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Home My WebLink AboutOperation ManuelModel # SQ-2220 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Read all the instructions before installing your solar heating system. How does a solar heating system work? 1. Connect your existing pool pump to the solar panel. Your pool pump sends cold water to the solar panel. 2. The sun heats the water in the solar panel. 3. Warm water is then returned to your swimming pool. How well does solariheating work? A solar heating system if sized and installed properly will raise your pool water temperature up to 100 F / 60 C and extend your swimming season. In order to maximize the heat, the solar panel must be exposed to sunlight as long as possible. On rainy days and at night the solar panel must be turned off so your pool water doesn't cool. You can purchase an optional diverter kit to accomplish this. On cloudy days, the solar panel won't work as well. It is recommended to use a solar blanket or a Liquid Solar Blanket. This will help maintain the heat generated by the solar panel in your pool. Is a special pump required? If your panel is on the ground beside your pool, you can use your existing pool pump as long as it is in good working condition. A 1 HP pump will handle a panel placed up to 9 meters (30 ft) away from your pool and one story up. Where can the solar'panel be placed? The solar panel can be placed on the ground. Avoid placing in high traffic areas, as it is not recommended to walk on the solar panel. The solar panel can also be mounted on a rack or a roof. When mounted, the panel should preferably be facing south and be inclined at a 300to 450 degree angle. Don't face the oanel North, because it will not heat A mounting kit (part#SQ-RMK5) is required for placing the solar panel on a rack or roof. How many panels do I need? C m 12 M-I M Above -Ground Above -Ground No. of Systems In -Ground Pool No. of Systems Round Pool Oval Pool . i Up to 16'x . Up to 20'x i # of Panels is the minimum recommended. More panels will give you more heat, faster. Part # »scr :«_ _,� Part # m«HAm ay Para ma%kn � my Part # Description Optional parts (cont.) _Add -on Kit (SQ-ADDON) 1 SQ-ADDON required per SQ-2220 system added Qty Part # Description 1 SK-FTGJ Rubber hose 7.5" 2 SK-FTG-L Metal collar (Hose clamp) Diverter Kit (SO-DK) Used to turn your system ON & OFF Oty Part # SKFTG-A Description Threaded 2 way valve SK-FTG-B Threaded nipple 11SK--FTG-E SK-FTG-C Threaded tee SK-FTG-D Threaded combination hose ada ter Roll of Teflon tape Vaccum relief Kit (SO-VRK) Facilitates drainage for winterizing roof mounted systems Qty Part# Description 1 SK-VRV Vacuum Relief Valve 1 SK-FTG-M Reducer Adapter 1.5'to System Kit (SO-SK) Everything needed to connect 3 SQ-2220 systems Includes add -on kits, vacuum relief kit, high wind kits & diverter kit Qty 4 Part # SK-FTG-K Description Rubber hose 3.75" 8 SK-FTG-L Metal collar (Hose clamp) 1 SK-VRV Vacuum Relief Valve 1 SK-FTG-M Reducer Adapter 1.5'to 0.75" 2 SK-FTG-N PVC Adapter 4 SK-RMK-ST-N32 Nylon strap 32" 4 SK-RMK-ST-V32 Vinyl strap 32" 8 SK-RMK-BASE Mounting base 8 SK-RMK-CAP Mounting Cap 1 VALVE-3WAY-S 3 Way Diverter Valve 1 SK-FTG-O PVC Tee INSTALLATION Additional parts required • Flexible pool hose or rigid PVC pipe. Length dependent on distance from pool pump to solar panels. • Metal collars (Hose clamps) - Quantity dependant on installation. • For rack or roof placement a mounting kit (part # SO-RMKS) is required Tools required • Flat head screwdriver. • For rack or roof placement: a utility knife, a power drill and silicone sealant. PANEL ASSEMBLY 1. Choose placement for your solar panel(s). Make sure that it will be in the sun for most of the day. The area should be clear of sharp objects. 2. Take the panel out of the box, remove the strap from panel and let the panel sit in the sun for approximately 30 minutes so it will become flexible. 3. a) Installation: one system on ground. Outlet 'v P d � eU u7 as W arz U C O .O Fri O' U Inlet ti. �' i'��a..-s:F_ •* .z_Kvs:.-......:...�.� "-�T....e....."�._..5�3's'.:�: Diagram Step 3a • Apply Teflon tape to threads of all 4 caps (SK-FTG-F ) See Fig 3a-1 • Thread all 4 caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2 • Put "O" rings (SK-FTG-I) on both combination adapters (SK- FTG-D) See Fig 3a-3 • Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3a. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4 • Push the rubber hose (SK-FTG-J ) over the panel header as per Diagram Step 3a. Slide a metal collar (SK-FTG-L) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar'/4' from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-5. • Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly. See Fig 3a-6 3 b) Installation: one system on rack or roof. (Horizontal only) 1 - Mounting kit (part # SQ-RMK5) is required tab U O .0 ' d u r —► a o� c4 0 m C U A Minimum of 2 inch fall per 10 feet Outlet A a ':, g-.'�.c�-e .-�rc•- �a w tc a -:.T- �S`•'TFa..�..a-'i«'4Y!45' Inlet Diagram Step 3b • Using a utility knife or a hand saw, cut rubber hose (SK-FTG-J) in half. Make sure you cut it as straight as possible. See Fig 3b-1. You should now have two rubbers 3 3/4" long. • Apply Teflon on two of the caps (SK-FTG-F). See Fig 3a-1.You only need 2 of the 4 caps for this type of installation. • Thread the 2 caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3b. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2 • Put "O" rings (SK-FTG-1) on both combination adapters (SK-FTG-D). See Fig 3a-3 • Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3b. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4 • Push the rubber hose you cut in half previously over the panel header as per Diagram Step 3b. Slide a metal collar (SK-FTG-L) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar'/4" from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-5. Repeat for other end of panel. • Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly. See Fig 3a-6. Repeat for other end of panel. • Install mounting kits as per instructions included with them. Panels must be installed with a slight slope (minimum 2 inch per 10 feet) toward the inlet. This will allow the panel to drain properly. Note: The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel. 3. c) Installation: two systems on ground. Add -on kit (part # SQ-ADDON) is required. Outlet lu ea m b h C d Y rn 03 Ci U .r� U U ~ O s - �•' Diagram Step 3c • Apply Teflon tape to threads of all the caps (SK-FTG-F ) See Fig 3a-1 • Thread all the caps into the panels as per Diagram Step 3c. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2 • Put "O" rings (SK-FTG-I) on two combination adapters (SK-FTG-D) See Fig 3a-3. You will only need 2 combination adapters for this type of installation. • Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per diagram Step 3c. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4 • Push the rubber hose (SK-FTG-J) over the panel header as per diagram Step 3c. Slide a metal collar (SK-FTG-L) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar'/4" from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-5. Repeat for 2"d system. • Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second,panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly. See Fig 3a-6. Repeat for 2nd system. • Install Add -on kit (SO-ADDON) between two sets of panels (sold separately) Note: A maximum of 6 2ft panels (3 systems) maybe plumbed In series 3 d) Installation: two systems on rack or roof. (Horizontal only) 2 Mounting kit (part # SQ-RMK5) are required. 1 System kit (part # SQ-SK) is required. A Minimum of 2 inch fall per 10 fee[ Outlet O d d M 17 t ed .�ll -c o L UO w N d n r� � a W L Q) W3 a ic�'�-'....f....3�?'•.:�..T.^..�Qv'S`�rX-'�S'��€=:Q�'F'. 2£""...3.� .i�j s F a py03 o L U U O Inlet Diagram Step 3d • Using a utility knife cut rubber hose (SK-FTG-J) from each system in half. Make sure you cut them as straight as possible. See Fig 3b-1. You should now have rubbers that are 3 3/4" long. • Apply Teflon on one of the caps (SK-FTG-F). See Fig 3a-1.You only need 1 cap for this type of installation. • Thread the cap into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-2 • If you are using flexible piping to connect panels to your pump then Put "O" rings (SK-FTG-1) on both combination adapters (SK-FTG-D) See Fig 3a-3. Thread both combination adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3a-4 OR If you are using rigid piping to connect panels to your pump then apply Teflon on both PVC adapters (SK-FTG-N). See Fig 3d-1. Thread both adapters into the panels as per Diagram Step 3d. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3d-2. 3 d) (cont.) • Apply Teflon on reducer adapter (SK-FTG-M) included in the system kit (SQ-SK) sold separately. Thread reducer adapter into the panel as per diagram Step 3d. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3d-3. • Apply Teflon on vacuum relief valve (SK-VRV). Thread vacuum relief valve into the reducer adapter. Do not over tighten. See Fig 3d-3. Note: The vacuum valve assembly must be installed at the top of the panels as per diagram Step 3d. • Push the rubber hose you cut in half previously over the panel header as per diagram Step 3d. Slide a metal collar (SK-FTG-L) onto the rubber hose. Place metal collar 114" from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Fig 3a-5. Repeat for other end of panel. • Slide another metal collar onto the rubber hose. Connect the 2 panels together by pushing the rubber hose over the second panel header. Tighten metal collar to secure assembly. See Fig 3a-6. Repeat for other end of panel. • Repeat previous 2 steps for other system. • You should now have two sets of connected panels. You need to use rubbers from the system kit (SK-FTG-K) to connect the two set together as per Diagram Step3d. • Install mounting kits as per instructions included with them. Panels must be installed with a slight slope (minimum 2 inch per 10 feet) toward the inlet. This will allow the panel to drain properly. Note: The inlet must always be at the lower end of the panel and the outlet at the higher end of the panel. Note: A maximum of 12 2ft panels (6 systems) may be plumbed in parallel For high wind areas you can install the Nylon straps and Vinyl straps from System Kit. Mark a spot 6" to the right of the outlet. Mark spots 6" to the right of every second rubber hose that are on the same side as the outlet. Mark a spot 6" to the right of the cap. See Fig 3d-4. Place mounting base (SK-RMK-BASE) on these spots. Drill pilot holes, apply silicone roof sealant and screw mounting base into roof. See Fig 3d-5. Wrap a Nylon strap (SK-RMK-ST-N32) around the panel header (see Fig 3d-7) or around rubber hose (see Fig 3d-6). Lay both ends of strap in the mounting base and pull tight. See Fig 3d-8. Screw on mounting cap (SK-RMK-CAP). See Fig 3d-9. Repeat process on the inlet side of the panels but using the Vinyl straps (SK-RMK-ST-V32) instead. CONNECTING TO POOL System with no diverter To Panel From Panel Inlet Outlet Filter t�v Pool Outlet Pool Inlet Swimming Pool Diagram 61 1. Turn off your pool pump. Block the inlet and outlet of your pool so that the water won't empty when you are connecting your panel(s). 2. Remove the hose from the pool inlet ( hose between the filter and the pool ) and connect the hose to the panel inlet. If hose is too short, you need to purchase a new one. Make sure you purchase the appropriate size that is compatible with your existing pool equipment. For 1114' hose, it will only slide over the small end of the combination adapter. See Fig C1-1. For 11/2" hose, it will slide all the way to flange of combination adapter. See Fig C1-2. Place metal collar'/4" from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Diagram C-1. 3. Connect another hose (not supplied) from the panel outlet to the pool inlet. See Diagram C-1. 4. Make sure that your hoses are all connected the correct way and that all the collars have been tightened. Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool. 5. Turn on your pool pump. Check for any leaks. If any of the threaded fittings leak, remove the fitting and apply more Teflon. If any of the hoses leak at the connection, loosen the collar and push the hose over the fitting and re -tighten the metal collar. You will see air bubbles coming from the pool inlet. This is normal and will stop once the air inside the panels has been purged. Note: Without a diverter, your solar heating system is always ON. At night, your solar panels will cool your swimming pool. We recommend you close your pump at night to avoid this or purchase a diverter kit (SO-DK) System with diverter (part # SQ-DK) Diagram 42 1. Turn off your pool pump. Block the inlet and outlet of your pool so that the water won't empty when you are connecting your panel(s). 2. Remove the hose from the pool inlet ( hose between the filter and the pool ) Connect the hose to one side of the diverter kit previously assembled as per instructions included with diverter kit. For 11/4' hose, it will only slide over the small end of the combination adapter. See Fig C1-1. For 11/2" hose, it will slide all the way to flange of combination adapter. See Fig C1-2. Place metal collar'/4' from edge and tighten collar with screwdriver. See Diagram C-2. 3. Take a hose (not supplied) long enough to reach the panel and connect one end to the diverter kit (same side of the two way valve as in step 2) Place metal collar and tighten. Connect other end of the hose to the panel inlet. Place metal collar and tighten. See Diagram C-2. 4. Take another hose (not supplied) and connect it to the panel outlet. Place metal collar and tighten. Connect other end of the hose to the diverter kit. Place metal collar and tighten. See Diagram C-2. 5. Take the last hose (not supplied) and connect it to the last open end of the diverter kit. Place metal collar and tighten. Connect the other end of the hose to your pool inlet. Place metal collar and tighten. See diagram C-2. 6. Make sure the valve on the diverter is on the open position. Valve in the open position Valve in the closed position Solar heating is OFF ( not heating) Solar heating Is ON ( heating ) 7. Make sure that your hoses are all connected the correct way and that all the collars have been tightened. Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool. 8. Turn on your pool pump. Check for any leaks. If any of the threaded fittings leak, remove the fitting and apply more Teflon. If any of the hoses leak at the connection, loosen the collar and push the hose over the fitting and re -tighten the metal collar. You will see air bubbles coming from the pool inlet. This is normal, the air in the hoses is being purged. 9. Turn your solar heating system on by turning the two-way valve in the diverter to the closed position. See Fig C2-2. Once again you will see air bubbles coming from your pool. The system is now purging the air that is in the solar panel(s). 11 System with system kit (part # SQ-SK) To Panel From Panel Inlet Outlet Three Way PVC Tee Valve Filter nmm Pool Outlet Pool Inlet Swimming Pool Diagram C-3 1. Turn off your pool pump. Block the inlet and outlet of your pool so that the water won't empty when you are connecting your panel(s). 2. Install Three Way Diverter Valve (VALVE-3WAY-S) and the PVC Tee (SK-FTG-O) on pool return line after filter. See Diagram C-3. If you have another pool heater, the three-way valve and tee should be installed before it. 3. You may want to install a check valve between the three-way valve and your filter. This will prevent the water that is in the panels from flowing backwards into the filter when your pump is turned off. If you install a check valve, make sure when you winterize your pool that all your piping in drained. 4. Run you feed and return PVC piping from your pool to your solar panels. Make sure piping is installed in such a way to allow proper drainage. 5. Make sure that your piping is connected the correct way and that all joints have been glued. Unblock the inlet and outlet of your pool. 6. Turn on your pool pump. Check for any leaks. You will see air bubbles coming from the pool inlet. This is normal, the air in the hoses is being purged. 7. Turn your solar heating system on by turning the three way diverter valve. Once again you will see air bubbles coming from your pool. The system is now purging the air that is in the solar panel(s). Note: A motorized valve and Automatic controls are optional items available from your local pool dealer 12