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IN-GROUND

- SOLAR POOL HEATER - 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 

SunGrabber

TM 

ATTENTION:  

THIS MANUAL PROVIDES A DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUNGRABBER

TM 

SOLAR 

POOL HEATING SYSTEM.  THE DIRECTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED PROPERLY AND ONLY RECOMMENDED SUNGRABBER

TM

COMPONENTS 

AND HARDWARE SHOULD BE USED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A TROUBLE FREE SYSTEM.  READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE 
STARTING.  IF YOU HAVE ANY INSTALLATION PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL SUNGRABBER

TM 

DEALER.  ALWAYS 

CONFORM TO LOCAL BUILDING CODES. 

CAUTION:  

SOLAR COLLECTORS ARE OFTEN INSTALLED ON THE ROOF OF BUILDINGS OR RESIDENTIAL HOMES.  UNLESS YOU ARE 

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.  WHEN INSTALLING COLLECTORS ON THE GROUND, DO 
NOT BUILD A RACK SUPPORT THAT CAN ALLOW CHILDREN TO ACCESS THE POOL. 

How Does the SunGrabber

TM

 System Work?............................... 

Why is SunGrabber

TM 

Your Best Choice?..................................... 

What’s Needed to Install Your SunGrabber

TM

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Installing your SunGrabber

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Heating Your Pool………….……………………………………...… 

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Winterizing Your SunGrabber

TM

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Troubleshooting……..…………………….…….. 
Frequently Asked Questions……………….….. 
Customer Support………….…………………… 
Warranty……………………..…………………... 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Summary of Contents for IN-GROUND

Page 1: ...LDINGS OR RESIDENTIAL HOMES UNLESS YOU ARE 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...

Page 2: ...added each time your pool water circulates through the solar panel s If your pool water is too warm circulate the pool water through the solar panel at night to cool your pool WHY IS SUNGRABBERTM YOUR...

Page 3: ...clamp A B C D E 2 3 9 2 4 1 2 x 10 in ground solar panel 60 mounting straps 2 x 1 4 mounting screws 1 1 2 rubber coupler 1 1 2 hose clamp P N 267 System Kit Additional Parts Required 1 System Kit PVC...

Page 4: ...solar panels either horizontally 20 panels or vertically 10 and 12 panels When transporting panel s to the roof or rack and while positioning panel s before mounting be sure they are not dragged over...

Page 5: ...system Make sure each coupler is pushed on at least an inch past the raised ribs of the header adapters Position hose clamps 1 4 from the end of the couplers and tighten see photo 3 4 Install the rubb...

Page 6: ...strap apply roofing mastic over the pilot hole re position the strap and screw lag screw through the strap into the roof see photos 2 7 8 Position the panel under the strap pull the strap tight acros...

Page 7: ...re a good seal and to avoid bending the metal surface If screw heads protrude above the surface of the roof a substrate must be used to prevent damage to the panels Rubber or Asphalt Modified This typ...

Page 8: ...and allow the system to drain Reattach your VRV SunGrabber TM panels are designed to be left in place through the winter months as long as they are drained If you question the drainage of your system...

Page 9: ...or heat pump Answer If you have a gas heater or heat pump installed on your pool currently simply install your SunGrabberTM between the filter and the gas heater heat pump You will notice a reduction...

Page 10: ...Notes...

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Page 12: ...SunGrabberTM 866 SUNGRAB 866 786 4722 435 Otterson Drive Chico CA 95928 www sungrabber com P N 07347C 3 06...

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