Waterco Top Discharge, Side Discharge User And Care Manual Manual
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WARNING
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WATERCO POOL HEAT PUMP
User and
Care Guide Manual
This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property
damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty.
Notice to Installer
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and
safe use of this product. Once the product has been installed this manual must
be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
Table of
A NOTE TO YOU ---------------------------------- 02
GENERAL SAFETY ------------------------------- 03
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------- 05
Location --------------------------------------- 05
Water Piping ---------------------------------- 07
Plumbing Diagram --------------------------- 07
Electrical -------------------------------------- 08
Electrical Connection ------------------------ 08
Bonding --------------------------------------- 09
Bonding Diagram ----------------------------- 09
OPERATION OF YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP ---- 10
Initial Heating ---------------------------------- 10
Pool Heat Pump Running Time -------------- 10
Pool Solar Blanket ---------------------------- 11
Defrost Cycle ---------------------------------- 11
Electronic Control with Diagnostics ------ 11
and Reversible (XLR) Electronic
Control with Diagnostics
To Start The Pool Heat Pump ---------------- 12
To Stop The Pool Heat Pump ---------------- 12
To Check and Adjust Temperature Settings - 12
Specic Functioning of Your Reversible ----- 13
Electronic Control with Diagnostics
Temperature Calibration ---------------------- 14
Operation of Multi Function Electronic --- 15
Control Panel
To Start the Pool Heat Pump ---------------- 15
To Stop the Pool Heat Pump ---------------- 15
To Raise or Lower Desired Water ------------ 16
Temperature
To Change Display from Farenheit ---------- 16
to Celcius
Defrost for Electroheat Subzero ------------- 16
Electrical connection of an automatic ------ 17
mode for the pool and spa (Smart Energy
model only)
How to Program The Multi Function -------- 18
Electronic Control Timer to Control Your
Pool Pump Filtration
How to Program The Timer ------------------ 18
How to Stop The Timer ---------------------- 18
Electrical connection required to use ------- 18
the integrated pool water pump timer
of your pool heat pump
Protection Devices ---------------------------- 20
Adjustment of The Bypass Valves ----------- 20
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP- 21
Winterizing ------------------------------------------ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ----------------------------- 22
Nothing Is Working and The ----------------- 22
Electronic Control Does Not Operate
Nothing Is Working But The Electronic ------ 23
Control Temperature Displays Digits
or a Code
Fan Doesn’t Work (The Fan Blades ---------- 23
Are Not Moving)
Fan Blades Turn, But Compressor ----------- 23
Is Not Functioning
Compressor Starts and Stops --------------- 24
There Is Water Around The Pool Heat Pump- 24
Pool Heat Pump Has Ice Formed ------------ 25
On The Evaporator Coil
Pool Heat Pump Is Functioning, But Does -- 26
Not Reach The Desired Temperature Setting
Analysis Chart --------------------------------- 27
Circuit Breaker Trips -------------------------- 27
The Pool Heat Pump Is Noisy ---------------- 28
The Temperature Shown On Pool Heat ----- 28
Pump Is Not The Same That Is
Shown By The Pool Thermometer
Service Analyser Codes --------------------- 29
WARRANTY ---------------------------------------- 33
A NOTE TO YOU
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice! The Waterco pool heat pump will give you unique
comfort at low-price.
Using the latest technology in heat capture, the Waterco pool heat pump converts the
energy released by the sun and transfers it efciently to your swimming pool.
During certain periods it may be necessary to operate your pool heat pump continuously
however this should not be of concern as your Waterco pool heat pump can heat up
your pool 80% more economically than the fossil fuel heating or heaters with electric
elements.Waterco pool heat pumps are designed specically to heat up your swimming
pool economically.
To appreciate the benets that the product will bring you, make sure to operate the unit
when the atmospheric conditions specied in this document are present in addition of
using a solar blanket to minimize heat loss. Pools not covered with a solar blanket lose 2 to
3 times more heat, regardless of types of heating!
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Record your model’s information.
Keep this manual and your original proof of purchase receipt for warranty and future
reference.
On the base of your pool heat pump is a name plate which contains information such as
model number, serial number and electrical information.
Please write these down below and have them handy incase of a service call request.
Model Number _______________________________________________________________
Serial Number _______________________________________________________________
Purchase Date _______________________________________________________________
Dealer Name _______________________________________________________________
Dealer Address _______________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone _______________________________________________________________
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your pool
heat pump. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
This is a very important label.
This symbol alerts you of instructions that MUST be followed properly in order to
ensure that your warranty will not be voided.
These are instructions that must be respected in order to protect the user’s health
and to ensure that your warranty will not be voided.
IMPORTANT
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VITAL
WARNING
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To nd detailed product information, the location of the nearest dealer or to register your
pool heat pump please visit our website www.waterco.com and select your location.
All electrical connections must be carried out by a qualied electrician, according to the
local electrical codes. Always cut off the unit’s main power whenever the access panel is
open or removed. It is strongly recommended that the pool heat pump is installed outdoors
(unless approved by the manufacturer), while respecting the minimal clearances needed for
proper operation and heating. Please refer to “Location” on the following page
MAKE SURE THE INSTALLATION WAS CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS MANUAL. SEE “INSTALLATION” SECTION.
MAKE SURE YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP WAS PROPERLY GROUNDED AND BONDED.
SEE “BONDING” AND “BONDING DIAGRAM” SECTIONS.
BEFORE ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE
SECTIONS ON “TROUBLESHOOTING ” AND “WARRANTY”.
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VITAL
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Proper pool chemistry is vital to the longevity of your pool heat pump. Pay particular
attention to the total alkalinity and total dissolved solids. It is highly recommended that
you have your pool chemistry checked often by an outside independent pool store. Your
pool water chemistry must be maintained at all times as shown in the table below to prevent
damage to your pool heat pump.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT
DESCRIPTION NORMAL RANGE* VERIFY
PH Level
Chlorine Concentration
Total Alkalinity
Total Dissolved Solids
Calcium Hardness
7.4 to 7.8
1.0 to 4.0 PPM
100 to 120 PPM
below 1800 PPM Reg. Pool
below 3500 PPM Salt. Pool
200 to 300 PPM
1 per week
1 per 2-3 days
1 per 2-3 weeks
1 per month
1 per month
1 per month
* Warranty can be voided if not maintained within these ranges.
USAGE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Never add liquid chlorine, granular chlorine, or slow dissolving tablets/ pucks into the
skimmer basket. This high concentration of chemicals should be avoided.
Water quality standards that must be strictly adhered to*:
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DEPRIVE YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP OF WATER FLOW FOR MORE THAN
24 HOURS WITHOUT DRAINING IT. Make sure you leave the bypass valves as
shown in Figure 1.
At the end of each season, when the pool heat pump is no longer in use, and proper
pool water chemistry is not maintained, it should be disconnected from the water line and
drained to prevent any possible corrosion or damage to the pool heat pump. Refer to Figure
1 below or interizing procedure (page 21).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location
In order to gain maximum efciency please follow the instructions when deciding where to
position your pool heat pump. It is also important to allow clearances for future service and
maintenance procedures.
The unit is designed for outdoor installation and should not be installed in a totally enclosed
area such as a shed, garage, etc., unless ventilation is provided to ensure adequate
air exchange for proper operation. Re-circulation of cold discharged air back into the
evaporator coil will greatly reduce unit’s heating capacity and efciency.
Pool heat pump Pool heat pump
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
When your valves position are as
shown on Figure 1, the water is
bypassing the pool heat pump.
Figure 1
When your valves position are as
shown on Figure 2, the water is going
through the pool heat pump.
Figure 2
The valves shown above may be different to the ones installed on your system.
Please ensure you understand how your bypass valve operates.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location
The unit should be located as close as practically possible to the existing pool pump and
lter to minimize water piping. The use of 90 degree bends and short radius elbows in the
water piping should be kept to a minimum.
Mount the unit on a sturdy base, preferably a concrete slab or blocks. The base should be
completely isolated from the building foundation or wall to prevent the possibility of sound
or vibration transmission into the building. The size of the base should not be less than the
base of the pool heat pump.
Your pool heat pump will accumulate condensed water (approx. 1 to 1.5 gallon or 4
to 6 litres per hour), therefore causing water to drain out of the unit base. In order to
avoid water accumulation, you may use decorative rocks around the concrete slab or
a basin under the unit. (Please note this is a normal characteristic of a pool heat pump and
not a service or warranty issue.)
Air is pulled through the evaporator coil and discharged through the top or front grill.
Clearances should be allowed in front and around the unit for unrestricted air
discharge and service access. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Re-circulation of cold discharged air back into the evaporator coil will greatly reduce
unit’s heating capacity and efficiency.
IMPORTANT
No obstruction above
24” to 36”
(60 to 91 cm) min.
24” to 36”
(60 to 91 cm) min.
24” (60 cm) min.
24” to 36”
(60 to 91 cm) min.
24” to 36” (60 to 91 cm) min.
5’ (1.5m) min.
18” (46 cm) min.
18” (46 cm) min.
24” (60 cm) min.
Top Discharge Models Side Discharge Models
Figure 1 Figure 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Water Piping
The following piping sequence must be followed without exception: 1-pool pump 2-lter
3-pool heat pump 4 chlorinator (when installed). Rigid PVC piping is recommended, all
joints should be glued with PVC glue. If rigid PVC is not available, you can use soft or
exible piping with stainless steel clamps. When the piping installation is complete, operate
the pool pump and check the system for leaks. Then check the lter pressure gauge to see
that excessive pump head pressure is not indicated. NOTE: Units are designed to operate
with a minimum water circulation of 132 LPM/35 GPM.
NOTE: A bypass kit is strongly recommended and should be installed for adjustment of
water flow and ease of service.
1. Either a 1/3 pound check valve or a loop MUST be installed between the pool heat
pump and any automatic chlorinator to prevent highly chlorine concentrated water from
owing back to the pool heat pump when the pool pump is not running.
2. Units which are located below the water level of the swimming pool may require the
pressure switch to be adjusted.
This can be checked by the following method:
i) switch on the water pump and pool heat pump.
ii) while the pool heat pump is running switch “OFF” the water pump.
If the pool heat pump shuts down automatically no further action is required.
If the heat pump continues to run you will need to have a qualied technician adjust the
water pressure switch. For further information please, contact Waterco.
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VITAL
Plumbing connections to
the heater must be made by
hand only as it may break
the water Inlet or Outlet
connections.
IMPORTANT
Plumbing Diagram
Hookup
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IMPORTANT
Electrical
To ensure your safety and ensure the adequate functioning of your pool heat pump, all
electrical work should be performed by a fully qualified and licensed electrician in
accordance with local electrical codes.
An adequate circuit breaker and copper wiring must be used. This information is available
on the name plate of the pool heat pump. It may be necessary to install a ground circuit
breaker.
THE POOL HEAT PUMP MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE
OPENING THE ACCESS PANEL.
WARNING
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Electrical Connection
Standard 60 Hz power supply : 208/240 v - 60Hz-1 phase
Standard 50 Hz power supply : 208/240 v - 50Hz-1 phase
3 phase power supply : 200/230 v - 50/60 Hz - 3 phase
380/420 v - 50/60 Hz - 3 phase
Breaker Size
Please consult name plate on the base or the side of your pool heat pump for running
amperage and required breaker size.
Electrical Wire Size
Please consult a qualied and licensed electrician.
WARNING
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The power cable ground must be connected to the electrical panel and to the ground
lug of the pool heat pump. An improper installation may be a potential cause of fire,
electrical shock or injury.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Because all metals have different electrical potentials, ALL metal and electrical
components of the pool system MUST be bonded together. This includes the metal
framework of the pool, the light, the pump, the lter (if metal), the pool heat pump, any
automatic chlorine generator, and any other metal or electrical equipment bonded to your
pool.
On some older pools, this substructure bond wire may not exist. In these cases, a 3 - 4
foot solid copper rod must be driven into the ground near equipment; all electric and metal
components must be bonded to each other, and to the copper rod. Warranty will be voided
if system is not properly bonded.
CAUTION: It is recommended when using automatic chlorinators , to ensure that they
are properly installed and bonded. Some of these systems may leak stray voltage and
currents into the water causing severe electrolysis. This dramatically shortens the life
of the pool heat pump and will void the warranty.
NOTE: Bonding to pool pump is not required to above ground pool pumps but all
other equipment must be bonded.
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VITAL
Bonding
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VITAL
Bonding Diagram
Pool House
Breaker Box
Power Supply
and Grounding
Wires Conduits
Chlorine
Generator
Heat Pump
Need bounding
if it is a metal lter
Pool Pump
If Pool Bonding Wire does
not exist, then a 3’ to
4’ Copper Rod must be
driven into the ground and
equipment bonded to it.
Light
3’ to 4’ Copper Rod
Bonding Wires
Pool Bonding Wire
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OPERATION OF YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP
Initial Heating
Atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the
minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obtain efciency and avoid
codes from appearing on the electronic control temperature display; these codes are not
generally a problem with the pool heat pump at these conditions and is not covered by the
warranty.
If temperatures are below the minimum temperatures listed the pool heat pump should not
be operated and must be switched off.
For Electroheat SubZero and Reversible (XLR) units, they will automatically stop without
human intervention.
Model
Atmospheric conditions
must be above
Pool water temperature
must be above
Electroheat SubZero 32°F (0°C) 50°F (10°C)
Reversible (XLR) 43°F (6°C) 65°F (18°C)
All others 52°F (11°C) 65°F (18°C)
The speed of heating is dependent upon ve basic factors:
1. Size of the pool.
2. How many degrees the water is to be heated.
3. Ambient air temperature - the warmer the air, the less time required to heat.
4. Use of a solar blanket .
5. The size of the pool heat pump.
To achieve initial heating, your pool heat pump and the pool pump may work up to 24 hours
per day until desired temperature is achieved. The initial heating time may vary depending
upon the above ve factors. After initial heating, operating time may be reduced to match
daily heat loss.
Pool Heat Pump Running Time
Most units should be sized to operate during the pool ltering cycle time of 8-12 hours
daily, providing an even, steady ow of warm water. On warmer days the pool heat pump
will run less because the heat loss will be less. Pool heat pumps are able to operate 24
hours per day when necessary.
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