FAFCO ST Installation Manual

Manual is about: Solar Pool Heater

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    Fafco solar pool heater st installation manual about fafco solar pool heaters: • largest selling solar pool heating systems in the united states since 1969 • over 2 million solar pool heaters installed worldwide • best design in the industry with patented even flow distribution and highest solar per...

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents system diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 what do the components do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 3: System Diagram

    3 system diagram.

  • Page 4: 1.  The Solar Collectors

    4 what do the various components do? 1. The solar collectors these are the heart of your system. They are the "heat exchangers" that collect the sun's heat and transfer it to the fast-flowing water that is being pumped through them from bottom to top for optimum efficiency. 2. The isolation valves t...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    5 before you start always read complete installation manual instructions before starting. If you have any installation problems or questions consult your local fafco distributor. Remember to always conform to your local building codes . This manual is designed for residential use only. Commercial sy...

  • Page 6: Site Selection

    6 site selection the fafco solar panels require a mounting space 50 7/8" wide for each panel. When computing the actual installed dimensions of the entire system, allow an extra 12" around the perimeter of the bank to accommodate mounting apparatus, plumbing fittings and system accessories. Optimum ...

  • Page 7: Additional Parts Required

    7 additional parts required in addition to the parts supplied with your panels you will need to purchase the following items from your local hardware store: ¼” corrosion resistant lag bolts (length to fit your roof structure) pipe brackets pvc pipe-2" pvc fittings-2" pvc solvent cement pvc primer bl...

  • Page 8: Top Header Bracket

    8 mounting the solar collectors top header bracket 1. Locate hold down bracket on roofing above subroof or sheathing. (do not attempt to attach clamps to roof material only!) 2. Mark and drill a pilot hole. 3. Inject the sealant into the pilot hole and on the bottom of the hold down bracket. 4. Put ...

  • Page 9: Built Up Roofing

    9 built up roofing a tar and gravel roof requires special care. For further instructions contact your local fafco dealer. Panel couplings 1. Short couplers (3 1/2" rubber couplers) are used to join the panels together and to attach the end cap and vacuum relief valve. 2. Long couplers (5 1/2" rubber...

  • Page 10: Pool Equipment Plumbing

    10 feeding water in and out of the solar collectors since the panel headers and fafco coupling hardware are all 2", it is advisable to adapt the existing pump house plumbing to 2" by the use of adapters (usually 1-1/2" to 2") which will allow for the use of all 2" pvc piping to and from the collecto...

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    11 plumbing to and from the panels prime consideration should be given to system drainage (see owner's manual "freezing conditions") and appearance when running pipe from your pool pump and filter unit to the panels and back. Standard 2" schedule 40 pvc pipe is readily available and very easy to wor...

  • Page 12: Before You Call For Service

    12 before you call for service if the system does not appear to be heating the pool 1. Are the filter and leaf trap clean? 2. Is the timer set from about 9 a.M. Until about 5 p.M. Or for at least 8 hours of operation during solar hours? 3. Have you been refilling the pool with a lot of cold water la...

  • Page 13: Pool Cleaner Timer

    13 occasionally check the automatic timer power failures, adjustments for daylight saving time, etc. Will put it behind. It will be necessary to adjust the timer according to the season so that the solar system will operate during the most beneficial hours of the day. Pool cleaner timer special care...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    14 system specifications roof mounting space: width = [number of panels x 50.875 in. (129 cm)] + 24 in. (61 cm) length = panel length + 24 in. (61 cm) rack space: width = [number of panels x 50.875 in. (129 cm)]+ 2 in. (5 cm) length = panel length + 6 in. (15 cm) flow: maximum recommended flow = 8 g...