Preface
Definitions of terms used in this document
Magen eco-Spark
®
Installation manual. © 2012, all rights reserved
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT
Module
– 39 individual tubes connected to 30 cm (1') wide manifold on both ends. Each module is encased
in transparent multi-layer polycarbonate plate.
Panel
– Four (4) modules welded to one another at the manufacturing facility. The collector absorbs the sun
rays and transforms them into thermal energy.
PC Glazing
– Durable Polycarbonate glazing with a UV blocking layer.
Differential Controller
– An electrical device that operates the solar pump, according to a pre-set
temperature difference between the collector temperature and the pool temperature.
Solar Pump
– A pump that runs water to/from the collectors and the pool's filtration circuit. Operates
according to the differential controller.
Vacuum/Air Relief Valve
– A valve connected to the upper point of the solar system to release trapped air
when the system turns ON, or to allow air into the system when it turns OFF.
MODULES/PANELS/BANKS
eco-Spark
®
collectors are manufactured as individual "modules", and connected together in the factory in
groups of four modules to form "panels". You connect the supplied panels together to form "banks" of
various lengths, depending on the individual requirements at your site.
An eco-Spark
®
solar pool heating system consists of one or more banks of collectors, connected to the
swimming pool filtration system.
Module
– Modules
come in two lengths,
always 30 cm (1') wide.
Panel
– 4 Modules
welded to one another
in the factory.
