Solara Installation Manual - Maytronics

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initial operationWinterizingINITIAL OPERATIONOnce the solar heater has been assembled and the hoses are connected to the filter pump andpool return, unblock the flow of water into the pool return hose and turn on the pump andfilter system. Bubbles will shoot out of the return nozzle into the pool initially while air ispushed out of the solar collector. If this persists for longer than 2 or 3 minutes, check for andrepair any leaks in the hoses or connections.Be sure to place your pool cover on at night and whenever pool is not in use to retainthe heat generated by the solar collector during the day.MAINTENANCEThe solar collector should not require servicing or maintenance other than winterizing. Priorto the first frost, or at the end of your swim season, the solar collector should be removedfrom its connections to the pool and stored in a frost free location.Before storing and prior to the beginning of the season, glazing should be cleaned with a softsponge or cloth made from 100% cotton using lukewarm water and a mild dishwashingdetergent. Glazing should then be rinsed with cold water.Avoid other cleaners, gasoline or petroleum based solvents, sharp objects or any drycleaning as it may damage the glazing!WINTERIZINGDrain all the water from the solar collector by disconnecting all pipes. Store in a locationprotected from frost.Do not allow standing water inside the solar collector to freeze. Water expands as itfreezes and can rupture the riser tubes of the collector.Solara Installation guide. © 2013, all rights reserved P a g e | 14
maintenanceTroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGProblem:The pool is not hot enoughWhat to do: Make sure that the pump is circulatingappropriately and that pool water is flowingthrough the solar collector. Make sure that the pump is shut off duringnight or cold weather. Check that the solar collector meets yourpool volume heating demand. Put your pool cover on at night andwhenever the pool is not in use to preventheat loss. Make sure the collector is exposed to thesun at least 6 hours per day.Bubbles flow continuously out of the poolwater inlet. Check all connections for leaks and airsuction. Check and make sure that water flowscontinuously through the pump and the solarcollector.Leaking solar collector Fittings leaks - Check the 'O ring', make sureit is in its place and not pinched. Strengthenthe Metal Hose Clamp around the HoseAdapter Fitting. Absorber leaks - disable the leaking risertube according to the instructions on page 16.Solara Installation guide. © 2013, all rights reserved P a g e | 15
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