Winterisation Procedure; Start Up Procedure After Winterisation - Calorex PPT16 BHC Owners & Installation Manual

PPT16/22 BHC & PPT16BMCY OWNER INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING. Isolate machine before removing covers.
The heat pump embodies electrical and rotational equipment, it is recommended for your own safety that a competent person carries
out the following procedure

11.0 WINTERISATION PROCEDURE

ALL MODELS
OBJECTIVE
To provide frost protection
To eliminate corrosion problems
To inhibit electrical components
1) Switch off electric supply to heat pump.
2) Remove external fuses and keep in safe place away from heat pump to
prevent accidental operation of heat pump.
3) Ensure water circulation pump is switched off.
4) Drain water from heat pump by:
a) drain valve if fitted
b) disconnecting pipework to and from heat pump
5) Flush through water circuit in heat pump by using CLEAN TAP WATER (NOT
POOL WATER) via hose into outlet connection - run the hose for 10 minutes
minimum; use spray nozzle if available.
6) Allow to drain - when drained, fit plastic bags secured by elastic bands over
water connections.
7) Uncover electrical enclosure (see section 4.2) and liberally spray interior of
unit, with moisture-repellant aerosol WD40 or similar; reseal enclosure.
8) If heat pump located outside, protect from weather by covering with
VENTILATED cover. Do not use plastic sheet as condensation could occur
within unit.
IMPORTANT
If this procedure is not adopted and frost or corrosion damage
results then the warranty will become invalid.
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11.1 START UP PROCEDURE AFTER WINTERISATION

1) Replace covers (if not fitted).
2) Remove front grille. Using a soft brush clean finned surfaces of heat pump.
Replace panel.
3) Remove plastic covers on water connections and reconnect water piping or
close drain valve.
4) Start up water circulating pump and leave running for at least 1/4 hour to
establish flow and enable an air in piping to escape.
5) Replace fuses to heat pump circuit.
6) Switch on heat pump.
7) Check control thermostat is set to required pool temperature.
8) Check pool water daily to ensure it is at correct pH and has correct chemical
balance. (See Section 3 Plumbing).
SD638152 ISSUE 4