1.
2
a
.
3.
The
solar
feed line will be connected to the
bottom
header of the panel
. This should be the end farthest from the pool
pump. The return line will be connected to the top header on the opposite end of the array. This should be the end
closest to the pool pump.
Attach the (2-1810-005) pipe connector to the corners of the array where the feed and return lines will be
located
using
the (2-1810-004) panel clamp
assemblies
as described in the section on connecting solar
panels
together on page
#
1
5
.
If using 2" PVC pipe, refer to Fig. 21.1 above.
Cement
a 2" PVC coupling to
the (2-1
8
10-005) pipe connector
and then
cement your 2" PVC pipe to the 2" PVC coupling.
If using 1.5" PVC pipe, refer to Fig. 21.2 above. Cement the 1.5" PVC pipe directly to the (2-1810-005) pipe connector.
Alternatively, a fitting can be connected directly to the pipe connector. Reference Fig. 21.
3
and 21.
4
below.
Attach the (2-1
8
10-013) end caps on the corners opposite the feed and return lines using the (2-1
8
10-004) pane
l
clamp
assemblies.
Reference Fig. 21.5 above.
Fig. 21.1
2" PVC Pipe Connection
Fig. 21.2
1.5" PVC Pipe Connection
INSTALLATION MANUAL - SWIM JOY SOLAR POOL HEATER
CONNECTING THE SOLAR PANELS TO
THE FEED & RETURN LINES
-
2
1
2
b
.
Fig. 21.
5
End Cap Connection
4.
Fig. 21.4
1.5" Fitting Connection
Street Elbow
Fig. 21.3
2" Fitting Connection
Socket Elbow
11.
Connecting the Solar Panels to
the Feed & Return Lines