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RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION

MANUAL FOR SOLAR POOL HEATING

Before attempting installation, read these instructions and acquaint yourself with the component names.

Great care has been taken to make this an easy-to-follow procedure. A little time spent understanding

the system and its parts will assure a successful, trouble-free installation.

CAUTION: SAFETY COMES FIRST

When working on or around your roof or pool, please take care to avoid hazards such as electrical wires and

loose shingles. If you have any product or installation questions, contact your Heliocol representative.

Summary of Contents for UMA Solar Heliocol

Page 1: ...his an easy to follow procedure A little time spent understanding the system and its parts will assure a successful trouble free installation CAUTION SAFETY COMES FIRST When working on or around your...

Page 2: ...es and tips gathered from experienced Heliocol contractors throughout the country using this installation will save you time and effort PRE INSTALLATION NOTES BEFORE YOU START YOUR INSTALLATION HERE A...

Page 3: ...o complete the installation 6 Do not take shortcuts Whenever possible collectors should be installed so they are accessible without being walked on Walking on the collectors should only take place whe...

Page 4: ...tion Equipment Digital Multimeter IR Thermometer STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Stainless Steel Lag Bolts Concrete Anchors Roof Sealant Flashings NOTE As the installer you are responsible for exercising good j...

Page 5: ...t simultaneously be large enough strong enough and oriented in a way that will facilitate the best performance possible Ideally collectors should be located on a south facing pitched roof Western and...

Page 6: ...HELIOCOL RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL 6 SYSTEM DESIGN SIZING CONTINUED ROOF ANCHOR SPACING Fig 1...

Page 7: ...aximum flow rate of 40 GPM to any bank of collectors Below is a table displaying each model of Heliocol collector and the maximum bank size See Table 1 Banks of collectors may exceed the maximum limit...

Page 8: ...ed pool performance from the solar pool heating system Below Table 3 lists out total system flow rates and the minimum Sch 40 PVC pipe size to use For larger systems the main supply and return piping...

Page 9: ...eries parallel plumbing or alternate connection to the pool may be employed For more information see the sections The Solar Collector and Collector Layout Plumbing later in this manual AUTOMATIC DRAIN...

Page 10: ...s on ground based structures offering a large amount of flexibility with system design Proprietary mounting hardware is used to mount the collectors to a variety of roof types and other structures Hel...

Page 11: ...ft2 1 500 BTU ft2 1 000 BTU ft2 Water Temp Minus Air Temp A 9 85 43 65 09 48 82 B 9 40 68 24 41 8 14 C 36 4 07 0 0 D 90 0 0 0 Thousands of BTU s per day per panel HC 38 Solar Insolation Category T F 2...

Page 12: ...ollectors It contains the parts necessary to connect the collectors to the feed and return lines 2 Panel Clamps Top Bottom Latch Gasket 2 Pipe Connectors 2 End Caps ROW SPACER KIT One of these kits is...

Page 13: ...ipe Connector 1 5115 028 Ball Valve 2 3020 001 0 60 PSI Pressure Gauge 2 1810 007 Pin Insert Tool 2 1910 008 1 4 Chisel 2 1810 029 Vacuum Breaker 2 1020 007 Repair Plugs 2 2015 064 Two Way Valve 1 506...

Page 14: ...ot feasible it is important to use balancing valves through the system to ensure balanced flow to all collectors and avoid short circuiting any point in the system 3 Systems should always have a means...

Page 15: ...HELIOCOL RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL 15 COLLECTOR LAYOUT PLUMBING CONTINUED Fig 2 1 SINGLE ROW Fig 2 2 DOUBLE ROW Fig 2 3 SINGLE ROW SPLIT FEED...

Page 16: ...RN END CAP END CAP END CAP FIGURE 5 5 SERIES PARALLEL FEED FIGURE 5 4 SERIES FEED RETURN FEED END CAP END CAP END CAP FEED END CAP END CAP RETURN END CAP END CAP END CAP FIGURE 5 5 SERIES PARALLEL FEE...

Page 17: ...ds meet Fig 3 A 2 Clean the groove of both manifolds 3 Spray the gasket with silicone and insert it into the groove of one of the manifolds Make sure that the gasket is fully seated into the manifold...

Page 18: ...ector manifolds Squeeze the top and bottom portions of the collector clamp together using channel lock pliers and lock both halves of the clamp together using the latch Fig 3 E F NOTE Slide large end...

Page 19: ...gevity of the Heliocol system Even more important however is to ensure no harm is done to the structural integrity or weatherproofing of the host roof It is highly recommended that approved roof seala...

Page 20: ...lector manifold that exist every one foot This allows for horizontal expansion and contraction thermal deformation 5 Direct mounting application NOTE While direct mounting Gator Clamps to the roof has...

Page 21: ...hing down firmly Fig 5 C 6 Mounting using the RoofTech RT Mini Mount NOTES See RoofTech RT Mini Installation Manual for specifics on mount placement and roof sealing specific to this mount Mounting us...

Page 22: ...d and that the rubber washers on the screws are compressed Do not over tighten g Apply roof sealant to the top and each side edge of the brackets Fig 6 D h Once the RT Mini is anchored into the roof a...

Page 23: ...here are a variety of other roofs types that may be encountered in the field Concrete tile metal and low slope roofing are less common but are still able to support Heliocol systems These roof types w...

Page 24: ...folds and the spacer bars closest to the manifolds Spreading the riser tubes out close to the manifold places too much stress on them and could cause damage and or leaks 3 Unsnap the riser tubes at th...

Page 25: ...ion on Connecting Collectors Together 2 Cut two lengths of PVC pipe long enough to overcome the gap created by the obstruction 3 Cement the PVC pipe to the CPVC Pipe Connectors as shown in Fig 8 This...

Page 26: ...position for the collector while Bottom Gator Clamps are designed to be a secure connection while allowing for the collector to change length with the ambient temperature During installation take note...

Page 27: ...line will be connected to the top manifold on the opposite end of the bank This provides the heated pool water with the shortest path back to the pool 2 End caps will be located on the unused corners...

Page 28: ...a vacuum relief valve to the collector bank the end cap on the upper manifold may be replaced by a CPVC connector with a female threaded adaptor to accept the vacuum relief valve 4 The CPVC Pipe Conne...

Page 29: ...cess for the feed line manifold connection and face the elbow down away from the bank Fig 13 2 Determine where the feed and return piping will transition over the eave or edge of the roof 3 Measure th...

Page 30: ...HELIOCOL RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL 30 INTERMEDIATE PLUMBING CONTINUED Fig 13...

Page 31: ...Valve Non Positive Seal Ball Valve TO SOLAR COLLECTOR Cool RETURN FROM SOLAR COLLECTOR Warm TO ROOF SENSOR Valve Actuator Wire Install before this point Chlorinator Heater Other Pool Accessories opti...

Page 32: ...check valve etc Isolation valves two way ball valves etc should be included on the supply and return lines 1 Ensure that the pool system is turned off and isolated if possible 2 Locate a point in the...

Page 33: ...reducer bushing NOTE The vacuum relief valve may also be installed at the collector bank The end cap on the upper manifold may be replaced by a CPVC connector with a female threaded adaptor to accept...

Page 34: ...solar collectors or piping using a roofing screw and sealant The sensor element needs to be in contact with the roof surface to read an accurate temperature 4 Use approved sensor wiring and connect th...

Page 35: ...d use the garden hose to fill the system 4 Once the solar loop is completely full of water turn off the pool pump and or turn the three way diverter valve to bypass the solar loop Quickly turn off the...

Page 36: ...ollectors are mounted properly and that all roof penetrations have been flashed and or sealed as required by governing codes 6 Ensure all collector riser tubes are snapped into the spacer bars except...

Page 37: ...0 AM to 4 00 PM but this will vary with geographical location and time of year 6 When the solar pool heating system is running you should notice A slightly higher pressure reading on the filter pressu...

Page 38: ...in the controller 3 Turn the control mode to auto 4 The controller will now control the operation of the solar pool heating system by turning the three way diverter valve via the actuator motor depend...

Page 39: ...solar D If you have a clear lid on the pump and can see air bubbles in the trap run water over the lid and each joint individually to see if the air bubbles will clear up using a garden hose If there...

Page 40: ...of the panels Warm panels indicate low water flow Install issue A If the system is a single row array and there is adequate flow use the HBV on the return line to throttle the flow back to produce mor...

Page 41: ...amage THE 3 WAY OR BALL VALVE WILL NOT TURN Internal parts need to be lubricated or replaced If the valve has a grease fitting turn it clockwise to inject grease into valve then turn the diverter past...

Page 42: ...plugs The repair tool kit consists of a 1 4 repair chisel an insert tool and a PVC carrying case Follow instructions for repair 1 Utilizing the repair chisel cut the damaged riser as close as possible...

Page 43: ...rt tool Using your fingers or channel lock pliers push a poly insert into the rubber insert as far as you can 4 Cut the riser tube to the desired length and slide it over the stub of the poly insert f...

Page 44: ...HELIOCOL RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL 44 FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT YOUR UMA SALES REPRESENTATIVE...

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