aquatherm AT550 Installation Manual

Swimming pool & spa heat pumps w/titanium heat exchanger

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SWIMMING POOL
& SPA HEAT PUMPS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model
Specifications may change without notice.
© 2008 Aquatherm Heat Pumps, A Division of Calorex USA LLC
AT550
w/Titanium Heat
Exchanger
HEAT PUMP
NOTICE:
HEAT PUMPS
a Division of Calorex USA L.L.C.
2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912
888-297-3826 239-482-0606
www.aquathermheatpumps.com
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
M E M B E R
NATIONAL SPA &
POOL INSTITUTE

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  • Page 1 HEAT PUMPS a Division of Calorex USA L.L.C. M E M B E R 2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912 888-297-3826 239-482-0606 www.aquathermheatpumps.com NATIONAL SPA & POOL INSTITUTE © 2008 Aquatherm Heat Pumps, A Division of Calorex USA LLC...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Interfacing with External Controls, Jandy & Compool Control Panel Information, Operation & Description ......Page 11 G. Operational Sequence & Troubleshooting Flow Chart ...... Page 12 AT550 FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS Kw/ Input ................4.8 Typical Running Amps ............24 Min. Circuit Ampacity ............39...
  • Page 3: Unit Description

    A. UNIT DESCRIPTION AIR DISCHARGE FAN WARNING: ROTATING BLADE KEEP HANDS & HAIR CLEAR! CONTROLS with DATA LED READOUT PLATE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PORT(S) WATER IN 2” MALE THREADED WATER OUT UNION 2” MALE THREADED (INCLUDED) UNION (INCLUDED) WARNING DANGER FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK & ROTATING FAN ! SHUT OFF ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING! CAUTION: MORE THAN ONE DISCONNECTION MAY BE REQUIRED TO...
  • Page 4: Heat Pump Placement & Clearances

    B. HEAT PUMP PLACEMENT & CLEARANCES FAN DISCHARGE AIR FLOW OUT AIR COIL AIR FLOW IN ON 3 SIDE 2” UNIONS WATER IN/OUT PORT INDICATOR LABEL Minimum Air Flow 1. To allow for proper condensation drainage, & Access use a level slab to elevate the heat pump to Clearances at least the same height as the pool filter system slab, or 2 to 3 inches minimum...
  • Page 5: Plumbing- Water Connections

    C. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS 1. BASIC PLUMBING. For a pool only HEAT or spa only, install the plumbing piping PUMP as shown. Connections from factory 6" TO 8" are 2”unions. Hand tighten then 1/4 to FROM WATER POOL 1/2 snug tight with pliers. Water IN on PUMP POOL the RIGHT, Water OUT on the LEFT.
  • Page 6: Plumbing With Solar

    C. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS 6.POOL & SPA SEPERATE Use this diagram for a separate pool and spa not POOL connected, and does not have a spill-over. Where FILTER VERTICAL POOL the pool and the spa have separate pump & filter CHLORINATOR WATER systems but using the same heater.
  • Page 7: Winterizing Procedures

    C. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS 8. PLUMBING & WATER CONNECTIONS FOR ABOVE OR BELOW WATER LEVEL If you install the heat pump above or below the pool or spa water level by more than 3 feet, the internal water pressure switch may be effected by the static pressure of the pool water. In some cases it may be necessary to eliminate the internal water “PRESSURE”...
  • Page 8: Hard Freeze Conditions

    D. WINTERIZING PROCEDURES 2. HARD-FREEZE CONDITIONS (Air temperature remains below 32ºf for more than 4-hours) WARNING ! TO AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING EQUIPMENT, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER FROM HEAT PUMP BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INTERNAL DRAIN WINTERIZING PROCESS. FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 9 E. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING size wire from power supply to the unit’s main contactor located on the right side of high voltage compartment. The ground wire connection is located on the base of the box to the left of the contactor. A knock out is located on the bottom of the box just below the contactor. A sealtight fitting must be used to attach the conduit to the electric box.
  • Page 10 E. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING 5. INTERFACING DIGITAL LOGIC CONTROL MODELS with Jandy™Aqualink RS & Compool To interface the “Digital Logic” digital control heat pump models with the Jandy AquaLink RS series or Compool, run a 2 wire (16 A.W.G. or larger) insulated cable from the device to the heat pump. Remove the 6 screws from the heaters front service access panel and open.
  • Page 11: E. Electrical Connections & Wiring

    E. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING 5. INTERFACING DIGITAL LOGIC CONTROL MODELS with Aquaswitch or JI2000 • If you are using a Jandy AquaSwitch or JI2000 control run a 3 wire cable from the control to the heater. Remove the 6 screws from the heaters front service access panel and open. Look for the heater’s solid state circuit board located inside the top portion of the electrical compartment mounted on the rear wall.
  • Page 12 F. “DIGITAL LOGIC” CONTROL PANEL INFORMATION LED READOUT: 1. GREEN POWER LIGHT: This light indicates that the heater has control power. WARNING: This is not a line power indicator and caution should be used since more than one power dis- connection may be required to isolate the heater electrically.
  • Page 13: Operational Sequence & Troubleshooting Flow Chart

    G. OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE & TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART for “Digital Logic” 220V Power Water Pump To Heater Timer Activates Digital Control Green Power Light Water Pump Models Starts Flowing Water Pressure Water Press. SW LF Readout SW Closes Stays Open Displayed on LED No Water Flow Thermostat To Heater or...
  • Page 14 HEAT PUMPS a Division of Calorex USA L.L.C. 2213 Andrea Lane Ft. Myers FL 33912 888-297-3826 239-482-0606 Fax 239-482-7737 www.aquathermheatpumps.com...

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