Contents 1.Preface------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2. Specifications 2.1 Performance Data of Swimming Pool Heat Pump Unit 2.2 Dimensions for Swimming Pool Heat Pump Unit 3. Installation and Connection 3.1 Installation of System 3.2 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Location 3.3 How Close to Your Pool? 3.4 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Plumbing 3.5 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Electrical Wiring 3.6 Initial Start-up of the Unit...
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3.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION NOTICE TO INSTALLERS Heat Pump must be located outdoors with sufficient ventilation as explained on page 9. 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.
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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.
2.SPECIFICATION 2.1 Performance data of Swimming Pool Heat Pump Unit *** REFRIGERANT : R410A Model Unit 78552 78553 Heating Capacity 95.0 120.0 BTU/h 323000 408000 Heating Power Input 16.1 21.8 Running Current 28.8 39.0 Power Supply 415V/3N /50Hz 415V/3N /50Hz...
3.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 3.1 Installation illustration Valve Chlorinator cell Water outlet supply Water Pool Water inlet Sand filter Water pump (or other type filter) Installation items: The factory only provides the main unit and the water unit; the other items in the illustration are necessary spare parts for the water system, that are provided by users or the installer.
3.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 3.4 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Plumbing The Swimming Pool Heat Pumps exclusive rated flow titanium heat exchanger requires no special plumbing arrangements except by-pass(please set the flow rate according to the nameplate). The water pressure drop is less than 10kPa at max. Flow rate. Since there is no residual heat or flame Temperatures, The unit does not need copper heat sink piping.
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All automatic sanitising devices must be installed after the heater and in such a way that the sanitiser cannot enter the heater without first mixing with the water in the pool or spa. Sanitisers that are connected prior to the heater will void heater warranty. The Astral Pool Heat Pump Pool Heater is only suitable for outdoor installation.
Should any doubt exist, seek advice from an Acoustical Consultant which can be found in the 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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3.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION B B a r r i e r : A fence or barrier can reduce the level of the Heat Pump’s noise heard in neighbouring premises. To do this, the barrier or fence needs to be continuous with few or no gaps and go down to ground level. It must also prevent the Heat Pump from being seen from noise sensitive locations on neighbouring premises.
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With one reflective surface and a timber paling fence with small gaps, the Heat Pump needs to be installed at least 10 metres from a noise sensitive area in your neighbour’s property. 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...
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Further Guidelines for installation of Heat Pumps ASTRAL POOL Heat Pumps must be installed outdoors – never install inside a plant room, garage etc. Allow a minimum of 500mm clearance from the sides and rear of the heat pump and a minimum of 1000mm service access from the front of the Heat Pump.
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION 4.1 Function of wire controller Welcome V1.0 v1.0 Loading..Function Button Name Press this button to start up/shut off the unit cancel ON/OFF current operation or back to upper interface. Press this button to check button function or HELP system state.
4. USAGE AND OPERATION 4.2 Usage of wire controller 4.2.1 The way to use You can use at any interface, it will show relevant button function of current interface. You can press to exit the "help" interface. For example Press at main interface, system will show all button function;...
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press at clock interface, the screen shows as follow: Both are OK when system shows ON or OFF ON Eco.heating Date 31/01/2011 Press Time 05 55 Inlet temp.: 25.0 to enter Week Thursday Ou t l e t te m p .
4. USAGE AND OPERATION 4.3 The operation of mode switching At main interface, you can switch modes of cooling, economic heating, heating, rapid heating by pressing . Or switch modes of cooling, economic heating and automatic. The different unit gets different mode types. Attention the operation of mode is invalid when the unit you buy is cooling only or heating only.
4. USAGE AND OPERATION 4.5 The operation of parameter setting At main interface, press to enter parameter setting interface, press increasing decreasing can change parameter value, press save the setting and exit . Press can not save the setting but exit. You can refer to parameter table to set relevant temperature.
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press to select needing parameter Hour bit flashing Date 31/01/2011 Date 31/01/2011 Time 05 55 Press Time 05 55 Week Thursday Week Thursday Timer Timer Date format Date format Press Hour bit flashing Minute bit flashing Date 31/01/2011 Date...
4. USAGE AND OPERATION Hour bit flashing ON Cooling Date 31/01/2011 No operation Time 06 55 Inlet temp.: 25.0 in 10s Week Thursday Ou t le t te m p . : 25. 0 Timer Date format 31/01/2011 06:55 THU. It has been changed 4.7 The operation of timer setting You can set four timer on and timer off according to you needing.
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press to enter Timer setting interface Hour bit flashing Timer1:00:00-00:00 Timer1:00:00-00:00 Press Timer2:00:00-00:00 Timer2:00:00-00:00 Timer3:00:00-00:00 Timer3:00:00-00:00 Timer4:00:00-00:00 Timer4:00:00-00:00 Press Minute bit flashing Hour bit flashing Timer1:07:00-00:00 Timer1:07:00-00:00 Timer2:00:00-00:00 Timer2:00:00-00:00 Press Timer3:00:00-00:00 Timer3:00:00-00:00 Timer4:00:00-00:00 Timer4:00:00-00:00 Press Hour bit flashing Minute bit flashing Timer1:07:30-00:00 Timer1:07:30-00:00...
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press Timer1:07:30-22:00 Timer zone Timer2:00:00-00:00 Press Daily timer Timer3:00:00-00:00 to back to upper Timer4:00:00-00:00 interface Press to back to upper interface Date 31/01/2011 ON Cooling Time 05 55 Press Inlet temp.: 25.0 Week Thursday Ou t le t te m p.
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press Mon.:Timer1 Timer zone Press Tue.: Timer1+ Timer3 Wed.: ON Daily timer Thu.: Timer3+ Timer1 to enter Fri.: Timer4 Sat.: Timer2+ Timer4 Daily timer Sun.: Press Flashing Mon.:Timer1 mer1 Mon.:Ti Tue.: Timer1+ Timer3 Tue.: Ti mer1+ Timer3 Press Wed.: ON Wed.:O...
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4. USAGE AND OPERATION Press to back to upper interface Date 31/01/2011 Timer zone Press Time 05 55 Daily timer Week Thursday to back to Timer Date format upper interface Press to back to upper interface ON Cooling Inlet temp.: 25.0 Ou t le t te m p.
4. USAGE AND OPERATION 4.8 Keyboard lock To avoid mis-operations, please lock the controller after parameter setting. At the main interface, pressing for 5 seconds the keyboard will be locked. When the keyboard is locked, pressing for 5 seconds, the keyboard will be unlocked. Locked ON Cooling ON Cooling...
5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 5.1 Malfunction table You can refer to the malfunction table to find out the failure cause and solution. Malfunction Display Resolution Reason Power on Normal working The temp. Sensor isbroken or Inlet temp. Sensor failure Check or change the temp. Sensor short circuit The temp.
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5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 5.2 BHB10 malfunction Table 5.2.1 The common failure cause and solution. Digital Detector Malfunction Canse Solution display display System 1 exhaust temp.failure The sensor is open or short circuit Check or change the sensor P181 System 2 exhaust temp.failure The sensor is open or short circuit Check or change the sensor P281...
6.APPENDIX APPENDIX27. Connection of PCB illustration PC8001 Connections explanation Meaning O. Symbol NO. Symbol Meaning Live line DI11 System protection signal Null line Water input temperature input AI 01 Compressor 1 output(220VAC) RO 01 AI 02 Water output temperature output Compressor 2 output(220VAC) RO 02 AI 03...
6.APPENDIX Caution & Warning APPENDIX3. 1. The unit can only be repaired by qualified installer centre personnel or an authorised dealer. for Europe market 2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6.APPENDIX Cable specification APPENDIX4. Single phase unit Nameplate Creepage protector Signal line maximum Phase line Earth line current No more 2 1.5mm 1.5mm 30mA less than 0.1 sec than 10A 2 2.5mm 2.5mm 30mA less than 0.1 sec 10~16A 2 4mm 30mA less than 0.1 sec 16 ~25A 2 6mm...
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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS AstralPool Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 007 284 504) ("AstralPool") provides the following warranty in relation to its Astralpool Heat Pump 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.
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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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