Aquacal Tropicool TC500 Operation Manual page 27

Water Coming From Chiller
The water may be normal condensation produced as a by-product of the chiller's refrigeration process. The
chiller can produce 8 to 10 gallons of condensation per day depending on the humidity of the ambient air.
Determine if the water is condensation or a possible leak.
1. Deactivate chiller, leaving the filter pump on. After several hours, determine if water is still coming from the
chiller.
2. If using chlorine or bromine as a pool / spa sanitizer, test the water around the chiller using a test strip. If the test
strip indicates that chlorine or bromine is present, a leak may exist.
PLEASE NOTE -
If desired, a kit is available to re-direct condensation water away from the chiller. See
"Condensation Drain Kit (# STK0202)" on page 18.
Ice Forming on the Chiller
Why ice and frost appear:
1. When the heat pump operates, air is pulled into the unit and across the cold air coil.
2. As heat is removed from the air, moisture in the air will condense on the surface of the air coil (condensation).
3. Depending on the humidity level, when air temperatures are below 50°F this condensate can begin to freeze.
Forming frost then ice.
What to expect:
The heating of the pool or spa water continues while frost and ice develop.
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The chiller is designed to periodically enter a "defrost" stage to remove the accumulated frost and ice.
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During the "defrost" stage, pool or spa heating is suspended till the end of the "defrost" cycle.
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Troubleshooting:
1. The chiller can be more efficient if used during warmer parts of the day. This heat gain can be retained during the
colder parts of the day by using a pool blanket.
2. If the chiller forms sheets of ice that never go away during a cold season, conditions may not allow for proper
heat transfer. And the chiller should be turned off.
3. If the ambient air temperature is warm and ice is appearing on the chiller, turn off the chiller. Service may be
required.
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