AquaCurve PRO Solar Pool Heater Owner’s Manual

AquaCurve PRO Solar Pool Heater

INSTRUCTIONS

Read through these instructions carefully before using the product.
Caution: Failure to comply fully with our instructions for use or safety instructions, may cause damage to the unit or injury.

• Please read all of the instructions in this manual before proceeding with installation.
• Do not allow children to handle this equipment.
• Always turn off your filter system when you are working with your solar panel.
• Do not position the equipment too close to the pool. Ensure there is a safe distance between the two.
• Do not use any petroleum-based lubricants. Petroleum attacks the product’s plastic components.
• This equipment is not intended for use by anyone with limited knowledge on the use and installation, unless they are supervised by someone responsible for their safety, or they receive instruction from them regarding the use and installation of the equipment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The solar panel you have purchased is intended for use with above-ground pools. The installation instructions are based on the following conditions

1. You have an above ground pool which is fully built and filled with water.
2. Your pool has a filter system operated by a pump.

These requirements must be met so that the solar panel can push water through the solar chambers when it is installed and fully connected to the filter pump.

Solar Panel Use

• Once the panel(s) is installed, it is connected to your pump/filter system and your pool using the two hose connectors. The connector hose pushes the cold water from your filter unit into the solar chambers of your solar panel. Inside the solar chambers, it is heated by the sun’s energy and then fed through the second connector hose towards the pool.
• Heating your pool water using solar panels is largely depnedant on flow rate and level of sun exposure.
• Solar heating only works efficiently and to its full capacity when sun exposure is high. It can also remain connected to the pump in poor weather conditons as this only weakens the pressure of the pump minimally.

Tools and Accessories Required

These tools are required for assembly, but are not included in your set:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver

The Ideal Location for your Solar Panel(s)

• Your solar panel needs to be in a location with as much sun exposure as possible.
• Never position the solar panel over the surface of your pool or more than 60” above the water level of the pool.
• Keep it an adequate distance away from your pool.
• The unit is designed to be angled towards the sun using the legs provided. Do NOT exceed the angle of the legs that is already in place.
• NOTE: The solar panel(s) should be installed in between the filter and pool inlet.

Product Care

The solar panel should not be exposed to cold weather. The solar panel should be stored in an area protected from frost before the first frost or at the end of the pool season. All parts must be rinsed or cleaned with water only. Detergents may damage the protective cover.

Winterizing Your Solar Panel
Drain all the water from the solar panel by closing off the pipes. Store the equipment away for winter in an area protected from frost. Remove the pool return pipes. Blow out the lines as you would while closing your pool, making sure there is no water left inside the panel to prevent freezing. Water expands as it freezes and can damage the solar chambers.

PARTS LISTING

• A. Main Solar panel unit (x 1)
• B. Collar (x 2)
• C. Hose Adapter 1.25”-1.5” with O-ring (x 2)
• D. 6’ Hose (1.5”) (x 1)
• E. Intex Pool Adapter (x 2)
• F. US PVC Adapter (x 2)
• G. Flat Gasket (x 2)
• H. Hose Clamps (x 2)

TECHNICAL DATA

• Dimensions: (L x W x H) 43” x 28” x 5.5”
• Maximum pressure 1 bar at 20°C
• Waterflow rate max.10,000 l/h
• Water content collector 15 l

Heat Output
Standard figures for heating your swimming pool*

14,000L water > 1 day > max. 11.1 °C| 14,000L water > 1 day > max. 0.8 °C| 14,000L water > 5 days > max. 4.0 °C
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• Results based on 10 hours of direct sunshine per day and may vary due to changes in weather. The pool used for the above figures was covered with a solar cover. Outside temperature approx 20 °C.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• For Pools with 1 ¼” to 1 ½” Diameter unthreaded hoses If using US PVC Hose, please refer to instructions

Assembly Instructions

1. Remove the solar panel from its packaging. Unscrew the covers from the inlet and outlet.
2. Turn off water flow to the pool by plugging the return inside the pool as well as the filter and pump outlet.
3. Detach the pool return hose from your pump filter system and leave to the side.
4. Remove the pipe between the filter/pump and inlet nozzle. Unscrew the connection directly at the inlet nozzle only.
5. Connect this pipe to the solar panel
   • Please note if you are using US PVC hose, replace the hose that comes in the box with your US PVC hose and use the US PVC Hose adapter (part # F) that has been included with your solar panel. This US PVC hose adapter will thread into the 1.25”-1.5” Hose Adpater (part # C). Teflon tape is recommended on the threadings to avoid leaking.
   • Please note if you are using this with an Intex pool, you will need to use the Intex Pool adapters that have been included with your solar panel (part # E).
6. Attach the 1.5” hose included to the outlet side of the solar panel and the other end to your pool’s inlet nozzle.
7. Turn the aluminium supporting poles to the vertical position, and adjust the poles to the appropriate length. Hold the end of aluminium pole, and turn it clockwise to lock the aluminium pole.
8. Remove the protective covering on the upper side of the panel.

Connecting Multiple Solar Panels

• If you would like to increase heating power, you can connect multiple panels together. For this you will need an additional 1.5” swimming pool hose.
• We recommend connecting a maximum of 2 panels, depending on the power of your filter unit. We recommend the use of a bypass set.
• Not only does this help optimal control of heat output, it also helps targeted control of the water flow rate, depending on the power of the filter unit.

INITIAL USE

Once the solar panel is assembled and the hoses are connected to the filter pump and the pool, open the water supply and ensure that water is flowing through the hose. Then turn on the filter system. Air bubbles will rise from the return inside of the pool. This happens as the air is released from the solar panel. If this continues formore than 2-3 minutes, check the tightness of the connections in your system and tighten where necessary.

Please note: To avoid loss of heat, keep your pool covered overnight.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

» Has there been enough sun expose?

» Ensure the panel has maxium sun exposure and increase the running time on your pump and filter.

» Use a solar blanket at night to prevent heat loss.

» You may need to use two solar panels for larger pools

No bubbles appear after the panel has been attached to the pump.| » Check the filter system and ensure that water from the pool is flowing through the filter and pump, then through the solar panel and finally through the hose back to the pool
Air bubbles come out of the pool return after the pump has been turned on for more than 2-3 minutes.| » Check the connector hoses for any damage.

» Check that the hose clamps have been properly tightened.

Water leaking.| » Check the seals on all of the pipes

» Check whether hose clamps have been tightend enough.

» Check all connections for any cracks.

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