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Heat Pump Installation, Maintenance
This booklet is to be carefully read and instructions followed for
efficient and trouble free operation of the
Rheem Thermal Swimming Pool Heat Pump
43 Marigold Street
Revesby NSW 2212
ABN 28 062 383 224
and Service Manual
Tel: (02) 9684 3684
Fax: (02) 9684 3698
27/5/2019
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- Page 1 Heat Pump Installation, Maintenance and Service Manual This booklet is to be carefully read and instructions followed for efficient and trouble free operation of the Rheem Thermal Swimming Pool Heat Pump 43 Marigold Street Tel: (02) 9684 3684 Revesby NSW 2212...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................1 SECTION 1 INSTALLATION ..............2 Site Location, Preparation & Unit Positioning ..............2 Plumbing ........................3 Chemical Treatment ...................... 3 Electrical ........................4 Control Design for Pool Heating ..................4 Link between Heat Pump, Water Pump and Thermostat for Pool Heating ..... 4 Precautions ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Rheem Thermal Pool Heat Pumps are available in sizes from 9kW to 540kW nominal output. The units are most commonly manufactured as air-to-water design, in which it extracts heat from ambient air and transfer it into the water, to provide the most cost efficient method of water heating. The units can also be manufactured as water-to-water or ground-coupled design. -
Page 4: Installation
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION For validity of the Rheem Thermal warranty, installation must be carried out by registered trade person. Delivery Reference should be made to the unit specifications to determine weight and lifting requirements. Packaging materials should be removed upon delivery so to avoid any sweating of the electrical compartment or potential staining to the case, particularly in tropical areas. -
Page 5: Plumbing
All Plumbing should be carried out by qualified tradesman (plumber). Chemical Treatment Rheem Thermal heat pumps designed for swimming pool or spa heating will include a titanium heat exchanger. This material is impervious to chemical corrosion and as such, variations in water quality will not cause damage to the titanium tube. -
Page 6: Electrical
Refer to the internal electrical wiring diagram supplied with the units before proceeding with electrical work. As a minimum, cable and fuse sizing must be correct relative to the unit’s specified requirements. Rheem Thermal’s technical specification for each model nominates electrical demand information and minimum circuit size. -
Page 7: Precautions
The Rheem Thermal heat pump may be provided with pump-call or a pump control function so that a run signal is provided to the pump via the heat pump’s controller based on temperature signals. -
Page 8: Commissioning
SECTION 2 COMMISSIONING The Rheem Thermal heat pump is fully charged with refrigerant. The following checks should be carried out: 1. Installation and operation instructions should be read prior to commissioning. 2. The unit should have unrestricted supply of fresh air to the coil and exhaust air removed from closed in areas. -
Page 9: Thermostat Operation
Thermostat Operation As a guide, your heat pump is fitted with the Rheem IQ® tariff intelligent control – Please refer to the Rheem IQ Tariff Controller, user manual provided inside the unit. • The relevant Carel Rheem IQ operating manuals should have been provided to you with delivery of the heater. -
Page 10: Heat Exchanger Care
Service must only be undertaken by properly authorised personnel You may contact Rheem Thermal directly on 02 9684 3684 or your local Rheem Thermal distributor to arrange for your service or recommend a qualified service organisation. It will be necessary for you state the model number and serial number of your heater. This information will be found on the heater data plate. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
HP/LP operation. Possible condenser water flow failure. Check condenser pump water entering temperature and flow rate. Motor windings faulty Contact Rheem Thermal. Compressor Motor Hums But Will Not Start Possible Cause Possible Solution Low voltage Provide adequate voltage. -
Page 12: Installation Schematic Drawings
SECTION 6 INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS Diagram 1: Typical Single Pool Heat Pump Schematic for Pool Filtration By Pass CHEMICAL INPUT MUST BE OUTLET POOL CHLORINATOR DOWN STREAM OF HEAT PUMP CHECK BALANCE VALVE VALVE OPTIONAL INLET HEAT PUMP FILTER PIPE SCHEMATIC FOR HEAT PUMP INSTALLED INTO POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM. -
Page 13: Typical Multiple Pool Heat Pump Installation
Diagram 3: Typical Multiple Pool Heat Pump Installation BUTTERFLY VALVE OUTLET 80mmØ TANK FILTRATION BUTTERFLY PUMP INLET VALVE HEAT PUMP 100mmØ STEEL FLANGE 250Ø PVC FLANGE By Pass FROM RETURN POOL TO POOL BUTTERFLY VALVE OUTLET 80mmØ 80mmØ BUTTERFLY INLET VALVE HEAT PUMP 100mmØ... - Page 14 2.2 The decision of whether to repair or replace a faulty component is at Rheem Thermal’s sole discretion. 2.3 If you require a call out and we find that the fault is not covered by the Rheem Thermal warranty, you are responsible for our standard call out charge.
- Page 15 3. WHAT IS COVERED BY THE RHEEM THERMAL WARRANTY FOR THE UNITS DETAILED IN THIS DOCUMENT 3.1 Rheem Thermal will repair or replace a faulty component of your unit if it fails to operate in accordance with its specifications as follows:...
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Page 16: Warranty
5.1 If you wish to make a claim under this warranty, you need to: a) Contact Rheem Thermal on 02 9684 3684 and provide owner’s details, address of the unit, a contact number and date of installation of the heater or if that’s unavailable, the date of manufacture, model and serial number (from the rating label on the heater) b) Rheem Thermal will arrange for the heater to be tested and assessed on-site.
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