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WARNING! Risk of electric shock! - A faulty electrical installation or excessively high voltage can lead to electric shock. - Installation of heat pumps should only be performed by an authorized technician. - Always disconnect the power supply before opening the heat pump for maintenance or repairs. - Do not connect the heat pump if the incoming voltage does not match the required voltage on the unit’s information plate.
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Table of Contents I. Included parts and accessories II. Safety Information III. Installation of the unit Technical Specifications V. Electrical Wiring VI. Operating Instructions VII. Initial Operation VIII. Operation and maintenance IX. Error codes & Solutions X. WiFi-Function Winterization XII. Warranty Information...
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At minimum, a pool pump and filter are required. It is not recommended to install auxiliary electric heaters in the system. If absolutely necessary, auxiliary heaters must be installed and operated by qualified technicians. Fibropool cannot provide support for auxiliary heating systems.
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● If you notice any unusual sounds, burning smell, electrical shorts, etc., please immediately disconnect the heat pump and contact Fibropool support. ● Do not install the unit near any combustible objects or materials. ● Install the heat pump such that the base rests on a solid, level foundation.
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3.1 Installation Diagram *The above diagram may not fit your exact installation. Please contact your pool technician or Fibropool technical support for assistance. 3.2 Installation Clearance Proper clearance is mandatory to allow sufficient airflow and access for maintenance and repairs.
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3.3 Additional By-pass kits A bypass is recommended for all installations and is required for pumps larger than 1HP. 3.4 Heat pump unit size (mm) FH235-I...
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3.5 Heat pump Exploded View Parts Parts Parts Display Top frame Wire clip Front panel Bolt Terminal Side panel Top cover Pillar Pillar Ventilation Compressor Pillar Pillar Base tray Water flow switch Back frame Four-way valve Pressure gauge Evaporator Titanium heat exchanger Sensor clip Wire cover Electric box...
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IV. Technical Speciications 4.1 Specifications Model No. FH235-I FH285-I * Heating Capacity at 80°Air Temp, Humidity 80%, Water 78°in, 82°out Heating Capacity (kW) 7.2~1.7 21~4.8 Power Input (kW) 1.06~0.11 3.09~0.30 15.8~6.8 15.8~6.8 * Heating Capacity at Air 59°, Humidity 70%, Water 78° in, 82°out Heating Capacity (kW) 5.9~1.4...
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V. Electrical Connections 5.1 Electric wiring diagram...
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VI. Heat Pump Operation 6.1 Controller interface 6.2 Start up & Locking Hold the power button for 1 second to switch the heat pump on or off. This button is also used to return back to the main interface. Hold the button for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the display.
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*While in Auto mode, if the heat pump is currently heating the display will show . In cooling mode, the display will show 6.4 Operation Mode Selection From the main screen, press to switch between the following operational modes: Silent mode: Limits noise by reducing fan speed.
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6.8 Manual Defrosting Hold for 3 seconds to start Manual defrosting function. Note: These heat pumps enter defrost mode automatically when necessary. Contact Fibropool technical support if you encounter frequent defrosting or need to manually enable defrost. 6.9 Restoring Factory settings Hold for 5 seconds to restore factory settings.
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6.11 Parameter setting Hold for 3 seconds to enter the Parameter setting, press to select the parameter, then press to set the new data for the below parameters. Code Description Default Scope Inlet water temp. in Heating mode 27 ℃ 8~40 ℃...
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● Always disconnect the incoming power from the breaker or a shutoff switch before opening unit. ● Unless necessary or instructed by Fibropool, most default settings do not need to be adjusted. ● Frequently inspect electrical connections for loose or damaged wiring and components.
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IX. Error Codes and Troubleshooting Code Description Potential reasons Solutions Ensure that water connections are in the correct order, that the pump is Insufficient water flow operating properly, and that all necessary valves are open Water flow protection Check the wiring and reconnect water Water flow switch disconnected flow switch Water flow switch defective...
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Check wire between motherboard and Bad wire connection Communication failure controller between motherboard Defective motherboard Replace motherboard and driver module Defective Driver module Replace driver module Ensure that water connections are in the correct order, that the pump is Insufficient water flow operating properly, and that all necessary valves are open Excessively high exhaust...
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Fan motor defective Replace fan motor *Any manipulation of the refrigerant or related components must be performed by a qualified technician. Contact Fibropool technical support for assistance. X. WiFi Connection and Operation Scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera...
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XI. Maintenance and Winterization • For best performance, we recommend setting the temperature and allowing your heater to run as often as possible. Clean your pool's filtration system regularly to avoid damage to the unit due to a dirty or •...
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FIBROPOOL HEAT PUMP LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY This warranty certificate applies only to FibroPool brand electric heat pumps Fibropool Co. LLC warrants this Pool/ Spa Heat Pump, to the original owner, to be free of material and workmanship defects for a limited TEN(10) year term.
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