Steinbach 049106 Solar Collector Exclusive Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Steinbach
Table of Contents
Steinbach 049106 Solar Collector Exclusive
Safety instructions
Read through these instructions carefully before you use the product.
Caution: Failure to comply fully with our instructions for use, or safety instructions, may cause damage to the unit or injury to individuals.
- Please read the instruction manual and the directions shown there.
- Do not allow children to handle this equipment.
- Always turn off your filter system when you are working with your solar collector.
- Do not position the equipment too close to the pool (adequate safe distance).
- Do not use any petroleum-based lubricants. Petroleum attacks the product’s plastic components.
- This equipment is not intended for use by anyone (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental ability, or with limited experience and / or limited knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone responsible for their safety, or they receive instruction from them regarding the use of the equipment.
- Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the equipment.
Do not sit or stand on the solar collector.
General information
Conditions for the installation of a solar collector
The solar collector you have purchased is intended for use with inground and
above-ground pools, and is easy to install and handle. The installation
instructions are based on the following conditions:
- You have a pool which is fully built and filled with water.
- Your pool has a filter system.
- You have the required connector hoses to supply the pool and filter system with water. (38 mm Ø) These are the requirements so that the solar collector can force water through the solar chambers when it is installed and fully connected to the filter pump.
Use(Diagram 1)
Once the equipment is installed, it is connected between your filter system
and your pool using the two hose connectors. The connector hose forces the
cold water from your filter unit into the solar chambers of your solar
collector. Here it is heated by the sun’s energy and then fed on to the second
connector hose towards the pool.
- A = feed from the filter unit to the solar collector
- B = feed from the solar collector to the swimming pool inlet nozzles
Water heating depends on the following factors: Flow rate and level of sunshine. Solar heating only functions efficiently in sunshine. It can also remain connected to the pump in poor weather as this only causes a slight loss of pressure in the pump.
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
You solar collector needs to be in a location with as much sunlight as possible.
- Never position the solar collector over the surface of your pool.
- Keep it a certain distance away from your pool (keep a safe distance).
- The solar collector is designed to allow maximum possible penetration of sunlight.
Product care
The solar collector should not be exposed to cold weather. The solar collector
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 polycarbonate protective cover.
Over wintering
Drain all the water from the solar collector by closing off the pipes. Store
the equipment away for winter in an area protected from frost. Remove the pool
return pipes. Make sure there is no water left inside the equipment as this
can freeze. Water expands as it freezes and so can damage the solar chambers.
Technical data
- Dimensions: L x W x H 110 x 69 x 14
- Maximum pressure 1 bar at 20 °C
- Water flow rate max. 10,000 l/h
- Water content collector 15 l
Heat output
Standard figures for heating your swimming pool*
- 1 m³ water > 1 day > max. 11.1 °C
- 14 m³ water > 1 day > max. 0.8 °C
- 14 m³ water > 5 days > max. 4.0 °C
Results based on 10 hours of direct sunshine per day and may vary due to changes in weather. The pool was covered with a solar cover. Outside temperature approx 20 °C.
List of parts
- (Illustration T)
Installation instructions
Assembly instructions
- Remove the solar collector from the packaging (Illustration 2)
- Unscrew the covers from the inlet and outlet. (Illustration 3)
- Put the O ring onto both connector pieces and attach these firmly to the inlet and outlet. (Illustration 5,6)
- Close the water feed to the pool on the inlet nozzle. (Illustration Ensure that all water bearing pipes are closed (illustration 8)
- Remove the pipe between the filter pump and inlet nozzle. Unscrew the connection directly at the inlet nozzle only. (Illustration 9)
- Connect this pipe to the solar collector only (Illustration 2 point A) and fasten this with a hose clip. (Illustration 10)
- Attach the hose Ø 38 mm included to the outlet side of the solar collector (illustrations 2 point B, and 11) and the other end to your pool’s inlet nozzle. (Illustration 12)
- 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.(Illustration 13, 13a, 13b)
- Insert one split pin through each of the two holes in the feet (figure 13c).
- Remove the protective covering on the upper side of the collector. (Illustration 14)
Connecting several collectors:
If you would like to increase the heating power, you can connect several
collectors together. (Illustration 15) For this you will need a additional
swimming pool hose Ø 38 mm.
We recommend connecting a maximum of 2 collectors, depending on the power of
your filter unit. We definitely recommend use of a bypass set (Item no.
060045)) (Illustration 16) Item No. 060045 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 collector 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 inlet nozzle in the pool. This happens as the air is expelled from the solar collector. If this continues for more than 2-3 minutes, check the tightness of the connections in your system.
Please note: Cover your pool overnight to avoid loss of heat.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause / Solution |
|---|---|
| The pool does not warm up. | · Make sure that water is flowing through the |
hoses.
· Has it been sunny enough?
· Exploit the maximum amount of sunlight and increase the running time of the filter pump.
· Cover your pool overnight to avoid loss of heat.
· It is possible that you may need several solar collectors.
No bubbles appear af- ter the equipment has been attached to the pump.| ·
Check the filter system and ensure that water from the pool is flowing through
the filter pump, then through the solar collector and finally through the con-
nector hose back to the pool.
Air bubbles come out of the pool return after the pump has been turned on.| ·
Check the connector hoses for any dam- age.
· Check that the hose clamps have been properly tightened.
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Water escaping.| · Check the seals in the system of pipes.
· Check whether you have tightened the hose clamps tightly enough.
· Check the connector hoses for any cracks.
Service
For technical informationn, if any parts are missing, or in the event of a complaint, please contact our customer service department directly: Steinbach International GmbH, L. Steinbach Platz 1, 4311 Schwertberg, Austria steinbach-group.com
Overview of spare parts
References
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