Pool Solar Panel Installation Guide

A manual 3 way bypass valve is installed to divert the pool water to the panels or bypass the panels.

Pool solar panel installation guide.

Sizing the system. In the most simple of terms a 3 zone bypass is an orientation of 3 ball valves installed such that you can send all water to the solar heater none of the water to the solar heater or some to each. Installation continued 2 roll out solar collector lay the box containing the solar system near the selected installation location. Use larger panels where possible to lower the cost per square foot.

If you have any installation questions contact your solarhot representative for assistance. Connecting the solar panels to the feed return lines. Your pool pump sends cold water to the solar panel. Where can the solar panel.

While this manual explains how to install solarhot panels properly in typical situations it cannot address all the unique or individual circumstances possible. The sun heats the water in the solar panel. Their main function is to absorb solar radiation and transfer the heat collected to the pool water circulating through the system. Connect your existing pool pump to the solar panel.

Open the controller box by undoing the 4 screws. It is recommended to use a solar blanket or a liquid solar blanket. Solar pool heating system installation manual read the complete manual before beginning the installation. Ensure there are no rocks or other sharp objects lying on the ground that could puncture the solar collector.

To have a noticeable impact on your pool water s temperature your solar panels must be at least half as big as your pool s area. This will help maintain the heat generated by the solar panel in your pool. Step guide your system will meet the installation standards recommended by the factory. Page 2 how does a solar heating system work.

Sun ray solar pool panels. Installation manual heliocol solar pool heater introduction table of contents 1 25 14. Manual solar heater plumbing installation if you want the bare minimum cost and ease of installation for your pool solar heater then all you need to do is create a 3 zone bypass in your system. Solar pool pump solar pool pump controller screw on pvc 50mm connectors o rings for 50mm pvc connectors 6m 4mm 2 core cable for solar panel connection clear lid and screw on holder for leaf trap leaf trap opener handle leaf trap basket white connecting the pump controller and solar panels 1.

Is a special pump required. Cloudy days the solar panel won t work as well. Measure your pool s dimensions to find the size of the solar panels you need. Running the feed return lines from roof to ground level.

Sun ray solar pool panels are the heart of the system. For example if your pool is 10 by 15 square feet 0 93 by 1 39 m 2 your pool s total area is 150 square feet 14 m 2. A 1hp pump will handle a panel placed up to 9 meters 30 ft away from your pool and one story up. Connecting the feed return lines to the filtration system.