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Spring start-up
If your heat pump has been winterized, perform the following steps when starting the
system in the spring:
1.
Inspect the system for any debris or structural problems.
2.
Connect the water inlet and outlet unions firmly.
3.
Turn on the filter pump to supply water to the heat pump. Adjust the by-pass to
allow water flow through the heat pump.
4.
Turn on the electrical power to the heat pump at the main breaker panel.
Owner inspection
The ECO heat pumps are designed and constructed to provide long performance life when
installed and operated properly under normal conditions. Periodic inspections are
important to keep your heat pump running safely and efficiently through the years. The
following basic guidelines are suggested for your inspection:
1.
Make sure the front of the unit is accessible for future service.
2.
Keep the surrounding areas of the heat pump clear of all debris.
3.
Keep all plants and shrubs trimmed and away from the heat pump.
4.
Keep lawn sprinkler heads from spraying on the heat pump to prevent corrosion
and damage. Use a deflector if needed.
5.
If the unit is installed under a very sharp roof pitch or under a roof without a gutter,
a gutter or diverter should be fitted to prevent excessive water from pouring down
onto the unit.
6.
Do not use the heat pump if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified professional technician to inspect the heat pump and replace any part of
the control system, which has been submerged.
The heat pump will produce condensation (water) while in operation. The heat pump base
is designed to allow the condensation to exit through the bottom drain port. The
condensation will increase as the outdoor air humidity level increases. Check the following
at regular intervals to ensure proper condensate drainage:
1.
Visually inspect and clear the bottom drain port of any debris that could clog the
port.
2.
Keep the air intake area and discharge area clear of debris so the airflow through
the heat pump is not restricted. The cooler discharge air should not accumulate and
be drawn into the side air intake coils.
During normal operation, the heat pump produces ten to twenty liters of
condensate per hour. If condensate drainage is above this range during operation
or if water continues to drain from the base when the heat pump is not in
operation for more than an hour, a leak in the internal plumbing may have
occurred. Call a qualified heat pump technician to investigate the problem.
Attention! A quick way to verify that the water running through the drain is condensation
water is to shut off the unit and keep the pool pump running. If the water stops running
out of the base pan, it is condensation water.
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