SOLAR POWERED SWIMMING POOL PUMP

HIDRO-SP Series

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Solar Pool Pump.

Solar powered products are environmentally friendly, self-sufficient as well financial

benefit to reduce rising electrical cost. Our product range is designed with durability
and reliability in mind to provide trouble free service throughout the life of the product.

Our Solar Pumps can be used for:

● Agriculture

● Pool applications

● Water pumping needs

● Water Fountains

Care and disclaimer

It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with these important instructions.
Read the complete manual before commencing the installation.
Although the solar panel connections are considered low voltage, there is still a
possibility of electrical shock. During the connection stage of the solar panels, it is
recommended that the panels be covered with dark cloth or cardboard until
connections are completes and you are ready to carry out voltage tests.
Do not switch the power on unless all connectins and voltage readings are correct.
The pump leaf basket must be filled with water before attempting to start the system.

Installation Details
Solar panel

Controller
short circuit

Pipe

Water source
Solar photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electrical energy which is fed to the
solar controller. Using MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) technology, the solar
controller maintains constant voltage and converts the single phase DC to 3 phase
DC to power the pumps 3 phase DC motor.
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Sizing the solar panel array to suit the system
If you have not purchased a complete system from your Certified Distributer the
following formula will be sueful. Your certified distributer will be able to help you with
panel selection.
The optimum loaded DC voltage (Vmp) for the solar controller is between 42VDC to
83VDC.
For Hidro-SP067
The maximum open circuit voltage (Voc) is 100VDC. CONNECTION OF SOLAR
PANELS WITH TOTAL OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 100VDC WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
For Hidro-SP120, Hidro-SP160
TATAL OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 150VDC WILL VOID
WARRANTY.

Solar Panel Requirements

Recommended Power of PV panels (watts)= Rated power of pump (watts)×1.3~1.6
Example:
One SP-067 pump
Power=500 watt pump needs a minimum of 500 watts multiplied by 1.3 to maximum
1.6 to drive the DC motor (500w × 1.3= Minimum Panel wattage required 650w)
Optimum 800 Watt
You may need combinations of series and parallel connections of panels, especially
for the larger pumps. The requied voltage is achieved by connecting the solar panels
in series (series string). The total power requirement (watts) is achieved by
connecting further series strings in parallel.
Panels in series: add the voltage and the wattage of the panels.
Example: 2×36 volt, 8 Amp 200 watt panels in series becomes a 72 volt 8 Amp 400
watt system.

Solar Panel Solar Panel

200 Watt 200 Watt
36V 36V

72 Volt 400 watt

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Panels in parallel: add the current and the wattage of the panels.
Example 2×36 volt, 8 Amp 200 watt panels in parallel becomes a 36 volt 16 Amp 400
watt system.

Solar Panel Solar Panel

200 Watt 200 Watt
36V 36V

36 Volt 400 watt,

16 Amp

In the schematic below are the connection details for the pumps available of our Solar
DC Pool Pump
Hidro-SP026
Solar Panel Solar Panel Hidro-SP026
Max Lift: 9m (30 feet)
230-250 230-250 Max flow: 6m3/hr
Walt Walt Nominal Voltage: 24V, 200W
Min. Panel Power: 300W
VOC VOC
Max. Panel Power: 500W
38-44V 38-44V
Max. Voc: 50 Volt DC
- + - + Solar, Battery or a combine
Pump Connection: 1.5”

DC FUSE 10 Amp.

Panel Battery Motor TL TH WEL COM

P+ P- P+ P- W V U X X X X 1. Short Circuit
2. Each sensor must
conntact on "COM"

DC FUSE
W V U
Water Tank
Water lever
+ -
sensor
Battery

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 Hidro-SP120 / Hidro-SP160
Solar Panel Solar Panel
Hidro-SP067 250-300 250-300
Walt Walt
Solar Solar VOC VOC
Panel Panel 38-44V 38-44V
230-250 230-250 - + - +
Walt Walt
VOC VOC
38-44V 38-44V
- + - +
Solar Panel Solar Panel
250-300 250-300
Walt Walt
VOC VOC
38-44V 38-44V
Solar Solar - +
- +
Panel Panel
230-250 230-250
Walt Walt
VOC VOC
38-44V 38-44V
- + - +
Solar Panel Solar Panel
250-300 250-300
Walt Walt
VOC VOC
38-44V 38-44V
- + - +

DC FUSE 10 Amp.
1. Short Circuit
Panel Battery Motor TL TH WEL COM
P+ P- P+ P- W V U X X X X 2. Each sensor
must conntact on
"COM"

Panel Battery Motor TL TH WEL COM 1. Short Circuit

P+ P- P+ P- W V U X X X X
DC FUSE 2. Each sensor
must conntact
W V U on "COM"
+ - Water Tank
Water lever DC FUSE DC FUSE
Battery
sensor 10 Amp. W V U
+ - Water Tank
Battery Water lever
Hidro-SP067 sensor

Max Lift: 15m (45 feet)

Max flow: 17m3/hr
Nominal Voltage: 48V, 500W Hidro-SP0120 Hidro-SP0160
Min. Panel Power: 650W Max Lift: 19m (57 feet) Max Lift: 19m (57 feet)
Max. Panel Power: 1000W Max flow: 21m3/hr Max flow: 31m3/hr
Max. Voc: 100 Volt DC Nominal Voltage: 72V, 900W Nominal Voltage: 72V, 1200W
Solar, Battery or a combine Min. Panel Power: 1260W Min. Panel Power: 1680W
Pump Connection: 2” Max. Panel Power: 1600W Max. Panel Power: 2000W
Max. Voc: 150 Volt DC Max. Voc: 150 Volt DC
Solar, Battery or a combine Solar, Battery or a combine
Pump Connection: 2” Pump Connection: 3”

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Solar Controller
Function and display of the solar pump controller
Low-voltage protection (automatic)
Over current protection (automatic)
Control of motor running speed (speed regulator)
MPPT function (Maximum Power Point Tracking)
Operation Panel
Power MPPT Well Tank 1. LED Indicator Light
●Voltage(V): Voltage indicator lights.
A RPM ●Speed(RPM): Speed indicator light.
●Current(A): Current indicator light.
W V ●Power(W): Power indicator light.
●Tank: Light when tank is filled with water.
●Well: Light indicates no water in well.
●MPPT: Solar energy running lights(twinkling).
●Power: Light twinkles when stop working, light is
constant in runing.

2. Key Operation
Key Type Function

▶Parameter setting
Set key

▶Parameter confirm
Enter
▶RPM setting key, Each time you press, the RPM will in crease for
one grade.
▶In fault state, turn off/on the fault display.
Up

▶RPM setting key, Each time you press, the RPM will decrease for
one grade.
Down

▶In the operation status, you can circularly switch the display
mode in voltage(V) - > speed(RPM) - > current(A) - > power(W).
Switch

▶In the running state, you can turn it off.

▶In the stop state, you can turn it on.
ON/OFF
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Pool connections using Existing AC Pump
SWIMMING POOL
SKIMMER LOWER POOL JET
SUCTION POOL JET

Solar DC Pump

FILTER HEATER

Existing Pool Pump

SEPARATION VALVES CHECK VALVES
#1 SKIMMER OUTLET #7 SOLAR DC PUMP EXIT SIDE
#2 LOWER POOL SUCTION #8 EXISTING POOL PUMP EXIT SIDE
#3 SOLAR POOL PUMP SEPARATION SUCTION SIDE
#4 EXISTING AC POOL PUMP SUCTION SIDE
#5 SOLAR PUMP EXIST SPEARATION VALVE
#6 EXISTING POOL PUMP
#7 POOL EXIT TO JET SEPARATION
#8 POOL EXIT TO JET SEPARATION

Testing the pump

Once all connections to controller and the pump are complete, and voltages and
polarity have been confirmed, FILL LEAF BASKET reservoir with water then the pump
can be started:
1. Switch Internal controller switch ON
The pump has a "soft start function" and will start slowly after 6 seconds and then
spin up to full speed within the next 6 seconds.
NOTE: Looking at the motor from the back (fan) the motor should spin clockwise.

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 If not, turn power off, swap the wires on U and V, turn power on and check again.
Do not allow the pump to rotate anticlockwise or the pump and/or motor will be
damaged and warranty will be void. If the motor continues spin backwards, turn
everything off and call for service advice.
NOTE: Once installation is complete the internal ON/OFF switch will remain ON
and the isolator will be uesd as the main ON/OFF switch.
Do's and don'ts
Do be careful with wiring.
Do put your solar PV panels in a sunny position facing true north (southern
hemisphere) or true south (northern hemisphere). For best results tilt the panels at
an angle equal to your latitude.
Don't run the pump dry, even momentarily, as warranty will be void.
Don't use the pump in dirty and or contaminated water, Premature wear will not be
covered by warranty.
Don't disassemble the controller. There are no user parts inside.
Do's Strainer basket to be cleaned to prevent the pump from water starvation.
Do;s Install spark arrestor for high voltage spoke.
Do's Install appropriate AC breakers for panels &battery bank.
Hidro-SP 200W Exploded View

CHART
No. ITEM No. ITEM No. ITEM
1 Inlet nut 10 Pump body screw 19 Guide plate
2 Connection O ring 11 Pump body gasket 20 Impeller
3 Inlet pipe 12 Deflate nail 21 Pump body seal ring
4 Filter O ring 13 Deflate nail O ring 22 Mechanical seal
5 Filter O ring 14 Screw 23 Pump cover
6 Pump body 15 Baseboard 24 Screw
7 Filter cover 16 Motor black 25 Water fender
8 Outlet pipe 17 Baffle 26 Screw
9 Connection O ring 18 Guide plate seal ring 27 Motor
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Hidro-SP 500W/900W Exploded View

CHART
No. ITEM No. ITEM No. ITEM
1 Filter cover nut 10 Connection O ring 19 Water fender
2 Filter cover 11 Pump body seal ring 20 Water drain plug
3 Filter cover O ring 12 Guide plate seal ring 21 Water drain plug O ring
4 Filter 13 Guide plate 22 Pump body
5 Inlet nut 14 Impeller 23 Base boart
6 Inlet pipe 15 Mechanical seal 24 Motor pad
7 Connection O ring 16 Pump cover 25 Motor
8 Outlet nut 17 Gasket
9 Outlet pipe 18 Screw

Hidro-SP 1200W Exploded View

CHART
No. ITEM No. ITEM No. ITEM
1 Hand shank 10 Outlet pipe 19 Guide plate
2 Filter nut 11 Connection O ring 20 Impeller
3 Filter cover 12 Pump body 21 Mechanical seal
4 Filter cover O ring 13 Pump body seal ring 22 Pump cover
5 Filter 14 Guide plate seal ring 23 Screw
6 Inlet nut 15 Base board 24 Water fender
7 Inlet pipe 16 Drain plug 25 Screw
8 Connection O ring 17 Base board 26 Motor
9 Outlet nut 18 Motor pad
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 FLOW & HEAD PRESSURE GRAPH

Total dynamic head H(m)

Flow rate Q

MAX. MAX.
OUTLET
MANUFACTURE CODE VOLTAGE/ POWER FLOW HEAD
3
m /h m inch
Hidro-SP026 24V / 200W 6 9 1.5 x 1.5
Hidro-SP067 48V / 500W 17 15 2x2
Hidro-SP120 72V / 900W 21 19 2x2
Hidro-SP160 72V / 1200W 31 19 3x3

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uFault Information and Troubleshooting Method
Fault Fault Recovery
NO Cause and Solutions of Fault
Code Description Procedure
★Motor model is mismatch, please choose
matching pumps.
Hardware Automatically
1 P0 ★UVW three-phase short-circuit
Overcurrent remove after 30s
connection, please rewiring to ensure the
normal installation of UVW.

Phase UVW three-phase open circult, please Automatically

2 P43
Protection rewiring to ensure it reliable contact. remove after 30s

★Motor model is mismatch, please choose

matching pumps.
★Pump extension cord is too long. Please
Stall reduce the extension cord. Automatically
3 P46
Protection ★Power is too low, increase the power remove after 30s
supply.
★Pump bearing is stuck, please clean
pump bearings.

★Water pump bearing stuck, clean pump

bearings.
Software Automatically
4 P49 ★UVW three-phase short-circuit
Overcurrent remove after 30s
connection, please rewiring to ensure the
normal installation of UVW.

The input voltage is too low, please Voltage return to

Low Voltage
5 P50 distribute power refer to the electrical normal, remove the
Protection
characteristics. fault immediately
The input voltage is too low, please Voltage return to
High Voltage
6 P51 distribute power refer to the electrical normal, remove the
Protection
characteristics. fault immediately

★Not all of air in the pump is exhausted,

cut off the power, re-power and start the Automatically clear
Dry-run
7 P48 pump drainage after 30 seconds. after 30 minutes or
Protection
★There is no water in the water tank re-power to clear
waiting for water, it will restart.

Automatically clear
High Temperature The temperature of controller MCU is more
8 P60 after the temperature
Protection than 90℃.
is normal

Current Sampling Cut off the power and restart after 30

9 E8 Restart the power
Failure seconds.
At the first 5 times, it
★No sunlight, waiting for the sunllight to
will removal after 30
restart.
10 PL Power Shortage seconds, and then
★Solar panel matching error, refer to the
30 minutes to
recommendation to match correctly.
rempval
Reverse connection
11 ALARM Exchange the positive and negative wire. Restart the power
protect
1-7 fault, appear continuously for several
12 P42 Start fault Restart power
times in 10 minute. Check NO.1-7 fault.
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