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Plumbing and
Winterizing:
PLUMBING: The
unit has two positions labeled INLET & OUTLET. These are
1-1/2" schedule 40 PVC Pipe "Glue type Fittings". Cut
into the pool’s return line after it leaves the filter and run
pipe to Inlet position. Then, run pipe from Outlet position back to
remaining segment of pool’s return line.
We recommend that you install on 1-1/2" PVC Tee. If you use a
tee in this position, it will make it easier to winterize the unit.
Install a drain plug in the bottom of each tee & simply remove
these plugs to winterize. (see winterize instructions below) You may
experience back-pressure on your pressure gauge at the filter after
installing the unit. If so, installation of a bypass line and valve
will eliminate the problem. If this is necessary, open the valve
just enough to relieve the back-pressure.
WINTERIZE: Remove drain plugs on bottom of the Tees at the Inlet and
Outlet positions, blow compressed air into the outlet position tee
until all water quits coming out of inlet position tee.
Handling, Assembly and
Installation:
HANDLING: Always
lift the unit from the bottom. Never try to lift by the top plate.
While on the pallet, use a pallet jack or lift truck to move. After
removing from pallet, a two- wheeler may be used on the side of the
unit opposite the manifold cover box, left side facing the front of
the unit.
INSTALLING: Place the unit three feet from existing buildings or
obstructions. Do Not put unit in any enclosure (leave outside).
ASSEMBLY: Inside the unit, you will find a 24" piece of 6"
stove pipe with crimping on both ends. One end of the pipe has a
small ring at the end of the crimping. Install this end in the
stove, put the cap on the other end and position the temperature
indicator approximately halfway up the pipe.
Operating Instructions:
1. Make sure your
pump is running and is flowing through the unit, if for any reason
the water flow is interrupted (power outage, etc.) extinguish the
fire immediately.
2. Place small kindling in the fire-box, set the material directly
on the fire brick bottom (Don't use a log rack). To ignite, use
paper or a fireplace starter log, never use liquid flammable
materials, once the fire is started, add larger logs and keep the
fire box full. When operating at full capacity, it will be necessary
to add wood every two hours depending on the type of wood used. At
night, fill the firebox and close the draft doors, it will usually
only maintain the pool temperature at night. In the morning, after 8
to IO hours, you should have a good bed of coals to start the
daytime burning procedure again.
3. Draft Control: When first getting the fire started, open draft
control doors completely open. You can even leave the door ajar to
get additional draft, if needed. Leave draft doors open until the
temperature indicator on the chimney reads in the efficient range,
at that point adjust draft control and add wood to keep the
temperature in the efficient range. When operating in the efficient
range, you should get a 3 to 6 degree temperature difference between
water going into the heater versus water returning to the pool.
4. When heating your pool, you should use a solar or thermal blanket
to reduce the loss of heat generated, this is especially important
at night.
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