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Advance S - Advance M
Master S - Master M - Master L
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Summary
Warning ...................................................................................................... 32
Handbook symbols .................................................................................................. 32
Product delivery and general conditions of use ....................................................... 32
Storage, shipping and packing ................................................................................ 33
Standards ................................................................................................................ 33
Utilization limits ....................................................................................................... 34
Installation ................................................................................................. 35
Installation conditions .............................................................................................. 35
Hydraulic connections ............................................................................................. 36
Electrical connections .............................................................................................. 37
Water flow detection ................................................................................................ 38
Setting water flow switch ......................................................................................... 38
Utilization ................................................................................................... 39
Water connection ................................................................................................ .... 39
Regulation (digital controller) ................................................................................... 41
Water flow setting .................................................................................................... 44
Winter setting .......................................................................................................... 45
Water quality ........................................................................................................... 45
Heating .................................................................................................................... 45
Maintenance (by a qualified technician) .................................................................. 46
After Sales Technical Service .................................................................. 47
Technical data ........................................................................................... 48
Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 49
Wiring diagrams ...................................................................................................... 52
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Warning
You must read this handbook before using the appliance.
Handbook symbols
Information
The text in italic type indicates complementary information with some explanations.
Product security
The text in a box refers to a product safety instruction.
User safety
This symbol associated with any text in a white area characterizes a
critical instruction for user safety.
Product delivery and general conditions of use
Heat pump installation, handling and repairing should only be carried out by a
technically qualified and certified engineer -
i.e. a person competent with swimming pool heating by heat pump and Polytropic
products.
Utilization, maintenance
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are supervised and received adequate instructions concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Product delivery and general conditions of use
Appliance and spare parts travel by recipient’s own risks, whatever the delivery method
used. If the recipient sees any damage due to transport, he must record it on the
delivery note and confirm it by registered mail detailing the damage to the carrier,
within the following 48 hours.
The heat pump referred to in this handbook is designed and built solely for private
swimming pool use. Polytropic dissociates its responsibility if used in any other
application.
This handbook is considered as a part of the pool heat pump. It must be read and
adhered to before the installation and use of the appliance.
All security instructions highlighted in this manual must be strictly respected.
Before any connection is made, it is necessary to be sure that the pool heat pump is
correctly sized and suitable for the pool installation.
Before any electrical connection is made, it is necessary to be sure that the power
supply cable conforms to the manufacturers stated requirements.
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Before proceeding with any maintenance, service or reparation work, the product must
be isolated from the main electric supply terminal. Only qualified personnel should
carry out these tasks.
Polytropic is released from any responsibility concerning damage caused by noncompliance to the provided instructions, errors of handing, installation or usage.
You shouldn’t install the heat pump in corrosive background, close to the sea, exposed
to salt fog, near a chlorine storage room or other corrosive chemicals.
This handbook can be modified without notice.
Storage, shipping and packing
Appliance must be packed and stored vertically, as specified on the packing.
A horizontal storage, even if temporary, will damage the appliance.
All damage due to incorrect packing or storage,will not be taken under warranty.
Polytropic rencourages its customers to keep the heat pump packaging (paperboard
pack + polystyrene + pallet) for the duration of the warranty period in case of a need to
return the appliance to the factory.
Correct packing and storage position.
Standards
CE standard conformity
Polytropic pool heat pumps meet the following standards:
Electromagnetic compatibility: 2004/108/EC
Safety requirements for low voltage equipment: 2006/95/EC
Pressure Equipment: 97/23/CE
Noise production: 200/14/CE
Harmonized standards: NF EN 60335.1,2.40
Electrical connections
French standard installation reference: NF C 15 100.
Safety
Although this product contains all safety requirements, it may still present dangers such as:
Electrically controlled parts
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Parts moving with automatic start-up (fan)
Cutting edges (evaporator)
In order to avoid accidents, prevent close access the appliance by children and
pets. Never cover the appliance whilst in operation and never put your fingers, or
other objects inside.
Never turn on the appliance with any of its panels removed.
Pressure controller
Polytropic heat pumps are provided with HP pressure controller set at 30 Bar.
Utilization limits
To ensure the heat pump has been correctly sized, Polytropic must has been previously
contacted with a selection file (available on demand) in order to validate such selection.
“Advance” range heat pump models are designed to operate from +5°C to +35°C
(50°F to 95°F) air temperature using a pool cover.
“Master” range heat pump models are designed to operate from -5°C to +35°C C
(23°F to 95°F) air temperature using a pool cover.
If the machine is used to work with an ambient temperature below 0°, particularly for
high water temperatures, it is advised to ad an electrical heater (ask your seller).
Regarding product selection that has not been validated by Polytropic and working
outside the above ranges; Polytropic dissociates its responsibility regarding any lack of
performance.
Before installing the heat pump, you will have checked that the impedance of your
swimming pool electricity power supply shall not be more than 0.042 Ω.
Ask your electricity provider if necessary.
If the electricity provider can not adjust it, it could translate into a tension reduction
on the power supply for few seconds when the heat pump starts up.
Maximum water pressure : 2 bars (29 PSI).
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Installation
Installation conditions
Installation location
The pool heat pump must be installed outdoors with a distance greater than 3 m
from the Pool according to laws in force (NF C 15 100).
Install the pool heat pump on a flat, horizontal, and stable surface. (Concrete base
would be ideal).
Maintain at least 1 m (40 ”) of space on the rear (evaporator air inlet) and 3m (120 ”) on
the outlet side of the fan on a completely free space.
Make sure that the discharged air will not be sucked back into the evaporator again.
Provide enough space to allow access to temperature controller.
Wall mounted digital controller
The controller is originally fixed to the maintenance door of the machine, it is possible to install
it on a wall, with the casing provided. To do so:
Disconnect the machine from power supply and open the top panel.
Check the digital controller wire and unplug it (do not pull on the wire coming out of the
back of the controller!).
Take the controller out of the machine (by pushing it from the inside outwards).
Install the provided casing on a wall and install the controller inside the box..
Connect the controller (from the wall-mounted casing) to the machine with the extension
wire provided. Be sure that the extension wire enters the machine through the designated
holes and bushings.
Close the machine, connect the power supply, turn it on, and check if the digital
controller works correctly.
Inlet air flow:
Outlet air flow:
3 m (120 ” )
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To improve your installation
Avoid directing the flow of ventilated air towards a noise sensitive area (room window for
example), or a space where people normally gather (the discharged air will be cold)
Avoid positioning the pool heat pump on a surface that can transmit vibrations.
Try to avoid placing the appliance under a tree or exposed to water or mud, which would be
likely to complicate performance and maintenance.
For best performance the water pipes from the heat pump to the pool should be insulated,
especially if the heat pump is far away from the swimming pool.
Hydraulic connections
The heat pump should be connected to a filtration circuit trough a by-pass who consists of 3
valves.
It is imperative that the by-pass is placed after the pump and the filter.
These valves allow to regulate the water flow which passes through the heat pump and to
isolate the heat pump completely for any maintenance work, without cutting the filtration flow.
If your installation is equipped with water treatment devices (chlorine, brome feeder, salt water
chlorine generator, others) the by-pass must be installed before the water treatment devices,
with a non-return check valve between the by-pass and water treatment devices.
Water inlet and outlet are designed to be connected to rigid pressure PVC tube (for swimming
pool) Ø50 mm, directly glued to the half union connectors provided.
Inlet water tube must be connected to connection labeled:
Outlet water tube must be connected to connection labeled:
Water tubes must be fixed on the floor or the walls, so the heat pump will not support the
weight of the water inside the plumbing.
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Electrical connections
Electric supply voltage and current values must correspond to the ones indicated on the heat
pump.
Connection cables must to be sized according to the appliance power and installation
requirements.
Model
Power
supply
Head of line
protection
Maximum cable length* with diameter:
2,5 mm²
4 mm²
6 mm²
10 mm²
S
3G 230 V
16 A
25 m
35 m
50 m
90 m
M
3G 230 V
20 A
15 m
25 m
40 m
70 m
L
5G 400 V
3 x 16 A
100 m
150 m
200 m
300 m
*Maximum cable length between heat pump and head of line protection
(D curve current protection)
These data are only indicative, you must ask an electrician to determine the exact
data for your pool installation.
Power supply must be equipped with grounding and 30 mA differential protection.
A wall mounting box, specially build for each model is available as an option. It contains head
of line D-curve protection and differential.
Use the cable glands and grommets provided inside the heat pump to route
cables.
Since this machine is installed outdoors, connections must be made with a
polychloroprene cable or with standard cables routed in protective conduit.
The electrical cables must be buried in pliable electrical conduit (red) at a depth of 50
cm (85 cm under a roadway or path). When an underground cable conduit crosses
another cable or other utility (water, gas…), they must be separated by a distance of at
least 20 cm (8”).
Heat pump power supply must be protected by a system in conformity with local laws.
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Water flow detection
The heat pump only operates whenever there is water flow circulating inside. All models
are equipped with a water pressure switch that detects the pressure of the hydraulic
circuit.
Warning: If the appliance is installed below the level of swimming pool (below 2 m 80”), residual pressure could prevent water pressure switch from operating correctly.
This water pressure switch can be set (if the machine don’t stop when there is no water flow
for example)
Normally “flow” LED lighting = water pump working.
If it is not the case: set the water flow switch.
Setting water flow switch
Turn the machine off, disconnect the power supply and open the top panel.
Check the water flow switch (inside the machine, on the inlet water tube).
Remove the plastic protection.
On the middle of the water flow switch (octagonal part), take off the plastic cover to
access Hex socket (Allen) screw.
Set this screw to accurately detect the water flow:
o If the machine keeps working when the filtration pump stops
Tighten it (1/2 turn).
o If the machine doesn’t start when the filtration pump starts
Untighten it (1/2 turn).
Close the machine.
Connect the machine to the power supply and turn the machine on. Check if the
machine “flow” LED light when the water pump starts and stop lighting when the filtration pump
stops.
If not, repeat the previous setting procedure in the right order, till the setting is correct.
2 m
max.
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Utilization
Water connection
By-pass diagram
After having connected the heat pump to the pool water circuit system trough a suitable bypass and having made the electrical connections by a qualified engineer, please verify the
following points:
Appliance is in a horizontal position and on a solid ground.
Water circuit is primed (full of water): no air inside the tubes or the heat pump tank.
Water circuit is well connected (no leaks and no chance of injury due to badly fitted
hydraulic couplings).
Electrical circuit is well connected (all cables tightened correctly at terminals and
intermediate circuit breaker), insulated and earthed correctly.
The installation requirements described previously are strictly adhered to.
Ambient temperature is between :
+ 5 and + 35°C (Advance temperature range)
- 5 and + 35°C (Master temperature range)
Water temperature is between 15 and 30°C (50°F and 86°F).
You can then start up your machine. Follow the instructions below in the given order each
time you start up the pool heat pump, especially at the beginning of the swim season:
Open the three by-pass valves and then half close the settings valve
Start the pool pump
Turn on the pool heat pump with the on/off switch (turn it to « I »).
Check the machine to make sure that it starts only together with the filtration pump: If the
filtration pump is not working, the “flow” LED will stop lighting. If it doesn’t detect the water
flow, please see chapter « water flow switch setting ».
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The pool heat pump will work after a delay of few minutes.
Set regulation (Chapter «Regulation»).
Set heating (Chapter «Heating»).
After a few minutes (time for circuit to heat itself) you can regulate water flow as explained
hereafter (Chapter “Water flow regulation”)
After these operations, you must put your pool cover on the swimming pool and let the heat
pump work for few days in order for the water temperature to increase to the desired
temperature.
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Regulation (digital controller)
ON / OFF
Button starts or stops the machine. (Attention! When the machine is being turned ON
or OFF, it may take up to a few minutes to activate or deactivate.)
Working modes
Button is to choose the heat pump working mode.
To choose the working mode, press this button till the corresponding LED on the display is
lighting up.
Auto : Automatic heating and cooling mode.
Maintains the temperature of the water between heating temperature setting and cooling
temperature setting (+ or – 2°C).
: Water heating mode.
Maintains the water temperature at the heating temperature setting (+ or – 2°C).
: Water cooling mode
Maintains the water temperature at the cooling temperature setting (+ or – 2°C).
Water heating setting
Turn the machine into heating mode (see « working modes »).
Press , number « 1 » is shown followed by the heating setting value.
Set the value with and and press to confirm.
Water cooling setting
Turn the machine into cooling mode (see « working modes »).
Press , number « 1 » is shown followed by the cooling setting value.
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Set the value with and and press to confirm.
Keybord lock
It is possible to lock / unlock the keyboard by pressing and in the same time
during a few seconds, the display makes a “bip” sound when it is locked / unlocked.
Clock setting
To set the clock time:
Press one time (time is blinking).
Press a second time (hours are blinking), set the hours with and .
Press a third time (minutes are blinking), set the minutes with and .
Timer ON/OFF setting
Timer ON setting
Press one time (time is blinking).
Press a second time (hours are blinking), set the hours with and .
Press a third time (minutes are blinking), set the minutes with and .
When the setting is done, the LED from button lights up.
To cancel the setting, press one time and one time (the LED from button
will stop lighting).
Timer OFF setting
Press one time (time is blinking).
Press a second time (hours are blinking), set the hours with and .
Press a third time (minutes are blinking), set the minutes with and .
When the setting is done, LED from button lights up.
To cancel the setting, press one time and one time (the LED from button
will stop lighting).
Others parameters
Button helps to check internal parameters (cannot be set).
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Controller state table
Screen
Explanation
Check
Solution (if no reset)
OFF
Stand-by
- - PP1
Probe error (Water in)
Check probe connection.
(Contact your seller)
PP3
Probe error (evap.)
PP8
Probe error (comp. in)
PP5
Probe error (ambiance)
PP6
Too much diference between
water in and water out.
Check by-pass setting.
PP7
Defrost protection.
Ambient temperature was lower than
the minimum working range
temperature.
- Turn the machine OFF
few minutes.
- Turn the machine ON.
PP9
High pressure protection
- Check by-pass setting.
- Check water flow switch setting.
PP9
Low pressure protection
- Check if there is gas inside the
machine (manometer between 0,5
and 1 when machine is stopped).
- Ambient temperature was lower than
the minimum working range
temperature.
EE3
Flow LED not
lighting
No water flow
- Check if filtration pump is working.
- Check by-pass setting.
- Check water flow switch settting.
(Contact your seller)
EE4
Phase error
(400V triphase machine)
Invert 2 phases from the power
supply.
EE8
Communication error.
Check electrical connection between
controller and electronic card inside
the machine.
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Water flow setting
To optimize the performance of the heating process, it is advisable to regulate the water flow
through the pool heat pump.
The adjustment must be carried out according to the indication given by the pressure gauge.
The setting is modified by opening or closing the setting valve of the by-pass.
To increase the pressure on the manometer (pressure gauge), the water flow passing through
the heat pump must decrease:
Open the setting valve.
To decrease the pressure on the manometer (pressure gauge), the water flow passing through
the heat pump must increase:
Close the setting valve.
For a normal working performance, inlet and outlet valves must be completely open.
Normal pressure
Pressure inside the refrigerant circuit of the heat pump and the water flow influence each
other.
To work correctly, a water flow of 5 to 7 m³/h (100 l/min) should be maintained for maximum
heat transfer.
If the value indicated on the pressure gauge is in the green area between 1,5 and 2,5,
the water flow is CORRECT.
Set the water flow to 1,5 when water is cold (at the start of the season) and 2 when
water is about 28 to 30°C.
Warning: The Heat pump needs to operate for few minutes before the internal pressure
stabilizes
Abnormal pressure
If the pressure is too high or too low, it indicates that the water flow circulating inside the heat
pump is not correct.
You need to adjust the water flow by opening or closing the by-pass valve. Open little by little it
if the pressure is in the yellow area and close it little by little if the pressure is in the red area
until it remains stable in the green area.
Pressure gauge must be between value 0.5 and 1 when the machine is stopped. If the
value is 0, don’t start the machine (contact your seller).
Frequency of settings
The optimum water flow through the pool heat pump depends mainly on the water temperature
and to a lesser extent on the ambient air temperature.
Ideally the settings should be done:
When the pool heat pump is turned on and water is cold.
When the pool temperature is increasing.
When the desired water temperature is reached.
Thereafter the flow does not need to be regulated any further. Simply check the pressure once
in a while to ensure that the pool heat pump is working normally and that the water flow hasn't
changed.
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Winter setting
When you are winterising your pool system, you must:
Turn the pool heat pump off
Close downstream and upstream valves of the by-pass system.
Drain the exchanger to prevent any risk of freezing.
Open completely the downstream and upstream valves to empty the heat exchanger
tank before closing them.
Cover the heat pump with a water-proof cover.
A special cover designed for each heat pump model can be provided as an option.
Water quality
The water quality must be within the following limits
Chlorine concentration less than 2.5 ppm
pH level from 6.9 to 8
In case of strong shock treatment, isolate the appliance using the downstream and upstream
valves of the by-pass system. Once the treatment has finished, set the by-pass valves to their
initial position prior to the treatment.
VERY IMPORTANT: the warranty will be invalidated if chemical concentration levels
are not maintained within the limits mentioned.
Never make the injection of chemicals (chlorine, acid, etc.) directly in the filtration pump
strainer.
It could be a highly corrosive product that would irreversibly destroy your appliance.
Heating
Temperature rise phase
As soon as you wish to re-start your swimming pool at the beginning of the season, isolate
your heat pump from the filtration circuit:
Close downstream and upstream by-pass valves.
Open setting valve.
Then proceed with all the usual initial operations (water filling, back-wash of the filter...,
Turn the filtration pump on.
Turn pool heat pump on, set temperature, set water flow, open the by pass valves.
Cover the pool with solar cover or other.
Leave the pool system and pool heat pump working permanently until the pool has reached
the required temperature (it will take approximately 36 hours to 1 week).
Don't forget to set the water flow and required temperatures.
The time for the pool temperature to increase depends on the exposure of swimming pool to
wind, sun and the pool environment as well as the heat pump size.
Maintaining the temperature
Once the set temperature is reached, you may reduce the filtration period according to the
temperature requirements (8 to 10 hours a day minimum during the summer). The heat pump
will re-start automatically when necessary.
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The minimum working time depends of the season; contact your distributor for more
information.
If the temperature decreases and the machine work every time the filtration pump is on:
increase the filtration time.
A thermal pool cover is very important in order to avoid unnecessary heat loss.
IMPORTANT: An uncovered pool will loose 4 times more heat than a covered pool.
The heat pump working is calculated for a covered swimming pool.
Maintenance (by a qualified technician)
Before any maintenance operation, the heat pump must be completely stopped for few
minutes before connecting pressure controllers. This is because high pressure and
temperature inside the heat pump could be harmful.
Please check the following on a monthly basis:
Check and clean the evaporator (with a soft brush or water jet).
Do not use high pressure cleaner.
Check all electrical and ground connections.
Check that all electrical connections and terminals are securely connected.
Check gas pressure (when heat pump is stopped, manometer must indicate a pressure
higher than 0.5)
Please check the following points weekly:
Check settings.
Check securities.
Check all electrical connections and ground.
Check condenser cleanliness.
Use soft soap and water to clean the heat pump casing.
Do not use solvents.
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After Sales Technical Service
In case of technical problems regarding any of the Polytropic heat pumps, the following
measures should be taken:
Provide to the technical service the following essential information:
- Serial number of the machine
- Manometer value when machine is stopped
- Manometer value when machine is working
- The position of ON/OFF button and if it is lit or not
- The value and pictograms displayed on digital controller.
- The value of programmed settings
- If fan is working or not
- Position of the by-pass valves
Contact your dealer and pass on this information together with the dimensions of the
swimming pool, your personal details (address, telephone number) and the description of
the failure.
If this procedure is respected, the Polytropic technician will be able to make as accurate
diagnostic of the failure.
The recommended solution made by Polytropic will be implemented briefly after that.
IMPORTANT: If this measure is not followed, warranty will be cancelled.
Hotline France : +33 (0) 4 78 56 93 96
Hotline España: +33 (0) 4 78 56 93 95
Hotline U.K.: +33 (0) 4 78 56 93 95
Hotline Deutschland : +33 (0) 4 78 56 93 95
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Technical data
Advance S
Advance M
Master S
Master M
Master L
Heating power
(Water 26°C / Air 24°C)
9,4 kW
13,6 kW
9,4 kW
13,6 kW
21,5 kW
Heating power
(Water 26°C / Air 15°C)
8,0 kW
12,0 kW
8,0 kW
12,0 kW
18,0 kW
Heating power
(Water 26°C / Air -3°C)
Out of working
temperature range.
4,1 kW
7,3 kW
11,3 kW
Working temperature
range
+5°C à +35°C
-5°C à +35°C
Hydraulic connections
G1 ½’’
(½’’ male / 50 mm provided)
Water flow
3 to 6 m³/h
5 to 8 m³/h
3 to 6 m³/h
5 à 8 m³/h
7 to 11 m³/h
Nominal intensity
(Maximum)
8,6 A
(12,9 A)
12,9 A
(19,4 A)
8,6 A
(12,9 A)
12,9 A
(19,4 A)
7,2 A
(10,8 A)
Power supply
230 V / 1~
50 Hz
400 V / 3~
50 Hz
Fan
50W
850 RPM
2 x 90W
850 RPM
Refrigerant
1300 g
(R410a)
1300 g
(R410a)
1300 g
(R410a)
1900 g
(R410a)
2300 g
(R410a)
Noise level
(TUV ISO/EN 354)
57,5 dB
à 1m
59,6 dB
à 1m
57,5 dB
à 1m
59,6 dB
à 1m
59,6 dB
à 1m
37,5 dB
à 10m
36,6 dB
à 10m
37,5 dB
à 10m
36,6 dB
à 10m
36,6 dB
à 10m
Weight
63 kg
82 kg
63 kg
101 kg
133 kg
At the end of product lifetime, it must imperatively be entrusted to a qualified professional
(refrigeration technician) in order to dismantle it in accordance with the laws in force (recovery
of cooling gas, of metallic materials which can be recycled...).
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Dimensions
Model S
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Model M
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Model L
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Wiring diagrams
Model Advance
CM
Compressor
32
Ambient temperature
FM
Fan motor
30
Coil temperature
4WV
Four way valve
29
Outlet water temperature
KM
Contactor
28
Inlet water temperature
D
Wire controller
HP
High pressure switch
L / N
Power supply
LP
Low pressure switch
03
Return gas temperature
WP
Water pressure switch
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Model Master
CM
Compressor
32
Ambient temperature
FM
Fan motor
30
Coil temperature
4WV
Four way valve
29
Outlet water temperature
KM
Contactor
28
Inlet water temperature
D
Wire controller
HP
High pressure switch
L / N
Power supply
LP
Low pressure switch
03
Return gas temperature
WP
Water pressure switch
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