SunGrabber ABOVE GROUND SOLAR POOL HEATER installation Guide
SunGrabber
ABOVE GROUND
- SOLAR POOL HEATER -
TM
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How Does the SunGrabberTMSystem Work?...............................
Why is SunGrabberTMYour Best Choice?.....................................
What’s Needed to Install Your SunGrabberTM……………………..
Installing your SunGrabberTM………………..………………………
Heating Your Pool………….……………………………………...…
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Page 4 & 5
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Winterizing Your SunGrabberTM….…………....
Troubleshooting……..…………………….……..
Frequently Asked Questions……………….…..
Customer Support………….……………………
Warranty……………………..…………………...
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Page 6 & 7
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Congratulations!
You are about to install a SunGrabberTMAbove Ground Solar Pool Heater (AGP) - The best solar pool heater made! Based right
here in the U.S.A., the manufacturer of SunGrabberTMpioneered polymer solar pool heaters over 30 years ago, and today takes great
pride in being the largest and oldest manufacturer in the world. Backed by the longest and best warranty in the industry, your
SunGrabberTMis state-of-the-art in solar pool heating technology, and will provide years of FREE HEAT for your pool! In fact, when
sized and installed correctly, a SunGrabberTMwill raise your pool temperatures up to 10°F, and extend your swimming season.
Regular use of a solar blanket will enhance the performance of your new SunGrabberTMand allow you to enjoy a
warmer pool!
HOW DOES THE SUNGRABBERTMSYSTEM WORK?
The system is designed to be connected to your pool at one
PANEL “OUTLET”
end of the solar panel.
The “Inlet” accepts pool water directly from your pool pump
SOLAR HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
PANEL “OUTLET”
An integrated disc at the mid-point within the “Inlet/Oulet”
SOLAR HEAT
SOLAR HEAT
header automatically diverts the right amount of flow through
the solar panel.
Pool water moves through the solar panel picking up the
sun’s solar heat along the way.
FILTER AND
FILTER AND
PUMP
Warmed pool water is then returned back to the pool from
PUMP
the “Outlet” side of the panel.
SWIMMING POOL
During the day, solar heat is continually added each time
COOL WARM
COOL WARM
SWIMMING POOL
your pool water circulates through the solar panel.
If your pool water is too warm, circulate the pool water through the solar panel at night to cool your pool!
WHY IS SUNGRABBERTMYOUR BEST CHOICE?
SunGrabberTM’s patented tube-to-tube construction and water metering system provides even flow
and heating along the entire width and length of the solar panel. These features eliminate
inefficient hot spots associated with other solar brands.
PANEL “INLET”
PANEL “INLET”
COOL WATER TO
COOL WATER TO
SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR PANEL
WARM
WARM
WATER
WATER
TO POOL
TO POOL
1. Pool water enters the header and travels through the metering holes into the
subplenum without creating excessive additional backpressure on the pool pump.
2. The subplenum evenly distributes pool water simultaneously to every
panel tube.
3. The pool water then flows down the panel creating a fully-wetted surface
that is in touch with the sun’s solar heat.
4. A balanced fully-wetted surface optimizes transfer of the sun’s available
solar heat to your pool water.
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WHAT’S NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR SUNGRABBERTM?
SunGrabber
TM
Product
AGP
(Compact)
Box Contents by Item
(Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown)
2
SunGrabber
Product
AGP “Jr”
40,000 BTU’s
TM
(Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown)
40,000 BTU’s
1
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Item Quantity Description Item Quantity Description
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2
Additional Parts Required: (1) - Flexible 1 1/2” diameter pool hose,
(1) - 1 1/2” hose clamp and TeflonTMtape
SunGrabber
(Compact)
Product
AGP
1
2
2’ x 20’ above ground solar panel
1 1/2” PVC threaded plug
TM
Box Contents by Item
(Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown)
2 4
1
2
Additional Parts Required: (1) - Flexible 1 1/2” diameter pool hose,
(1) - 1 1/2” hose clamp and TeflonTMtape
SunGrabber
1
2
TM
Product
AGP
80,000 BTU’s
1
4’ x10’ above ground solar panel
1 1/2” PVC threaded plug
(Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown)
80,000 BTU’s
1
3
1
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Box Contents by Item
2
Box Contents Box Contents
Item Quantity Description Item Quantity Description
1
2
3
4
Additional Parts Required: (1) - Flexible 1 1/2” diameter pool hose,
(1) - 1 1/2” hose clamp and TeflonTMtape
SunGrabber
AGP “Ultra”
Product
2
4
1
2
2’ x 20’ above ground solar panel
1 1/2” PVC threaded plug
1 1/2” rubber coupler
1 1/2” hose clamp
TM
Box Contents by Item
(Manual and Warranty Card Not Shown)
1
2
Additional Parts Required: (1) - Flexible 1 1/2” diameter pool hose,
(1) - 1 1/2” hose clamp and TeflonTMtape
1
2
4’ x 20’ above ground solar panel
1 1/2” PVC threaded plug
The additional parts required may be purchased at your local pool
dealer or hardware store.
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(Compact)
80,000 BTU’s
1 5 6
Box Contents
Item Quantity Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
Additonal Parts Required: (1) - 1 1/2” hose clamp
[optional for by-pass valve: (2) - 1 1/2” PVC TEE, (4) - 1 1/2” PVC hose
adapter, (1) - PVC Solvent Primer/Cement, and (1) - Flexible 1 1/2” diameter
pool hose]
2
4
1
2
1
2
2’ x 20’ above ground solar panel
1 1/2” PVC threaded plug
1 1/2” rubber coupler
1 1/2” hose clamp
1 1/2” ball valve (use optional)
1 1/2” x 6’ flexible pool hose
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AVAILABLE SUNGRABBERTMACCESSORIES
TOOLS REQUIRED
flat screwdriver
1/4” socket driver
1/2” to 2” Panel Add-on Adapter Kit
Panel Add-on Kit
Roof/Rack Mounting Kit
Manual By-Pass Valve Kit
By-Pass Valve
Panel Repair Kit
3
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