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Caution - SAFETY COMES FIRST!
There is no substitute for safety. Always exercise extreme caution, care, and good judgment when working on or
around a roof or pool area.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR INSTALLATION, HERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT TIPS:
Check with your local building department to determine permitting and code requirements in your area.
While this manual explains how to install eco-SPARK solar collectors properly in typical situations, it cannot
possibly address all the unique or individual circumstances possible. If you have any installation questions, contact
your eco-SPARK representative for assistance.
Before starting any work, determine the location of your system and prepare a schematic drawing of the
installation area. Include the location of the feed and the return lines in this drawing. Roof areas often times look
bigger than they really are, so be sure to measure the available area before making your schematic. Be sure that
the layout of the collectors will allow the collectors to drain when the pool pump shuts off.
Familiarize yourself with all of the eco-SPARK components and plumbing materials that you will need to complete
the installation.
Don’t take shortcuts. Whenever possible, panels should be installed so they are accessible without being walked on.
Walking on the collectors should only take place when absolutely necessary.
Depending upon your specific job, you will need various plumbing items and materials. Be sure to use quality
products that will withstand direct sunlight year after year.
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Please take care to avoid hazards such as overhead electrical wires or loose shingles.
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Be sure to secure ladders so they will not slip or fall.
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Do not allow extension cords to lie in the pool or in standing water.
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Wear shoes with proper tread to prevent slipping on the ladder or sloped roof areas.
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Disconnect all power to the pool equipment when installing an automatic control system.
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CPVC/PVC PIPE
- Use CPVC/PVC SCHEDULE 40 pressure rated pipe. Do not use ABS or a lower standard substitute.
CPVC/PVC FITTINGS
- Use CPVC/PVC SCHEDULE 40 pressure rated fitting to match your CPVC/PVC pipe.
DO NOT USE
- “plumber’s” fittings or DWV fittings (drain, waste, vent).
PVC CLEANER AND CEMENT
- It is important to both CLEAN and CEMENT each CPVC/PVC joint. When gluing CPVC
fittings to PVC pipe, it is necessary to use a good quality
multi-purpose cement
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NOTE:
As the installer, you are responsible for exercising good judgment when installing eco-SPARK systems to
protect the long term integrity of the collectors as well as the mounting surfaces.
INSTALLATION MANUAL eco-SPARK™ SOLAR POOL HEATER
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