Aquacal 100 owner manual Electrical Requirements, General Requirements, Code-SpecificRequirements

INSTALLATION

Electrical Requirements

WARNING!

Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death.

Installation made by unqualified persons can result in hazards to the installer and others. The information contained in this Electrical Installation section is intended for use by qualified electrical installation technicians, familiar with electrical service industry safety standards and methods. Electrical installation to be performed by qualified individuals only.

General Requirements

•Locate the equipment disconnect means within 3-feet of the heater’s electrical enclosure, or as close to the heater as possible. Always satisfy applicable codes and standards.

•AquaCal heat pumps are designed for copper conductors, only.

•In sizing power wiring, be especially aware of up-sizing requirements necessary due to wiring distances. Always satisfy applicable codes and standards.

•Multiple heaters installed at same site generally require special sequencing controls (an “ASC” controller will be required). If yours is a multi-heater installation, contact AquaCal Technical Support Group (800-786-7751) for application assistance.

•Electrical installation should be by licensed electrician only.

Code-Specific Requirements

•The electrical installation must conform to the most current version of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.70, and all applicable local and state codes.

•National Electrical Code, Article 680; Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations, shall apply.

•National Electrical Code, Article 440, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment, shall apply.

Connecting External Controllers

•See document entitled: “Connecting External Controllers to AquaCal Heat Pumps”; This document is shipped with every AquaCal heater. For extra copies, contact AquaCal Customer Support (800-786-7751); request literature piece: “LTP0050.”

•For Call-Flex option, reference instructions received with the Call-Flex kit.

•Please contact the AquaCal Technical Support Group (800-786-7751) concerning the application of any external controller, Call-Flex, sequencing control, etc.

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