Solar Bear Solar Pool Heater for above and inground swimming pools (Not recommended for Inflatable Pools) Installation & Owners Manual
Page Overview....……………….…………….………………………….... 1-2 Installation..…….…....……………………………………………..… 3-7 Operation & Winterization......………….…………………………… 8 Troubleshooting….…………………..…………………...……......... 9 Warranty............………..……….…………………..………………… 10 Overview Thank you for choosing the SolarBear solar pool heating system. SolarBear is proudly manufactured in the United States.
Overview (continued) Contents Your system includes one solar collector, along with mounting hardware, connection hardware, and integrated bypass valve. See the list below for the contents of your exact system: Component 975-3 4’ x 20’ Wide Solar Collector with 1-1/2” barb connections 1 Mounting Cap 12 Mounting Base 12 Mounting Strap 6 Valve Handle 1 Rubber tube plugs 20 Flexible Pool Hose Rigid PVC Pipe Additional materials required: Additional materials required - 1-1/2” I.D.
Installation 1) Determine location to install solar collector elect an unshaded location on the ground or roof near the pool that is at least 5’ x 20’ and receives full sun for most of the day. The solar collectors operate most efficiently when tilted 10 to 30 degrees towards the South, although they are still effective when facing West, East, or mounted flat. The solar collectors must be mounted horizontally on a smooth and flat surface using the provided mounting hardware to prevent damage.
10 30o 1 9 4 2 TYP 12-PLCS 2' 2' SOLAR COLLECTOR SUPPORT 2' 2' 22' 2' 4.) WHEN INSTALLING COLLECTORS ON THE GROUND, DO NOT BUILD A RACK THAT CAN ALLOW CHILDREN ACCESS TO THE POOL. 3.) SECURE PANELS USING SOLAR COLLECTOR ROOF MOUNT KIT. 2.) ENSURE SOLAR COLLECTOR AND PIPING ARE PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND CAN FREELY EXPAND AND CONTRACT WITHOUT RUBBING AGAINST SHARP EDGES. 4 Solar Collector BOTTOM 1"x4" PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SOLAR COLLECTOR.
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 overview. Position the rolled up solar collector so that they will unroll into the area you have chosen. Remove and discard the plastic end caps used for shipping.
Installation (continued) which case either end can be the inlet.. Place a hose clamp on the end of the hose and push the hose onto solar collector end at least one inch past the raised ribs. Slide the hose clamp into place and tighten. Note: You may need to warm the hose end by placing it in hot water for several seconds to make it more pliable. e. Use a new or existing 1-1/2” flexible hose to connect the remaining solar collector end to the pool inlet or existing pool heater inlet. f.
Installation (continued) your pump on and check the hose clamps and plumbing for leaks. If there’s a leak, you may have to loosen the clamp, then push the hose further up onto the barb. Then tighten the hose clamps or couplers again. After the pump is on and has run for about 5 minutes, slowly turn the red handle (‘Solar On’ position). Watch the pressure gauge on your filter. When it has increased 5-7 psi you have achieved optimum flow through the panel and should stop turning the handle.
Operation WARNING: If the solar collector are 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 that everyone is away from the pool inlet each time the solar is turned on. When the solar system is running efficiently, the solar collector will be cool to the touch. The sun’s heat will be carried into your pool immediately. For best results, turn on your SolarBear whenever the solar collector are in the sun.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. My system doesn’t seem to be working. The water returning to my pool is not hot. Turn off pool pump midday in bright sunlight for approximately 10 minutes and feel solar collector. It should be quite warm. Turn pool pump on again for 10 minutes and feel the solar collector, which should have become quite cool to the touch. The difference in temperature is the heat being added to your swimming pool.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY FOR THE SOLARBEAR SOLAR POOL COLLECTOR 1. SCOPE OF COVERAGE: This warranty applies only to new swimming pool solar collectors manufactured by SolarBear and installed according to SolarBear instructions on premises owned by the original consumer buyer. 2. IDENTITY OF WARRANTOR AND WARRANTEE: The warranty is extended by SolarBear to the original consumer buyer of the solar collector. 3.
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