General Information; Installation Instructions - Steinbach Loop Mode D'emploi

Preface
Many thanks for purchasing this Steinbach product. We continually de-
velop and enhance our items, however, should this product be faulty, we
apologise for any inconvenience and politely ask you to get in contact
with our service centre.
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Instruction manual for Steinbach solar collector Loop
This instruction manual relates to the product stated above. It contains
important information on starting your product for the fi rst time and how
to operate it. Carefully read through the instruction manual - particularly
the safety instructions - before using this product. Non-compliance with
this instruction manual may lead to major injuries or damage to your
product. The instruction manual is based on standards and regulations
applicable within the European Union. If the product is being used ab-
road, please follow any country-specifi c guidelines and laws. Store the
instruction manual in a safe location for later consultation and submissi-
on to third parties, where applicable.
Intended use
This product is solely intended for private use and is not suitable for
commercial use.
The solar collector is used for the heating of your pool water by solar
power and is intended for pools in the ground and above ground pools.
Only use the product as described in this instruction manual. Any other
use is considered improper use and may lead to personal injury or
damage to property. This item is not a toy. The manufacturer or retailer
assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper or incorrect
use.
Warnings and safety instructions
Read and observe all instructions. Non-compliance with these
warnings and instructions may result in damage to property,
severe personal injury or even death. These product warnings,
instructions and safety regulations are extensive but cannot cover
all potential risks and dangers and are thus not to be considered
exhaustive. Please be cautious and assess potential dangers
appropriately. Incorrect use/handling of the product can lead to
life-threatening situations.
Caution! Leave repairs to experts in order to prevent hazards.
Consult a specialist workshop. Liability is waived and warranty
claims expire if repairs are carried out independently of if the pro-
duct is improperly installed or used incorrectly. Only original parts
corresponding to the original product specifi cations may be used
during repairs.
WARNING! Hazardous for children and persons with reduced phy-
sical, sensory or mental abilities (such as the handicapped, elderly
individuals with impaired physical and mental abilities), or those
with a lack of experience and knowledge. Children must not be
allowed to play with this product. Cleaning may not be performed
by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
abilities.
NOTE! Risk of damage! This product may be damaged through
improper use.
Always turn off your fi lter system when you are working with your
solar collector. Do not position the equipment too close to the pool
(adequate safe distance). Do not use any petroleum-based lubri-
cants. Petroleum attacks the product's plastic components.
Check scope of delivery
NOTE! Risk of damage! The product may be damaged if you open the
packaging with a sharp knife or other sharp objects without due care
and attention. Please open the packaging very carefully.
■ Remove the product from the packaging.
■ Check that all included items have been delivered in full. Sketch/photo L1.
■ Check whether the item, or parts thereof, exhibit damage. If there is
damage, do not use the product. Get in contact with the service ad-
dress stated at the end of the manual.
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General Information

Conditions for the installation of a solar collector
The solar collector you have purchased is intended for use with in-
ground and above-ground pools, and is easy to install and handle. The
installation instructions are based on the following conditions:
1.You have a pool which is fully built and fi lled with water.
2. Your pool has a fi lter system.
3. You have the required connector hoses to supply the pool and fi lter
system with water. (Ø 32/38 mm)
These are the requirements so that the solar collector can force wa-ter
through the solar chambers when it is installed and fully connect-ed to
the fi lter pump.
Use (Figure 1)
Once the equipment is installed, it is connected between your fi lter
system and your pool using the two hose connectors. The connector
hose forces the cold water from your fi lter unit into the solar cham-bers
of your solar collector. Here it is heated by the sun's energy and then
fed on to the second connector hose towards the pool.
A = feed from the fi lter unit to the solar collector
B = feed from the solar collector to the swimming pool inlet nozzles
Water heating depends on the following factors: Flow rate and level of
sunshine.
Solar heating only functions effi ciently in sunshine. It can also re-main
connected to the pump in poor weather as this only causes a slight loss
of pressure in the pump.
Tools and accessories required
These tools are required for assembly, but are not included in your set:
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Flat head screwdriver
The ideal location for your solar collector
You solar collector needs to be in a location with as much sunlight as
possible.
■ Never position the solar collector over the surface of your pool.
■ Keep it an adequate distance away from your pool (keep a safe dis-
tance).
■ The solar collector is designed to allow maximum possible pene-tra-
tion of sunlight.
■ The solar collector is also suitable for salt water

Installation instructions

Assembly instructions
Before you begin installation of the collector, turn off the fi lter pump and
close off all water connections.
■ Attach the feet to the underside of the solar collector. Fig. 2,3
■ Fit the 2 connection adapters to the underside of the solar collec-tor.
Fig. 4,5,6
■ Connect the hoses between the fi lter unit, the solar collector and the
pool.
■ Assembly with a 32 mm hose connector. This is pushed directly over
the connector adapter and fastened with the hose clip. Fig. 7
■ Assembly with a 38 mm hose connector. Fig. 8,9,10 First push the
rubber reduction fi tting 32/38 over the connector adapter. Then push
the 38 mm hose over the reduction fi tting and fasten with a hose clip.
■ INTEX special adapter (not included): INTEX special adapter item
No.: 040934. This is needed on large INTEX pools which have swim-
ming pool hoses with gate valves. Fig. 11,12
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