Elecro Engineering Swimming Pool Heat Pump Owner's Installation & Operations Manual

Swimming Pool Heat

Pump

Owner’s

Installation & Operations Manual

5005001B
Version 2.02

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 3
Installation 5

Location 5
Wind Tie Down 5

Water Plumbing 6
Electrical Hook Up 6
Bonding 7

Water Chemistry Maintenance 8
Heat Pump Features

9

Heat Pump Operation 10

Control On/Off 10
Pool/Spa Modes 10
Changing Set Point Temperature 11
Heater Running Time 11

Keypad Lockout 11

Defrost Cycle 11
Condensate Draining 11

Care & Maintenance 12

Cleaning 12
Winterising 12

Troubleshooting 13
Service 15

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced high efficiency,
microprocessor-controlled pool and spa heat pump available. Your heater
has been manufactured with the most state-of-the-art quality control
equipment available today to ensure the highest quality product delivered to
your door. A heat pump pool heater is a highly efficient, cost effective
method of pool heating. Proper operation and care will result in many years
of swimming enjoyment and pleasure.

Your new pool heater is a self-contained unit designed specifically for
swimming pool and spa heating. It utilizes the sun’s free energy by
extracting heat from the sun-warmed air and transferring it efficiently to the
pool water. Because your pool heater moves the free heat from the
outside air to the pool, rather than create heat, as a fossil fuel or electric
resistance heater does, it can heat your swimming pool or spa for up to
80% less cost than these other less efficient methods.

As with all pool heating methods, you are advised to utilize a pool cover at
night and when the pool is not in use. The pool cover should be used if the
night temperature is 15°F (8°C) less than the desired pool temperature.
This will keep evaporation, the greatest source of heat loss, to a minimum,
greatly reducing the overall pool heating costs. During warmer weather,
the pool cover may not be required.

Your pool and spa heater combines simplicity with trouble-free
performance. As with most appliances, an understanding of proper
operation of the heater is important. Proper installation and operation
increases efficiency and reduces heating costs. Your pool heater is
designed with features that make it simple to operate, maintain and service.
Proper installation enhances these features and minimizes problems. This
manual will provide you with the information needed to properly install,
operate and maintain your heater.

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Please be sure to complete and mail in the Warranty Registration Card that
is provided in the package with your heater. This card helps us to notify
you about new information on your heater.

Also, please take a moment and jot down the following information. If you
should ever need to call us for service or a question, we will need this
information:

Model Number:___________________________________
Serial Number:___________________________________
Purchase Date:___________________________________
Dealer Name/Address/Phone #:_______________________
__________________________________________________

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INSTALLATION

LOCATION

The unit is designed for outdoor installation and shall not be placed in a
totally enclosed area such as a shed or a garage unless ventilation is
provided to ensure adequate air exchange for proper operation.
Recirculation of cold discharge air back into the evaporator coil will greatly
reduce heating capacity and efficiency of the unit and void the compressor
warranty.

The heater should be located as close as practical to the existing pool pump
and filter to minimize water piping length. The use of 90° bends and short
radius elbows in the water piping should be limited to keep water pressure
drop to a minimum.

Your heater features an up-flow fan for quiet operation. Air is pulled
through the evaporator coil and discharged through the top grill. At least 4
feet clearance should be allowed above the unit for unrestricted air
discharge. The unit must not be installed under a porch. Any side of the
unit should be located at least 12 inches from a wall or other obstruction for
unrestricted air intake and service access.

Mount the unit on a flat, level surface, preferably a concrete or fabricated
slab. The unit should be completely isolated from the building foundation or
wall to prevent the possibility of sound or vibration transmission into the
building. The base of the unit may be used to fasten to if local codes
require securing the unit to the slab.

Make sure that there are no sprinkler heads
the heater. Cap off or redirect heads as needed.

WIND TIE DOWNS

The unit can be strapped down using a strap kit. Attach a strap to each side
and anchor to the deck.

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