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FAFCO ST User Manual

FAFCO ST
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FAFCO
Solar Pool Heater
ST Installation Manual
About FAFCO Solar Pool Heaters:
Largest selling solar pool heating systems in the United States since 1969
Over 2 million solar pool heaters installed worldwide
Best design in the industry with patented even flow distribution and highest
solar performance
Made of a specially formulated UV resistant polymer that won’t rust,
corrode, or scale
Attention:
This manual provides a detailed step-by-step procedure for the installation of the FAFCO
solar pool heating system. The directions should be followed properly and only
recommended FAFCO components and hardware should be used in order to provide a
trouble free system that provides free service, savings, and enjoyment.

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FAFCO ST Specifications

Flow and Pressure IconFlow and Pressure
maximum recommended flow per panel8 gpm
minimum recommended flow per panel3 gpm
recommended flow per panel4 gpm
maximum flow head loss3.47 psi (1, 817 I/hr, 0.244 kg/cm^2)
minimum flow head loss0.48 psi (681 I/hr, 0.034 kg/cm^2)
recommended flow head loss0.87 psi (908 I/hr, 0.061 kg/cm^2)
normal operating pressure at 80°F0 to 30 psi (0 - 2.2 kg/cm^2)
maximum intermittent pressure at 80°F45 psi (3.21 kg/cm^2)
normal operating pressure at 212°F0 to 5 psi (0 - 0.35 kg/cm^2)
maximum intermittent pressure at 212°F5 psi (0.35 kg/cm^2)
measured burst pressureover 300 psi (21.0 kg/cm^2)
Temperature IconTemperature
normal operating temperature60°F to 90°F (16°C to 32°C)
maximum continuous operating temperature212°F (100°C)
maximum intermittent temperature250°F (121°C)
melt temperature338°F (170°C)
Panel Weight IconPanel Weight
weight without water for 4 ft x 8 ft12.2 lbs (4.54 kg)
weight without water for 4 ft x 10 ft14.3 lbs (5.34 kg)
weight without water for 4 ft x 12 ft16.47 lbs (6.15 kg)
weight with water for 4 ft x 8 ft46 lbs (17.2 kg)
weight with water for 4 ft x 10 ft53.8 lbs (20.1 kg)
weight with water for 4 ft x 12 ft61.7 lbs (23.07 kg)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
roof mounting space width per panel50.875 in (129 cm)
rack space width per panel50.875 in (129 cm)
roof mounting space additional width24 in (61 cm)
rack space additional width2 in (5 cm)
roof mounting space additional length24 in (61 cm)
rack space additional length6 in (15 cm)

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