Preface
Overview
Magen eco-Spark
®
Installation manual. © 2012, all rights reserved
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PREFACE
ECO-SPARK
®
SOLAR POOL PANELS ARE MANUFACTURED UTILIZING STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES. ECO-SPARK
®
COLLECTORS ARE SLEEK AND SIMPLE, YET THE
PATENTED
OVERMOLDING DESIGN
MAKES THEM DURABLE ENOUGH TO LAST A LIFETIME. CORRECT INSTALLATION
IS ESSENTIAL TO THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE SYSTEM. INSTALLED CORRECTLY, AN ECO-SPARK
®
SYSTEM IS PRACTICALLY MAINTENANCE FREE, AS IT TAPS SOLAR HEAT YEAR AFTER YEAR.
This manual contains easy, step-by-step instructions to help ensure that your installation meets our
recommended standards. It also includes techniques and tips gathered from experienced contractors, to
save you time and effort. An installation NOT conducted by an authorized dealer and according to the
instructions detailed in this manual may void warranty!
OVERVIEW
eco-Spark
®
solar heating systems can be either mounted on a roof or on the ground with a blanket
underneath. If a change of angle is necessary a special rack must be constructed.
Before installing the collector, please take the time to read the following instructions to ensure smooth and
successful installation and operation.
Make sure you follow the safety and operation guidelines when installing Magen's eco-Spark® solar
collector.
The general performance and energy savings that you can expect from your solar system will depend upon
several factors: insolation, ambient temperatures, wind and the facility's characteristics.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS
Magen's solar collectors must be installed by an authorized installer. The installation work must conform
to local authority’s standards and regulations. Consult the appropriate authorities or check with your
local building department concerning local permits and requirements before you begin the job.
Electrical installation must be performed by an individual qualified in electrical installations, and conform
to local regulations.
Warning! Always check that power is turned
off
before attempting any wiring or electrical hookups,
especially when water is present.
Always exercise extreme caution, care and good judgment when working on or around a roof
. Avoid
hazards such as overhead electrical wires or loose shingles/roof tiles. Secure ladders so they will not slip
or fall. Wear shoes with proper tread to prevent slipping on a ladder or slopped roof areas.
Always use approved lifting devices when installing solar systems at heights. All occupational health and
safety issues must be adhered to.
Important:
While this manual explains how to install eco-Spark
®
solar panels properly in typical
situations; it cannot address all the possible individual cases. If you have any installation questions,
contact your sales representative for assistance. As the installing contractor, you are responsible for
fulfilling top quality standards when installing eco-Spark
®
panels.
