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HOMEOWNERS MANUAL 

FOR SOLAR POOL HEATING

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 SunStar representative. 

SunStar is distributed in the United States by UMA Solar, a Magen eco-Energy Company. 

800.79.SOLAR (76527) | www.umasolar.com | © 2021

Summary of Contents for UMA Solar Sunstar Solar Pool Heating

Page 1: ...lease take care to avoid hazards such as electrical wires and loose shingles If you have any product or installation questions contact your SunStar representative SunStar is distributed in the United States by UMA Solar a Magen eco Energy Company 800 79 SOLAR 76527 www umasolar com 2021 ...

Page 2: ...ween the pool water and the roof where the solar pool heating collectors are located using two temperature sensors When the temperature on the roof reaches a certain threshold above the temperature of the pool water a motorized diverter valve is triggered and diverts water to the solar pool heating collectors When the desired pool temperature has been reached or sufficient solar radiation is no lo...

Page 3: ...mp must shut off at least 30 minutes prior to any freeze event Typically freezes occur over night and most pumps with solar pool heating systems are timed to run anywhere from 8am 6pm Most pool equipment is protected against freezing using recirculation freeze protection so in the event of a freeze the pump will reengage and the solar diverter valve should not allow water into the solar loop 2 Rec...

Page 4: ...uring the period of winterization keep the manual isolation valves shut and the drains open The pool pump may run to protect other equipment from freezing but no water should be able to enter the solar loop during this time 5 If water is observed coming out of the drains this indicates that the solar function is still enabled in the controller an isolation valve is open and or an isolation valve i...

Page 5: ...he solar pool heating collectors are exposed to sunlight and the pump s is running Remember the pump s should always run during daylight hours 3 After performing Steps 1 2 the diverter valve should have turned or remained in a state where water was being directed to the solar loop If the solar loop has a check valve with an integrated window the flapper should indicate if flow is present 4 If the ...

Page 6: ...sensors Make sure that all sensor wiring is undamaged and properly connected to the terminals in the controller If the error persists the temperature sensor may need to be replaced 2 Visually inspect the solar pool heating system to make sure no leaks are present If leaks are found or suspected please call your solar pool heating installer or pool service company for assistance MAINTENANCE AND TRO...

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