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Revision Date: 02/07/2020
Revision: C
Pre-Assembled Rhino - Installation Manual
Calculating How Many Panels Are Required
To identify how many panels will be needed, you must first calculate the surface area of the pool in m² and
then calculate the panel size and quantity required based on the combined systems Panel Nett (Active)
Collector Area (m²) as a percentage (%) to the Pools surface area (m²).
The following section will give you the information needed to calculate the total square metres of panels
required.
Calculating the Surface Area of a Rectangular or Square Pool
To calculate the surface area of a rectangular or square pool multiply the width of the pool by its length (width
x length = surface area). For example, if the pool is 9 metres by 5 metres then the surface area of the pool is 45
square metres (m²).
Calculating the Surface Area of an Oddly Shaped Pool
To calculate the surface area of an oddly shaped pool:
Visit
Google Map Developers
https://www.mapdevelopers.com/area_finder.php
Ensure you select
the “Satellite” option to view and measure your pool surface
area.
Calculating the Size and Quantity of Rhino Panels Required
The size and quantity of Rhino Panels required must be large enough and correctly positioned on the roof to
heat the pool efficiently. For the average customer and installation, it is generally accepted that in cooler
climates such as Melbourne or San Francisco, the total surface of the Rhino Panels should be equal to between
80% - 100% of the pools surface area. In warmer climates such as Queensland or Florida, panels should cover
between 60% - 80% of the surface area of the pool, according to Australian Standards AS 3634-1989.
This amount may vary depending on several factors, including: Customers Expectation, Pool Blanket, Climate,
and the Available Roof Space.
To calculate the required total panel surface area, simple multiply the pools surface area (m²) by the desired
percentage (%) and divide by 100. For example, to provide 80% surface area of Rhino panels for a 45 square
metre pool, 36m² of Rhino Panels would be required.
