SolarAttic Solar Pool Heater PCS1 Specifications

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PCS1 shown in standard 4-foot attic (4/12 pitch roof)

PCS1 Solar Pool Heater Specifications

• U.S. Patent 5,014,770

• Pool Sizes: Up to 1000 square feet or 35,000 gallons

• Up to 70,000 gallons with FlowReversalTM valves

• Nominal BTU Rating: 60,000 BTUs/hour @ D 32°F

   I.E. Pool water input 72°F & Attic's Peak @ 104°F

• BTU Transfer Range: 20-150,000 BTUs per hour

• Attic space required: 3 ft min height to peak; and,

   square ft of attic equal to or greater than pool sq ft

• Attic access: Fits through standard 24" o.c. trusses

• Minimum access opening recommended: 21"x 31"

• Can be disassembled for smaller access openings

• PCS1 Size: 33"W x 30"H x 18"D

• PCS1 Weight: 135 pounds

• Shipping Crate Size: 42"W x 38"H x 24"D

• Shipping/Crated Weight: 246-253 pounds

• Power: 220 vac 1.8 amps @ Full Load

• Operating Cost: $5-11 per month @ 9¢ per KW/hour

• U.L. Listed: Coil, Motor & other components

• Plumbing: 1 1/2" or 2" PVC typical

• Pressure Drop: 4-6 PSI typical

• Air Flow Rate: 2500 SCFM

• Water Flow Rate: Range 15-80 GPM

• Optimal Water Flow Rate: 45-55 GPM

• Modes: Manual Off & On

• Optional Automatic Operation: LX220 control

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION: Solar radiation bombards the house's roof structure throughout the day. The roof functions as a massive "solar collector." Solar radiation reaches the attic through a process called "conduction." The attic functions as a storage and heat transfer area. The PCS1 is physically located inside the attic and then transfers this solar radiation from the attic air into the swimming pool's water through a process called "forced air convection. Solar heat without solar panels. And without the problems associated with solar panels."

FULL AUTOMATIC OPERATION: Is achieved with the optional LX220 control. When the attic is eight degrees hotter than the pool and the pool needs heat, the LX220 automatically routes water up to the PCS1 and turns it on. It can even synchronize the pool's pump by turning it on at the same time. Temperature sensors sense the pool and attic temperatures. Maximum heat is then extracted automatically. The pool owner simply sets the desired thermostat setting on the LX220.

A pool blanket can be used when the pool is not in use thereby minimizing heat losses caused by evaporation (60%). Specifications are subject to change without notice.