Operating Instructions
Application
Guidelines (Continued)
Maintenance (Continued)
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.
Condensation
All heat pump pool heaters will have condensation. It is typical to have as much as
If you are not sure whether the water is a leak or condensation, there are two ways to check. First, use a pool test strip to see if there is any chlorine or bromine in the water. If there is, contact the factory for service. Second, you can turn off the heater, leave the filter pump running and see if the water stops. If you do not see additional water, then the original water was condensation.
Pool Blankets
A pool blanket has been proven to greatly reduce the heat loss in the pool and will save as much as 50% - 60% in your heating bills. During the start of the swimming season and the end of the season, if a pool blanket is not used, the heater may not be able to maintain your desired temperature without the use of the blanket.
Seasonal Shutdowns
At the end of your swimming season you may have freezing weather conditions. The unions (provided with PRO1000) must be disconnected to drain any water in the pipes. Failure to do so may cause the heat exchanger to expand and crack. This will void your warranty.
If you live in an area that does not have freezing weather conditions but are subject to extended periods of
Pool Openings
If at the end of the previous season you disconnected the unions, be sure to connect them before you turn on the filtration system. Once the pool has been cleaned and the unit has been checked for leaks, turn the power on the heater and set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
Note: It may take up to three days to reach the desired temperature during the opening of the swimming season. Without a pool blanket, it may take even longer and may not reach the desired temperature until later in the season.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions play a big part in the operation of the heater. Low outside ambient temperature, high winds, low relative humidity, and a large amount of shading on the pool will all have an effect on how much time it takes to heat the pool and how much time it might need to maintain the desired temperature. Once the outside ambient temperature drops below 50ºF, the heater may not operate.
Troubleshooting Guide
If the heater is not operating during the initial
•Check the power light. Check to see if the breaker is set.
•Make sure the filtration system is on
•Make sure the thermostat is higher than the pool water temperature
•Make sure the filter is clean and is allowing enough water to flow
•Make sure the outside ambient temperature is higher than 50ºF
•Make sure the
•On the PRO100, make sure toggle switch is set to pool or spa mode and is not in the “OFF” position.
•Check the air coming out of the top of the unit. It should be approximately 8ºF - 15ºF lower than the surrounding ambient air temperature. If not, call the factory for service.
Unit runs continuously:•Check for correct wiring.
•Lower the desired water temperature below the pool water temperature. If the unit is still running, call the factory for service.
•If the unit shuts off when the thermostat is lowered, it may be running continuously because it cannot reach the desired temperature. A pool blanket may be required to help reach this temperature. Also, the filter pump may need to run longer for the heater to reach the desired temperature.
•Check the filters for proper water flow.
•Check the evaporator coil for severe frost.
•Unit could be low on refrigerant. At this point, call the factory for service and turn off the power to the heater to keep the cycling from damaging the compressor.
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