This refers to your POOL sensor that reads your pool water temperature. There are 3 possible answers for the error code:
Is the Pool sensor cable reversed with the roof sensor?
Reverse sensor wire back to the correct positions
Check the sensor cable for any damage including the wires that go into the connection to the controller. Repair cable if damaged
Short circuit in digital sensor that sits in the pipe / water. The Sensor will need to be replaced with a new sensor.
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Please call your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913.
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This refers to your Roof sensor that reads your roof temperature. There are 3 possible answers for the error code:
Is the roof sensor cable reversed with the pool sensor?
Reverse sensor wire back to the correct positions
Check the sensor cable for any damage including the wires that go into the connection to the controller. Repair cable if damaged
There may be a short circuit in digital sensor that sits on your roof. The Sensor will need to be replaced with a new sensor.
Please call your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913.
Payment can be completed over the phone via MasterCard or Visa.
Download the trouble shooting guide HERE or download your controller model from the solar controllers page
Settings mode is for setting the unit into time-clock operation.
When you select this option you will be asked if you wish to use the clock feature (CLK? ON/OFF).
If you select OFF then the controller will not work as a time-clock model and will prevent starting the pump to sample at night based on a sequence of events.
If you select ON you will be prompted to set the time of day, the controller will work in time-clock mode and the solar pump is prevented from starting outside of the set hours (unless tropical mode is selected). Set the time of day in 24 hour format, note there is an AM/PM indication to avoid incorrect settings. Seconds are automatically set to zero.
Once the time is set select the START hour from 6am till 12 noon, default is 9am which means the solar pump cannot start before 9am.
Now select the END hour from 15:00 (3pm) until 21:00 (9pm), default is 19:00 (7pm) which means the solar pump will stop at 7pm.
You can also download your controller manual for step by step instructions on our solar controllers page
Press the up and down arrows on the controller at the same time till the screen flashes and goes blank then let go of the buttons.
You will have an ‘M’ light flashing, this is the minutes of the controller and you can adjust accordingly with the up and down arrows to the correct time then press select.
You will now have a ‘H’ light flashing. This is the hours of the controller and again you can adjust accordingly with the up and down arrows to the correct time then press select.
The controller is in 24 hour time, therefore 1pm should show as 13:00.
If your controller has been turned off or you have experienced a recent blackout, the clock within the controller may need to be reset.
You should turn the controller off and back on during daytime hours. This will reset the unit’s test cycles and standby modes. Once turned back on, confirm the time is correct on the unit if applicable (only on controllers SL6 and SL8)
To go from a cold pool (after a number of cold or cloudy days) to a pool of 28°C – 30°C, you would require at least 3-4 days at 25°C.
If the pool temperature is less than 8°C cooler than the roof temperature the solar will not turn on until this differential is reached.
If there is no blanket on the pool up to 15°C can be lost in temperature overnight, depending on the ambient air temperature.
The sensor cable with the thin trace is the positive and is usually fitted to the right hand side of the coloured plug when looking at the plug screws. If the wires are in the incorrect polarity, the controller will display an error code of “short circuit or reversed” fault.
To adjust the pool limit, simply press the UP button to increase or the DOWN button to decrease the desired temperature.
The message “Waiting To Sample” is usually preceded by the message “Pool Temperature Reached”.
These are information messages informing that the pump has been on but is now off because the set temperature has been achieved (that is…“Pool Temperature Reached”) and that it will not check the pool temp again for around 4 hours (that is…“Waiting To Sample”) because the pool is unlikely to loose temp for some time. The only way to reset the controllers memory of the pool temperature is to turn off the controller for 10 seconds.
If you have established your controller has a fault, you can return the controller to Sunlover Heating to be reviewed and repaired.
You can drop off your controller to a Sunlover Heating Office or send via post.
When returning your controller, please ensure you have completed and include the Controller Repair Request Form.
A few quick steps to determine the issue:
You can also download your Pump manual Here:
You can also download your pump manual here:
If you have a pin hole leak you may need to purchase a Solar Repair Kit.
Isolate affected solar tube and cut the tube at leak. Using water based lubricant, lightly spray area with lubricant and insert small joining barb into each end of the tube pushing them firmly together.
Please call your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913 to purchase a repair kit. Payment can be completed over the phone via MasterCard or Visa.
If you have a tear leak (where material has damage bigger than a pin hole) you may need to purchase a Solar Repair Kit.
Isolate affected solar tube and cut to remove damaged section. Using water based lubricant, lightly spray in solar tube with lubricant and insert small joining barb into each end of the tube pushing them firmly together. Place small section of tubing (supplied in kit) and repeat process.
Please call your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913 to purchase a repair kit. Payment can be completed over the phone via MasterCard or Visa.
If a barb at the black molded manifold has broken, you may need to purchase a Solar Repair Kit.
Remove the affected barb and clean area. Use a 5mm drill bit and carefully drill out the hole. Using the grey grommet (supplied in repair kit) gently place into the hole. Using water based lubricant, lightly spray area with lubricant and insert small joining barb. Then join the solar tube back onto the other end of the joining barb. If the broken barb cannot be removed from the tube, cut the appropriate length off and place barb into tube and connect to manifold.
You can also choose to replace the entire manifold. This will need to be purchased from Sunlover Heating along with a few other spare parts.
Please call your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913 to purchase a repair kit or spare parts. Payment can be completed over the phone via MasterCard or Visa.
If the Vacrel leaks it may have some type of foreign material under the silicone rubber. ie Stick, leaf, spider etc.
To clean this unit:
Should you continue having an issue with leaks on the valve please contact your local Sunlover Heating Office during business hours for assistance.
Before trimming the cover, lay it bubble side to the water and allow to rest for a few hours so any packing creases can settle and flatten.
Using the shape of your pool as your cutting template, take a pair of SHARP household scissors and trim the cover approximately 3 to 5 cm over the edge of your pool and up the tiles ensuring this remains below the rim of the pool.
The cover should create a dish like effect with the edges curved up the tiling, preventing any debris from entering the pool.
It is also suggested to cut a small flap for your skimmer box. Any debris caught on the blanket can easily be hosed into the skimmer box keeping your pool clean and saving you money on unnecessary filter maintenance.
We highly recommend completing this procedure on a sunny day with someone to assist with holding the blanket in position.
TAKE CARE – IT IS EASY TO CUT TOO MUCH!
Please download the Installation manual for your roller type:
Polyethylene has a natural shrinkage rate of around 2%.
When purchasing a blanket from Sunlover Heating this is allowed for and additional material is provided in the shape of your blanket.
It is always best to cut your blanket larger than your swimming pool and allow for excess material to sit under your coping.
Small groups of punctured or torn holes are often caused by birds and are quite common when birds are looking for water. To deter them try leaving a bucket of water out during heat waves.
The damage will not affect the use of your blanket.
A bleeder pipe/Equaliser tube is used to allow the roof system to drain while the solar is not operating. This is installed on the pipe work up to the roof (below the eve) connecting supply and return pipes.
To install the equaliser tube
• Drill one 9mm hole onto each of the 40mm pipes
• Insert a grommet into each hole
• Using one tube of the solar absorber, push a joining barb into either end and push both ends into the grommets and sleeve.
An Example of the Install 
Please visit our warranties and manuals page to download all warranty documents and information.
Further assistance is available by contacting your nearest Sunlover Heating office on 1800 815 913 or via email sales@sunloverheating.com.au
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