PRO1300, PRO1100e, PRO1300h/c, PRO1100, PRO1300h/c TCE, PRO1300 TCE, PRO1100e TCE
Time Clock Eliminator
(TCE) Operation (Cont.)
•If your pool is at or above the desired operating temperature, the heater will run the system the desired hours each day and spread the time out evenly between the 6 periods. This makes for better filter operation and allows the heater to update the water temperature 6 times per day.
•If your pool needs heat, the heater will continue to run the system until the desired temperature is met. If the amount of run time exceeds a period’s run time, the excess time will be subtracted from the next run period(s). Please note that on cold and / or windy days, the unit could run for long times to generate and maintain the desired pool temperature. Please see the “application” section about “pool blankets” to help maintain your pool’s temperature.
•The timing function built into the TCE will always run the heat pump for 15 minutes every 4 hours to determine if more heat is needed to maintain the pool’s desired temperature - even if all of the available run time was used in previous cycles. This provides a couple of added benefits. Pools will lose most of their heat at night if left uncovered, however, since the unit is checking for and adding heat when needed, it prevents long recovery times when compared to non-TCE units. The other benefit is that some states and electric utility companies offer a discount for off-peak usage of electricity. Please contact your electricity provider if you have questions.
•Example of TCE operation– you require the system to run for 12 hours to meet your pool filtering needs. This means for each of the 6 periods, the heater will run the system for 2 hours and then turn off for 2 hours. If the system needed to run for 3 hours in one of the periods to reach the desired pool temperature, the next period would be 1 hour on and 3 hours off unless additional heating is needed. The cycle continues for 6 periods and renews at the end of each 24 hours. Please call AquaPRO® Systems at 1-877-AQUA-SYS (1-877-278-2797) if you need further clarification of this feature’s operation.
Activating and Setting system run time
•To set the run time of the system, push the “SET” button repeatedly until “FIL” displays. Then using the “up” and
“down” arrows, you can select how many total hours a day you want the system to run for your pump and filtration needs. The range of hours is “off” to 2, 3, 4,… up to 23 hours to “on”. As described before, the run time will then be calculated and spread out over the 6 time periods for 24 hours. Selecting the “on” position will run the pump and filter system continuously.
The unit leaves the factory with the “FIL” mode set to “OFF”.
Time Clock Override (TCO) Operation
All wiring and
electrical connections must be performed by a qualified electrician. Installation must be in accordance with local and national codes.
| T2 | T1 | |
INSIIDE | CONTACTOR | |
HEAT | FOR THE | |
PUMP | TIMETIMECLOCK | |
| CLOCK | |
| OVERRIDE | |
| OVERRIDE | |
| L3 | L4 | |
BREAKER | | | |
| TIME | FILTER |
| CLOCK | PUMPP |
Figure 10 - TCO wiring diagram |
(optional) | | | |
This section allows you the option of using an existing time clock with the heat pump. If you do not have a time clock, please refer back to the Time Clock Eliminator section.
The pump must be connected to the heat pump and also the time clock for the Time Clock Override feature to work correctly.
See the optional TCO wiring schematic for electrical connections.
•This unit is prepared at the factory with the “FIL” mode set to the “off” position. You will need to set the heat pump’s hours of run time in the “FIL” mode to “2” hours. See “activating and setting system run time” below to set the run time. Leave your time clock set to the desired pump and filter operation time. This will enable the heat pump and filter system to run the desired hours of
the day and also provide the benefit of checking if heat is needed every 4 hours. It will do this by running the pump and filter system for 20 minutes. If heat is needed, it will continue to run until the pool has reached the set temperature. If no heat is needed, the system will turn off and continue checking for heat every 4 hours. This provides a couple of added benefits. Pools will lose most of their heat at night if left uncovered, however, since the unit is checking for and adding heat when needed, it prevents long recovery times when compared to non-TCO units. The other benefit is that some states and electric utility companies offer a discount for off-peak usage of electricity. Please contact your electricity provider if you have questions.
Activating and Setting System Run Time – TCO Operation
•To set the run time of the system, push the “SET” button repeatedly until “FIL” displays. Then using the “up” and “down” arrows, set the hours to “2”. The range of hours is “off” to 2, 3, 4,… up to 23 hours to “on”. By selecting “2” the heat pump will run every 4 hours for 20 minutes, checking if heat is needed. The unit leaves the factory with the “FIL” mode set to “OFF”.
Application
Guidelines (All Models)
Maintenance
All heat pumps are designed for outdoor use. However, some maintenance is required to maintain the full life of the heater and is necessary to maintain your warranty. Annual maintenance should be scheduled to make sure blowing sand or falling debris is removed from the inside of the heater. Also, rinsing the coil down, monthly, with low water pressure will help keep the base of the unit clear of debris is a must. Do not use a high pressure washer. This can cause damage to your evaporator coils and will void your warranty. It is recommended that a licensed air conditioning specialist perform the annual planned maintenance on your heater.
If you decide to
rinse down the evaporator coils yourself, disconnect all power to the entire equipment pad before you rinse it. This must be done in order to prevent possible electrical shock.
