Introduction | Installation Considerations |
WARNING: This pool/spa heat pump pool heater is an electromechanical machine that incorporates a pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. ONLY trained and qualified service personnel are authorized to install or service this equipment. Without proper training and knowledge of such equipment, any attempt to install or service the unit could result in serious injury or even death.
This manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of your new heat pump pool heater. This unit must be properly installed, maintained and operated for optimal per- formance.
This heat pump pool heater is an extremely efficient, economical machine designed specifically for swim- ming pool heating. It is similar in design and operation to a typical residential air conditioning system. The unit employs a hermetic motor/compressor operating in a refrigeration cycle to extract heat from ambient air and deliver it to the circulating pool water.
As with all heat pump pool heaters, compared to other types of heaters such as gas or
Place a cover or blanket over the pool at night and other
WARNING: Do not install the unit within 3 ft of fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake along the sides of this heat pump pool heater could disturb the combustion process of the unit, and could cause damage or personal injury.
•Mount the unit on a level, sturdy base, preferably a concrete slab or blocks. The size of the base should be at least 3 ft by 3 ft (90cm by 90 cm).
•You must install the 4 black rubber sound iso- lation pads (each 2 inches square) that ship with the unit. The pads are shipped in a bag with the unions, gaskets and the I&O manual. Install pads under the 4 corners of the unit to reduce vibra- tion and sound transmission to the base.
CAUTION: The unit’s supporting base must be high enough to keep it completely free of standing water at all times.
Situate the heat pump pool heater carefully to mini- mize installation costs while providing maximum efficiency of operation, and to allow adequate service access, as follows:
•For unrestricted air intake and service access, position each side of the unit at least 1 ft (30 cm) from walls, pipes and other obstructions.
WARNING: This unit is designed for outdoor instal- lation; DO NOT install it in an enclosed area such as a shed or garage.
•Recirculation of cold discharge air back into the evaporator coil will greatly reduce the unit’s heat- ing capacity and efficiency.
•This unit features an
•To minimize water piping, locate the unit as close as possible to the existing pool pump and filter.
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