aquatherm Calorex AT500 Installation & Operation Manual

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SWIMMING POOL

& SPA HEAT PUMPS
INSTALLATION
& OPERATION MANUAL
Specifications may change without notice.
calorex usa, llc
A Division of Aquatherm Heat Pumps
HEAT PUMP
NOTICE:
2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912
888-297-3826 239-482-0606
www.aquathermheatpumps.com
© 2004 Aquatherm Heat Pumps
Model AT500
WATER
FILTER
PUMP
Jandy™
3-Way Valve
VERTICAL
CHLORINATOR
LOOP
SPA
POOL
SPA
POOL
TO
SPA JETS
FROM
TO SPA
SPA
SPILLOVER
SUCTION
FROM
CHLORINATOR
POOL
FLOOR
TO POOL
SUCTION
RETURN
FROM
POOL
SKIMMER
SUCTION
MEMBER
NATIONAL
POOL & SPA
INSTITUTE

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  • Page 1: Swimming Pool

    RETURN FROM POOL SKIMMER SUCTION NOTICE: Specifications may change without notice. calorex usa, llc A Division of Aquatherm Heat Pumps MEMBER 2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912 888-297-3826 239-482-0606 NATIONAL POOL & SPA www.aquathermheatpumps.com INSTITUTE © 2004 Aquatherm Heat Pumps...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    H. Troubleshooting ..................10-11 1. Is it heating? 2. Pool/Spa combo heating 3. Spa heating H. Troubleshooting Flow Charts .............. 12-14 calorex usa, llc A Division of Aquatherm Heat Pumps 2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912 888-297-3826 239-482-0606 Fax 239-482-7737 www.aquathermheatpumps.com...
  • Page 3: Unit Description & Technical Specifications

    A. UNIT DESCRIPTION AIR DISCHARGE FAN WARNING: ROTATING BLADE KEEP HANDS & HAIR CLEAR! SERIAL NUMBER PLATE THERMOSTAT CONTROLS WATER IN 2” MALE THREADED UNION WATER OUT ELECTRICAL 2” MALE THREADED INSTALLATION UNION PORT(S) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HEAT OUTPUT ..........102,000 BTU/HR* COEFFICIENT OF PERFORMANCE ........4.6* VOLTAGE/HZ/PHASE ............
  • Page 4: Heat Pump Placement & Clearances

    B. HEAT PUMP PLACEMENT & CLEARANCES AIR COIL FAN DISCHARGE AIR FLOW IN AIR FLOW OUT ON 3 SIDE BASE CONCRETE OR PREFAB 2” THREADED MALE PIPING CONNECTIONS WATER IN/OUT PORT 1. To allow for proper condensation INDICATOR LABEL drainage, use a level slab to elevate the heat pump to at least the same height as the pool filter system slab, or 2 to 3 inches minimum above...
  • Page 5: Plumbing & Water Connections

    C. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS 1. BASIC PLUMBING. For a pool only or spa only, install the plumbing piping as shown: Connections from factory are 2” unions (included). Water IN on the RIGHT, Water OUT on the LEFT. PLUMB AFTER the FILTER & BEFORE any CHLORINATORS or CHEMICAL FEEDERS CHEMICAL FEEDER HEAT TRAP LOOP...
  • Page 6: Plumbing With Solar

    C. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS 6. POOL/SPA COMBINATIONS W/SPILL-OVER Use this diagram for a connected pool and spa, where the spa has a spill-over type waterfall into HEAT PUMP the pool. Where WATER one pump and FILTER PUMP one heater are used for both Jandy™...
  • Page 7: Electrical Connections/Data Plate

    D. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Refer to wiring schematic on inside of access panel.) E. CONTROL PANEL INFORMATION ON/OFF TOGGLE SWITCH E. BASIC HEAT PUMP OPERATION In the OFF (O) position, the heater will be prevented from operating; however, there is power to the unit. With the switch in the ON (I) position, the unit will run anytime the water temperature drops below the thermostat setting and the pool or spa pump is circulating.
  • Page 8: How To Operate Your Heat Pump

    If you detect chlorine or bromine in the water draining from your heat pump, it is not condensation. In this case, call Aquatherm for service. If no chlorine or bromine is detected, the water draining from your heat pump is condensate. If a water sample cannot be obtained from the heat pump, there is another quick test you can perform.
  • Page 9 See page 4 - C3 WATER TREATMENT AT500 Aquatherm Heat Pump is equipped with an internal bypass that allows only the proper amount of water to flow through the heat exchanger. A Hartford Loop MUST be installed between any chlorinator and the heat pump (see drawing on page Chlorinators must be installed downstream of the heat pump.
  • Page 10 five minutes. Before calling your dealer or Aquatherm for service, backwash or clean the filter. Finally, check for improper valve settings. A partially closed valve after the filter will cause the same conditions to occur.
  • Page 11: Maintenence

    G. MAINTENANCE All Aquatherm heat pumps are designed for outdoor use, but some maintenance is required to maintain your warranty. In coastal areas where salt-laden air or salt water spray can come in contact with the heat pump, or where blowing sand can accu- mulate inside a heat pump, regularly scheduled planned maintenance by a certified...
  • Page 12: 3. Spa Heating

    The AT500 Aquatherm heat pump comes equipped with two ther- mostats. One thermostat is for the pool and the other one is for the spa. Select the appropriate thermostat (pool or spa), whichever you are heating, using the Pool/Spa selctor switch on your heater control panel.
  • Page 13 H. TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 14 H. TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 15 H. TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 16: Andrea Lane Ft. Myers Fl

    A Division of Aquatherm Heat Pumps MEMBER 2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912 888-297-3826 239-482-0606 NATIONAL POOL & SPA www.aquathermheatpumps.com INSTITUTE © 2004 Aquatherm Heat Pumps...

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