1. Provide an area that is free of any sharp objects with at least 6 hours of full sunlight a day.
2. Remove strap from collectors and unroll them next to each other placing the headers with the serial
number labels closest to your pool equipment.
3. Allow the collectors to relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour). DO NOT LAY COLLECTORS ON
THE GRASS IT CAN DAMAGE THE LAWN UNDERNEATH! DO NOT WALK ON COLLECTORS.
4. Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes.
5. Join the headers with the labels together using one black rubber connector hose and two 1 1/2"
(38 mm) hose clamps. Position hose clamps 1/2” (12.7 mm) in from each end of rubber connector hose
and tighten (as shown). Do Not Overtighten. Do not push connector hose against tubes of collector.
6. Wrap the 6 remaining threaded ends of the headers with Teflon tape provided
(as shown) for a watertight seal.
7. On the headers without the label, thread white end caps on the open ends (as shown). Be careful
not to cross-thread.
8. Thread elbow connectors on the open ends of the headers with the
labels (as shown). Be careful not to cross-thread.
9. Turn off pool pump.
10.Go to pool and plug the round return fitting on the pool wall from the
inside so the water won't drain through (a winter plug works well).
11.Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector. Always fill the system from the bottom.
12.Connect another hose from pool return fitting to other elbow connector.
13. From the inside of the pool wall, remove the plug you placed in the round return fitting.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO START-UP YOUR SOLAR POOL HEATER
14. Turn on the pump. Check for leaks and tighten the connections that need attention.
Note:Upon start-up you will see air bubbles come through the return hose. This is normal and
will stop after all the air has been purged from the solar heating system.
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