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Location and Orientation

The collectors should be located such that the piping delivering the water to and from the collector and the pump is 
as short as practicable.  This ensures minimum heat losses and minimum pumping energy requirements.

Collectors (other than those on flat roofs) should face in a northerly or north-westerly direction.  This will ensure that 
the collectors are heated by the Sun for the longest part of the day, or at least the hottest part of the day.  Roofs that 
face a north-easterly direction will require a larger collector area because it may be shaded from the hot afternoon 
sun.  South facing roofs are not suitable for positioning of solar collectors.

Collectors should be located so that they are not shaded by objects in front or to the North of the collector for at 
least 6 hours per day during the pool heating season.

Size or Area of Roof

The amount of collector used for the solar pool heating system will have a major influence on the effectiveness of 
the system.  The size of the system (collector area) is usually expressed in square metres, and as a general rule, is a 
direct ratio compared to the surface area of the pool.

It is generally accepted that in northern Queensland a solar collector area of 70% of the surface area of the pool 
would be considered adequate for a normal installation and swimming season.  In southern states, such as Sydney 
and Melbourne, systems with collector areas of 100% of the surface area of the pool would be recommended.

Larger systems may be required where higher than average water temperature, or extended swimming seasons are 
desired.

For example:  For a rectangular pool 4.5m x 9.0m, the surface area is 40.5 square metres.  If 70% coverage is 
required, then the total solar collector area will be 28 square metres (closest to 40.5m²).    If 100% coverage is 
required, then the total solar collector area will be 40 square metres (closest to 40.5m²).  And so on.

Type of Roof Surface

The majority of roofs are constructed of either tiles or metal profiles.  The type of roof is important when selecting the 
appropriate Davey Solar components or plumbing kit.  Mechanical methods for fixing the solar collectors, as well as 
the manifolds/headers vary for the two different roof types.

Содержание SolarMatic B3P-20

Страница 1: ...Premium Solar Pool Heating System Installation Operating Instructions SolarMatic Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment...

Страница 2: ...Layout of Completed System 8 Basics Collector Roof Plumbing 9 Installation 10 Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube 21 Appendix 22 Davey Repair or Replacement Guarantee 24 Congratulations on your purcha...

Страница 3: ...exercise extreme caution care and good judgement when working on or around a roof or pool area There is no substitute for safety Do not use short cuts The installer of any Davey solar pool heating sys...

Страница 4: ...system collector area is usually expressed in square metres and as a general rule is a direct ratio compared to the surface area of the pool It is generally accepted that in northern Queensland a sol...

Страница 5: ...ox Module Length 10 metres 10 metres 10 metres 13 2 metres 16 4 metres No of Modules 7 9 13 13 13 Approx Roof Space Required 2 2 x 10 2 metres 2 8 x 10 2 metres 4 0 x 10 2 metres 4 0 x 13 4 metres 4 0...

Страница 6: ...ired for Different Module Sizes Models 20m B3P 20 30m B3P 28 40m B3P 40 50m B3P 50 65m B3P 65 Roof Length LR 10 2 metres 10 2 metres 10 2 metres 13 4 metres 16 6 metres Kit Size m No Modules No Module...

Страница 7: ...avey pump Item Davey Premium Solar Kit Model B3P 20 B3P 28 B3P 40 B3P 50 B3P 65 1 Absorber Module L1000cm x W32cm 7 9 13 1 Absorber Module L1300cm x W32cm 13 1 Absorber Module L1600cm x W32cm 13 2 Pro...

Страница 8: ...8 General Layout of Completed Davey Solar Modular System...

Страница 9: ...ver a ridge capping Plumbing the supply and return pipes from above the collector is generally referred to as a Top Feed Solar System refer below Top Feed systems have certain limitations and may resu...

Страница 10: ...use any solvent primer on the Manifolds or any other ASA components Wipe down joint areas only with a clean cloth to remove any dust or other contaminants Apply solvent primer only to PVC U pipe ends...

Страница 11: ...ck of the return manifold slides of the female T track on the roof mount The exact location of the Roof Mounts can be determined by temporarily inserting the pre glued supply and return manifolds into...

Страница 12: ...er onto a corrugated metal roof is the same as a tiled roof except a different rubber roof packer is required supplied in a metal roof plumbing kit Place the rubber metal roof packers onto each end of...

Страница 13: ...pe ensures equal pressure and flow rates throughout the collector system and is required to ensure the correct operation and performance of the system Slide the pre glued RETURN front Manifold assembl...

Страница 14: ...to be connected to the rear balance pipe using 2 x 40mm 90 degree elbows and a short length approx 105mm of 40mm PN12 pressure pipe The SUPPLY middle Manifold is capped off using the VacRel vacuum rel...

Страница 15: ...barbs Partially insert the red Silicone o ring barbs into the Manifold Using a 150mm wide paint scrapper or spatula Not supplied in kit ensure all 10 red Silicone o ring barbs are fully inserted into...

Страница 16: ...r hands regularly with a clean cloth Step 7 Installing the Loop Modules Starting at the upper most collector module Lubricate the Loop manifold and the red silicone o ring barbs Partially insert the r...

Страница 17: ...terally apart for most average installations Push the strips down firmly ensuring ample surface contact between the two surfaces has been achieved Repeat the process working down the roof until all co...

Страница 18: ...pe PN9 or PN12 not supplied in kit return line feeding the heated water back to the pool Note the position of the pressure gauge Note It is important that the Manifold system and the supply and return...

Страница 19: ...rilled wad swarf and burrs are removed Insert the supplied rubber grommet tapered end into the hole ensuring the head sits flush with the outside of the pipe do not use any form of lubricant Lubricate...

Страница 20: ...e installed connecting the supply and return pipes to assist with system drain down when the solar pump is turned off ensuring no stagnant water in the collector system The connection should be done b...

Страница 21: ...nes for pump and solar controller operation Repairing a Damaged Collector Tube Repair joiner barbs are included in the plumbing kit in the event that a collector tube is punctured or damaged If there...

Страница 22: ...tor is made from all determine how quickly the water absorbs the Sun s heat through the collector wall As the water flows through the collector it absorbs energy and heats up As the water heats up the...

Страница 23: ...23 NOTES...

Страница 24: ...chase you MUST provide evidence of the date of original purchase when claiming under the Davey Guarantee Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss...

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