Maytronics HeatMiser II Instructions Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CO NTENT S

PREFACE ................................................................................................................................ 4

Safety precautions and regulations ........................................................................................ 4

General information ............................................................................................................... 5

How does it work? ............................................................................................................. 5

Unpacking the solar collector ............................................................................................ 6

Tools & equipment required .............................................................................................. 6

Familiarize yourself with your surroundings ...................................................................... 6

Choosing the ideal position ............................................................................................... 6

Parts list .................................................................................................................................. 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 8

Positioning the solar collector ................................................................................................ 8

Open stand ............................................................................................................................. 8

Set up panels ........................................................................................................................ 10

Connecting Solar collector to filter pump ............................................................................. 12

Connecting Solar collector to pool ........................................................................................ 12

Connecting several solar collectors together (optional) ....................................................... 14

INITIAL OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 15

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 15

Winterizing ........................................................................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 16

DISABLING A DAMAGED RISER TUBE .................................................................................... 17

Maytronics, US Inc.

1790 Corporate Drive, Suite 300

Norcross, GA 30093

www.maytronicsus.com

e-Mail: [e-mail]

Ph: 1-888-DOLPHIN (356-7446)

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PRE FA CE

HeatMiser II has been engineered and manufactured according to the highest standards for
reliability, durability, ease of installation, operation and safety. With proper care, HeatMiser II
will heat your pool and water during your swimming season for many years to come. Thank you
for purchasing HeatMiser II.

BEFORE assembling and installing the collector, please take the time to read the following
instructions to ensure a smooth and successful installation and operation. Retain this
installation manual for future use.

Read all safety and operation guidelines. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury or damage to the pool and/or collector.

SAF ET Y PR EC AUT IONS A ND REGU LA TION S

Warning! Position the solar collector so that is cannot be used by children to obtain
access to the pool.

Warning! Check with local and state codes and regulations regarding installation of
Solar Pool Heating Systems.

Avoid stepping on the panels.

Do not allow children to operate the solar collector.

Always turn the filter system off when installing, working on, or servicing the solar
collector.

Do not use any petroleum based lubricant to clean the product as it may damage it.

Be sure to place your pool cover on at night and whenever the pool is not in use to
prevent heat loss and to retain the heat generated by the solar collector during the day.

Circulating the water through the collector at inappropriate climate conditions might cool
the pool water, therefore at cooler climates or at night make sure pool pump is turned
off.

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GEN ERAL I NFO RM ATIO N

This manual provides information relating to the installation, operation and maintenance
of the HeatMiser II solar collector. We recommend you read this manual thoroughly and
keep it for future reference.

HeatMiser II, solar collector for swimming pools, is simple to install and easy to operate.
The installation instructions described in this manual are based on the following
assumptions:

1. You already have a pool that is completely set up and filled with water.

2. Your pool is equipped with a pump and operational water filtering system.

3. You have the necessary hoses needed to feed water in and out of your pool and

filter system.

Once installed, HeatMiser II will completely be dependent on the existing pool's filter
pump to push water in and through the solar collector.

HOW DOE S IT WO RK?

When properly installed, HeatMiser II will be connected to your filter and your pool by
two hoses: One will feed cold, filtered pool water from your pump into the collector. The
other, will feed water warmed by the sun to your pool via the pool return inlet. As cold
water is fed into the HeatMiser II, it flows through the individual riser tubes in the incased
glazing. The sun radiation is harvested by the collector and heats the water in the tubes
which is carried back into the pool.

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UNP ACKIN G THE SOL AR COL LE CTO R

Carefully remove the collector and all its components from the box. Before you begin,
make sure all parts detailed on page 7 are present.

TOO LS & E QUI PM E NT RE QUIR ED

The following items are not included with the product, but are required for a proper
assembly and operation:

- Flat head screwdriver

- Section of Hose to connect HeatMiser II to pool system

FAM IL IAR IZ E Y OU RSE LF WIT H YOU R SUR ROUND IN GS

Before you begin assembling, it is a good idea to know certain specifications about your
pool:

- How big is your pool?

- How many gallons of water does it hold?

- What type of connections does your pool require?

- What is the ideal location of the solar collector for the ultimate exposure to the sun?

CH OO SIN G THE I DEA L P OSI TI ON

Your solar collector is designed to be installed on the ground next to your existing pump
and filter system. Locate a hard leveled surface. You will need to position the solar
collector at a safe distance away from the pool so it cannot be used by children as a step
to obtain access to the water. Make sure the place you have chosen is exposed to the sun
at least 6 daily hours. Avoid areas that might be shaded at different intervals of the day.
Use the supplied stand to angle the collector so it is facing the sun.

NOTE: HeatMiser II must be installed between the filter and the pool water inlet,
AFTER the water is filtered to prevent dirt and debris from clogging the riser tubes.

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