Poolmaster 59025
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1. To Solar Heater 3 3 From Filter L Position 2 100 flow through solar heater amp through bypass to pool c e Position 3 Directs 100 of the water flow through Eyer Poo the bypass hose and directly to your pool The water from your filter pump will NOT go through the solar heater E m 2 z o oO FI A gt a a y L R Position 3 100 water through bypass to pool only c e Position 4 Directs 100 of the water flow BYPASS TODD through your solar heater and is recommended to be used with low horsepower filter pumps E E up to HP From Filter r a Position 4 100 water through solar heater e Position 5 Allows a half flow of water through the heater and through the bypass into the pool This position is recommended From Filter Position 5 50 flow into bypass and solar heater FAQ s Frequently Asked Questions Q My pool water doesn t seem to be getting any warmer What should do A First check to make sure that water is flowing through the tubes You can simply lift these up and feel the water within them Next check the flow strength at the Pool s return inlet Can you feel water flowing into the pool Has your Solar Heater been exposed to the sun light for long periods of time Remember one Solar Heater for a 15 18 ft pool is recommended Is your pool larger2. hose connection by following Diagram 4 for order of parts and connection to each other This connection will direct the warmed water out of your Solar Heater and into your pool DIAGRAM 4 OUTGOING HOSE CONNECTION COMPONENTS Hose end A clamp D hose reducer E side hose connector B O ring C Cc lt gt SSN IR SR ANONN RR Win 3 SO IR OS AA Use your flat head screwdriver to loosen and tighten the hose clamps gt e Once you ve assembled the Diagram 4 components insert the prepared end with side hose connector into the other opening on the underside of the Solar Heater that you designated as the OUTGOING opening NOTE ONCE YOUR SIDE HOSE CONNECTOR IS IN PLACE MAKE SURE YOU TURN TO LOCK e Turn your Solar Heater over You should now have your Solar Heater connected to an INCOMING hose from your filter 1 and OUTGOING hose 2 Connect the unattached end into your pool opening where the warm water from your filter is returned 3 e Congratulations You are completely assembled Your final assembly should look like Diagram 2 DIAGRAM 5 Using One Solar Heater WITH Bypass Kit OPTIMAL SETUP To best regulate your water temperature we recommend the following set up e This set up allows you to regulate the temperature using a 3 way valve which controls the amount of warmed water that flows back into the pool e The 3 way valve allows the water to do the following 1 Stop the fl
3. than this If you ve checked all this you may have a clog in your tubing Try to isolate which tube and purge out the clog Q There is a leak at the connection site What should do A Hose clamps have been provided to use for all connection sites if able Make sure these are on properly and tightened
4. the Poolmaster Solar Heater for Above Ground Pools will provide We encourage you to read through all of the instructions before assembling your Solar Heater to maximize its performance extending your swimming season If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 1 800 854 1492 A WARNING e Carefully read and adhere to all notations and safety warnings mentioned within these instructions Failure to follow these instructions as outlined can cause damage to the Solar Heater itself injury or death e Please do NOT allow children to operate the Solar Heater e Make sure that the INTAKE VALVE is closed off when installing or working on your Solar Heater to avoid water flow from the pool return e Install your Solar Heater away from the pool to prevent children from using the heater as a stepping stool into the pool DO NOT STEP ON HEATER e DO NOT service your Solar Heater while the pool pump is running e NEVER use any petroleum based lubricants on your Solar Heater as this will destroy the parts e Your Solar Heater is to be installed between the filter and pool water return inlet AFTER the water is filtered The heater must come AFTER the filter to prevent buildup in the hoses e Before loosening any threaded connections on your filter pump or pool be sure that the suction and pressure hoses on the filter are closed or blocked to prevent water flow e Do not remove Solar Heater cover unless for main
5. POOLMASTER We Make Water Fun Above Ground Pool Solar Heater Calent n Solar Para Alberca Sobre Tierra INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions BEFORE assembling KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference IMPORTANT NOTE 1 It is critical to set up the 3 Way Bypass Valve in the correct order between the Filter Pump and Solar Heater Although your pool set up may vary the order of con nections can not vary Refer to page 6 of the instructions for detailed information IMPORTANT NOTE 2 It is critical that the 3 Way Bypass Valve is oriented in the correct way for proper set up Your pool set up may vary Refer to page 6 of the instructions for detailed information Incorrect set up may cause severe damage IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR SOLAR HEATER IMPORTANT NOTE 3 Know the horsepower of your pump Note the markings on the 3 Way Bypass Valve and review the different positions that will best suit your needs Ideal setting for the 3 Way Bypass Valve is position 5 must have a 1 2 horsepower pump or greater Use position 1 on the 3 Way Bypass Valve to do the following 1 Stop the flow of water through the solar heater recommended for nightly shut off 2 Backwashing your filter or vacuuming your pool Poolmaster Inc Customer Service 1 800 854 1492 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE We know that you and your family will enjoy the warming water that
6. R UNIT PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR UNIT Refer to page 5 for complete Bypass Kit set up directions Bypass Kit Components G 1 3 way Bypass Valve H 1 T Shape Hose Connector G J 3 Adaptors K 1 Roll of Teflon Tape E Understanding how the handle functions and what the different NUMBERED positions mean is critical Press down to turn the handle Practice changing the handle to the dif ferent NUMBERED positions and visually look inside the 3 Way Bypass Valve to see how the NUMBERED positions will affect the water flow PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY HOSE CONNECTIONS It is recommended to use position 5 However you must have a 1 2 Horsepower pump or greater ee HANDLE 3 a PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR UNIT ah ew gt A Refer to page 5 for complete Bypass A Kit set up directions Poolmaster Inc Customer Service 1 800 854 1492 SET UP OPTIONS DIAGRAM 1 Pool amp Basic Filter System Your pool should have this basic setup FILTER PUMP SYSTEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Turn off your filter pump before you begin your installation process e Be prepared to block the water from coming out of your pool and filter when you disconnect the filter pump hose in the next step DIAGRAM 2 Using One Solar Heater with NO Bypass Kit BASIC SETUP If you want to have solar warmed water constantly flowing through you
7. TH Bypass Kit bridging the two units together using the incoming and outgoing hose connection method shown in diagrams 6 amp 7 OPERATING YOUR 3 WAY VALVE e As mentioned above your 3 way valve is to help you regulate your warm water flow and takes into account the horse power of your filter pump The top of the 3 way valve has numbers to denote positions 1 2 3 4 5 to turn the valve To turn your 3 way valve you must PRESS DOWN TO TURN as noted on the handle itself e The orientation of your 3 Way valve is very important Please make sure that you have assembled the 3 way valve in the position direction shown CENTER Bypass to Pool _ it aa ia WL o O ns E o Q FI L LEFT RIGHT e Make sure that your filter pump system is turned off BEFORE you adjust any setting on your 3 Way Valve ADJUST THE VALVE POSITION TO YOUR DESIRED SETTING c Bypass to Pool e Position 1 WARNING Maintenance mode only 3 gt e y Never use this position unless your pump is off DI 2 This position blocks ALL water flow from your E filter pump into your pool e O BE E L E R Position 1 Blocks water from heater 8 pool Bypass to Pool c e Position 2 Allows full flow rate of water through the heater and through the bypass into the pool This setting will not give you optimal heated water temperature
8. amp Outgoing e Turn the Solar Heater unit over and locate the Openings two openings one will be used for an INCOMING hose from the filter and the other for an OUTGOING hose back into the pool It does not matter which opening you use for which purpose but note that whichever opening you use for the hose coming INTO the Solar Heater you MUST USE THE WATER CONTROLLER COMPONENT F noted in Diagram 6 Make sure you know which opening is INCOMING and which is OUTGOING e Once you ve assembled the Diagram 6 components onto the end of the hose insert the prepared end into the opening on the underside of the Solar Heater that you designated as the INCOMING opening NOTE There are notches on the side hose connectors that need to match to the notch holes on the Solar Heater openings Once they are matched up make sure you turn to lock in place e With a new hose prepare one end as your OUTGOING hose connection by following Diagram 7 for order of parts and connection to each other This connection will direct the warmed water out of your Solar Heater and into your pool DIAGRAM 7 OUTGOING HOSE CONNECTION COMPONENTS Hose end A clamp D hose reducer E side hose connector B O ring C Cc lt gt Use your flat head screwdriver to loosen and tighten the hose clamps e Once you ve assembled the Diagram 7 components insert the prepared end with side hose connector into the other opening on the unde
9. ow of water through the solar heater 2 Maintain the water flow at all times through the solar heater 3 Maintain a flow rate of 50 through the solar heater which best maintains the desired temperature by regulating a slower water flow through the heater the water will have more time to warm in the unit before flowing back into the pool FILTER PUMP SYSTEM SOLAR HEATER e Place hose clamps over all hose ends X3 e Prepare all three adaptors J by wrapping aN the threaded ends with teflon tape L e Screw the prepared ends of the adaptors A yy into the three openings of the 3 way valve e Detach the end of the hose that connects to your pool where the warm water is returned e With this unattached end loosen and place a hose clamp over the end of the hose amp insert over the adapter on the right side of the 3 way valve 1 Make sure the hose is pushed all the way to the end of the adaptor Tighten the hose clamp e With a new hose insert over the left side of the 3 way valve 2 Make sure the hose is pushed all the way to the 3 2 1 end of the adaptor Tighten the hose clamp 3 e Prepare the unattached hose end following 6 Diagram 6 for order of parts and connection to each other DIAGRAM 6 INCOMING HOSE CONNECTION COMPONENTS Hose end A clamp D hose reducer E water controller F side hose connector B O ring C Incoming
10. r pool this is your recommended set up FILTER PUMP SYSTEM SOLAR HEATER e Detach the end of the hose that gt connects to your pool where the warm water is returned This unattached end will be prepared as the incoming hose to the Solar Heater To prepare this hose end follow Diagram 3 for order of parts and connection to each other DIAGRAM 3 INCOMING HOSE CONNECTION COMPONENTS Hose end A clamp D hose reducer E water controller F side hose connector B O ring C e Turn the Solar Heater unit over and locate the two openings one will be used for an INCOMING hose from the filter and the other for an OUTGOING hose back into the pool It does not matter which opening you use for which purpose but note that whichever opening you use for the hose coming INTO the Solar Heater you MUST USE THE WATER CONTROLLER COMPONENT F noted in Diagram 3 Make sure you know which opening is INCOMING and which is OUTGOING e Once you ve assembled the Diagram 3 components onto the end of the filter hose insert the prepared end into the opening on the underside of the Solar Heater that you designated as the INCOMING opening NOTE There are notches on the side hose connectors that need to match to the notch holes on the Solar Heater openings Once they are matched up make sure you turn to lock in place e With a new hose prepare one end as your OUTGOING
11. rside of the Solar Heater that you designated as the OUTGOING opening NOTE ONCE YOUR SIDE HOSE CONNECTOR IS IN PLACE MAKE SURE YOU TURN TO LOCK e Turn your Solar Heater over You should now have your Solar Heater connected to an INCOMING hose and OUTGOING hose FILTER PUMP SYSTEM SOLAR HEATER e Connect the loose end of the Solar Heater s OUTGOING hose 1 to the left end of the 2 T connector 2 Make sure the hose is pushed all the way to the end of the adaptor Tighten the hose clamp O O 1 e With a new hose attach one end to the center opening of the 3 way valve 1 and the other end into the center of the T connector 2 Make sure the hose is pushed all the way to the end of the adaptor Tighten the hose clamp e With the last hose connect one end to the last T connector opening 1 and the other end into your pool 2 Make sure the hose is pushed all the way to the end of the adaptor Tighten the hose clamp e Congratulations You re finished with your assembly Now let s learn how to use your 3 way valve DIAGRAM 8 Using Multiple Solar Heater WITH Bypass Kit To best regulate your water temperature for a larger pool size we recommend this setup HEATER FILTER PUMP SYSTEM SOLAR HEATER 1 Purchase an additional Poolmaster Solar Heater 2 Follow the set up instructions in Diagram 5 Using One Solar Heater WI
12. tenance purposes only EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE e Place your Solar Heater on a solid surface e Make sure that the Solar Heater is lower than your pool s water level e Make sure your Solar Heater is in a location that has the most SUN EXPOSURE for optimal heating effectiveness e Make sure your Solar Heater is a safe distance away from your pool and not in the path or traffic of outdoor activities GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS e Your Solar Heater is for above ground pool use only e Your pool must be set up and filled with water e Your above ground pool has a pump operated water filtering system already set up with the necessary hoses needed to feed water in and out of your pool and filter system HOW DOES THE SOLAR HEATER WORK Solar heating is a cost effective eco friendly way to heat your pool Here s how it works e Your solar heater connects between your filter pump and pool return inlet through two hose connections e An INCOMING hose will feed your pool s cold filtered water out of your filter and through one port on the Solar Heater e An OUTGOING hose will feed the sun warmed water back out to your pool from the other port on the Solar Heater e Between the INCOMING hose and the OUTGOING hose the water travels through the solar coils where it is heated warming the temperature of your pool water up to 10 warmer under optimal conditions e You have flexibility in how you regulate your pool s temperat
13. ure depending upon how you set up your Solar Heater WHAT SIZE IS YOUR POOL e The size of your pool will affect how many Solar Heaters you will need to achieve the optimal water temperature e One unit will effectively heat a pool size of 15 18 feet with a standard depth of 3 feet USAGE CHART Pool Size Sq Ft Depth Approximate Gallors 10 ft Round 12 ft Round 15 ft Round 18 ft Round 21 ft Round 24 ft Round 27 ft Round Recommended Heaters 12 x 24 ft Oval 14 x 28 ft Oval 15 x 30 ft Oval 16 x 32 ft Oval 18 x 33 ft Oval DAYS TO HEAT Heating time and number of units is approximate and is based on optimal sun conditions Heating temperature is based on 5 F PARTS LIST Please check to make sure you have all these parts BEFORE you begin Your Solar Heater comes with everything you need to assemble ONE Solar Heater unit PLUS an additional Bypass Kit of parts if you are assembling more than one solar unit or you want the flexibility to regulate your water temperature recommended use 1 Solar Heater A 4 Hoses 1 1 2 x 3 4 B 2 Side Hose Connectors C 2 O Rings D 8 Hose Clamps E 21 1 4 1 1 2 Hose Reducers F 1 Water Controller 1 BONUS Bypass Kit for use in regulating water temperature direction G 1 3 way Valve H 1 T Shape Hose Connector J 3 Adaptors K 6 Hose Clamps L 1 Roll of Teflon Tape CAUTION INCORRECT BYPASS KIT SET UP WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO YOU
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