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Contents
1 Introduction .........................................................1
Overview .................................................................1
Conventions used in this Guide ............................ 2
Safety precautions ................................................. 2
2 Basic Heliocol Terminology................................3
3 Designing your system ........................................4
Deciding on the location for the panels..................4
Preparing a schematic diagram ...............................5
Sample collector system ..........................................6
Mounting racks .........................................................7
4 Parts and tools .....................................................8
Heliocol fittings and accessories .............................9
5 Hydraulics...........................................................11
Panel configurations ...............................................11
Guidelines for residential installations ..................11
Basic plumbing & array layouts .............................12
Plumbing ..................................................................13
Balanced flow ...........................................................13
Pump power ..............................................................14
Booster Pumps.............................................................14
Automatic drainage ..................................................15
6 Installation...........................................................16
Connecting panels together .....................................16
Bypassing a small obstruction .................................18
Connecting panels across a large obstruction ........18
7 Connecting to the existing equipment ...........19
Feed and return lines..................................................19
Connecting with the existing filtration system .......20
Plumbing guidelines ..................................................21
Automatic systems (Private & public pools)...........22
8 Operation............................................................24
Turning the system on (manual systems) ................24
Turning the system off (manual systems) ...............24
9 Troubleshooting.................................................25
10 Replacing a damaged riser tube...................27
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1 Introduction
Heliocol Solar Pool Panels are manufactured utilising state-of-the-art technology and production
techniques. Heliocol collectors are sleek and simple, yet the patented overmoulded design make
them durable to last a lifetime. Correct installation is essential to the overall success of the system.
Installed correctly, a Heliocol System is practically maintenance free, as it taps solar heat year
after year.
This manual contains easy, step-by-step instructions to help ensure that your installation meets our
recommended standards. It also includes techniques and tips gathered from experienced Heliocol
contractors that will save you time and effort.
Overview
Heliocol solar heating systems can be either mounted on a roof or on the ground. In either case the
collectors may lie directly on the mounting surface, or, if a change of angle is necessary, on a
specially constructed rack.
The illustration below is of a typical roof mounted system, highlighting the three basic areas:
1. The solar collectors
2. The existing water filtration system
3. The feed-and-return plumbing that connects between the solar panels and the existing filtration
system.
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Conventions used in this Guide
Table 1: Icons used in this Guide
Important: While this manual explains how to install Heliocol Solar Panels properly in typical
situations, it cannot address all the possible individual cases. If you have any installation questions,
contact your Heliocol representative for assistance. As the installing contractor, you are responsible
for fulfilling top quality standards when installing Heliocol panels.
Safety precautions
Warning: There is no substitute for safety. Do not take short cuts. Always exercise extreme caution,
care and good judgment when working on or around a roof or pool area.
Take care to avoid hazards such as overhead electrical wires or loose tiles.
Do not allow extension cords to trail into the pool or other stagnated water.
Disconnect the power supply to the pool when installing an automatic control system.
When working on a steep roof, use a safety rope.
Be sure to secure ladders so they do not slip or fall.
Wear shoes with good tread to avoid slipping on the ladder or sloping roof areas.
Do not leave materials or equipment on a sloping roof where they could fall off.
When working outdoors in warm weather keep yourself adequately protected from the sun
and make sure to drink regularly.
Important: Avoid treading on Heliocol collectors! Wherever possible, the system should be installed
so that all parts of it are accessible.
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2 Basic Heliocol Terminology
Modules /panels / banks/ arrays
Heliocol collectors are manufactured as individual “modules”, and connected together in the
factory in groups of four modules to form “panels”. You connect the supplied panels together to
form “banks” of various lengths, depending on the individual requirements at your site.
A Heliocol solar heating system consists of one or more banks of collectors, connected to the
swimming pool filtration system.
Panel –4 modules welded
to one another at the factory.
Bank –a system made of several panels joint together with PPC connectors.
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3 Designing your system
This chapter describes the factors you need to take into account when designing your system, and
the process of creating the plan of the system structure.
Important: At all stages of the design and construction keep in mind that you want to produce a
system for the customer that will be as efficient and as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
Deciding on the location for the panels
The first thing to do is determine the location of your solar heating system. The following factors must be
taken into account:
Collector area –The total panel area must be large enough to heat the pool efficiently. The exact
optimum size depends on many factors in addition to the pool surface area, including climate,
latitude, roof orientation and slope, winds, pool covered at night and the presence of local
obstructions (such as overhanging branches) between the panels and the sun.
An approximate “rule of thumb” is to allow for a collector area equal to half the surface area
of the pool.
Proximity to pool –The panels need to be as close to the pool as possible, although longer pipe
runs are possible but may need an additional pump.
Orientation –Ideally the collectors should be mounted on a flat or north-facing roof, or an
elevated ground mounted rack, facing north. Where necessary, East facing or West facing roofs can
be used (in that order of preference). Then the system has to be sized to compensate for ‘lost’ time
in the morning (west), and an afternoon (east)
Tilt –Be sure the planned position of the collector panels allows for them to drain naturally when
the pool pump shuts off.
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Preparing a schematic diagram
Once you have decided on the location for the panels, it is useful to prepare a schematic diagram of
the system you wish to construct, taking into account the collectors sizes available.
1. Fill in a “Site layout sheet”. This will help you decide on the best system for your site.
2. Prepare a schematic drawing of the installation area. Include the proposed location of the feed
and return lines.
3. Use the panel dimensions in the table below to sketch the system you will construct.
Tip: Roof areas often give the impression of being bigger than they really are, so be sure to actually
measure the available area before making your drawing.
Note: Where possible construct your system using panels of the same length (if possible the largest
length).
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Sample system layout
Figure 3.1: Sample collector system
1. Feed line to the farthest point from pump house and lowest point on system.
2. PVC pipe connecting across a large obstruction
3.Flat roof
4.Return line as short as possible.
Note: Full details of how to connect the supply and return pipes are given in Chapter 7.
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Mounting racks
Where there is no roof space, or not enough for all the collectors, you may need to construct a rack
to mount some or all of the Heliocol panels. The rack must provide a stable base for the panels to
be secured to.
When designing a mounting rack the following considerations should be taken into account:
The tilt of the rack must be sufficient to allow the collectors to drain naturally when the pool
pump shuts off.
When calculating the area for the rack, take into account that collectors expand and contract
due to temperature changes under normal working conditions. Allow 5cm extra length per
collector.
Allow room on the rack for the supply and return plumbing, and plumbing between collectors
and banks.
The mounting rack must be stable, and able to support the weight of the collectors when filled
with water, which is up to 5kg/m2.
Figure 3.2: Sample mounting rack
Note: Whenever unglazed solar collectors are installed on a rack, a substrate should be mounted on
the rack prior to mounting the panel. This eliminates heat loss and stress created by wind blowing on
the backside of the rack.
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4 Parts and tools
Once you know the layout of your solar collector system, and how many panels/modules you
require, this chapter will help you calculate which Heliocol and other fittings you will need to
complete your installation.
This chapter deals with the following three categories:
Heliocol fittings and accessories
Other fittings
Tools
Description Picture Dimensional Data
PPC Set
(Plastic Panel Connector)
Top, Bottom, Clip
& O-ring
C.P.V.C
Adaptor
End Cap
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