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Solar Pool Heater

for above and inground swimming pools

(Not recommended for Inflatable Pools)

Installation & Owners Manual

Thank you for choosing the Sungrabber solar pool heating system.  Sungrabber is 

proudly manufactured in the United States. Since 1969, we have provided high-quality, 

long-lasting products that help our customers save money on energy costs and reduce 

the environmental impact associated with traditional energy sources.    

Read this manual completely before installing your system. Use caution when selecting 

the location to mount your solar collectors.  Failure to observe safe practices on a roof 

or other elevated structure may result in falling, leading to serious injury.  Unless you 

are experienced and have proper safety equipment, hire someone with the necessary 

experience to do the installation.  If you build a ground rack, ensure that it does not en-

able children access into the pool.

        Overview....……………….…………….…………………………....

        Installation..…….…....……………………………………………..…

        Operation & Winterization......………….……………………………

        Troubleshooting….…………………..…………………...…….........

        Warranty............………..……….…………………..…………………

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Summary of Contents for Solar Pool Heater

Page 1: ...ciated with traditional energy sources Read this manual completely before installing your system Use caution when selecting the location to mount your solar collectors Failure to observe safe practice...

Page 2: ...LER WITH HOSE CLAMPS RUBBER COUPLER WITH PVC PIPE ADAPTER AND HOSE CLAMPS RUBBER END CAP WITH HOSE CLAMPS RUBBER END CAPS WITH HOSE CLAMPS MOUNTING STRAPS WITH CAPS AND BASES FILTER BYPASS BALL VALVE...

Page 3: ...utters or equivalent Flat head screwdriver or 5 16 nut driver for tightening hose clamps Power drill with 1 8 pilot drill bit and a Phillips head bit Sizing To determine the optimal number of solar co...

Page 4: ...revent dam age The solar collector inlet water coming from the pump and filter must always be at the lowest point of the solar collectors unless mounted flat They need to be ac cessible for annual win...

Page 5: ...S NOTATION item 12 4 ABOVE GROUND POOLS CUT QTY 12 27 5 L qty description 1 3 PLYWOOD 1 4 3 8 THK 4 x 8 6 2 LUMBER 1x4x8 CUT Q 1 L 4 3 7 A Holtz 3 22 05 1 9 29 09 A 2 6 07366 ECR 6559 A OR SECURE PANE...

Page 6: ...r with two hose clamps Position the hose clamps about 1 4 from the end of the rubber caps and tighten On the other end of the solar collectors nearest to the pool equipment place rubber end clamps eac...

Page 7: ...l Turn on the pump and check for leaks The air in the solar collectors will bubble out into the pool for a few minutes this is nor mal If there s a leak you may have to loosen a hose clamp then push t...

Page 8: ...ng to the solar col lectors The check valve prevents debris in the pool filter from backflushing into the pool when the pool pump turns off and water drains from the solar collectors into the pool The...

Page 9: ...ht to help cool the pool Winterization The solar collectors must be completely drained and isolated before winter to prevent freeze damage Solar collectors will not be damaged by freezing conditions w...

Page 10: ...re the inlet and outlet are properly connected Check the bypass valve adjust ment Ensure the pump and filter are in good working condition A one HP pump will handle installations up to 30 feet away fr...

Page 11: ...oid serious problems later 6 WHAT SUNGRABBER WILL DO A REPAIR OR SERVICE If a defect in material or workmanship becomes evident during the warranty period SunGrabber will repair or at its option repla...

Page 12: ...Sungrabber 800 994 7652 www sungrabber com P N 09009B 12 11...

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