INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of an Astral Pool Heat Pump, Pool and Spa Heater. Proper installation and service of your new heating system and correct chemical maintenance of the water will ensure many years of service. It is equipped with features that take advantage of new technology developed exclusively by Astral Pool.
NOTICE TO INSTALLERS Heat Pump must be located outdoors with sufficient ventilation as explained on page 10. This appliance must be installed by an authorized person. This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions, the National Wiring Rules and any other relevant statutory authorities.
During operation in weather below about 10 deg, ice may appear on the evaporator coil. An automatic defrost mode will initiate. During a defrost cycle the compressor will continue to run however the direction of the gas in the system is reversed so that the evaporator coil is heated. A ‘whoosh’ may be heard as this occurs.
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT OPERATION NA6888 User Guide P Main Function and Technique Index Main Function: The controller is the special controller for heat pump water heater, it contains two temperature sensors (water temperature, outdoor temperature), four control outputs (compressor, valve, fan, water pump) and one alarm signal input (used for high and low pressure protection).
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Alarm Alarm state G The meaning of the LED display The LED usually shows temperature, if it shows “SHr”, it means the temperature sensor is short, and “OPE” means the temperature sensor is open. The temperature and the alarm code (Axx) will show alternately when in the alarm state.
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Sort Code Parameter Name Range Factory setting Unit Remark The setting range is limited Setting temperature F14 – F13 ℃/℉ by F13 and F14 Control the temperature Temperature difference 0.1 – 20 ℃/℉ difference, please refer to the temperature controlling Notice: the controller will Max setting temperature -58 - 302...
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00:00—23: 00:00 Period 3 end time 0:Automatic Run Mode 1:Economical OFF means no password Password 0000 means clearing 0001 -- 9999 password C: Centigrade Temperature unit F: Fahrenheit Display accumulative System hour running time setting Accumulative running time reset The controller will stop if the accumulative time is over probation time, and show the Probation time...
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sensor is under “setting temperature - Auto mode temperature difference”, and it stops heating when the temperature is over “setting temperature”.(Attention:when set F17<F12, F17=F12 admited) $Compressor delay time The compressor delay time is set by F21, for example, 3 minutes. The controller contains a“compressor halt calculagraph”, and it begins to time when compressor stops, the program first check the calculagraph before booting the compressor next time, the program will immediately boot the compressor if the calculagraph reach 3 minutes ,if the calculagraph doesn’t reach 3 minutes ,it will boot...
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$Probation time A probation time can be set (F87), the controller can add up the running time after power is on, if the accumulative running time is over the probation time, the controller will stop and display the alarm code A99, if you want to eliminate the limit of probation time, set the F87 to “OFF”, also you can use the F86 to clear the accumulative running time, and you can try to use it again.
MAINTENANCE It is recommended that you check the following at least every six months and at the beginning of every swimming season. 1. Make sure there are no obstructions to the flow of air to or from the appliance. 2. Examine the evaporator coil and fan grille. Check that debris such as leaves has not accumulated on the inside or outside of the heater.
FLOW RATES The Astral Pool Heater requires a flow rate of approx 150 to 550 litres per minute. For flow rates in excess of 250 litres per minute, an external by-pass valve must be fitted. When setting up the unit, the water balancing valve should be adjusted while the heat pump is operating.
CLEARANCES The heater must be installed at least 500 mm from any obstruction to airflow at the rear and sides. There must be at least 1000mm clearance above the heater. A minimum of 1000mm clearance should be provided at the front of the heater to permit discharge air flow.
Yellow Pages. The ASTRAL POOL Heat Pump has a sound power level of 66 dB(A) at 1 metre distance. The following factors should be taken into account when working out where to locate the Heat Pump.
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Value for Box Description The fence/barrier does not prevent the Heat Pump from being seen from noise sensitive locations on neighbouring properties The fence/barrier blocks line of sight but is made of material having large gaps, such as a picket fence, or brick wall with openings or fancy inserts.
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An example may look like this: A Timber Paling fence that goes right to the ground with some small gaps due to age, is worth a barrier factor of 5. One reflective surface adjacent to the Heat Pump is worth a factor or 3. The Heat Pump has a sound power level of 64 db(A).
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This calculation is intended as a guide only and no warranty is made or implied by Astral Pool as to its accuracy. Please consult an Acoustical Consultant or phone your Astral Pool branch office if in any doubt. Further Guidelines for installation of Heat Pumps •...
Defective high limit or thermostat Repair or replace If the heater cannot be made to perform correctly, please contact the Astral Pool office closest to you, your equipment installer or Astral Pool Service on 1300 727 116 local call cost.
WARRANTY AstralPool Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 007 284 504) ("AstralPool") provides the following warranty in relation to its BP Series Heat Pumps ("Product"). Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
If such inspection and testing finds no defect in the Product, the customer must pay AstralPool's usual costs of service work and testing. If such inspection and testing finds a defect that is not covered by this warranty, the customer must pay AstralPool's usual costs of service work plus any parts and labour required to repair the Product, unless recoverable from AstralPool on the failure of any statutory guarantee under the ACL.
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