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AQUATHERM INDUSTRIES

SOLAR POOL HEATING

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Page 1: ...SAVE INSTALLATION TIME AND AVOID CALL BACKS READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE MOUNTING COLLECTORS AQUATHERM INDUSTRIES SOLAR POOL HEATING QUICK START GUIDE R e v 3 2 0 1 4...

Page 2: ...alled system should provide years of trouble free service savings and enjoyment CAUTION SOLAR COLLECTORS ARE OFTEN INSTALLED ON THE ROOFS OF BUILDINGS UNLESS YOU ARE VERY FAMILIAR WITH WORKING ON ROOF...

Page 3: ...eam in the panel nearest to where the vent pipe is to come through Separate by pulling up on top plate and pushing down on the lower plate Should the vent pipe protrude near a sonic tack weld it will...

Page 4: ...3 FIGURE 2 Assembly on Roof Diagram CHAPTER 1 MOUNTING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS Figure 2 Assembly on Roof Diagram 3...

Page 5: ...Down Bracket for the row of collectors Mark this point on the roof The Collector Outlet Headers will be located 1 25mm below this mark Using this point snap a chalk line to the opposite end of the row...

Page 6: ...Measure up 1 on center from the first pilot hole and drill pilot hole for second screw Repeat this process at 51 centers along the chalk line for the total number of collectors to be installed Inject...

Page 7: ...ector sizes which is 16 40cm up from the outside of the bottom header and can be measured after the collectors are installed Wait to install the Hold Down Strap Brackets until after the collectors are...

Page 8: ...t 60691 1 for 1 1 2 60691 2 for 2 go on the outlet of the last collector and the inlet of the first collector Place a Hose Clamp between the two indicator ridges on the hose in order to center it over...

Page 9: ...LIGHTLY TIGHTEN the clamp around the hose Loosely place another clamp over the open end of the hose before installing the next collector in the array Refer to Figure 5 Continue to install all the coll...

Page 10: ...last collector Mark the last hole the same 2 5cm to the side of the last collector Drill a pilot hole and apply sealant at each of these locations Bolt the Hold Down Strap Brackets on the roof Refer...

Page 11: ...lamp towards the Hold Down Strap Bracket Clamp screw should be tightened securely but not over tightened to the point where the clamp is distorted refer to Figure 8 Bring the remaining strap end acros...

Page 12: ...Valve Part 10003 1 for 1 1 2 10003 2 for 2 in the outlet header of each row This will be located at the opposite end of the header that is connected to the collector return line Refer to Figure 10 DO...

Page 13: ...Install an End Cap Part 30061 1 for 1 1 2 30061 2 for 2 in the inlet header of each row opposite the end that is connected to the collector inlet pipe Refer to Figure 11 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CLAMP...

Page 14: ...the first roof mark Measure down 1 on center from the first pilot hole and drill pilot hole for second screw Insert a generous amount of high quality sealant into each hole and onto the surrounding ro...

Page 15: ...should be the same type of plastic piping and fittings approved for use with swimming pool filters and pumps It is recommended to always use Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings Although PVC pipe is gene...

Page 16: ...0 SCH 80 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 5 3 5 1 2 6 4 6 1 4 7 1 2 6 6 3 4 8 1 2 8 7 1 2 9 10 7 3 4 9 1 2 12 8 10 Note Where Pipe sizes are not available or total pipe run exceeds 100ft use the next larger size p...

Page 17: ...the minimum as shown in the table above then the pool pump size or pipe size should be increased or a booster pump installed in some cases If the flow rate is excessive more than 10 GPM 37 9l collecto...

Page 18: ...CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM PIPING Reverse Return Refer to Figure 12 17 FIGURE 12 Reverse Return...

Page 19: ...s to Use in a Direct Return System COLLECTOR SIZE COLLECTOR SIZE 8 8 10 10 12 12 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 MINIMUM FLOW RATE 0 06 GPM FT STANDARD FLOW RATE 0 10 GPM FT RECOMMENDED FLOW RATE 0 15 GPM FT...

Page 20: ...valve and check valve are located close to the control valve and outlet T respectively For further precautions in warm climates where pools are operated year round and periodic freezes can occur a byp...

Page 21: ...mp is on but can be diverted manually by the pool owner if the pool becomes too warm or during extended cloudy weather During a threat of freezing conditions it can also be diverted by first shutting...

Page 22: ...ing normal operation of the system when the 3 way valve is in the bypass collector position all the water in the collectors should drain back through the 3 way valve non positively sealed when the fil...

Page 23: ...essary to replace the filter pump with a larger one or add a booster pump If the pump size is increased it may also be necessary to upgrade the filter to one with greater flow ratings If the system is...

Page 24: ...to be discharged at the return to the pool remove the Vacuum Relief Valve s and replace it with an End Cap Relocate a Vacuum Relief Valve to a position in the inlet piping which is at a height of appr...

Page 25: ...r collectors Before installing the thermometer in the outlet line immerse both thermometers in the pool water for several minutes to compare the temperature readings If they are not identical make a n...

Page 26: ...ou have These precautions prevent the air that is initially purged from the solar system from possibly damaging pool cleaning equipment during the turning on cycle of your solar system Manual Control...

Page 27: ...ectors as well as appurtenant components such as End Caps and pipe fittings and against unusual or severe freezing conditions one of the following two procedures should be followed when freezing weath...

Page 28: ...become loose If you notice leaks around the hose couplings use a nutdriver to tighten clamps Do not tighten to the extent that the pipe collapses or the clamp gears strip In areas where unusually hig...

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