Operating Guide

Installation (continued)

2) Roll out solar collector

Lay the box containing the solar system near the selected installation location. Ensure

there are no rocks or other sharp objects lying on the ground that could puncture the

solar collector. Remove the contents and verify quantities using list shown in the over-

view.

Position the rolled up solar collector so that they will unroll into the area you have cho-

sen. Remove and discard the plastic end caps used for shipping. Cut the solar col-

lector strap with scissors. Be careful so you don’t damage the solar collector. Gently

unroll the solar collector. Place a smooth object of no more than 15 pounds on each

end of the solar collector to hold them at. After 30 minutes or so in the sun the panels

will stay at.

3) Strap down the solar collector

Lay the mounting straps evenly spaced across the solar collector. The outside mount-

ing straps should be roughly 6 inches away from solar collector ends. Place mounting

bases under mounting straps, a couple inches away from both sides of the solar collec-

tor.

For ground installations, anchor the mounting bases to the ground using ground spikes

(not provided). For roof or ground rack installations, align straps with rafter locations in

order to anchor mounting bases to rafters. Locate rafters by looking under roof eves

or by nding rafter nails on fascia boards. Lift mounting strap away and drive 1/4” x 2”

outdoor screws with roof sealant into mounting bases. Thread on mounting caps.

4) Connect to pool and start-up

Flexible Pool Hose

a.The solar collector ends are 1-1/2” hose size. If your pool uses a different hose size,

purchase appropriate reducers from a pool supply store.

b.Turn on your pool pump and record the pressure shown on the pressure gauge on the

pool lter. Turn off your pool pump and block the inlet and outlet of your pool using the

plugs supplied by your pool manufacturer or a suitable alternative.

c. Disconnect the hose at the pool lter outlet.

d. Use a new or existing 1-1/2” exible hose to connect the pool lter outlet to the solar

collector. The solar collector inlet is at the bottom of solar collector, unless laid at in