INSTALLATION
Additional parts required
Flexible pool hose or rigid PVC pipe. Length dependent on distance from pool pump to solar panels.
Metal collars (Hose clamps) - Quantity dependant on installation.
For rack or roof placement a mounting kit (
part # SOL-RMK3
) is required
Tools required
Flat
head
screwdriver.
For rack or roof placement: a utility knife, a power drill and silicone sealant.
PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Choose placement for your solar panel(s). Make sure that it will be in the sun for most of the day. The area should be
clear of sharp objects.
2.
Take the panel out of the box, remove the strap from panel and let the panel sit in the sun for approximately 30
minutes so it will become flexible.
3. a)
Installation: one system on ground
.
Diagram
Step
3a
Apply Teflon tape to threads of all 2 caps (
SK-FTG-F
)
See Fig 3a-1
Thread all 4 caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a.
Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2
Put "O" rings (
SK-FTG-I
) on both combination adapters (
SK-FTG-
D
) See Fig 3a-3
Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per
Diagram Step 3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4
Push the hose (
SK-FTG-J
) over the panel header as per
Diagram Step 3a. Slide a metal collar (
SK-FTG-L
) onto the
hose. Place metal collar
1
/
4
" from edge and tighten collar
with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-5.
Slide another metal collar onto the hose. Connect the 2
panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second
panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly.
See Fig 3a-6
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Inlet
Outlet
Fig. 3a-1
Fig. 3a-2
Fig. 3a-3
Fig. 3a-4
Fig. 3a-5
Fig 3a-6