Maintaining Pool Temperature; Energy Saving Tips; Chemical Balance - Waterco Turbotemp 200HD Installation And Operation Manual

MAINTAINING POOL TEMPERATURE

To maintain pool temperature, make sure that the heater switch and valving are reset to pool
settings after using the spa.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

1. Keep the pool or spa covered when not in use. This will reduce heating costs, reduce water
evaporation, conserve chemicals and reduce load on the filtering system.
2. Reduce pool thermostat to 26° C (78° F) or lower; reduce spa temperature to 38° C (100° F).
This is accepted as being the most healthy temperature for swimming by the American Red
Cross.
3. Use a time clock to start the filter pump at 6 a.m. or later. The swimming pool loses less heat
after daybreak.
4. For pools used only on weekends, lower the thermostat setting by -12° C to -9° C (10° F
to 15° F) during the week to reduce heat loss. A properly sized heater will restore normal
temperature within one day.
5. Turn the heater off when the pool will not be used for an extended period.
6. Follow a regular program of preventive maintenance for the heater each new swimming
season. Check operation of the heater and its controls.

CHEMICAL BALANCE

POOL AND SPA WATER
Your Waterco pool heater was designed specifically for your spa or pool and will give you many
years of trouble-free service, provided you keep your water chemistry in proper condition.
Water chemistry should follow good swimming pool water chemistry practices. When using a
chlorinator, install it down stream from the heater and at a lower level than the heater outlet.
Install a corrosion resistant positive seal "Check Valve", (P/N R172288), between the heater and
the chlorinator to prevent concentrated chemicals from back-siphoning into the heater. Back-
siphoning is most likely to occur when the pump stops, creating a pressure-suction differential.
Do NOT sanitize the pool by putting chlorine tablets or sticks into the skimmer(s). When the
pump is off, this will cause a high concentration of chlorine to enter the heater, which could
cause corrosion damage to the heat exchanger.
Three major items that can cause problems with your pool heater are: improper pH, disinfectant
residual, and total alkalinity. These items, if not kept properly balanced, can shorten the life of
the heater and cause permanent damage.
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CAUTION
Heat exchanger damage resulting from chemical imbalance is not covered by the
warranty.