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INSTALLING YOUR SUNGRABBER

TM

 (CONTINUED) 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOF TYPES OTHER THAN SHINGLE ROOF (CONTINUED) 

Cedar Shake Roofs:  

If the cedar shakes are installed on top of a plywood surface, use a galvanized metal flashing (approximately 4” 

x 4”) under each shake where the mounting screw will penetrate. Center the flashing under the penetration location before installing 
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, 
contact your dealer for alternate mounting instructions. 

Flat Built-up Gravel Roofs:  

Use caution when installing on this type of roof. The roof must be in good condition and be completely 

dry. If you are uncertain of the condition of the roof, consult a professional. At each mounting location remove the loose gravel in an 
area approximately 6“ x 6”.  At the exact location of the penetration, remove the gravel which is embedded into the tar surface of the 
roof using a chisel or the back of a claw hammer. Scrap back the gravel until you have a smooth tar surface approximately 2“ x 2”.  
Apply a generous amount of sealant under the mounting hardware and over the head of the screw once installed. Using a 2” to 2½”
fender washer under the mounting hardware will provide additional mounting surface. The screw must be tightened to hold the 
hardware securely to roof surface; however, use extreme caution not to over tighten and strip the screw in the plywood. An alternate 
method is to have a roofing contractor install roof curbs where the mounting hardware will be installed. 

Open Beam Roofs:

  Any ceiling with exposed beams must be checked to avoid the screw ends from penetrating into the interior 

space. Call for alternate installation method. 

Metal Roofs:

  If the metal roof is installed on a plywood surface, you may proceed using the normal installation method. If the metal 

roof is installed on fir strips, the mounting hardware must penetrate into the fir strip to insure a good seal and to avoid bending the 
metal surface. If screw heads protrude above the surface of the roof, a substrate must be used to prevent damage to the panels.

Rubber or Asphalt Modified

: This type of roof is typically installed flat. Using a 2” to 2½” fender washer under the mounting 

hardware will provide additional mounting surface.  Be sure to use a generous amount of sealant under the washer, between the 
washer and the mounting hardware, and on top of the mounting screw. 

Roof or Ground Mounted Rack Systems

: Rack systems can be made from pressure treated wood or aluminum. For roof mounted 

racks aluminum is preferred for its additional strength and longevity.  See your dealer for rack mounting options.   

CONNECTING TO POOL EQUIPMENT

Install check valve and by-pass ball valve as shown.  
The check valve prevents the water in the panels from 
flowing backwards through filter and back-flushing into 
the pool.  The by-pass ball valve allows you to 
manually activate and deactivate your solar system 
daily.  When turning the system on, regulate flow using 
the by-pass ball valve.  The solar system works best at 
flow rates ranging from 1 to 4 gpm per panel.  To 
regulate flow, simply document the pressure on the 
pressure gauge of the filter with the by-pass valve open 
and the pool pump running.  Then throttle the by-pass 
ball valve closed until the pressure on the filter gauge 
has increased (for a maximum 12 panel system) more 
than what you originally documented.  Give the system 
about 10 minutes to normalize, and then check the 
pressure gauge again.  Additional fine-tuning may be 
required.  Once set, mark the location of the by-pass 
ball valve handle so that you can simply and accurately 
activate and deactivate the solar system daily. 

True Union isolation ball valves are recommended to make Winterizing your system easier.  

NOTE:  A MOTORIZED VALVE AND AN 

AUTOMATIC SOLAR CONTROL ARE OPTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL POOL DEALER.  

HEATER

(OPTIONAL)

BY-PASS VALVE

CHECK VALVE

(OPTIONAL)

ISOLATION 

BALL VALVE

FILTER

PUMP

VALVE

CHECK

ISOLATION

BALL VALVE

OUTLET

BALL

VALVE

TEE

HEATER

ISOLATION

(OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL)

OR

BYPASS

SOLAR

SOLAR

TO 

FROM 

POOL

FROM 

POOL

TO

Содержание IN-GROUND

Страница 1: ...LDINGS OR RESIDENTIAL HOMES UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH WORKING ON ROOFS AND HAVE THE PROPER LADDERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH WORK YOU SHOULD HIRE SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE TO DO THE...

Страница 2: ...added each time your pool water circulates through the solar panel s If your pool water is too warm circulate the pool water through the solar panel at night to cool your pool WHY IS SUNGRABBERTM YOUR...

Страница 3: ...clamp A B C D E 2 3 9 2 4 1 2 x 10 in ground solar panel 60 mounting straps 2 x 1 4 mounting screws 1 1 2 rubber coupler 1 1 2 hose clamp P N 267 System Kit Additional Parts Required 1 System Kit PVC...

Страница 4: ...solar panels either horizontally 20 panels or vertically 10 and 12 panels When transporting panel s to the roof or rack and while positioning panel s before mounting be sure they are not dragged over...

Страница 5: ...system Make sure each coupler is pushed on at least an inch past the raised ribs of the header adapters Position hose clamps 1 4 from the end of the couplers and tighten see photo 3 4 Install the rubb...

Страница 6: ...strap apply roofing mastic over the pilot hole re position the strap and screw lag screw through the strap into the roof see photos 2 7 8 Position the panel under the strap pull the strap tight acros...

Страница 7: ...re a good seal and to avoid bending the metal surface If screw heads protrude above the surface of the roof a substrate must be used to prevent damage to the panels Rubber or Asphalt Modified This typ...

Страница 8: ...and allow the system to drain Reattach your VRV SunGrabber TM panels are designed to be left in place through the winter months as long as they are drained If you question the drainage of your system...

Страница 9: ...or heat pump Answer If you have a gas heater or heat pump installed on your pool currently simply install your SunGrabberTM between the filter and the gas heater heat pump You will notice a reduction...

Страница 10: ...Notes...

Страница 11: ...Notes...

Страница 12: ...SunGrabberTM 866 SUNGRAB 866 786 4722 435 Otterson Drive Chico CA 95928 www sungrabber com P N 07347C 3 06...

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