Davey M6600 Operating instructions

Brand: Davey

Model: M6600

Category: Above ground pool accessories

Type: Operating instructions

Solar Pool Heating Controller

Installation and

Operating Instructions

Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the advanced

SolarMatic Solar Pool Heating Controller. SolarMatic extends your

swimming season and allows you get the most from your pool.

SolarMatic takes control of your solar heating system and captures

the free heat generated by the sun on your solar roof collector, and

transfers it into your pool water, at practically no cost.

Index

Packing List

Your SolarMatic

includes the following components -

1 x Control Unit

1 x 5 metre pool temperature cable with black connector and brass sensor

1 x 25 metre roof temperature cable with red connector and plastic sensor

 1xBlankowconnector

2 x Mounting Screws with wall plugs & rubber grommet

Optional:

1 x Pressure Switch with 5m cable (sold seperately - P/N M6601)

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ THESE INSTALLATION &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. To get the best performance from your

SolarMatic

it is essential that you set up the system correctly.

Packing List .................................................................................................. 2

Installation Instructions ................................................................................. 3

Optional Pressure Switch & Connection....................................................... 5

Instrument Panel Information .......................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 8

AutoPurge Feature ....................................................................................... 9

Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................10

Davey Guarantee ........................................................................................11

Mounting Template ..................................................................................... 12

SolarMatic

Installation Instructions-

Mounting the Control Unit

1. Please ensure the SolarMatic is mounted a minimum of 3 metres away

from the pool water and 1.5 metres above ground level.

2. Cut out mounting template on page 12 for location of drilling points.

(If the unit is to be mounted to a brick or concrete wall use a 7mm

masonry drill bit). Some walls such as limestone or cement render can

damage aluminium, if in doubt seal the wall before mounting the control

unit.Drillpilotholesandtscrewsprovided.

3. Mount unit via top moulding of the SolarMatic

unit. Slot in bottom

panel can be used to ensure vertical location and stop accidental

movement of unit.

4. Plug 3 Pin Power Plug from control unit into a suitable weatherproof

10Amppoweroutlet.EnsureanappropriateRCDsafetydeviceistted

to mains power.

5. Plug solar pump into power outlet of the SolarMatic

located at the

base of the unit.

IMPORTANT: 240VOLT MAINS POWER CONNECTION ONLY!

Installing the Temperature Sensors

1. Select a section of pool pipe-work which is in the shade and before

the pool pump to attach brass the pool temperature sensor.

The sensor should be placed underground to minimise heating by

the sun and air.

Drill a hole in the pool pipework using an 11mm drill bit. A clean round

hole is essential - clean burrs from hole.

Using some silicon grease push the rubber grommet into the pool

pipework,thenpushinthebrasssensorttingcarefullytolockitinto

place. Push Black connector into correct socket marked BLACK on

underside of Solar Controller.

2. Fit Roof Sensor Fitting securely underneath and in direct contact

with collector mat on roof. Run cable to solar controller and push red

connector into socket marked RED on underside of Solar controller.

NOTE: If the roof sensor cable is too short, a 50 meter RCA roof cable is

available from your Davey dealer. (P/N M6522)

3. FitblankowconnectortothesocketmarkedFLOW.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the advanced SolarMatic Solar Pool Heating

Controller.

SolarMatic extends your swimming season and allows you get the most from your pool. SolarMatic

takes control of your solar heating system and captures the free heat generated by the sun on your

solar roof collector, and transfers it into your pool water, at practically no cost.

(****Image 1 for “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”)

OPTIONAL PRESSURE SWITCH CABLE SYSTEM & CONNECTION:

Some solar heating installations use a “booster” pump to circulate pool water through the roof collector

system and do not have a separate solar circuit to and from the pool.

These installations require the optional pressure switch (P/N M6601), which will only allow the booster

pump to turn on if the main filtration pump is running and water is available to the booster pump.

Without this safety system, damage to the booster pump may result.

(****Image 2)

Socket for Pool

sensor connector

Socket for Roof

sensor connector

Socket for

Pressure Switch

sensor or Blank

connector

Optional Pressure Switch & Connection

Some solar heating installations use a “booster” pump to circulate pool

water through the roof collector system and do not have a separate solar

circuit to and from the pool.

These installations require the optional pressure switch (P/N M6601),

whichwillonlyallowtheboosterpumptoturnonifthemainltrationpump

isrunningandwaterisavailabletotheboosterpump.Withoutthissafety

system, damage to the booster pump may occur.

1. Fit pressure switch at suitable point on pool return. If return does not

haveenoughpressuretpressureswitchbetweenpumpandlter.The

pressure switch should be tapped into a point where the pipe enters a

ttingtoallowagoodthreadlength.Tapsizeis1/8”NPT.Takecarenot

to damage threaded end.

2. Connect 5 metre sensor cable to pressure switch and plug into marked

socket on the underside of the controller.

3. PLEASENOTE:IfaFLOWfaultisdetected,whichisindicatedby

theashingoftheredPUMPRUNLED,thenthesolarpumpwillbe

switchedoff.TheredPUMPRUNledwillcontinuetoashuntilthe

owfaultisrectied.AsthesolarpumphasaminimumRUNtimeof10

minutes and a minimum OFF time of 10 minutes after it has operated,

thesolarpumpmayrunimmediatelyfollowingtheowfaultbeing

rectiedorwaitforamaximumof10minutesbeforeoperating.

IMPORTANT: The Power Supply – If the supply cord is damaged,

it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

 similarlyqualiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.

4. Instrument Panel Displays & Feat

1. Fit pressure switch at suitable point on pool return. If return does not have enough pressure fit

pressure switch between pump and filter. The pressure switch should be tapped into a point where

the pipe enters a fitting to allow a good thread length. Tap size is 1/8” NPT. Take care not to

damage threaded end.

2. Connect 5 metre sensor cable to pressure switch and plug into marked socket on the underside of

the controller.

3. PLEASE NOTE: If a FLOW fault is detected, which is indicated by the flashing of the red PUMP

RUN LED, then the solar pump will be switched off. The red PUMP RUN led will continue to flash

until the flow fault is rectified. As the solar pump has a minimum RUN time of 10 minutes and a

minimum OFF time of 10 minutes after it has operated, the solar pump may run immediately

following the flow fault being rectified or wait for a maximum of 10 minutes before operating.

INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS & FEATURES:

POWER

Press for ON / OFF. GREEN LED indicates power ON.

Leave on in winter for daily auto purge.

TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY SCREEN

Displays temperature readout for pool and roof sensors and

the SET comfort temperature.

DISPLAY MODE

Press D to cycle through displays of POOL, ROOF & SET

temperature. The SET display is temporary and will revert to

POOL after a few seconds.

TEMPERATURE

SET

Press D to select SET. Use 5 or 6 to adjust to desired com-

fort temperature. The SET display is temporary.

SOLAR PUMP

Press for Auto or Manual operation.

GREEN LED indicates auto run and RED LED indicates

manual run.

Tropical (T) Mode: Press to Auto-Tropical mode for over-

night cooling.

PUMP RUN LED

Indicates solar pump is ON:

LED will be illuminated RED when -

• In Auto-Normal (N) Mode:

The ROOF temperature is greater than the POOL

temperature and the POOL temperature is below the SET

comfort temperature. The pump will run to heat pool.

• In Auto-Tropical (T) Mode (For overnight cooling):

The ROOF temperature is less than the POOL temperature

and the POOL temperature is above the SET comfort tem-

perature. The pump will run to cool pool.

•SOLARPUMPhasbeenactivatedmanually

NOTE:AREDashingLEDindicatesnoowtothesolar

pump,iftheoptionalowswitchisttedorthattheblank

owsensorislooseorremoved.

Solarmatic Operating Instructions

1. Once installation is complete and all connections have been made,

turntheunitONusingthePOWERbutton.TheLEDwillilluminate

green when it is on.

2. To set the temperature, use the DISPLAY MODE (D) button to

select the SET function. Use the 5 6buttons to enter your desired

comforttemperature.Yoursettingwilldisplaybrieyonthescreen.

NOTE: Once your swimming season is over we suggest you re-set

the SET temperature to 10°C as this will prevent the solar heating

system running unnecessarily in cold weather.

3. Using the SOLAR PUMP button, select AUTO to run the system in

automatic mode.

Operating Notes

The ROOF Sensor

The ROOF temperature reading is a combination of heating by the sun and

heating/cooling by the air/wind. It is essentially a reading that provides an

estimate of the amount of warmth available to heat the pool.

If the ‘daytime’ temperature is 25°C, the roof may vary from 25°C to 50°C. It is

possible for the overnight and early morning ROOF temperature reading to go

below 5°C.Whenthisoccurstheunitwillregisterafalsewarning(rr) to check

the ROOF sensor – wait for the day to warm up before taking any action.

ECO Mode

This feature will reduce unnecessary pump operation and therefore reduce

operatingcosts.WhenthismodeisON,iftheroofisnotwarmenoughto

bringthepooltemperatureupsignicantlythesolarpumpwillnotrun,as

the amount of heat to be collected is not worth the cost of the power used to

run the pump.

WithoutthisfeatureONaROOFthatisunder20°C will try to warm a pool

that is 12°C, using electrical power for very little pool heating.

ECO Mode - ON

Your controller should start in Eco Mode.

This mode stops the operation of the solar pump when the roof temp is

below 30°C or the roof is less than 6°C warmer than the pool.

To turn ECO Mode ON press the SET TEMP 5 6 buttons at the same time.

Eco Mode - OFF

WithECOModeturnedoff,thesolarpumpcanrunwhentheroofreading

is just 20°C and the pool is only 2°C (or more warmer than the pool).

If your pool has a thermal blanket this mode may be able to provide extra

swimming time at an increased solar pump operation cost.

To turn ECO Mode OFF press the SET TEMP 5 6 buttons at the same time.

Tropical Mode

Thisfeaturewillbenetpoolsinareaswherethewatermayalsobeheated

directly by the high ambient day temperatures such as in hot / tropical climates.

This mode (T) allows the controller to cool the pool overnight if the POOL

temperature has exceeded the SET temperature by 2°C or more. This

mode works in addition to the normal (N) heating operation during the day.

In this mode the solar pump will operate when the roof temperature is at

least 8°C cooler than the pool.

Memory

The SolarMatic will remember its operation settings if the power fails. This

includes the SET TEMP, Normal (N) or Tropical (T) AUTO operation and

whether the unit was turned ON or OFF. If the unit was left in MANUAL ON

it will “awake” in Normal AUTO mode so that the solar pump does not turn

ON immediately.

The unit will not remember when the Auto Purge was set and will use the

timethatpowercamebackonortherstsolarpumpoperationtoreset.

To reset this function, simply turn the solar pump ON and OFF manually at

approximately the time you would like the Auto Purge function to run the

pump.

Solar Pump Run Time

This is an energy saving feature.

To avoid fast stop/start operation in AUTO mode due to temporary weather

conditions (clouds passing or short durations of sunshine) the unit will run

the pump for a minimum of 10 minutes and stop the pump for a minimum of

10 minutes.

Auto Purge Feature

The Auto Purge feature is designed to circulate the pool water daily to

prevent build-up of stagnant, untreated water in the solar collector.

It is recommended that you leave your SolarMatic ON all year. In cooler

months the solar pump may not operate while in AUTO mode, so the Auto

Purge feature will operate the solar pump for a few minutes every 24hrs to

purge the system.

If you wish to set this operation to a particular time of the day simply

operate the solar pump manually to reset the 24hr timer. The Auto Purge

will then operate at approximately the same time each day.

Trouble Shooting

Problem 1: Temperaturedisplayisashingafaultcode:

Display Solution / Action

Check POOL sensor cable is intact, the brass sensor is properly

ttedintothepipeandconnector(BLACK)isproperlypluggedinto

the control unit.

Coldrooftemperaturescancausethisfaultcode.Waitfortheday

to warm up before taking action.

Check ROOF temperature cable is intact and connector (RED) is

properly plugged into unit.

Check both POOL & ROOF temperature cables are intact and

connectors are properly plugged into unit

Problem 2: PUMPRUNLEDisashing:

LED

Flashing

•Indicatesnowaterowavailabletosolarpump(ifoptionalswitch

istted).Waitforpoolltrationpumptoturnon.

•Indicatesthatblankowsensorconnectorisdisconnectedorloose

Problem 3: No display on Screen:

Cause Solution / Action

No power

to unit

•MainspoweroutletswitchedOFF.TurnON

•SolarMaticnotpluggedintomainspoweroutlet.Connectplug.

•SolarMaticcontrollernotON.PressPOWERButtonON

Problem 4: Pool not heating / Not hot enough:

Cause Solution / Action

ROOF temperature is below

SET temperature

WaitforweathertowarmandROOFtempera-

ture to rise

POOL temperature is above

SET temperature

Change your SET temperature if pool requires

a higher temperature

Insufcientsolarradiationor

solar collectors to adequately

heat your pool.

WaitforweathertowarmandROOFtempera-

ture to rise.

Check that enough solar collector has been

installedtoheatyourpoolsize

Problem 5: PooltryingtoheatinWinter:

It is possible for the solar

pumptoruninWinterifitis

operating conditions are met

(see SolarMatic Operating

Instructions).

Reduce the SET temperature to its minimum

value.Whentheweatherbeginstowarmagain

simply return the SET temperature to its nor-

mal comfort value.

NOTE: The AutoPurge will still operate.

Davey

Repair or Replacement Guarantee

In the unlikely event in Australia or New Zealand that this Davey product develops any malfunction

within one year of the date of original purchase due to faulty materials or manufacture, Davey will at

our option repair or replace it for you free of charge, subject to the conditions below.

Should you experience any diculties with your Davey product, we suggest in the rst instance that

you contact the Davey Dealer from which you purchased the Davey product. Alternatively you can

phone our Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia, or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand, or

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* Installation and operating instructions are included with the product when purchased new.

They may also be found on our website.

AUSTRALIA

Davey Support Centre

6 Lakeview Drive,

Scoresby, Australia 3179

Ph: 1300 367 866

Fax: 1300 369 119

Website: davey.com.au

Davey Water Products Pty Ltd

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ABN 18 066 327 517

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Davey Support Centre

7 Rockridge Avenue,

Penrose, Auckland 1061

Ph: 0800 654 333

Fax: 09 527 7654

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® Davey is a registered trade mark of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd.

P/N MMAN015-3 supersedes P/N MMAN015-2

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Davey M6600 Operating instructions

Brand: Davey

Model: M6600

Category: Above ground pool accessories

Type: Operating instructions

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