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Advance Power, Inc. 

 

INSTALLATION MANAUL 

FOR API POLY PRO SOLAR COLLECTOR 

MODEL NUMBERS: 16004-12, 16004-10, 16004-8 

 

 

SWIMMING POOL 

SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS 

 
 

● SAVE INSTALLATION TIME AND AVOID CALL-BACKS ● 

● READ THIS MANUYAL BEFORE MOUNTING COLLECTORS ● 

 
 
 

MANUAL 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

This  manual  provides  a  detailed  step-by-step 
procedure  for  the  installation  of  the  API  solar  pool 
heating system. If the direction are followed correctly 
and  only  recommended  API  hardware  and 
components  are  used,  the  installed  system  should 
provide  years  of  trouble  free  service,  savings,  and 
enjoyment. 
 
First, you should thoroughly plan the proposed system 
before  installation. 

Section  One

  of  this  manual 

explains  and  illustrates  the  required  kits  and 
components. 

Section  Two

  provides  detailed 

instructions  for mounting the collectors and related 
hardware. 

Section Three

 concludes this manual with 

instruction 

for system start-up, checkout and maintenance. 
 

CAUTION: 

SOLAR  COLLECTORS  ARE 

OFTEN  INSTALLED  ON  THE  ROOFS  OF 
BUILDINGS. UNLESS YOU ARE VERY FAMILIAR 
WITH  WORKING  ON  ROOFS  AND  HAVE  THE 
PROPER  LADDERS  AND  SAFETY  EQUIPMENT 
FOR  SUCH  WORK,  YOU  SHOULD  HIRE 
SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE 
TO  DO  THE  INSTALLATION.  FAILURE  TO 
OBSERVE  SAFE  PRACTICES  ON  A  ROOF  OR 
OTHER ELEVATED STRUCTURE MAY RESULT IN 
FALLING,  LEADING  TO  SERIOUS  INJURY  TO 
YOU.

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 16004-10

Page 1: ...oyment First you should thoroughly plan the proposed system before installation Section One of this manual explains and illustrates the required kits and components Section Two provides detailed instr...

Page 2: ...ordered separately Use one 1 kit for each collector 2 System Kit Part No 18002 1 Contains additional hold down hardware and connecting parts and adapters needed to complete water connection from the...

Page 3: ...Polypropylene fabric strap 5 8 wide 100 or 300 ft long 7 Header Inserts Part No 50055 1 are used in special situations where unusually high stagnation temperatures are expected such as in desert clima...

Page 4: ...installed in some cases Select appropriate pipe size for the system supplyand return lines The headers of the POLY PRO collectors are 2 and the pipe adapters included in the kits connect to 2 PVC Sch...

Page 5: ...sharp utility knife cut through the weld while pulling the two plates apart Lay the collector over the vent pipe keeping the vent pipe at least 12 inches away from a header It will be easier to compl...

Page 6: ...not install the hold down brackets until the collectors are in place 5 bring the first collector to the roof and slip the proper hoses over both end of the inlet and outlet headers on the last return...

Page 7: ...the vacuum relief valve in the outlet header of each row This will be located at the opposite end of the row that is connected to the collector outlet pipe Refer to Figures 4 and 12 12 Install an end...

Page 8: ...manufacturer s instructions included with the automatic equipment you use Other Equipment Some pools employ an automatic pool cleaner This should be plumbed before the control valve to assure positive...

Page 9: ...d one 1 Referring to the figure below locate the tube to be isolated End tube has been shown for clarity Using a sharp utility knife very carefully cut away approximately 1 of the tube at both headers...

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