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INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Pump Pool & Spa Heater Model Series 5450, 6450, 6450HC, 8450 & 8450HC FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so may result in an explosion or fire.
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ATTENTION: Please Take This Opportunity to Quickly Register Your Unit!! While your unit is being installed by your professional and licensed installer of choice, Please Take This Opportunity to Quickly Register Your Unit!! With the necessary information in hand, Registering your new Heat Pump Pool Heater only takes a few moments and is the only way to assure any verifiable warranty procedures during the span of your unit's period of protection.
Water Chemistry (Corrosive water voids all warranties) For your health and the protection of your pool equipment, it is essential that your water be chemically balanced. The following levels must be used as a guide for balanced water. Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas Other Pool &...
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ONTENTS Water Chemistry Battery Back-up Warnings High Water Temperature Limit Pay Attention to These Terms High Pressure Switch Lockout Introduction Low Pressure Switch Lockout Installation Considerations Water Pressure Switch Electrical Connections Sequence of Operation Water Connections Digital Controls Operating Pressure Drop Instructions HPPH Control Display To Increase or Decrease the Desired Water...
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Consumption of Pool Heaters) and the clarifying pro- thermometer; spa or hot tub thermostats may err visions provided in the AHRI Operations Manual in regulating water temperatures by as much as 1160 that were applicable at the date of manufacture 4°F (2.2°C).
Introduction Installation Considerations WARNING: Do not install the unit within 3 ft of WARNING: This pool/spa heat pump pool heater is fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake along the an electromechanical machine that incorporates a sides of this heat pump pool heater could disturb pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system.
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60” MIN 3 FT AIR FLOW OUT 12” FLOW FLOW HEATER Fig. 1: Installation Clearances • It is important to keep the area next to the heat pump pool heater clear of shrubs, bushes and chemicals containers. They could prevent air from circulating fully through the heat pump pool heater, and will affect the operation of the heat pump pool heater or damage the heat pump pool heater.
Recommended Wire Length from Min. Breaker Size (A) Model Breaker to Heater* Power Circuit Ampacity MIN. MAX. 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 5450 208/230-1-60 94 ft 151 ft 239 ft 383 ft 6450 208/230-1-60 97 ft 156 ft 247 ft 396 ft 6453...
Water connections from the unit to the main return line can be PVC pipe or flexible pipe approved for the purpose and, in either case, should be at least WATER OUT equal in size to the main pool/spa circulation pip- ing.
Upon initial installation, there are several items that must be defined and programmed depending on the configuration and accessories intended to be con- trolled by the HPPH control. These include: (1) Pump control (Yes or No and then what type of control – 4- speed control or variable speed control), (2) 3-way valve control (Yes or No), and (3) Auxiliary control (Yes or No and then what type –...
length of time for the timed SPA heating operation. increments. The timer will start and the unit will Pressing the UP button will increase the timer in 15 begin heating as necessary to maintain the Spa minutes increments (up to a total of 6 hours maxi- setpoint temperature for this duration.
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NOTE: The User Menu is exactly the same for Heat ONLY, Power Defrost and Heat/Cool models. Table C: USER MENU — Heat ONLY, Power Defrost and Heat/Cool Models Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Set Current 12:00A–11:59P User Selects current time – “A” or “P” will Time indicate whether the set time is AM or C/F Display...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Return Valve 2 Pool/Spa Pool User Select the position of a 3-way valve located between the HPPH and the Pool/Spa for this scheduled pump period. Suction Valve 2 Pool/Spa Pool User Select the position of the 3-way valve located between the Pool/Spa and the Pump for this scheduled pump period.
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The Installer/Service menu is used by Installers and Service personnel to set up and troubleshoot the HPPH. This menu is accessed by pressing and holding the UP and MENU buttons for 3+ seconds. WARNING: This menu should never be used by the end user as changes can affect proper operation of the unit. Table D: INSTALLER/SERVICE MENU —...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Pump Off Time 3 12:00A–11:59P Installer Select OFF time for Pump Period #3 to stop. Pump Speed 3 1–4 if 4-Speed Enabled Installer On 4-speed pumps, this denotes the 0%–100% if Variable selected pump output (which con- Enabled nects to the pump for the selected speed) for this pump period.
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Voltage Installer/ Press UP or DOWN buttons to access Up/ Down for Service additional temperature measure- More ments. Voltage View Only – VAC Installer/ Displays the 24VAC voltage as meas- Service ured by the control board. Coil Temp View Only –...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Defrost Temp 20F–35F / -6.5C–1.5C Installer/ This is the temperature measured on Service Sub- the coil when the control goes into menu Defrost mode. Defrost 5F–20F / 3C–11C Installer/ Defrost terminates when the coil tem- Deadband Service Sub- perature is greater than the Defrost...
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Table E: INSTALLER/SERVICE MENU — POWER DEFROST Configuration Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Set Current 12:00A–11:59P Installer Selects current time – “A” or “P” will Time indicate whether the set time is AM or Pump Periods 0–4 Installer Only available if Pump Operation in the Installer’s Menu is set to “4- Speed Enabled”...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Pump Off Time 3 12:00A–11:59P Installer Select OFF time for Pump Period #3 to stop. Pump Speed 3 1–4 if 4-Speed Enabled Installer On 4-speed pumps, this denotes the 0%–100% if Variable selected pump output (which con- Enabled nects to the pump for the selected speed) for this pump period.
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Voltage Installer/ Press UP or DOWN buttons to access Up/ Down for Service additional temperature measure- More ments. Voltage View Only – VAC Installer/ Displays the 24VAC voltage as meas- Service ured by the control board. Coil Temp View Only –...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value AUX1 On Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select ON time for AUX1 to take Service Sub- effect. menu AUX1 Off Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select OFF time for AUX1 to stop. Service Sub- menu AUX2 On Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select ON time for AUX2 to take...
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Table F: INSTALLER/SERVICE MENU — HEAT/COOL Configuration Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Set Current 12:00A–11:59P Installer Selects current time – “A” or “P” will Time indicate whether the set time is AM or Remote Pool Heat, Cool, Auto Cool Installer Selects unit operation when controlled...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Pump Off Time 3 12:00A–11:59P Installer Select OFF time for Pump Period #3 to stop. Pump Speed 3 1–4 if 4-Speed Enabled Installer On 4-speed pumps, this denotes the 0%–100% if Variable selected pump output (which con- Enabled nects to the pump for the selected speed) for this pump period.
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value Voltage Installer/ Press UP or DOWN buttons to access Up/ Down for Service additional temperature measure- More ments. Voltage View Only – VAC Installer/ Displays the 24VAC voltage as meas- Service ured by the control board. Coil Temp View Only –...
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Default Item Range Access Level Description Value AUX1 On Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select ON time for AUX1 to take Service Sub- effect. menu AUX1 Off Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select OFF time for AUX1 to stop. Service Sub- menu AUX2 On Time 12:00A-11:59P Installer/ Select ON time for AUX2 to take...
Control Settings Temperature Control The user can access these control settings by press- The control uses the appropriate Pool or Spa setpoint ing and holding the MENU button for 5+ seconds. Any as selected in the Operating mode. The heat demand changes to values are stored into the non-volatile begins when the water temperature is 0.5F or more memory when the MENU button is pressed –...
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being set. Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons increas- 2. REMOTE OUT – When REMOTE OUT is select- es or decreases the value and press the MENU button ed, the AUX1 output is used to control another pool to lock in that value. The cursor moves to the next digit heater (gas, HPPH or solar).
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The 2 stage (HPPH) demand is initiated when WARNING: If the Spa heating (in a pool/spa sys- water temperature has remained more than 0.5F tem) is controlled by an external controller, 3-way colder than the heat setpoint for more than 2 valves MAY need to be manually adjusted in order to hours, or when the water temperature is 1.5F or use the TIMED SPA feature of this HPPH.
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Compressor Start Delay Installer/Service sub-menu. Factory default is 35F. The control is equipped with a compressor start delay The control shuts off the fan and activates the revers- to prevent short-cycling of the compressor. The con- ing valve so the hot refrigerant gas is directed to the trol will not energize a compressor unless the coil to defrost the coil.
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The rating of the control contacts is 0.75A at 24VAC flow switch - if so equipped). If the pump has run for maximum. 3+ seconds, there is a demand for compressor and the water pressure switch is open, the control will prevent WARNING: If the Spa heating (in a pool/spa sys- the compressor from running and show “Water PS tem) is controlled by an external controller, 3-way...
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Digital Controls Operating between the modes. Each press of the MENU but- Instructions ton selects the next mode. There is no automatic increment from continually pressing the MENU The electronic board has the capability of memorizing button. In fact, continually pressing the MENU two different programmed temperature settings as button (for 3+ seconds) will move the user into the follows:...
System Start-Up NOTE: If the pool pump and heat pump pool heater shut OFF before the water temperature is raised to 1. Verify that the Digital Board is displaying a temper- the desired level, you must lengthen the running time ature and the pool pump is running and water is of both.
3. Use a wet/dry vac or air pressure to remove 2. If condensation becomes a problem, optional drain excess water - as necessary. pans may be available from your heat pump pool heater distributor or pool dealer. 4. Once the water is drained, reinstall the drain plugs. 5.
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How many hours per day is the unit operating? C. CONDENSATION SEEMS EXCESSIVE Remember that the heat pump pool heater only Heat pump pool heaters can produce a large amount operates while the pool pump is running. Set the of condensation (water) during operation. If you sus- time clock to permit 24 hour per day operation.
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Troubleshooting • Fuse is not blown (3A Automotive “ATO” type fuse Before troubleshooting the system, ensure that: for 24VAC) • That a system ground is properly connected to the • All mechanical and electrical connections are heater. Nuisance shutdowns are often caused by a secure and tight poor or erratic ground.
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The following error messages are displayed in Pool, Spa, and Remote modes. Consecutive identical faults are only stored once in the Fault History. Table H: Error Messages Error Message Description Troubleshooting Amb Sensor Fail Ambient temperature sensor is OPEN or Replace Amb Temperature sensor.
Error Message Description Troubleshooting Control Fault 7 Interrupt Error. Auto reset in 1 hour or Recycle control – replace control if fault continues. Control Fault 8 Time of Day Clock Failure. If the control is unable to read the time of day clock, it logs the fault and disables scheduled pump and aux output settings.
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3. Remove the multi-pin connectors from the back of 10. After service, reposition the junction box and insert the control board (8 connectors in total) – NOTE: the top first and lift up until the bottom slides into You do not need to remove the PL4 connector as place against the cabinet and the panel where the this is the ribbon cable from the membrane switch Inlet/Outlet water connections are secured.
Plumbing Diagrams Fig. 10: For systems with pumps of less than 2 HP (under 80 gpm), no external bypass is required. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators.
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Fig. 11: For systems with pumps of 2 HP or greater (over 80 gpm), an external bypass is required. Adjust the bypass valve to divert a minimum of 40 gpm through the heat pump pool heater. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators.
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Fig.12: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heater and Gas Pool Heater...
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Fig. 13: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heaters, Multiple, Primary/Secondary...
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Wiring Diagram — 208V/230V Single-Phase — Digital Models BK (TO TRANSFORMER) VOLTAGE MONITOR INSERT A...
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Wiring Diagram — 208V/230V Three-Phase — Digital Models...
Installing a Remote Control allow heating & cooling of the pool around the Device SETPOINT value established in the USER mode (HEAT/COOL models only). The control will use this value as the Heating setpoint and the Cooling Setpoint will be the SETPOINT + COOLING DEADBAND (established in the INSTALLER menu).
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