16004-12 Sun-Swim Pool Collector

4ft x 12ft x 1.5inch header

The Sunswim collectors have been heating pools since 1976. These Solar Pool Heating Systems are used in every climate. In year round swimming areas like Florida, California and Arizona, solar pool heaters have become standard equipment on most pools. In cooler climates, a solar heater provides a longer, more comfortable swimming season and will enhance your swimming season.

These collectors require no maintenance beyond your usual pool winterizing procedures.

Proven performance in all climates. Engineered to relieve the thermal stress of expansion and contraction assuring years of trouble free operation. The slotted design preserves the life of the roof by preventing moisture build-up under the collector. These same slots relieve pressure from high winds.

Collectors are constructed and tested under strict quality control. Fluid transport components are seamlessly connected by an exclusive Thermal Welding process. The entire collector is made from a proprietary formulation of UV inhibited polypropylene material. There are no weak points caused by joining dissimilar materials.

Performance specifications

dimensions

• Nominal size: 4 x 12 feet
• Overall collector length: 144.0 inches
• Collector width: 47.0 inches
• Manifold length: 50.5 inches
• Manifold outside diameter (OD): 1.9 inches
• Manifold inside diameter (ID): 1.5 inches
• Gross collector area: 47.3 square feet (SF)
• Net collector area: 47.3 SF

weights

• Dry: 21.3 pounds
• Wet: 48.0 pounds, 1.01 pounds per square foot (lbs/SF)
• Fluid capacity: 3.2 gallons

fluid flow rates

• Maximum: 10.0 gallons per minute (GPM)
• Minimum: 3.0 GPM
• Recommended: 5.0 GPM
• Maximum collectors with single feed @ recommended flow rate: 10

pressures

• Pressure loss @ recommended flow rate: 0.30 foot head (0.13PSI)
• Pressure loss @ minimum flow rate: 0.20 foot head (0.09PSI)
• Maximum fluid pressure: greater than 85 PSI @ 80°F
• Recommended maximum operating pressure: 35PSI @ 140°F

Thermal performance ratings

• Thermal performance equation: n = 85.8 - 3.42
• Incident Angle Modifier: Kqr = 1.0 - 0.03
• Rated in accordance with ASHRAE standard 96-80
• Energy output per standard day: 47,200 BTU*

* - Florida Solar Energy Center Certification

certifications, approvals and testing

Sun-Swim solar pool heating system meets or exceeds the criteria for approvals from the following accredited independent laboratories and approval agencies:

• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
• Florida Solar Energy Center
• Dade County
• City of Los Angeles
• Solar Rating and Certification Corp. (SRCC)
• Testing: DSET Exposure Test, New River, Arizona

10 year warranty