Sunlover SL6E User manual

NOTES:
1. If a sensor fault is detected the controller will display which sensor failed (POOL and/or ROOF) and
the type of failure.
2. After a power outa e all confi urable items are retained & the clock (if used) will keep time for up to
14 days.
3. Temperature sensors used with this unit is di ital and is accurate to 0.5°Celcius, no calibration is
required.
4. The sensor cable with the thin trace is the positive and is fitted to the ri ht hand side of the plu
when lookin at the plu screws, incorrect polarity will be displayed as a short circuit or reversed
fault.
5. A filtration pump that uses too much current can brin up an OVERLOAD condition. Disconnect
power & check the condition of the filtration pump, this will prevent the solar pump from runnin .
6. When the auxiliary power socket detects the filtration pump startin it will perform a 3 minute
checkin sequence that ensures there is suitable temperature & water flow before the solar pump
will start. When the filtration pump is stopped the solar pump is also stopped.
7. Pump load values displayed is relative to how much power is consumed by the pump, note that
variable speed pumps tend to display hi her than expected values.
8. Maximum rated output load for the 240V socket is 10 Amps / 2400 Watts.
WARRANTY
This ran e of product is covered by a limited 2 year warranty a ainst component failure or faulty
workmanship from the date of installation. A faulty unit should be returned in the first instance to the
dealer from which the unit was purchased.
Dama e to the unit due to misuse, power sur es, li htnin strikes or installation that is not in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instruction may void the warranty.
Warranty does not cover travel costs to or from installation site.
If the power cord is dama ed, do not use the controller; return the unit to the supplier for repair.
Customer Record. (To be retained by the customer)
Dealer/Installer Name _____________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________
Date Installed _____________________________________
For service assistance phone SUNLOVER HEATING
VIC 03 9887 2131
NSW 02 9838 0000
QLD 07 5597 7360
Factory 6 Unit 2
62 Parkhurst Drive, 7-9 Activity Crescent, 20-22 Foundry Road,
Knoxfield 3153 Molendinar 4214 Seven Hills 2147
Victoria Australia Queensland Australia NSW Australia
www.sunloverheatin .com.au
SL6E CD Instruction rA6.doc
SL6E CD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION: The SL6E CD is a premium automatic solar controller with temperature adjustment, manual,
winter and tropical mode features. This unit is fitted with current detection on the auxiliary power socket;
the solar pump can only operate if the current load on the controllers auxiliary socket is within a certain
ran e (e. . filter pump is operatin and primed).
TEMPERATURE LIMIT:
To adjust the pool limit simply press the UP button to increase or the DOWN button to decrease the desired
temperature. The controller will automatically choose to run the pump based on solar ain (i.e. sun shinin
& roof is hot), once the pools desired temperature is exceeded by ½°C the pump is stopped until the pool
temperature drops ½°C below the temperature limit settin .
MODE of operatio :
Pressin the SELECT button once will display the current mode of operation, pressin it a ain or holdin it
will select the next available mode of operation.
The available modes are SUMMER, MANUAL, WINTER, TROPICAL and SETTINGS.
Summer mode is the normal operatin mode for heatin the pool.
Manual mode is for testin the pump installation on a cold or cloudy day. Once manual mode is selected
the pump will start if it has been off, or stop if it has been on (runnin ). After 30 minutes manual mode will
time-out and return to the previous operatin mode. Note that Manual ON requires an operatin filtration
pump in the auxiliary power socket.
Winter mode of operation is for off-season maintenance or if pool heatin is not required (AWAY MODE).
This is a better option than turnin off the controller as it will flush treated pool water throu h the solar
system as well as prolon pump bearin and mechanical seal life. The pump will run for 3 minutes once a
day 3 minutes after the filtration pump has started.
Tropical mode of operation is for situations where the pool water overheats due to direct heatin from the
sun. When the roof is 4°C cooler than the pool temperature, the pump is started (this will most likely occur
at ni ht and therefore requires the filtration to run at ni ht) and will attempt to cool the pool to 1°C above
the temperature limit. Normal heatin will occur the next day if the pool drops below the set temperature
limit by 1°C.
Settings mode is for settin the unit into time-clock operation.
When you select this option you will be asked if you wish to use the clock feature (CLK? ON/OFF). If you
select OFF then the controller will not work as a time-clock model and will allow the solar pump to run
whenever there is solar heatin available and if the filtration pump is operatin . If you select ON you will be
prompted to set the time of day, the controller will work in time-clock mode and the solar pump is
prevented from startin outside of the set hours (Unless tropical mode is selected). Set the time of day in
24 hour format, note there is an AM/PM indication to avoid incorrect settin s. Seconds are automatically
set to zero. Once the time is set select the START hour from 6am till noon, default is 9am which means the
solar pump cannot start before 9am. Now select the END hour from 15 (3pm) till 21 (9pm), default is 19
(7pm) which means the solar pump will stop at 7pm.

SL6E CD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLLER: Find a suitable location to mount the control box. The controller should be
installed out of direct weather and no closer than 3 meters from the water’s edge. Lift up the
two mounting tabs and use two appropriate screws to mount the control box to the wall,
keeping in mind that the power cable is 1.8m long and should be plugged directl into a general
power outlet, not into an extension lead. Do not drill through the box.
SOLAR PUMP: The solar pump plugs into the left side 240Vac socket marked as PUMP. Note
that the solar pump can onl operate when the auxiliar power socket uses sufficient power to
trigger the current detection circuit, this detection trigger point can be adjusted (see Installer
Settings).
FILTRATION PUMP: An Ioniser/Chlorinator or equivalent pump timer is to be plugged into the
right hand side 240V socket (auxiliar ) located under the POOL & ROOF sensor inputs, the
filtration pump plugs into the Ioniser/Chlorinator pump socket.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS: The pool temperature sensor must be fitted into the suction line of
the filtration pump, as close to the pool as practical, preferabl in a position out of direct
sunlight. It is recommended that a 14.5mm hole be drilled in the PVC pipe, this can be carried
out using a Dontek PD01 grinding drill or a small pilot hole can be drilled and a 14.0mm drill-bit
used spinning in a counter clockwise direction to minimize the chance of shattering pipe. Insert
the grommet into the pipe and gentl push in the black sensor barb. The green sensor plug is to
be fitted to the plug socket marked POOL, in some cases there is some benefit to cable tie
30cm of wire from the pool temperature sensor to the pipe and insulate this section (some
ambient differences can travel up the tinned copper wire and affect the sensor reading).
The roof temperature sensor must be fitted into a small piece of solar collector or equivalent
and attached to the roof. The best location is within an arms length of the gutters edge of the
house or shed as long as the sensor end is not shaded and is on a roof of similar aspect of the
main collector. It must not be fitted on top of the solar collector or fitted to high points on the
roof like Ridge Capping as false readings will be detected.
The sensor plug is to be fitted to the right hand socket marked ROOF. Keep in mind that it is of
the utmost importance to keep the roof temperature sensor cable as short as possible as this
will assist in the longevit of the sensor and controller in the event of electrical storm activit
and power surges.
All temperature sensor cables must NOT be run parallel to power cables and s ould never be
cable tied to power cables. All cable run lengths should be less than 50m if possible. Cable ties
should be used to fasten the sensor cable to the cold water inlet pipe making sure that the ties
are approximatel 10mm from PVC fittings. Cable ties should be tightened onl firm, over
tightening can cause breaks in the outer PVC if not careful. If the cable is to be run under
ground a conduit must be used to protect the wire and there is to be no cable joins within,
conduit ends must be sealed to prevent water ingress.
Any excess cable s ould be removed and re-fitted ensuring t at t e wire ends are tinned
wit solder.
SL6E CD INSTALLER SETTINGS
PUMP LOAD SETTING: *** IMPORTANT *** The controller will not operate and will displa a
‘INSTALLER MUST SET PUMP LOAD’ message. The correct Load setting is required for this
controller to pick up a pump which is failing to prime. After setting the load values test b
starting the solar pump in Manual Mode and ensure that the solar pump will switch off if the
filtration pump fails to provide water.
Filtration Pump Load Automatic Setting: There are 2 methods for setting the load detection of
the filtration pump. For automatic setting ensure the filtration pump is operating and primed.
Then simply hold the UP button then press SELECT, the unit will then displa the pump’s load
value and automaticall sets the threshold levels and returns to automatic operation, if the
current draw of the filtration pump drops below this level then the solar pump is forced to
switch off.
Advanced Settings: To select the advanced settings, hold the DOWN button then press SELECT.
Filtration Pump Load Manual Settings: If setting the load value, please ensure our filtration
pump is connected to the auxiliar power socket (right hand side) and that the filtration pump
is primed and if it’s a variable speed pump ensure the filtration pump is operating at the
required speed. After releasing the SELECT button the LOAD=xxx value is displa ed for 5
seconds, take note of this value. When the LCD screen displa s RUN=>xxx it indicates the
minimum load required to allow solar to run, set this value 10% lower than the displa ed LOAD
value and press SELECT. The next value to adjust is TRIP> this is the overload value, when the
filtration pump draws too much power (e.g. a variable speed pump operating too fast) then the
solar pump is stopped. *Default is a RUN=>20 and trip >99.
Once the Advanced settings have been adjusted all the above settings will be saved and the unit
will restart. Re-adjust the temperature limit if required.
Adjustable differential: Special note: Adjusting these values to an setting other than the
defaults ma adversel affect the performance of this controller. To adjust the differentials hold
the UP button while appl ing power to the unit. The first item prompted is to set the solar gain
start temperature (RUN° x) this setting allows the pump to start if the roof temperature
exceeds the pool temperature b this value, adjust with the UP/DOWN button, press SELECT to
accept. Next ou will be prompted to set the differential h steresis (END° x) which turns the
pump off when roof temperature is less than the pipe temperature plus this value, adjust with
the UP/DOWN button, press SELECT to accept. Default values are 8° for RUN and 4° for END,
these are the optimal values for maximum efficienc , some coastal locations ma benefit from
a reduced run value of 6°C for RUN and 4°C for END.
Factory Test:
To run the factor test, hold the SELECT button when first appl ing power, the unit will perform
a series of self-diagnostic functions with the pump running.
If there are an faults the will be reported on the displa before the unit restarts into normal
operation.
Note: that this ill force all settings to a factory default state. Re-enable time-clock if required
also set the Pump Load value, temperature limit and operating mode to their required settings.