Solar Pool Heating Systems
Installation Manual
Страница 1: ...Solar Pool Heating Systems Installation Manual ...
Страница 2: ... SolarPanels 12 8 10 AssembletheSolarPanelArray 12 8 11 MountingtheSolarPanelArray 14 8 12 FlatRoofs 15 8 13 GroundMountingRack 18 8 14 PlumbingtheSystem 19 8 15 PlumbingConnections 20 9 InstallationProcedure 20 10 PipeLayout 24 11 PipeLayout 25 12 Controlinstallation 25 12 1 SolarControls 25 12 2 TypicalAutomaticControlSystem 26 12 3 SystemCheckStart Up 27 12 4 TypicalAutomatic Control Components...
Страница 3: ... By following this step by step guide your system will meet the instal lation standards recommended by the factory In addition because we ve included techniques and tips gathered from experienced SUNDWARE contractors throughout the countries using this instal lation will save you time and effort 2 Getting Started Before you begin your installation here are a few important advices 1 Caution Safety ...
Страница 4: ... Schedule 40 pressure rated fittings to match your PVC pipe Be sure NOT TO USE plumbers fittings or DWV fittings drain waste and vent 4 Cleaner and Cement Refer to the product s label for selecting good quality Cleaner and CPVC all purpose cement Before applying the cement be sure to clean each fitting and pipe end with the PVC Cleaner or primer Soon after cleaning each part apply ample cement first to...
Страница 5: ... 1 1 2 PVC black pipe 60 P15W ft 1 1 2 PVC white pipe C CONTROLS K15CTRMMANUAL CONTROL KIT one per system includes 1F15V21 1 2 PVC ball valve 1F15VCHECK 1 1 2 PVC check valve 1F15WTEE1 1 2 PVC white tee 1F15WU1 1 2 PVC white union or K15CTRAAUTO CONTROL KIT one per system includes 4C 3MWire nuts 1C FV2 03 way motorized valve PVC 2 1C HM4000HM4000 control box 1C PSPool sensor 1S 1 0 10K 1C RSRoof s...
Страница 6: ...llations are shown below Note No more than two 2 arrays are allowed in series feed and no more than eight 8 collec tors are allowed in each array Fig 1 Single Row Fig 2 Double Row Fig 3 Single Row Spit Feed Fig 4 Series Feed Solar Pool System Installation Manual 6 ...
Страница 7: ...7 Solar Pool Heating Systems Components Fig 5 Techno Solis Solar Pool Heating System Components 7 Solar Pool System Installation Manual ...
Страница 8: ...E solar heating system on or off as required 5 The existing PUMP and FILTER circulate clean water to the pool and through the solar panels when required 6 The END CAPS seal the solar panel headers at the end of the row 7 The LAG SCREWS and WASHERS are used to secure mounting straps to the roof 8 The MOUNTING STRAPS are used with lag screw and washer to secure the solar panels to the roof 9 The EPD...
Страница 9: ...area of the installation The relationship between solar panel area and pool area should be for summer heating 50 if solar panels are SOUTH facing 75 if solar panels are WEST facing 80 if solar panels are EAST facing 75 if solar panels are laid flat with a minimum of 10 degrees inclination for properdrainage 8 3 Space Required For Array The minimum linear space for an array can be determined by the...
Страница 10: ...the filter outlet and piping to and from the array Refer to the control manu facturer s instructions 8 6 Pipe Size Determine the length and size of the pipe required Use only PVC pipe Black ABS piping de grades when exposed to sunlight Use pipe cleaner before gluing with PVC glue If connecting to ABS piping use PVC glue not yellow ABS glue Allow several hours for glue to set before turning on pump...
Страница 11: ... systems in para 5 Fig 7 Typical Panel and Piping Arrangements 8 8 Layout of the Solar Panel Array a Determine the exact location of the array based on the required array configuration the existence of roof obstructions proper feed and return pipe runs shading of the panels and any other specific factors that may affect the location of the array b Utilizing a chalk line or string make a horizontal...
Страница 12: ...cent panels are joined to each other by an EPDM hose item 9 with two stainless steel gear clamps Do not over tighten these clamps as it may cause the end of the header to collapse Care must be taken to ensure that the stainless steel gear clamps are placed to match the groove in the header 1 On the ground prior to lift the panels on the roof place an EPDM hose on one end of the headers of each pan...
Страница 13: ...or split requires a split kit see the part list in para 5 Optional Items Fig 10 Split Kit Fig 11 Bank Kit 3 When an array has been assembled it is ready to be secured to the roof Adjust the array so that the headers are sloped 1 per 10 0 25 mm per 3 meters towards the feed line Fig 12 Split Kitor Last Panel Piping Details 13 Solar Pool System Installation Manual ...
Страница 14: ...M hose and anchor to the roof using two lag screws and washers item 7 Make sure to place a generous amount of caulking material on the roof at the point where the screws will penetrate the surface see figure 13 2 Repeat this procedure across the array securing a U steel support over each top header EPDM hose Only the top header of the array should be anchored in this manner Fig 13 Panel Mounting D...
Страница 15: ...12 0 panels install across the array a fourth mountingstrap equally spaced between the other mounting straps Fig 14 Mounting Strap Arrangement 8 12 Flat Roofs Flat roofs are more delicate to work on Exercise extreme caution to prevent roof damage Solar panels can be mounted on flat roofs if the length of the panels is sloped a minimum of 12 300 mm to ensure a good flow rate through the panels and ...
Страница 16: ...antity of Panels A in m 3 14 9 4 5 4 19 0 5 8 5 23 3 7 1 6 27 6 8 4 7 31 9 9 7 8 36 0 11 0 9 40 3 12 2 10 44 6 13 6 11 48 9 14 9 12 53 0 16 2 Fig 15 Flat Roof Rack Solar Pool System Installation Manual 16 ...
Страница 17: ...uires also a frame work of pressure treated wood see figure 16 In both cases the framework is attached to the side of the house with a minimum of four steel cables see figure 17 The waterproof membrane of the roof is protected Fig 17 Roof Rack Attachment Details 17 Solar Pool System Installation Manual ...
Страница 18: ... a shed for the pool filter For different inclinations see dimensions B and C in figure 18 Degree B C ft m ft m 25 10 1 3 0 5 0 1 5 30 9 6 2 9 5 6 1 7 35 9 0 2 7 6 6 2 0 40 8 6 2 6 7 6 2 3 45 8 0 2 4 8 0 2 4 Fig 18 Ground Mount Rack Solar Pool System Installation Manual 18 ...
Страница 19: ...ontrol are recommended so that the array can be isolated if desired 4 With a pool filtration system far from the house where the solar panels are installed feed and return lines are buried see figure 19 Flexible corlon polyethylene piping is suggested because it is more resistant to freezing Rigid PVC pipe may freeze and break Install drain plugs at the both ends of the underground pipes using the...
Страница 20: ...imum of 3 on all sides of the panel row for piping Inspect the roof for any sharp projections that may damage the panels Step 2 Lay out the system before securing any panels Begin installing the panels on the left working right towards the opposite end The panels can be installed with either side up and should be flipped after five years to lengthen their life Step 3 Lay the top header approximate...
Страница 21: ...ket Using a drill and a 3 8 nut driver drive two Stainless 3 8 Hex Screws through the holes of the Bracket and into the roof Note 1 The U Shaped Bracket should be tightly secured but be sure not to over tighten the screws and strip the wood When installed it should resemble Fig 22 Finally apply sealant around the head of the screws Note 2 The bottom headers are NOT secured with U Shaped Brackets t...
Страница 22: ...ssembly Fig 24 and secure with a Hose Clamp On the bottom remaining corner insert an End Cap and secure with a Hose Clamp Fig 25 Secure the nal two top Rubber Couplings to the roof with U Shaped Brackets just as you did in Step 5 Step 7 The Hold Down Straps may now be installed Fig 26 A minimum of 3 straps is required In high wind areas increase the number of straps per panel row particularly for ...
Страница 23: ...base Fig 28 The SuperClip base should be tightly secured but be sure NOT to over tighten the screw and strip the wood In high wind areas the base can be fastened in the four corners in addition to the center Lay strap across the SuperClip base at the left end of the row Screw on SuperClip cap rmly Stretch the strap across all the panels to the right and screw on the last SuperClip cap rmly while t...
Страница 24: ...eck valve between the lter and the 3 way valve with the ow pointing away from the lter the cone inside the check valve will be facing towards the lter Be certain not to allow glue to seal the cone inside the check valve Typically the 3 way is mounted against the wall of the building approximately 3 to 4 o the ground with the side outlet facing right and the inlet facing down Use a 2 galvanized pip...
Страница 25: ... ing may be level in northern climates they must be installed with a per foot slope towards the pool equipment The panels should gravity drain back to the pool If it is not possible to route plumbing to allow for panel drainage a manual drain valve or line should be installed or the end plugsmayberemovedtodrainpanels Supportallpipesevery4 using2 GalvanizedPipeClamps 12 Control Installation 12 1 So...
Страница 26: ...f the pool Most controls operate a 2 or 3 way valve to divert water to the solar panels The following describes a typical 3 way automatic control system its components and opera tion see figure 32 Always refer to the SUNDWARE catalog for the exact details of operation maintenance and installation Mount the automatic control system in a convenient location near the pump and existing pool piping In ...
Страница 27: ...4 Typical Automatic Control Components see figure 33 the electronic control box 110 or 220 volt 2 the motorized 3 way valve 24 volt 3 the solar roof sensor 5 the pool water sensor 4 12 5 Typical control Operation Les Fonctions du ContrôleAutomatique When the pool pump is running 1 AUTO TEST ON or OFF switch AUTO when the switch is in this position the control will automatically divert water flow t...
Страница 28: ...the screw Drill a pilot hole and apply a generous amount of sealant into the hole If the cedar shakes are installed on fir strips call for alternate installation method 13 3 Flat Built up Gravel Roofs Use caution when installing on this type of roof The preferred method is to have a roofing con tractor install roof curbs where the mounting hardware will be installed 13 4 Open Beam Roofs Any ceilin...
Страница 29: ...urn the 3 way valve so that the closed indicator points toward the pool side of the valve Be sure that the ball valves on the feed and return lines are open Turn the pool pump on Set the pool pump timer if used so that the pump will run when sun is shining on the solar collectors Usually 10 00 AM to 4 00 PM but this will vary with geographic location time of year and the compass location of the sy...
Страница 30: ...nstall a2 Way Valve on the return line to throttle the flow back to produce more back pressure on system e Eliminate the Vacuum Relief Valve f Increase pump horse power Pump is making noise which could make the air coming into the pump because the pump is working harder to move the water through the solar system a Tight the pump trap lid b Check clean lubricate or replace the O ring on the pump tr...
Страница 31: ...ough the panels b If the array contains more panels than the maximum recommend ed on Page 9 of the manual change the array to a double row or single row split feed as shown in Fig 4 2 and Fig 4 3 If the system is a double row or a single row split feed array a If there is adequate flow install an HC 152 Two Way Valve on the return side of the set of panels that are the coolest to throttle back the...
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