Sunlover SL6RR User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Controller Mounting
Find a suitable location to mount the control box. Remember all Pool equipment 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 .8m long and should be plugged directly into a
general power outlet, not into an extension lead.
Retro-Fit (Boosted) Systems
If the SL6RR Controller is to be fitted to a Retro-Fit (Boosted) system the mains power cable
is to be plugged into the same power source as the filtration pump. This is to prevent the
solar pump turning on and running dry. Ensure that the maximum current draw of the two
pumps does not exceed the switching device rating. If plugged into a salt chlorinator or
chemical dosing system, check the installation instructions and warranty for compliance.
Pool Sensor
For stand alone systems with separate suction and return the pool sensor must be fitted into
the suction line of the solar boost pump, preferably in a position out of direct sunlight. For
retro-fit systems the pool sensor must be fitted in the suction line of the main filter pump or
between the outlet of the filter and before the take off Tee fitting for the solar boost pump.
It is recommended that a 4.5mm hole be drilled in the PVC pipe, this can be carried out
using a Dontek PD0 grinding drill or a small pilot hole can be drilled and a 4.0mm drill-bit
used spinning in a counter clockwise direction to minimize the chance of shattering pipe.
Insert the grommet into the pipe and gently push in the black sensor barb. The green sensor
plug is to be fitted to the centre plug socket.
Tr nsmitter
Mount the transmitter box in an easy access location, normally next to the pipes running to
the roof as system batteries will require replacement at some stage. On initial installation
remove the lid of the box and insert 4 AA alkaline batteries as marked on the battery holder,
ensuring the batteries are located correctly. The antenna should be pointing down towards
the ground. Do Not fit tr nsmitter on the roof.
Roof Sensor
Roof sensors must be fitted into a small piece of solar collector or equivalent and attached to
the roof. The best location is within arm’s 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.
Keep in mind that it is of the utmost importance to keep the roof sensor as short as possible
as this will assist in the longevity of the sensor and controller in the event of electrical storm
activity and power surges. Sensor cables must not be run p r llel to power c bles and
run lengths should be less than 50m. Cable ties should be used to fasten the sensor cable to
the cold water inlet pipe making sure that the ties are approximately 0mm from PVC
fittings. Cable ties should be tightened only firm, over tightening can cause breaks in the
outer PVC if not careful. Any excess c ble should be removed nd re-fitted ensuring
th t the wire ends re tinned with solder. The sensor plug is to be fitted to the socket
at the base of the Transmitter Box.
B tteries
Replacement AA batteries must be Alkaline quality or better, rechargeable batteries are not
recommended. Do not mix battery types.
Notes
All excess cable must be removed; coils of cable are not permitted under any circumstances and must not
be tied to 240V wiring. If the cable is to be extended with non genuine cable a size of 4/020 should be
used. Any c ble joins must be soldered nd this includes where the c ble enters the termin l
block t the c se b se. Heat shrink is to be used over soldered joints to eliminate moisture ingress. If the
cable end is to be refitted to the plug sockets then the polarity must be observed as incorrect polarity will
show an error as stated in Fault Diagnosis. The sensor cable with the thin white trace is the positive and
should be fitted to the left hand cable entry when the screws are in a vertical position.
Once cables have been correctly fitted the unit can be turned on.
Clock:
This model is fitted with a settable 24 hour clock, if the clock needs to be adjusted then hold the up and
down temperature buttons together until the display goes blank, then release the buttons.
While the minutes light (M) is flashing rapidly, use the up or down buttons to set the minutes then press the
select button. The (H) light will now be flashing rapidly so using the up or down buttons set the hours then
press select.
The SL6RR will now resume in summer mode (auto).
NOTE: it is a 24 hour clock so 3 pm is 5 (add 2 after midday).
Setting the clock correctly ensures the booster pump will run only when m ximum he ting is
v il ble, th t is from 0800h (8 m) till 1800h (6 pm). It also ensures that the booster pump will not
run at night to sample the pool water. Night time is indicated by a flashing AUTO light.
Test Mode
At the opposite side of the battery holder in the transmitter box there is a jumper pin marked J . By
moving the jumper from the RUN to the TEST position the transmitter will continuously send the roof
temperature to the SL6RR. Use the select button on the SL6RR to read the ROOF temperature, a
current roof temperature should be seen or a fault code. If a reception cannot be received make sure
that the batteries are in good order and in the correct way and that the code switches inside the
SL6RR and the Transmitter are matched. In TEST mode every second transmission will cause the
SL6RR controller to flash all the LEDS on the right hand side to scroll upwards, this is a warning to
place the unit back into RUN mode as battery life is severely shortened while running in TEST mode.
Due to the possibility of reception ghosting and electrical interference the Transmitter may be required
to be moved to an alternative position, this may be as little as two meters and keep in mind that the
roof sensor cable may be extended 20 meters if required. The main SL6RR controller should be
mounted away from other electrical appliances as far as possible to reduce the chance of interference.
If the unit is to be installed in a metal shed there may be reception issues and the controller may need
to be optioned with a remote antenna or moved outside.
F ult Di gnosis
In the event of a cable, sensor or transmitter fault, the display will indicate the type of fault as follows;
ROOF SENSOR.
A display of 99 indicates a broken or disconnected sensor cable or open circuit sensor.
A display of 88 indicates wrong polarity connection or short-circuited cable or sensor.
A display of 89 indicates a high sensor reading out of normal operating range.
A display of 00 indicates no roof transmitter reception.
POOL SENSOR
A display of 77 indicates a broken or disconnected sensor cable.
A display of 66 indicates wrong polarity or short-circuited sensor cable.
A display of 67 indicates a sensor reading out of normal operating range.

SUNLOVER HEATING
WARRANTY – SL6 DELUXE
This product is covered by a limited 3 year warranty against 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.
Damage to the unit due to misuse, power surges, lightning 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. nit must be returned
to manufacturer for repairs.
If the power cord is damaged, 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 2 3
NSW 02 9838 0000
QLD 07 5597 7360
Factory 6
62 Parkhurst Drive, 7-9 Activity Crescent,
Knoxfield 3153 Molendinar 4214
Victoria Australia Queensland Australia
nit 2
20-22 Foundry Road,
Seven Hills 2147
NSW Australia
www.sunloverheating.com.au
MODEL SL6RR R dio Remote Sol r Controller
With Time Clock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Summer Mode is normal operating mode used during the Pool Swimming Season. You may set the
desired pool limit by pressing the UP or Down Buttons. The display shows the pool temperature then
flashes the limit setting and light, the pump light and pump will be on when solar gain is available.
M nu l Mode is used to prime, clean or test the pump. To select manual mode press the SELECT
button until the PUMP/MAN light is illuminated. The pump will then start, or stop if it has been running.
To return to normal run simply press the SELECT button till the AUTO light is illuminated. The SL6RR
will automatically return to AUTO run after 30 minutes, with a limit of 30 degrees.
Winter Mode should be selected when the pool is not being used for extended periods. The pump will
be turned on for 3 minutes every day at the same time Winter Mode was selected. This will assist in the
systems off-season maintenance and save energy. To enter this mode press the SELECT button till the
WINTER light is illuminated. If the power is interrupted during winter mode the SL6RR will continue to
count time accurately. The batteries in the transmitter may be removed if desired at this stage.
Tropic l Mode is used to assist in cooling over heated pools. If the limit has been reached, which is
indicated by the limit light on, and the roof temperature drops below the limit temperature (usually
sometime late at night) the pump will turn on and pump pool water to the roof to cool it down. The
pump will turn off when the pool water is cooled to the limit setting. To set this function press the
SELECT button till the TROP light is illuminated. To switch back to Summer Mode press the SELECT
button till the AUTO light is illuminated.
Roof Temper ture
When selected, the roof temperature will be displayed constantly for 3 minutes then return to AUTO.
The ROOF indicator will give 4 quick flashes when a signal is received from the transmitter.
Tr nsmitter / B ttery Low
When the SL6RR validates a received transmission, a flash from the Transmitter / Battery Low indicator
will be seen. If the Transmitter / Battery Low indicator is on steady the batteries in the transmitter must
be replaced before the unit will operate correctly in AUTO mode.
OPERATION
The SL6RR will turn the pump on when the roof temperature is higher than the pool (pipe) temperature
by 8°C and off at 4°C. Roof temperature is received every seven minutes from the transmitter. When
the pool temperature reaches the limit setting the limit light will flash, it will remain in this state while
the roof is hot to prevent over heating the pool. The SL6RR will then wait till 8:00 AM the next day to
start the process again. This function is to minimise the pool from overheating, hence reducing water
evaporation and consumption of chemicals. An auto flush program is incorporated to ensure accurate
pool temperature readings are obtained as the pool sensor is normally located well away from the
actual swimming pool and may sit in direct sunlight or in warm enclosures, the last recorded pool
temperature will be displayed for 6 hours from when the pump was last running. When auto flush is in
wait mode the limit light will be on constant until the pump is turned on for a three minute test, the
pump light will flash until this test is over.