OWNER’S MANUAL Vintage Classic HEAT COOL models Proudly Made in the USA support@aquacomfort.com www.aquacomfort.com/service-and-support 888-475-7443 Manufacturing High Quality, High Efficiency Heat Pump Pool Heaters TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS INSPECTION GENERAL INFORMATION HEAT & COOL INSTALLATION WATER FLOW & CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION, MODES OF OPERATION...
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • Qualified personnel should perform installation, maintenance and service. • Make sure all field wiring conforms to the heater specifications and all national and local codes. • Disconnect all power sources before performing any maintenance or service to the heater. INSPECTION Immediately upon receipt, inspect cartons and their contents for damage due to transit.
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• When all the plumbing connections are complete, and ample drying time is allowed, run the filter pump and check the entire system for water leaks. • Make sure filter is clean and there are no obstructions in the filtering system. •...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Field connections must comply with national and local codes. The work must be done by a qualified electrician. Heater must be permanently grounded and bonded. Bonding will drastically reduce the chances of electrolysis, “Electrical Corrosion.” Use copper conductors only. Disconnect all power sources before performing any work on unit.
WIRING DIAGRAM FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM NOTES USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY. CONNECT FIELD WIRING IN GROUNDED WEATHER TIGHT CONDUIT, PER RATING PLATE. CONNECT BOND WIRE TO POOL STEEL USING #8 SOLID COPPER WIRE OR LARGER. ALL WIRING MUST CONFORM TO NATIONAL (N.E.C.) AND LOCAL ELECTICAL CODES.
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SET UP MODE WARNING: THE SET UP MODE IS DESIGNED AS AN ADVANCED USER’S AND INSTALLATION MENU; THE DIRECTIONS IN THIS SECTION MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. AN ERROR IN PROGRAMMING MAY EFFECT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE HEATER AND MAY RESULT IN UNNECESSARY OR ERRONEOUS SERVICE CALLS.
TEMPERATURE SCALE With this setting you have the choice of the displayed temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Default setting is “F.” DEFROST SELECTION With this setting you can select whether defrosting shall be done in with air flow or by energizing the reversing valve.
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• When user lowers the set point below 50 degrees F in one of these modes, that mode will be turned OFF. NOTE: AN EXTERNAL SWITCH LOCATED ON FRONT OF THE CONTROL PANEL IS USED TO TOGGLE BETWEEN HEAT AND COOL. POOL MODE –...
SPA MODE – HEATING When operating in spa mode display will show SPA – HEAT on the top line and the actual spa water temperature on the second line. EXAMPLE: SPA – 104º • To operate in SPA mode user will press the POOL/SPA button (center hand button) once. After pressing the POOL/Spa button, the display will show “SPA TEMPERATURE”...
START-UP Before proceeding with this section make certain all plumbing connections are airtight and leak free. Flow rates should not exceed 70 GPM maximum. Use of an external bypass is necessary at 70 GPM and above. Minimum flow rate is 20 GPM. •...
Because evaporation accounts for about 70 percent of pool heat loss, the beneficial effect of using a pool cover /solar blanket can be dramatic. Wind Speed Reduction Reducing wind velocity at the water surface reduces convective and evaporative losses. Fences, trees, hills, or tall hedges close to the pool perimeter are effective windbreaks.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER TO UNIT BEFORE STARTING ANY MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM SHOCK. Protecting your Heater • Keep your pool filter system clean and free of restrictions to ensure proper water flow. • Check water chemistry regularly. Misuse of chemicals will cause permanent damage to your heater and other pool equipment.
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NOTE: IT IS NORMAL FOR WATER TO DRIP FROM THE DRAINHOLES AT THE BASE OF THE HEATER. THE UNIT PRODUCES CONDENSATE WHEN IT OPERATES. Analyzer Codes FAILURE LOCK-OUT: This feature is for the protection of the heater. If the same failure occurs three (3) times within an hour, the control will not allow the unit to restart, and shall display the appropriate code (i.e.
SERVICE PERFORMED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD MUST BE APPROVED BY AQUA COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. PRIOR TO SERVICE BEING PERFORMED AND ONLY BY A AQUA COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN. SEE WARRANTY FOR DETAILS. Please have the following ready before calling:...
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