Operation Of Your Pool Heat Pump; Initial Heating; Adjustment Of The Bypass Valves - Waterco Electroheat ECO-V Installation And Operation Manual

OPERATION OF YOUR POOL HEAT PUMP

Initial Heating

To achieve initial heating, your pool heat pump and the pool pump may require
extended operation until desired temperature is achieved. The initial heating time may
vary depending upon the five factors listed below. After initial heating, operating time
may be reduced to match daily heat loss.
1. Size of the pool.
2. How many degrees the water is to be heated.
3. Ambient air temperature - the warmer the air, the less time required to heat.
4. Use of a solar blanket.
5. The size of the pool heat pump.
If a combination of the atmospheric and water temperatures are below the minimum
listed concurrently the pool heat pump should not be operated and be switched off.
Generally, atmospheric conditions (air temperature) will be warmer during day time
hours. To accelerate the initial heating period owners may opt to increase the ambient
air temperature artificially around the evaporator area of the pool heat pump until the
pool water temperature has reached the minimum required as stated below.
Model
Electroheat ECO-V

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.
It is essential water flow through the unit is within the range specified in the Performance
Specifications table on page 15. The bypass valve may be used to tune the water flow
within range.
The adjustment may vary according to pool pump size.
Atmospheric conditions
must be above
0°C / 32°F
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Pool water temperature
must be above
10°C / 50°F