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WATERCO POOL HEAT PUMP 5, 9, 12, 17 kW Installation and Operation Manual WARNING This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician. Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty. Notice to Installer This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.
Contents • English Table of IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE OF YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP Cabinet Cleaning A NOTE TO YOU Cleaning Evaporator INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning drainage holes Location Units Located In Coastal Locations Installation Clearances Winterising Procedure Water Piping Water Flow Rate GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Water By-pass Kit TROUBLESHOOTING...
Pool Heat Pump I 02 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation and servicing. ! WARNING: In order to avoid the possibility of hyperthermia (heat stress) occurring it is recommended the average temperature of the spa - pool water does not exceed 40°C / 104°F.
03 I Pool Heat Pump A NOTE TO YOU Congratulations! Thank you for choosing a Waterco Electroheat ECO-V inverter heat pump to heat your pool. Using the latest technology in heat capture, the Waterco pool heat pump converts the energy released by the sun and transfers it efficiently to your swimming pool.
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Pool Heat Pump I 04 Record your model’s information. Keep this manual and your original proof of purchase receipt for warranty and future reference. On the base of your pool heat pump is a name plate which contains information such as model number, serial number and electrical information.
05 I Pool Heat Pump INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location To gain maximum efficiency for your pool heat pump please follow all instructions when “positioning the unit”. It is also important to allow clearances for future service and maintenance procedures. The unit is designed for outdoor installation and should not be installed in a totally enclosed area such as a shed, garage, etc., unless ducted and fan assisted ventilation of the cold exhaust air is provided to ensure adequate air exchange for correct operation.
Pool Heat Pump I 06 Installation Clearances Air is pulled through the evaporator coil and discharged from the top grill. Clearances must be allowed in front and around the unit for unrestricted air discharge and service access. See Figure 1. Failure to comply to the set clearances may cause diminished unit performance and reduced unit longevity.
07 I Pool Heat Pump Water Piping The supplied plumbing layout must be followed without exception: 1. pool pump 2. filter 3. pool heat pump 4. chlorinator (when installed). Rigid PVC piping is recommended with all joints primed and glued with a suitable PVC adhesive cement.
Pool Heat Pump I 08 Plumbing Diagram HEAT PUMP Water Out Vertical Trap Water By-pass POOL Check Valve Water In To Spa Filter Chlorinator or Chlorine Generator MultiCyclone Plumbing connections to To Pool the heater must be made POOL by hand only as it may 3 Way Valve break the water Inlet or Outlet connections.
09 I Pool Heat Pump Electrical All electrical work should be performed by a fully qualified and licensed electrician in accordance with local electrical codes. An adequate circuit breaker and copper wiring must be used. Electrical requirements are available on the name plate of the pool heat pump. It may be necessary to install an earth leakage circuit breaker.
Pool Heat Pump I 10 Bonding In some locations bonding of the pool equipment and pool substructure may be required by law. Because all metals have different electrical potentials, ALL metal and electrical components of the pool system MUST be bonded together. This includes the metal framework of the pool, the light, the pump, the filter (if metal), the pool heat pump, any automatic chlorine generator, and any other metal or electrical equipment bonded to your pool.
11 I Pool Heat Pump Remote Control Connections 1. Switch off power to heat pump at main circuit breaker panel/isolator. 2. Unbolt and remove the front access panel. 3. Open control box cover. 4. To connect a 2-Wire Control such as Waterco Aquamaster™: ii) Locate the main printed circuit board and cable connected to terminal IN1 (overload protector).
Pool Heat Pump I 12 Usage Of Chemical Products When adding chemicals to your pool or spa, follow the manufacturers guidelines for application and dosing levels. Allowing high concentrations of chemicals through the heater should be avoided. Resultant damage may be inflicted on the heater. Water quality standards that must be strictly adhered to*: DESCRIPTION NORMAL RANGE*...
Atmospheric conditions Pool water temperature Model must be above must be above Electroheat ECO-V 0°C / 32°F 10°C / 50°F Adjustment Of The Bypass Valves Waterco ECO-V pool heat pumps do not require the water by pass valves adjusted to cope with cooler water temperatures. In the event of low water temperatures, the ECO - V inverter pool heat pumps increase the operating frequency of the compressor which in turn increases the output capacity of the unit.
15 I Pool Heat Pump Pool Heat Pump Running Time Most units should be sized to operate during the pool filtering cycle time of 8-12 daytime hours daily during warmer months and up to 8 hours daily during the daytime in winter months. On warmer days the pool heat pump will run less because the heat loss will be less.
Pool Heat Pump I 16 INVERTER POOL HEAT PUMP CONTROLLER Button Operation: 1. On/Off: Press the “ON/OFF” button on the main interface to switch between the On/ Off status; mode selection; parameter code and parameter value switching. 2. Up key and down: set the water temperature; select parameter code, parameter value and check fault code 3.
17 I Pool Heat Pump Illustration for LCD Display Normal display in heating mode ON/OFF When you switch OFF the machine on the controller, the display will indicate «OFF» Button ON/OFF serves to start/stop the heat pump. After stopping the machine with this button, it can take a few minutes till the machine comes to a complete hold.
Pool Heat Pump I 18 Water temperature setting Start the machine and choose the desired mode (see precedent instructions). Adjust the desired value with and wait a few seconds till it is stored automatically. The range of the set water temperature for heating is 25 ~ 40 °C, and cooling is 15 ~ 25 °C;...
Exposure to salt may result in evaporator coil damage shortening the life of the equipment. Electroheat ECO-V pool heat pumps are fitted with evaporators treated with hydrophilic blue fin technology. The advantages are: The epoxy coating on the coils prevents accumulation of salt, acid, dust and water deposits which minimises the effects of corrosion.
Pool Heat Pump I 20 Winterising Procedure If the pool heat pump is stored in a place where the temperature drops below the freezing point of 0˚C / 32°F; it is mandatory that the water accumulated in the pool heat pump be drained completely before freezing weather prevails. Improper winterizing may damage the pool heat pump and will void the warranty.
21 I Pool Heat Pump GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT DEPRIVE YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP OF WATER FLOW FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT DRAINING IT. Make sure you leave the bypass valves as shown in Figure 1. At the end of each season, when the pool heat pump is no longer in use, and proper pool water chemistry is not maintained, it should be disconnected from the water line and drained to prevent any possible corrosion or damage to the pool heat pump.
Pool Heat Pump I 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Please ensure the unit and any related equipment is installed in accordance with the installation manual. If not, the Waterco warranty will not apply and the customer may be liable for service call charges. Nothing Is Working And The Electronic Control Does Not Operate 1.
23 I Pool Heat Pump Fan Blades Turn, But Compressor Is Not Functioning The pool heat pump has a built in delay timer which prevents the compressor from starting immediately. The delay can be 3 to 5 minutes in duration after the fan blades have turned.
Pool Heat Pump I 24 Pool Heat Pump Has Ice Formed On The Evaporator Coil 1. IMPORTANT: For safety, switch OFF the circuit-breaker. 2. Allow the ice to melt and then inspect the evaporator to ensure it is free of debris and leaves.
25 I Pool Heat Pump Circuit Breaker Trips If you have purchased a remote control (or other equipment), ensure the equipment is correctly installed. If an operational issue originates from incorrect operation or installation of this equipment, Waterco’s warranty will not apply and you will have to pay the cost of the service call.
27 I Pool Heat Pump Electric Circuit Drawing Electroheat ECO V Inverter 5kW, 9kW POWER:220V 2N ~50Hz PUMP(≤500W) RED : red YLW/GRN BLK : black COMPRESSOR terminals blocks 1 BRN : brown P1 P2 BLU : blue Controller YLW/GRN YLW/GRN...
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Pool Heat Pump I 28 Electroheat ECO V Inverter 12kW POWER:220V 2N ~50Hz PUMP(≤500W) RED : red YLW/GRN BLK : black COMPRESSOR BRN : brown terminals blocks 1 P1 P2 BLU : blue Controller YLW/GRN ORG : orange YLW/GRN YLW/GRN YLW : yellow U V W TO CN50(8)
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29 I Pool Heat Pump Electroheat ECO V Inverter 17kW G02Q0855 COMPRESSOR RED : red Expansion Valve BLK : black YLW/GRN BRN : brown Controller BLU : blue FAN MOTOR U V W ORG : orange YLW : yellow RED BLK BRN GRN : green WHT : white...
Pool Heat Pump I 30 Service Parameters Tables Parameter view Long press "°C/°F" 6S to enter the parameter view interface, press "up " or "down " to switch viewing class parameter code P0 ~ P33, press "ON/OFF" to display corresponding parameter value; "ON/OFF" switch on parameter code and parameter value display;...
31 I Pool Heat Pump Internal parameters In the view parameter interface, press and hold the "°C/°F" 6S to display 000, continuously press the "up " to display 033 (password), press the "°C/°F"to enter the parameter setting interface, and press the "up " or "down " to switch the setting parameter code L0 to L63.
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Pool Heat Pump I 32 Error code table Code Description HP or E01 High pressure switch disconnects High pressure protection LP or E03 Low pressure switch disconnects Low pressure protection Current protection Exhaust temperature protection Exhaust sensor failure Return gas sensor failure Coil sensor failure Environment sensor failure Water outlet sensor failure...
33 I Pool Heat Pump WARRANTY If a defect occurs in any Waterco product during the warranty period, Waterco will at its discretion, repair the product or replace and install the defective part, free of charge provided that the defect results solely from poor workmanship or materials and subject to these terms and conditions.
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