Introduction - Rheem RTHP009 Installation Maintenance And Service Manual

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.
Each is a fully packaged unit, requiring only electrical and water connections to be made on
installation.
Each is factory charged, with refrigerant R407 being ideally suited for commercial or industrial
situations requiring 40C for pool heating. Rheem Thermal also manufactures hot water heat pumps
with R410A and R134A may be used for special hot water applications.
The Rheem Thermal heat pump is installed to a wide diversity of commercial and industrial
applications. The performance of the unit varies with ambient operating conditions, water flow, and
water temperature and as such, selection should be done in conjunction with an experienced heat
pump dealer or the manufacturer.
Each Rheem Thermal unit is manufactured to meet specific task/site requirements and a wide range
of options is available in unit design.
It is characteristic of heat pumps to form ice on the evaporator at cool ambient temperatures. As
such, various de-ice mechanism options are provided.
This manual includes important information in regards to installation, operation, maintenance and
servicing and should be retained for the life of the heater. Correct installation and familiarity with the
operational guidelines is important.