SmartPool Inc S411 MOUNT THE C O L L E C T O R S

Remove the collector from the box and allow the material to

relax in the sun (30 minutes to an hour). Do not lay the collector

on the grass - it can burn the lawn underneath. Allow at least

one foot around the solar system for brackets and piping. Roof

obstructions like vents should be taken into consideration when

laying out collectors. With a roof vent up to 3” in diameter, the

collectors can be placed on either side of the vent.

Determine the position of the top collector. The mounting

bracket will be located at each slot along the length of the

collector. The row should slope slightly toward the inlet point

(where the water enters the collectors) to allow for drainage.

Drill 1/8” holes for a 1/4” lag screw for all brackets. Lag screws

should be long enough to reach the subroof under the shingles.

Inject a generous amount of silicone sealant into the holes and

onto the surrounding roof surface. Mount the bracket to the roof

as shown with the bracket centered in the slot.

SunHeater solar collectors are modular and can be easily

connected by using the hardware provided using a screwdriver

or nutdriver. The ends of the headers on each collector are

machined to seat the collector hoses and to seal off where

the clamps are tightened.

Slip the connector hoses up to, but not over, the shoulder

groove. Locate the hose clamps 3/8” in from the end of each

hose to center them over the grooves on the header and tight-

en (Do Not Overtighten). The hose clamps must be located

over the grooves in the header.

Finish connecting collectors by inserting the endcap and vacu-

um relief end cap at diagonal ends of the collector row. The

vacuum relief end cap (shown at left), allows the system to

drain down and is inserted at the top of the system.

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