Aquatherm 16104-8, 10001-2, 10204-12, 10001-5, 16204-12 User Manual

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SWIMMING POOL

SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR

AQUATHERM INDUSTRIES

SOLAR COLLECTORS

FOR MODEL NUMBERS:

10001-5
10001-2
10001-1

MANUAL CONTENTS

This manual provides a detailed step-by-step pro­cedure for the installation of an Aquatherm
Industries solar pool heating system. If the direc­tions are followed correctly and only recommended
Aquatherm Industries hardware and components
are used, the installed system should provide years
of trouble free service, savings, and enjoyment.

10204-12
10204-10
10204-8

16104-12
16104-10
16104-8

CAUTION: SOLAR COLLECTORS ARE OFTEN INSTALLED
ON THE ROOFS OF BUILDINGS. UNLESS YOU ARE VERY
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 INSTALLATION.
FAILURE T O OBSERVE SAFE PRACTICES ON A ROOF OR
OTHER ELEVATED STR UCTURE MAY RESULT IN FALLING,
LEADING TO SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU.

16204-12
16204-10
16204-8

MOUNTING
COMPONENTS
DIAGRAM

MOUNTING COMPONENTS

This section provides descriptions and part numbers of the
Aquatherm Industries Installation Kits required for each
solar pool heating system. The mounting location of each
kit component is shown by the corresponding circled num­ber in the ‘Mounting Components’diagram, shown above.

1

The Collector Installation Kit (Part #12034-1 for 1 1/2” kit;

#12034-2 for 2” kit) contains the parts needed to fasten a single
solar collector to a supporting surface and to make water connec­tions from one collector to another. Hold-down strap is not includ­ed and must be ordered separately Use one (1) kit per collector.

Part No Qty 1 1/2” Qty 2” Description

10008-1 1
10008-2
50006 2 2 Hold-down strap bracket
60001-1 2
60002-1
60546-1 4
60546-2

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Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

1 Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

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Collector connector hose (3 3/4” long)

2 Collector connector hose (3 3/4” long)

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Hose clamp, stainless steel

4 Hose clamp, stainless steel

2

The System Kit (Part #12135-1 for 1 1/2” kit; #12135-2

for 2” kit) contains additional hold-down hardware, connec­tion parts and adapters needed to complete water connec­tions from the collectors to the system feed and return line.
The pipe adapters that connect the system piping to the col­lectors are high temperature CPVC. The system check
valve is 1 1/2”- 2” PVC. Installation and homeowner manu­als are also included. Use one (1) kit per system.

Part No Qty 1 1/2” Qty 2” Description

10003-1 1
10003-2
10008-1 1
10008-2
10011 4 4 Hold-down strap clamp assembly
30061-1 1
30061-2
30089-1 2
30089-2
50006 2 2 Hold-down strap bracket
60001-2 2
60002-2
60546-1 4
60546-2
60019-2 1 1 Check Valve (1 1/2” & 2”)
19001 1 1 Installation Manual
19186 1 1 Owner’s Manual

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Vacuum Relief Valve

1 Vacuum Relief Valve

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Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

1 Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

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End cap

1 End cap

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Pipe adapter

2 Pipe adapter

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System connector hose (7” long)

2 System connector hose (7” long)

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Hose clamp, stainless steel

4 Hose clamp, stainless steel

2

2A

The Optional Supplemental System Isolation Kit

(Part #12033-5) includes a 1 1/2” - 2” PVC union ball
valve and a 1 1/2”-2” PVC check valve to permit manual
isolation of the solar system from the pool or spa filtration
system. Use one (1) kit per system.

3

Hold-Down Strap is required to secure collectors to

the counting surface. Use strap 10035-1 (54’) for ro ws of
up to 6 collectors or strap 10035-2 (107’) for rows of up
to 12 collectors.

5

The Row Spacer Kit (Part #12017-1 for 1 1/2” kit; #12017-2

for 2”kit) is used when a row of collectors must be interrupted by
a space to allow for obstructions such as a chimney or roof vent.
It contains the hardware needed to space around any width
obstructions by connecting appropriate lengths of PVC pipe to
the pipe adapters at the inlet and outlet headers of the two col­lectors on either side of the obstructions. Use when required.

Part No Qty 1 1/2” Qty 2” Description

10008-1 1
10008-2
10011 4 4 Hold-down strap clamp assembly
30089-1 4
30089-2
50006 2 2 Hold-down strap bracket
60001-1 2
60002-1
60546-1 4
60546-2

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Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

1 Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

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Pipe adapter

4 Pipe adapter

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Collector connector hose (3 3/4” long)

2 Collector connector hose (3 3/4” long)

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Hose clamp, stainless steel

4 Hose clamp, stainless steel

4

The Add-A-Row Kit (Part #12043-1 for 1 1/2” kit; #12043-

2 for 2” kit) is used when more than one row of collectors is to
be installed. Use one (1) kit for each collector row after the first.

Part No Qty 1 1/2” Qty 2” Description

10003-1 1
10003-2
10008-1 1
10008-2
10011 4 4 Hold-down strap clamp assembly
30061-1 1
30061-2
30089-1 2
30089-2
50006 2 2 Hold-down strap bracket
60001-2 2
60002-2
60546-1 4
60546-2

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Vacuum Relief Valve

1 Vacuum Relief Valve

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Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

1 Outlet header hold-down bracket assembly

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End cap

1 End cap

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Pipe adapter

2 Pipe adapter

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System connector hose (7” long)

2 System connector hose (7” long)

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Hose clamp, stainless steel

4 Hose clamp, stainless steel

6

Double Hole Outlet Header Bracket

(Part #50069) may be used on steep roof
applications or in high wind areas where
extra hold-down strength is required.

7

Aluminum Mounting Bracket & Header Clamp Assembly

The Aluminum Header Bracket (Part #30171-1 for 1 1/2”;

#30177-1 for 2”) is used as optional outlet header mounting
hardware. It replaces or can be used in conjunction with the
Outlet Header Hold-Down Bracket assembly (10008-1/-2). The
bracket is designed for installations that require more flexibility
for the outlet header mounting hardware location, such as bar­rel tile roofs or installations that require mounting hardware to
be anchored into rafters or beams.

The Aluminum Header Clamp Assembly (Par t #10117-1 for
1 1/2”; #10117-2 for 2”)

is used the same as the Aluminum
Header Bracket (30171-1) and allows for collector
replacement without disturbing the roof penetrations.

3

8

Header Inserts (Part #50055-1 for

1 1/2”; #50055-2 for 2”) are used
in special situations where
unusually high stagnation
temperatures are expected,
such as in a desert climate
or where abnormally high
system pressures may occur.
Use four (4) inserts per collector.

9

The Optional Supplemental Hurricane Collector

Hold-Down Kit (Part #12035-1 for 1 1/2”, #12035-2 for

2”) when used in addition to the basic collector installa­tion kit, meets collector mounting standards in Florida
Counties requiring resistance to 120 mile per hour winds.
In regions where high winds are prevalent, special
mounting precautions may be necessary to secure
brackets to the mounting surface. One method, using
threaded rods, is shown here.

MOUNTING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS

Refer to Figure 1 throughout this section. When mounting
the collectors, always make provisions for inlet connec­tions at the bottom header and outlet connections at the
top. The outlet headers must be pitched a vertical dis­tance of at least 8” (20cm) above the inlet headers to
assure proper drainage and uniform flow. Plan the col­lector location to allow at least one foot on all sides of the
row of collectors for mounting brackets and piping. The
outlet pipe for each row of collectors must be connected
diagonally opposite the inlet pipe. Refer to Figure 2.

VACUUM RELIEF VALVE

Note: This end of row lower than
opposite end. See instruction 2.

FLOW

Figure 2

INLET

(from pool)

FLOW

END
CAP

OUTLET

(to pool)

OUTLET HEADER HOLD-DOWN BRACKET

CENTERLINE

OF CLAMP
AND HOSE

3/8" (10mm)

HEADER

HOSE

LOCATING

SHOULDER

HEADER
SEALING

GROVE

HOLD-DOWN CLAMP

OPTIONAL

HEADER

INSERT

ABSORBER

PLATE

DISTANCE BETWEEN PANEL

HEADERS AND STRAPS

Collector

Panel Size

in feet

_________

12
10

8
6
4

Collector

(A) Distance

inches (cm)

_________

60 (152)
48 (122)

36 (91)
24 (60)

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Collector

(B) Distance

inches (cm)

_________

16 (40)

HOSE

CLAMP

PIPE
ADAPTOR

HIGH WIND AREA

BRACKET BOLTING

3/8" (10mm)

3 3/4" HOSE

BRACKET

LONG
HOSE

VACUUM

RELIEF

VALVE

BRACKET

(130 cm)

SHORT

HOSE

51"

Figure 1

ASSEMBLY ON

ROOF DIAGRAM

4

(130 cm)

51"

(130 cm)

51"

SEE TABLE B

SHORT

HOSE

PANEL

(130 cm)

51"

SEE TABLE A

(from pool)

OUTLET HEADERS

(130 cm)

51"

OUTLET

INLET

(to return)

SHORT

HOSE

(130 cm)

51"

CENTERLINE

ALTERNATE VACUUM

RELIEF VALVE LOCATION

VACUUM
RELIEF
VALVE

ADAPTOR

HOSE

3/4 HEIGHT

FROM POOL

TO UPPER

HEADER

LONG HOSE

ADAPTOR

PANEL

INLET OUTLET

PIPE

PIPE