Poolmaster 59025 Above-Ground Pool Solar Heater - Manual (Page 12)

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• Position 1 = Directs 100% of the water flow through the 3-Way Bypass Valve
and directly to your pool. The water from your filter pump will NOT go
through the solar heater.
THIS POSITION IS RECOMMENDED AT NIGHT TO BEST MAINTAIN
THE WARMED WATER TEMPERATURE IN YOUR POOL.
• Position 3 = Directs 100% of the water
flow through your solar heater and is
to be used with low horsepower filter
pumps
1 ⁄
3
HP or lower. Too much
water flow directly to the solar heater
will damage it.
• Position 5 = Allows a ( 1 ⁄
2
) flow of water through the heater and 100% through
the bypass into the pool. This position is to be used with a pump greater than
1 ⁄
2
hp if solar heater is on the same level as pump.
FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. My pool water doesn’t seem to be getting any warmer. What should I do?
A. First check to make sure that water is flowing through the tubes. You can simply lift these up and feel the water
within them. Next, check the flow strength at the Pool’s return inlet. Can you feel water flowing into the pool?
Has your Solar Heater been exposed to the sun light for long periods of time? Remember, one Solar Heater
for a 15 – 18 ft pool is recommended. Is your pool larger than this? If you’ve checked all this, you may have
a clog in your tubing. Try to isolate which tube and purge out the clog.
Q. There is a leak at the connection site. What should I do?
A. Hose clamps have been provided to use for all connection sites. Make sure these are on properly and tightened.
Q. What position should the 3-Way Bypass Valve be in when I need to backwash my filter or vacuum my pool?
A. Turn your 3-Way Bypass Valve to position 1.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a pool cover when pool is not in use to aid in maintaining your warmed water.
Position 1: 100% water
to pool only
Bypass to Pool
From
Filter
To Solar
Heater
RIGHT
Position 3: 100% water
through solar heater
Bypass to
Pool
From
Filter
To Solar Heater
RIGHT
Position 5: ½ flow solar
heater and 100% to pool
From
Filter
To Solar
Heater
RIGHT
Bypass to
Pool