SmartPool Inc S421 User Manual
for Aboveground Pools
Product Number S421/S411
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
How Solar Pool Heating Works Why Solar Heat Works Best
• Using your pool pump, water
is automatically pumped
through the solar collectors.
• The water is then heated by the
sun as it moves through the
collectors.
• The heated water is returned
back to the pool, through
your return lines.
• You enjoy your own
heated pool with no
fuel costs.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. YOUR ENJOYMENT OF YOUR SOLAR HEATED POOL
AND YOUR WARRANTY ARE AFFECTED BY HOW YOUR SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED
CAUTION:
a) 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 to observe safe practices on a roof or other elevated
structure may result in falling, leading to serious injury to you.
b) When installing collectors on the ground, do not build a rack support that could allow children access
into the pool.
• Water is heated as it moves through the many
tubes in the solar collectors.
• Tube and web design traps heat and catches
light as the sun moves across the sky.
• Tough polypropylene material won’t rust, corrode
or scale. Plus, the collector is reversible.
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Collector Cross Section
IMPORTANT
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
How Well Does Solar Heating Work?
properly sized and installed system will raise pool temperatures up to 10˚F (6˚ C) during the season. You will only want to
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circulate water through the solar collector when the sun is shining. When it's cloudy or rainy, solar won't work as well (and you
probably won't be swimming during those times), but your water will be back up to temperature after one or two warm days.
Do I Need A Special Pump?
If your pool pump is in good working condition, there shouldn't be any problem using your existing pump. Aone HP pump will
handle installations up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the pool equipment and one story up. If the collectors are cool to touch when the
water is running through them on a warm sunny day, you are getting enough flow.
Where Can I Put The Solar Collectors?
Anywhere you get at least 6 hours of full sun during the day
If you are mounting the solar on an angle (like a roof or rack), the collectors should face in a southerly direction. For roof or rack
mounting, you’ll need one SK-43 for each solar box. For high wind areas, we recommend one SK-34 High W
Call SmartPool at 1-732-730-9880 for ordering info.
What Tools Will I Need?
• Flat head screwdriver or 5/16" (8 mm) nut driver
For roof or rack mounting you will also need:
• Power drill
• 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit and a Phillips head bit
• Silicone sealant (GEII or equivalent)
What additional parts will I need to install the solar system on a roof?
• One SmartPool Mounting Kit SK-43 for each solar box. One High Wind SK-34 for each collector in high wind areas.
• You will need the correct amount of 1 1/2" (38 mm) Schedule 40 PVC pipe for the plumbing, going to and from your pool equipment.
• You will also need PVC primer, glue, and fittings (available where you buy PVC pipe).
What additional parts will I need to install the solar system on the ground or on a rack?
• For a ground mount installation you will require 2 hoses - one that will reach from the pool equipment to the collector and one that reaches
from the collector back to the pool.
• For a rack mount installation you'll need SmartPool’s mounting kit SK-43. For high wind areas you will need one SK-34 for each collector.
. The longer the collectors are in full sun, the better they will work.
ind Kit for each collector.
USE ONLY SMARTPOOL-APPROVED MOUNTING KIT SK43.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
WARNING! POSITION THE RACK SO THAT IT DOES NOT
PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE POOL FOR CHILDREN.
How much will the solar system weigh when filled with water?
Each S421 solar box (2 Collectors) will weigh approximately 80 lbs.(36 kg), and each S411 solar box (2 collectors) will weigh 40 lbs.
(18 kg) when filled with water. There is very little additional load on your roof since the weight is dispersed over a large area.
Pool Sizes
Round Oval
12’ - 24’ (3.7 m - 7.3 m) 12’ x 24’ (3.7 m x 7.3 m)
27’ - 28’ (4.9 m - 9.8 m) 16’ x 32’ (4.9 m x 9.8 m) - 18’x 34’ (5.5 m x 10.4 m)
Pool Sizes
Round Oval
12’ - 18’ (3.7 m - 5.5 m) 12’ x 24’ (3.7 m x 7.3 m)
21’ - 24’ (6.4 m - 7.3 m) 15’ x 30’ (4.6 m x 9.1 m) - 16’x 25’ (4.9 m x 7.6 m)
27’ - 28’ (4.9 m - 9.8 m) 16’ x 32’ (4.9 m x 9.8 m) - 18’x 34’ (5.5 m x 10.4 m)
Use a solar blanket to hold in heat at night or during cool weather.
der Guide for S421
Or
der Guide for S411
Or
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Number of
Solar Boxes
1
2
Number of
Solar Boxes
1
2
3
Area
Needed
3 ft x 21 ft (1 m x 6.5 m)
10 ft x 21 ft (3 m x 6.5 m)
Area
Needed
11 ft x 3 ft (3.5 m x 1 m)
11 ft x 5 ft (3.5 m x 1.75 m)
11 ft x 7 ft (3.5 m x 2.25 m)
Product # S421/S411 Kit Components
Kit Qty Item # Description
2 Polypropylene Solar Collectors
1 Limited Warranty
SK-42 System Kit for S421/S411
2 69003 Elbow Connectors
4 69002 PVC End Caps 1 1/2” (38 mm) FPT
4 SC150CLMP 1 1/2” (38 mm) Stainless Steel Hose Clamps 35-64
1 60554 Teflon Tape 1/2” (12,7 mm)
1 SC375HOSE 6” (15.25 cm) Long Rubber Hose
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SunHeater collectors are manufactured with
special molds and materials designed to provide you with the most durable, high performance solar pool heating system available. Note: during manufacturing certain
mechanical incisions are required to complete the assembly of the collector (see photos on right). These are normal and do not
adversely affect the performance or durability
of your SunHeater.
Please Note: Small
holes in collector (see
photo at right) are NOT
to be used for mounting.
Use only SmartPoolapproved mounting kit
SK43 and follow the
directions provided.
Failure to comply will
void your warranty.
SK-42
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SYSTEM LAYOUT
Required:
• Flathead screwdriver or 5/16" (8 mm) nut driver.
To install your solar heating system
•
each from the pool equipment to the collector and one that reaches from the
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collector back to the pool.
ou will require 2 hoses - one that will
y
(Single Box
Elbow Connector
Return Hose
)
Black Rubber Connector Hose
White End Caps
Elbow Connector
SYSTEM LAYOUT
(Two Boxes
eed Hose
F
Labels
Warm Water
(Return Fitting)
ool Pump
P
ilter
F
)
Cool Water
(Feed)
Label
Label
White End Caps
• If collectors are to be mounted on a roof, you must purchase kit SK43
for each collector. For high wind areas you will also need kit SK34 for each
collector. Call your dealer or SmartPool at 732-730-9880.
• Slots are provided in each solar collector for mounting. (DO NOT USE SMALL HOLES IN
COLLECTORS FOR MOUNTING - SEE PAGE 3. DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY).
• Maximum of four collectors may be plumbed in series.
• Pitch the collectors slightly toward the end caps for winterizing and draining (1”-2”/25 mm-50 mm).
• Do not add additional mounting hardware other than SmartPool factory approved kits.
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Label
Label
INSTALLATION
1. Provide an area that is free of any sharp objects with at least 6 hours of full sunlight a day.
2. Remove strap from collectors and unroll them next to each other placing the headers with the serial
number labels closest to your pool equipment.
3. Allow the collectors to relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour). DO NOT LAY COLLECTORS ON
THE GRASS IT CAN DAMAGE THE LAWN UNDERNEATH! DO NOT WALK ON COLLECTORS.
4. Remove and discard the black protective end caps covering the threaded ends of the header pipes.
5. Join the headers with the labels together using one black rubber connector hose and two 1 1/2"
(38 mm) hose clamps. Position hose clamps 1/2” (12.7 mm) in from each end of rubber connector hose
and tighten (as shown). Do Not Overtighten. Do not push connector hose against tubes of collector.
6. Wrap the 6 remaining threaded ends of the headers with Teflon tape provided
(as shown) for a watertight seal.
7.
On the headers without the label, thread white end caps on the open ends (as shown). Be careful
not to cross-thread.
8. Thread elbow connectors on the open ends of the headers with the
labels (as shown). Be careful not to cross-thread.
9. Turn off pool pump.
10.Go to pool and plug the round return fitting on the pool wall from the
inside so the water won't drain through (a winter plug works well).
11.Connect a hose from the filter to the lower elbow connector. Always fill the system from the bottom.
12.Connect another hose from pool return fitting to other elbow connector.
13.From the inside of the pool wall, remove the plug you placed in the round return fitting.
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YOU ARE NOW READY TO START-UP YOUR SOLAR POOL HEATER
14.Turn on the pump. Check for leaks and tighten the connections that need attention.
Note:Upon start-up you will see air bubbles come through the return hose. This is normal and
will stop after all the air has been purged from the solar heating system.
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Operation
1.The collectors should feel cool to the touch when the sun is shining on them and water is passing through. This means that the
heat is being transferred to the water.
2.The water returning to your pool will be a few degrees (3-5 degrees F/2-3 degrees C)) warmer than the pool itself. This is the most
fficient way to heat a large body of water like a pool. Keep circulating the water, which adds a few degrees each pass.
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3.Circulate water though the solar collectors at least 6 hours per day during the daylight hours on sunny days. If you circulate
your water through them at night, or when it’s overcast or on chilly days, you will cool your pool water rather than heat it. If you
need to run your pump at night, divert the water directly back to the pool and bypass the solar system.
Winterization
YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM MUST BE DRAINED FOR WINTERIZATION! FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT
COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! YOU MUST DRAIN YOUR SOLAR COLLECTORS JUST LIKE
YOU DRAIN THE REST OF YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT!
Remove the white end cap at the top of the solar system. Remove the white end cap at the bottom and be sure ALL the water is
drained out of the system. Replace end caps and blow pressurized air through the system. After blowing them out, remove and
store the bottom end cap for use again in the spring when you start up again. You can leave the collectors in place (as long as they
are completely drained) and they will withstand even the harshest winters. SmartPool recommends that you store your collectors
inside in a warm dry place.
Collector Repair
IF A COLLECTOR DEVELOPS A LEAK
Your solar collectors are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship
(see warranty for details and limitations). If a leak develops for any other reason,
you may use the repair method shown. Collectors are not warranted against
freeze damage.
SOLAR COLLECTOR REPAIR
This method allows for an easy and permanent, on-site repair of a collector by
isolating the leading riser tube. Referring to the figure at the right, locate the
tube to be isolated. (End tube has been shown for clarity). Using a sharp
utility knife, very carefully cut away approximately 1" (25 mm) of the tube at
both headers. Drive a #10 sheet metal screw
hole in the header
3/4" (19 mm) long.
T OVERTIGHTEN!
DO NO
use a #12 screw
. The screw must be between 1/2" (12.7 mm) and
If the screw strips out, or if the repair leaks,
. This repair method will not void the collector warranty.
, preferably stainless, into the
ith proper care and winterization, you will enjoy your solar collectors for many years.
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Système de chauffe-eau solaire
pour piscines hors sol
NOde pièce :
Guide d’installation
et de fonctionnement
Le principe du chauffage solaire
• Grâce à la pompe de votre
piscine, l'eau circule
automatiquement dans
le collecteur solaire.
• L'eau est chauffée en
passant dans le collecteur.
• L'eau chauffée est retournée
à la piscine par le tuyau de
renvoi.
• Tout le confort d'une piscine
chauffée, sans frais
d'énergie.
S421/411
L’vantage du système SunHeater
Coupe transversale du collecteur
L'eau est chauffée en passant dans les multiples tubes
du collecteur.
• La disposition des tubes en toile capte les rayons de
lumière pendant le passage du soleil dans le ciel.
• Le collecteur est fabriqué de polypropylène robuste,
résistant à la rouille, à la corrosion, et au décaillage.
En plus, le collecteur est réversible.
VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE GUIDE, AFIN DE PROFITER PLEINEMENT DE VOTRE PISCINE CHAUFFÉE. LA VALIDITÉ
DE LA GARANTIE DE DIX ANS DÉPEND DE LA BONNE INST
AVERTISSEMENT :
a) Les collecteurs solaires s'installent souvent sur le toit d'un immeuble. Si vous n'avez pas l'habitude
de travailler sur un toit, et que vous n'ayez pas les échelles et l'équipement de sécurité requis, vous
feriez mieux d'embaucher un professionnel experimenté dans ce genre d'installation. Le manque
d'observation de pratiques de sécurité sur un toit ou sur une autre structure élevée peut provoquer
une chute et le risque de blessure personnelle grave.
b) Dans le cas d'une installation au sol, ne construisez pas de support (bâti) qui risque de donner
aux enfants à la piscine.
ALLATION DE VOTRE SYSTÈME DE CHAUFFAGE SOLAIRE.
IMPORTANT
LISEZ ENTIÈREMENT CE GUIDE AVANT DE COMMENCER
Quelle est l’efficacité d’un système de chauffage solaire ?
n système de taille appropriée et bien posé permet d’augmenter la température de la piscine de 10 °F (6 °C) au maximum
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pendant la belle saison. Il vous faudra simplement faire circuler l’eau dans le capteur solaire lorsque le soleil brille. Par temps
nuageux ou pluvieux, le système solaire fonctionne moins bien (et vous ne vous baignerez probablement pas). L’eau de votre
piscine retrouvera cependant sa température après une ou deux journées de chaleur.
Ai-je besoin d’une pompe spéciale ?
Si la pompe de votre piscine est en bon état, vous ne devriez rencontrer aucun problème en l’utilisant. Une pompe d’un CV
ermet d’installer le système à une distance allant jusqu’à 30 pieds (9 m) de l’équipement de la piscine et à la hauteur d’un étage.
p
Le débit est suffisant si les capteurs sont frais au toucher quand l’eau circule par temps ensoleillé.
Où placer les capteurs solaires ?
Tout endroit où vous avez au moins six heures d’ensoleillement quotidien. Plus les capteurs sont au soleil, mieux ils fonctionnent.
Si vous posez le système de chauffage solaire en angle (sur un toit ou un support), les capteurs doivent être orientés vers le sud.
Pour poser le système solaire sur un toit ou un support, vous aurez besoin d’un nécessaire de pose SK-43 (un de ces nécessaires
pouvant fixer jusqu’à deux capteurs S220). Dans les endroits très venteux, nous recommandons un nécessaire SK-34 grand vent
pour chaque capteur. Appelez SmartPool au 1-732-730-9880 pour obtenir des renseignements sur la manière de passer commande.
De quels outils aurai-je besoin ?
• Tournevis à lame plate ou tourne-écrou de 5/16 po (8 mm)
Pour la pose sur un toit ou un support, vous aurez également besoin des outils ci-dessous
• Perceuse mécanique
• Mèche de 1/8 po (3mm) et mèche à pointe cruciforme
• Mastic à base de silicone (GEII ou équivalent)
De quelles autres pièces aurai-je besoin pour poser le système solaire sur un toit ?
• Un nécessaire de pose SmartPool SK-43 (pour fixer jusqu’à deux capteurs S220) et un nécessaire SK-34 grand vent pour chaque
capteur dans les endroits venteux.
• Nombre correct de tuyaux PVC de catégorie 40 de 1,5 po (38 mm) pour la plomberie aller-retour entre l’équipement de la piscine
et le système solaire.
• Apprêt, colle et raccords pour tuyaux PVC (vendus là où vous achetez les tuyaux PVC).
De quelles autres pièces aurai-je besoin pour poser le système solaire au sol ou sur un support ?
•
Pour poser le système solaire au sol, vous aurez besoin de deux flexibles, l’un allant de l’équipement de la piscine jusqu’au
capteur et l’autre allant du capteur à la piscine.
•
Pour poser le système solaire sur un support, vous aurez besoin du nécessaire de pose SK-43 de SmartPool. Dans les endroits
venteux, vous aurez en outre besoin d’un nécessaire SK-34 pour chaque capteur.
SERVEZ-VOUS UNIQUEMENT DU NÉCESSAIRE DE POSE SMARTPOOL SK-43.
SI VOUS NE LES RESPECTEZ PAS, VOTRE GARANTIE SERA ANNULÉE !
AVERTISSEMENT !
PLACEZ LE SUPPORT DE FAÇON QU’IL NE PERMETTE PAS AUX ENFANTS D’ACCÉDER À LA PISCINE.
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Quel sera le poids du système solaire une fois rempli d’eau ?
Chaque compartiment solaire S421 (deux capteurs) pèsera environ 80 lb (36 kg) et chaque compartiment solaire S41
capteurs) pèsera environ 40 lb (18 kg) une fois rempli d’eau. Le toit ne devra supporter que très peu de charge supplémentaire
étant donné que le poids sera réparti sur une grande surface.
Guide de commande pour S421
Taille de la piscine
Ronde Ovale
- 24’ (3,7 m - 7,3 m) 12’ x 24’ (3,7 m x 7,3 m)
12’
- 28’ (4,9 m - 9,8 m) 16’ x 32’ (4,9 m x 9,8 m) - 18’ x 34’ (5,5 m x 10,4 m)
27’
Nombre de
compartiments
1
2
Surface nécessaire
3 ft x 21 ft (1 m x 6,5 m)
10 ft x 21 ft (3 m x 6,5 m)
Guide de commande pour S411
Taille de la piscine
Ronde Ovale
12’ - 18’ (3,7 m - 5,5 m) 12’ x 24’ (3.7 m x 7.3 m)
21’ - 24’ (6,4 m - 7,3 m) 15’ x 30’ (4,6 m x 9,1 m) - 16’ x 25’ (4,9 m x 7,6 m)
27’ - 28’ (4,9 m - 9,8 m) 16’ x 32’ (4,9 m x 9,8 m) - 18’ x 34’ (5,5 m x 10,4 m)
Utilisez une couverture solaire pour conserver la chaleur la nuit ou par temps frais.
Nombre de
compartiments
1
2
3
Surface nécessaire
1 ft x 3 ft (3,5 m x 1 m)
1
1 ft x 5 ft (3,5 m x 1,75 m)
1
1 ft x 7 ft (3,5 m x 2,25 m)
1
1 (deux
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