Introduction, Installation Considerations

Introduction

WARNING

This pool heat pump 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. This unit must be properly installed, maintained and operated for optimal performance.This heat pump is an extremely efficient, economical machine designed specifically for swimming pool heating. It is similar in design and operation to a typical residential air conditioning system. The heat pump 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 pool heat pumps, compared to other types of heat pumps such as gas- or oil-fired, this heat pump has lower heating capacity on a BTU/hr basis. As a result, it will be required to operate longer to accomplish the desired results. It may, at certain times, operate as much as 24 hours per day. However, this should not be of concern to the owner, because the unit is designed to operate continuously. Even though it may operate continuously for many hours, it will still heat the pool with greater economy than other types of fossil fuel heaters.

Place a cover or blanket over the pool at night and other non-use periods. This will keep evaporation, the cause of the greatest heat loss, to a minimum, and will greatly reduce pool heating costs. During warmer weather, the cover may be required only at night.

I. Installation Considerations

WARNING

Do not install the unit within 3 ft (1 m) of fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake along the sides of this heat pump 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 (1 m) by 3 ft.

•You must install the 4 black rubber sound isolation pads that ship with the unit. Install under the corners of the unit to reduce vibration 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.