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Operation Manual
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Read this document before operating / installing this product
For additional product manuals and operation / installation procedures, please visit www.AquaCal.com
LTM0883 REV 2

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  • Page 1 AquaCal ® Operation Manual Important Read this document before operating / installing this product For additional product manuals and operation / installation procedures, please visit www.AquaCal.com LTM0883 REV 2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 - Contacting AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. Section 2 - Safety Section 3 - Operation 3.1 Energizing Heat Pump 3.2 Display Door 3.3 Display Lock 3.4 Display Panel 3.4.a Buttons 3.4.b Indicator Lights 3.4.c Display 3.5 User Level Factory Defaults 3.6 Setting Operating Mode...
  • Page 3: Section 1 - Contacting Aquacal Autopilot, Inc

    SECTION 1 - CONTACTING AQUACAL AUTOPILOT, INC. For further assistance, please contact the installing dealer or contact AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. for a service partner in your area. To better assist you, please have the heat pump model and serial number available. See "Identifying Model Specifications"...
  • Page 4: Section 3 - Operation

    CAUTION - Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage. Maintain proper water chemistry in order to avoid damage to pump, filter, pool shell, etc. Water flow exceeding maximum flow rate requires a bypass. Damage due to excessive water flow will void warranty.
  • Page 5: Buttons

    3.4.a Buttons Buttons Description Sliding your finger across the buttons from left to right will Display Lock temporarily disable the display lock. Pool / Spa Select either the pool or the spa thermostat. Used to increase temperature set point and navigate Up Arrow though menu options.
  • Page 6: User Level Factory Defaults

    Display Description Select water temperature format (in either Celsius or Fahrenheit). Enable heat pump lockout feature. Select passcode to lock the keyboard. This is a Service Entry Point (not intended for use by the owner). The LOC code permits service personnel to enter a factory passcode to access adjustable calibration and site dependent setup parameters.
  • Page 7: Setting Operating Mode

    3.6 Setting Operating Mode Heat Cool Automatic Deactivate Mode Mode Heat / Cool Mode Heat Pump Heating / Cooling modes only available on select equipment. Confirm heat pump features before setting a mode. 3.7 Selecting Celsius or Fahrenheit Hold "UP" and Press "UP or "DOWN"...
  • Page 8: User Lock Option (Enable)

    Do not confuse a user-lock with the display lock. See "Display Lock" on page 2. If LOC is briefly displayed, followed by a "0", the heat pump is already locked. ® If the user-lock code has been misplaced, please contact AquaCal Customer Service for further assistance.
  • Page 9: User Lock Option (Disable)

    NOTE - After three seconds of inactivity, the heat pump's display lock will activate. See "Display Lock" on page 2. ® If the user-lock code has been misplaced, please contact AquaCal Customer Service for further assistance. Page - 7...
  • Page 10: Operating Heat Pump (With An External Controller)

    3.12 Operating Heat Pump (With an External Controller) Controller with an internal thermostat control Activating Heat Pump 1. Set the desired temperature at the external controller. 2. Use the external controller to select either the "Pool" or "Spa" to heat. Deactivating Heat Pump Set the external controller to "OFF".
  • Page 11: Water Flow Rates

    CHEMISTRY LEVEL CHART (RESIDENTIAL) CHEMICAL POOLS SPAS 1.0 – 3.0 ppm 3.0 – 5.0 ppm Chlorine Bromine 2.0 – 6.0 ppm 2.0 – 6.0 ppm Cyanuric 30 - 50 ppm 30 - 50 ppm Acid 7.4 – 7.6 ppm 7.4 – 7.6 ppm Total 80 –...
  • Page 12: Adjusting Water Flow Using Δt (Delta-T)

    10. Mark valves at these positions for future reference. Temperature differences are based on pool temperatures of 72° (+ or – 3° F). For water temperatures outside this range, contact AquaCal ® Technical Support. Page - 10...
  • Page 13: Irrigation And Storm Run-Off

    MODEL TEMPERATURE SQ120R 3° to 7° F SQ125 3° to 7° F SQ145 3° to 7° F SQ166R 3° to 8° F SQ225 4° to 9° F T035 1° to 4° F T055 2° to 5° F T075 3° to 7° F T090 3°...
  • Page 14: Cleaning Equipment

    ® ® HeatWave SuperQuiet and TropiCal (Top View) 4.2 Cleaning Equipment Cleaning and polishing your heat pump regularly can protect its appearance and longevity. More frequent servicing may be required for heat pumps located in sandy or coastal areas where sand and salt spray can become detrimental factors to equipment.
  • Page 15: Planned Maintenance

    • The trademarks used in approved cleaning and polishing agents are property of their owners and are not ® related to AquaCal 4.3 Planned Maintenance An annual inspection and maintenance program is strongly recommended starting no longer than one year after installation of the heat pump.
  • Page 16: Winterizing

    RECOMMENDED INSPECTION CHECKLIST: Check Air Temperature Change through Evaporator Check and Clean Condensate Drains Check Capacitor Value Check Compressor Amperage Draw Check Electrical Connections Check Flow / Pressure Switch Check Operating Controls and Temperature Sensors Check Water Chemistry Check Proper Voltage to Unit Check Refrigerant Levels Check Relay Contacts Check Water Flow...
  • Page 17 ® Titanium ThermoLink Exchanger (with Internal Drain) 1. Disconnect the plumbing to the heat pump at connection unions (removal is counter- Internal clockwise). Drain 2. Remove internal drain plug. 3. Allow water to drain completely from the heat pump. Expect to see a lot of water drain out at first, and then a small amount to continue to drain out over a long period.
  • Page 18: Section 5 - Troubleshooting

    A fault code indicates a specific issue or condition that will require action before the equipment can resume operating. Please perform the following troubleshooting. If the issue reoccurs, please contact the installing dealer. Or contact AquaCal ® for a service partner in your area.
  • Page 19 If the heat pump is a reversing unit, place it in HEA mode and perform the following troubleshooting. ® 1. Check for proper fan operation. If fan is not operating, contact AquaCal Technical Support. 2. Check for obstructed air flow around the heat pump. See "Clearances" on page 11.
  • Page 20: Issues And Resolutions

    For further assistance, please contact the installing dealer. Or contact AquaCal ® for a service partner in your area. See "Contacting AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc." on page 1. Display Panel Not Responding 1. If the heat pump is controlled be an external controller, confirm the external controller settings. See "Operating Heat Pump (With an External Controller)"...
  • Page 21 Heat Pump Won’t Shut Off PLEASE NOTE When heat pump is set to " OFF ", the display will show either the water temperature or FLO . 1. Confirm the heat pump has reached the desired temperature set on the thermostat. The heat pump will continue to run until the set temperature is reached.
  • Page 22 Water Coming From Heat Pump The water may be normal condensation produced as a by-product of the heat pump's refrigeration process. The heat pump can produce 8 to 10 gallons of condensation per day depending on the humidity of the ambient air.
  • Page 23: Section 6 - Appendix

    SECTION 6 - APPENDIX 6.1 Identifying Model Specifications 1. Find Data Plate - The data plate is usually posted on the Data Plate Example side of the equipment or the inside of the heat pump's access plate. 2. Find the model number on the data plate. The first letters and numbers indicate the model type.
  • Page 24: Initial Heating Recommendations

    Site voltage drop is minimized and utilities are not subjected to large in-rush demands of electrical current. ® Part number is based on number of heat pump's to be controlled. Call AquaCal Customer Support for assistance with correct configuration.
  • Page 25 Liquid Blankets An invisible liquid heat barrier designed to retain heat and extend the swimming season. ® AquaCal recommends the Aqua Blanket™. Plumbing Unions: SIZE PART NUMBER 2 INCH 2627 Remote Control Kit (STK0070) A remote (wired) control kit allows for full control of the heat pump from up to 100 feet from the equipment.

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