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The SM RT Way to Heat Your Pool
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model S204
Read all instructions BEFORE assembling and using SolarArc.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
For technical assistance, call SmartPool Technical Service at (732) 730-9880
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
info@smartpool.com
www.smartpool.com
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- Page 1 ™ ™ The SM RT Way to Heat Your Pool INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model S204 Read all instructions BEFORE assembling and using SolarArc. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE. For technical assistance, call SmartPool Technical Service at (732) 730-9880 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST info@smartpool.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Parts List/Reference..................................2 Safety Information ..................................3 How SolarArc Works..................................3 Solar Heater Location..................................4 Tools Required....................................4 Installation Instructions..................................4 Connecting Multiple Units ................................10 Winterization ....................................11 Troubleshooting ..................................11 Limited Warranty Statement.................................11 SOLARARC COMPONENTS Glazing Cover 2' x 4' Solar Collector Base (SC204COVER) (SCPNL204) -
Page 3: Safety Information
Your SolarArc has been engineered and manufactured in the USA to our highest standards for dependability, durability, ease of operation and safety. Follow these instructions, and it will heat your pool for many years to come. Thank you for purchasing SolarArc. Important Safety Information WARNING! POSITION THE SOLARARC SO THAT IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE POOL FOR CHILDREN. -
Page 4: Solar Heater Location
Where Should I put the SolarArc? • Choose a hard, level surface. • The unit(s) should never be placed on a roof, or any structure. • Install SolarArc on the ground in a location where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. •... - Page 5 2. Remove protective film from glazed clear cover. 3. The header with the labels “From Filter” and “To Pool” is the front end - the one that will be set on the ground. This is the end into which the water will flow to and from the pool. The opposite end of the SolarArc is the rear, and is raised up off the ground using the 12”...
- Page 6 5. Wrap ample amounts of Teflon tape (provided) on the ends of all four threaded headers and pipe adaptors. 6. Thread pipe adaptors to 1 ⁄ ” pvc coupling. Attach coupling and pipe adaptor to front/lower headers. Hand tighten, then use a channel lock to further tighten by a half-turn. 7.
- Page 7 8. Plug return fitting in pool to ensure no water loss when disconnecting hose from return. 9. Make sure filter is turned off so no water flows out of the filter when disconnecting return hose from the swimming pool return and connecting to the SolarArc. 10.
- Page 8 11. Take the hose end removed from pool return and connect to hose adaptor attached to the header labelled “From Filter”. Tighten hose clamp with screwdriver. 12. Connect provided flex hose to the end labeled “To Pool” and the opposite end to the return fitting. Tighten hose clamp with screwdriver.
- Page 9 13. Use 2 of the 4 metal stakes provided to secure the rear of the unit by inserting the curved end into the holes near the bottom of the legs, and then secure them by pushing the legs into the ground. Metal Stake Metal Stake 14.
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Page 10: Connecting Multiple Units
Multiple SolarArcs can be installed in series for larger pools and/or for more rapid heating. To connect multiple units together, use the provided rubber hose and hose clamps to join the SolarArcs together at the lower end. From the first SolarArc’s output (labeled “To Pool”) use the rubber hose connector and 2 hose clamps and connect to second SolarArc’s header near the label “From Filter”. -
Page 11: Winterization
Winterization: YOUR SOLARARC MUST BE DRAINED FOR WINTERIZATION! FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! YOU MUST DRAIN YOUR SOLARARC JUST LIKE YOU DRAIN THE REST OF YOUR POOL EQUIPMENT! It is always best to store your SolarArc inside a warm, dry place for winter storage. Troubleshooting Problems Possibilities/Solutions... - Page 12 version 1.1 (732) 730-9880...