Enersol Pool Panel Installation Guide –EnerWorks Inc. ©, May 2015
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PLUMBING (Continued)
g) At any low point in the plumbing use a tee
and end cap. This will allow for drainage.
At any low points in plumbing, use a tee
and end cap to allow for drainage during
winter months
SYSTEM REGULATION OPTIONS
6 - A valve is necessary to divert
the water to the panels.
a) A 3-PORT MANUAL VALVE can be used; it
must be turned on and off manually when
the temperature fluctuates during the day to
get the most out of the sun, and must be
turned off at night. The valve is installed in
the feed line from the pool, with the water
coming into the inlet opening. The handle
can then be turned to divert the water to the
panels on sunny days or directly to the pool,
when not using the panels. Remember that
the water flows in the direction that the free
part of the handle is pointing, and the
Indicator points to the closed side.
If manual valve is left “ON” for long periods of
cold weather or at night pool will lose heat
3-WAY MANUAL VALVE
b) A CHECK VALVE is optional, but
suggested, to be installed on the return line.
This will prevent back flow to the panels, and
is also required for the Summerization of
the system. In some cases a check valve
can prevent losses from heat thermo
siphoning out of the pool.
c) An AUTOMATIC VALVE relies on water and
panel temperature sensors to divert the
water. EnerWorks suggests the Aqua Solar
controller kit. The kit comes with a 3-port
diverter valve, actuator, control box and two
sensors. Follow manufacturer’s instructions
for installation of automatic control box,
motorized valve (actuator) and controls.
•Install the Control Box as outlined in
manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to wire
correctly.
•The 3-port valve (diverter) is installed as
above.
•Remove the locking knob and handle.
•Remove 4 screws from the valve (fit actuator
on valve to determine which screws to
remove).
•Align the actuator; rotate the actuator until
holes on the actuator align with the screw
holes.
•Use the 4 supplied screws to secure in
place.
•Plug the actuator in the Control Box in the
“FWD VALVE”socket.
•Flick the switch to SOLAR TEST.
Synchronize the valve handle by flipping the
toggle switch at the bottom of the actuator
