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HEATING YOUR POOL 

When the system starts up you will notice tiny air bubbles flowing into your pool.  This is the plumbing and solar panel(s) being purged 
of any air.  This is normal and should last a few minutes.  To check the performance of the system, turn off the pool pump.  Wait 10 
minutes and feel the surface of the solar panel.  It should be hot to the touch.  Now turn the pool pump back on and feel the panel 
getting cooler to the touch.  The difference in temperature is FREE solar heat being added to your pool water! 

Warning:  If the panel is full of water and has been sitting in the sun without the pump running, the water can get 
very hot.  Hot water can cause burns, so be sure everyone is away from the pool inlet each time the system is 
turned on. 

For best results, turn on your solar system whenever your solar panels are in the sun.  Turn the solar system off at night or when it’s 
raining to prevent cooling the pool.  If your pool system has a timer, set it to operate from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  This is the best solar 
heating period.  Using a solar blanket in addition to your solar pool heater will hold the warmth in the pool and help it heat more 
quickly.  It is particularly important to use the blanket at night or when it’s windy.  If your pool becomes too warm during the season, 
turn the pump and solar on at night to help cool the pool. 

WINTERIZING YOUR SUNGRABBER

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A vacuum relief valve (VRV) is provided with your SunGrabber

TM

 system to allow the panels to drain when the pump is off.  All 

plumbing designs should allow for full drainage.  Turn by-pass valve and pool pump off, and allow 30 to 40 minutes for drainage.
Undo the isolation valves, remove the VRV, 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 you should 
disconnect each panel and raise each one up to check and see that no water is present. 

 Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING 

If you are having an issue with your SunGrabber

TM

, please review this section and the Frequently Asked Question section that 

follows.  Usually a resolution can be found in these two sections.  If your particular issue is not found, please visit us on the web at 
www.sungrabber.com or contact our customer support department at 1-866-SUNGRAB (786-4722). 

Issue:  

My system doesn’t seem to be working.

Resolution: 

Turn off your pool pump midday in bright sunlight.  After 10 minutes have passed, feel the solar panel. It should be quite warm to the 

touch.  Turn your pool pump back on.  Wait another 10 minutes and feel the solar panel again.  It should be cool to the touch. The difference in 
temperature is the heat being added to your swimming pool and indicates that your system is functioning properly.  Also, the water entering the 
pool from the solar panel through the pool inlet should be warmer than the surrounding pool water. 

Issue:  

My pool is not warm enough.

Resolution:  

Your system should be up and running for five days to reach optimum temperature.  Be sure the system is turned off during the night, 

or this will cool your pool.  Be sure your solar system is getting sun the entire day or at least 4 to 6 hours of afternoon sun, preferably on a south-
facing pitched roof. 

Issue:  

Flow from my pool inlet seems greatly reduced and filter pressure excessive.

Resolution:  

There will be some increase in backpressure on the filter and pump when the solar system is on.  Check to see that your pool filter is 

properly cleaned. 

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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...

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