Dealer name Date of purchase Retail Price Pool size Signature Sunsolar Energy Technologies Inc 3262 F X Tessier Vaudreuil Dorion Qc J7V 5V5 ...

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