Blue Wave FlowXtreme FX Series User manual

FX PREMIUM DOME SOLAR
HEATER -24' POOL
VER.0418 NS1001

A. Safety instructions
Read through these instructions carefully before you use the product.
Caution: Failure to comply fully with our instructions for use, or safety instructions,
may cause damage or injury to individuals.
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Please read the instruction manual and the directions shown there.
Do not allow children to handle the solar heater.
Always turn off your filter system when you are working with your solar heater.
Do not position the the solar heater too close to the pool (adequate safe distance).
Do not use any petroleum-based lubricants. Petroleum attacks the product’s plastic
components.
This solar heater is not intended for use by anyone (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or mental ability, or with limited experience and / or limited
knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone responsible for their safety, or
they receive instruction from them regarding the use of the solar heater.
solar heater.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
B. General information
1. Conditions for the installation of a solar heater
The solar heater you have purchased is intended for use with in-ground and
above-ground pools, and is easy to install and handle. These installation instructions are
based on the following conditions:
1) You have a pool which is fully built and filled with water.
2) Your pool has a filter system.
3) You have the required connector & hoses Ø 1.25”-1.5”(Ø 32/38 mm) to supply the pool
and filter system with water.
4) You are not installing the solar heater under trees.
These are the requirements so that the solar heater can force water through the solar
chambers when it is installed and fully connected to the filter pump.
2. Use (Figure 1)
Once the equipment is installed, it is connected between your filter system and your pool
using the two hose connectors.
The water is heated by the sun’s energy and then fed back through connector hose to the pool.
A = feed from the filter unit to the solar heater
B = feed from the solar heater to the swimming pool inlet nozzles
Water heating depends on the following factors: Flow rate and intensity of sunshine.
Solar heating only functions efficiently in sunshine. The solar heater can remain
connected to the pump in poor weather or at night as this only causes a slight loss of
pressure in the pump.
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Tools required for assembly, but are not included in your set:
Phillips screwdriver
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Flat head screwdriver
4. The ideal location for your solar heater
Your solar heater needs to be in a location with as much sunshine as possible.
Never position the solar heater over the surface of your pool.
The solar heater is designed to allow maximum possible capture of sunshine.
5. Product care
The solar heater should not be left connected in extreme cold weather. The solar heater
should be stored in an area protected from freezing. The solar heater should be removed
before the first frost, or at the end of the pool season.
All parts must be rinsed or cleaned with water only. Detergents may damage the
protective cover.
6. Storage
Drain all the water from the solar heater by closing off the pipes. Store the solar heater for
Winter in an area protected from freezing. Remove the pool return pipes.
Make sure there is no water left inside the solar heater as it can freeze. Freezing water
can damage the solar chambers.
C. Technical data
NS1001 FX PREMIUM DOME SOLAR HEATER - 24’ POOL
Dimensions: L x W x H 30.7”x 30.7”x 15.54” (78 x 78 x 42cm)
Maximum pressure 29 psi (2 bar) at 68 ℉(20 °C)
Water flow rate max. 2,640 GPH (10,000 LPH)
Water content collector 2.64 gal (10 l)
D. Unpacking Your Solar Heater
Carefully remove the product and all component parts from the box. Make certain all
parts are present before beginning assembly.
Refer to section H for a complete PARTS BREAKDOWN.
E. Installation instructions
1. Assembly instructions
Before you begin installation of the solar heater, turn off the filter pump and close off all
water connections.
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3. Tools and accessories required
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B. Hose reducer , if required
C. Hose clamp
D. Return connector
For large INTEX pools (which have swimming pool hoses with gate valves), follow the
instructions below (Fig. 3):
Connect the INTEX special adapter and the O ring with the return connector. Make
sure the O ring is in the INTEX special adapter.
Screw on the pool hose with the INTEX special adapter. Make sure that the
between the hose and the INTEX special adapter is correctly inserted.
A: INTEX special hose
B: INTEX special adapter
C: O ring
D: Return connector
E: Flat gasket
3.Correct positioning of the solar heater
Unfold the feet at the bottom and adjust position according to the sun. Make sure to obtain a
30° inclination.
The device should be assembled as shown in Fig. 4.
A: Swimming pool hose to the pool
B: Swimming pool hose from the filter / pump
C: Return connector
D: Connector flow
Make sure that all hose connections are watertight and the hose is not kinked or have any
sharp corners. If the hoses are not watertight, check whether the O rings are correctly
positioned and all connections are screwed together firmly. Do not over-tighten the hose
clamps (15kg torque).
flat
gasket
2.Connection between solar heater and pool
For pools with a Ø1.25” (Ø32mm) or Ø1.5” (Ø38mm) swimming pool hose, follow the
instructions below:
Attach the hose to the return connector on the underside of the solar heater.
Use a hose clamp to secure the hose to the return connector (see Fig. 2)
A. Pool return hose
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F. Initial use
Once the solar heater is assembled and the hoses are connected to the filter pump and
the pool, open the water supply and ensure that water is flowing through the hose. Then
turn on the filter system. Air bubbles will rise from the inlet nozzle in the pool. This
happens as the air is expelled from the solar heater. If this continues for more than 2-3
minutes, check the tightness of the connections in your system.
Please note: We recommend that you cover your pool overnight to avoid loss of heat.
G. Trouble shooting
Problem Cause / Solution
The pool does not warm up.
Make sure that water is flowing through the hoses.
Has it been sunny enough?
Insure the maximum amount of sunshine and
increase the running time of the filter pump.
Cover your pool overnight to avoid loss of heat.
It is possible that you may need several solar
heaters.
No bubbles appear after the
equipment has been attached
to the pump.
Check the filter system and ensure that water from
the pool is flowing through the filter pump, then
through the solar heater and through the
connect or hose back to the pool.
Air bubbles come out of the
pool return after the pump has
been turned on.
Check the connector hoses for any damage.
Check that the hose clamps have been properly
tightened.
Water draining out of the
system
Check the seals in the system of hoses.
Check the hose clamps to insure they are tight
enough.
Check the connector hoses for any cracks.
4.Connecting several heaters:
If you would like to increase the heating power, you can connect several heaters together.
For this you will need an additional swimming pool hose Ø1.25”-1.5” (Ø32/38mm).
We recommend connecting a maximum of 2 heaters, depending on the power of your
filter unit.
We definitely recommend use of a bypass set included in the package (Fig. 5)
Not only does this help optimal control of heat output, it also helps targeted control
of the water flow rate, depending on the power of the filter unit.
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H. NS1001 FX PREMIUM DOME SOLAR HEATER PARTS BREAKDOWN
Key Part Name Qty BW SKU For Model
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1 Cloth Cover 1 NUP4070 NS1001
2 Clear Dome 1 NUP4071 NS1001
3 Twist Pipe 2 NUP4072 NS1001
4 Pipe Long Clip 6 NUP4073 NS1001
5 Clear Inside Cover 1 NUP4074 NS1001
6 Base 1 NUP4075 NS1001
7 Return Connector 2 NUP4076 NS1001
8 O-Ring Connector 8 NUP4077 NS1001
9 Inside Clip 2 NUP4078 NS1001
10 Cover Connector 2 NUP4079 NS1001
11 Hose Clip 2 NUP4080 NS1001
12 Screw (ST5*22) 8 NUP4081 NS1001
13 Long Hose 1 NUP4082 NS1001
14 Short Hose 1 NUP4083 NS1001
15 Hose Reducer 2 NEP4079 NS1001
16 Hose Clamp 2 NEP4260 NS1001
17 Leg Brace 2 NUP4086 NS1001
18 O-Ring for Intex Special Adapter 1 NEP4236 NS1001
19 Intex Special Adapter 1 NEP4233 NS1001
20 Flat Gasket 1 NEP4234 NS1001
21 Screw(ST4*16) 18 NUP4090 NS1001
22 Tie Belt 3 NUP4091 NS1001
23 Screw 4 NUP4092 NS1001
24 Solar Reflector 1 NUP4093 NS1001
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