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Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation Manual de usuario y instalación Manuale d’installazione e d’uso Installation and user manual Installations und Gebrauchsanleitung Installatieen en gebruikershandleiding www.poolstar.fr...
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Thank you Dear Customer, Thank you for your purchase and for your confidence in our products. These are the result of many years of research in the field of design and production of heat pumps for swimming pools. Our aim is to provide you with an exceptional high performance quality product. We have produced this manual with the utmost care so that you get maximum benefit from your Poolex heat pump.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY These installation instructions are an integral part of the product. They must be given to the installer and retained by the user. If the manual is lost, please consult the website: www.poolex.fr The instructions and recommendations contained in this manual should be read carefully and understood since they provide valuable information concerning the heat pump’s safe handling and operation.
1. General General Terms of Delivery All equipment, even if shipped ‘free of carriage and packing’, is dispatched at the consignee’s own risk. The person responsible for receiving the equipment must carry out a visual inspection to identify any damage to the heat pump during transport (refrigerant system, body panels, electrical control box, frame).
1. General During use To avoid serious injuries, never touch the fan when it is operating. Keep the heat pump out of the reach of children to avoid serious injuries caused by the heat exchanger’s blades. Never start the equipment if there is no water in the pool or if the circulating pump is stopped. Check the water flow rate every month and clean the filter if necessary.
2. Description Package contents Heat pump Poolex Pico 2 hydraulic inlet/outlet connectors 32/38mm diameter This installation and user manual 4 anti-vibration pads General characteristics A Poolex heat pump has the following features: CE certification and complies with the RoHS European directive. High performance with up to 80% energy savings compared to a conventional heating system.
2. Description Exploded view 1. Left hand grip 11. Heat exchanger 2. Control panel 12. Right side panel 3. Left side panel 13. Right hand grip 4. Electric transformer 14. gas pipe 5. Electrical control box 15. Right side Panel 6.
3. Installation The heat pump is very easy to install, only water and power need to be connected during installation. Location The heat pump should be located at least 2.5 meter away from the swimming pool. Pool >2.5m Please comply with the following rules concerning the choice of heat pump location. The unit’s future location must be easily accessible for convenient operation and maintenance.
3. Installation Installation layout TOWARDS THE POOL Automated treatment system POOL Filtration + Pump FROM THE POOL The filter located upstream of the heat pump must be regularly cleared so that the water in the system is clean, thus avoiding the operational problems associated with dirt or clogging in the filter.
4. Use Control panel Mode Heating Bouton “+” Bouton “ON/OFF” Bouton “Mode” Bouton “-” Mode Cooling To lock or unlock the control panel, press Operating mode selector Before starting, ensure that the filtration pump is working and that water is circulating through the heat pump.
4. Use Heating Mode Step 1 : Press to switch on your pump. Step 2 : Press to switch from one mode to another until the heating mode is displayed. Step 3 : Using buttons select the required temperature. EXAMPLE: If the current temperature is 15°C, default setting temperature is 27°...
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The «Smart Life» app and services are provided by Hangzhou Tuya Technology. Poolstar, owner and distributor of the Poolex brand, cannot be held responsible for the operation of the «Smart Life» app. Poolstar has no visibility on your «Smart Life» account.
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4. Use 4.5.2 Setting up the app WARNING : Before you begin, make sure you have downloaded the «Smart Life» app, connected to your local WiFi network, and that your heat pump is electrically powered and running. You’ll need to create a «Smart Life» account to control your heat pump remotely. If you already have a Smart Life account, please log in and go directly to step 3.
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4. Use Step 3 (Recommended): Add an object by clicking «...» and then «Add Object.» Enter its name («Pool» for example), then click «Done.» Step 4 : Now add a device to your «Pool» • Click «Add» or «+» and then «Large appliances...» followed by «Water heater.» •...
4. Use 4.5.3 Pairing the heat pump Step 1 : Now start the pairing. Choose your home WiFi network, enter the WiFi password and press «Confirm». Step 2 : Activate the pairing mode on your heat pump according to the following procedure: The procedure depends on the model of your control box: CAUTION The «Smart Life»...
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4. Use 4.5.4 Controlling Interface Current pool temperature Temperature setpoint Current operating mode Switch the heat pump on/off Change the temperature Change the operating mode Set the operating range Configure the operating ranges for the heat pump Step 1 : Create a schedule, choose the time, day(s) of the week(s), and the action (turn on or off) and save.
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4. Use Choice of operating modes For On/Off heat pumps: You can choose between Auto, Heating, or Cooling modes. Available modes Auto Cooling Heating EN| 19...
4. Use Auto mode (Full Inverter) Step 1 : Press to switch on your pump. Step 2 : Press to switch from one mode to another until the auto mode is displayed. Step 3 : Using buttons select the required temperature. EXAMPLE : If the current temperature is 30°C, default setting temperature is 27°...
4. Use Status values and advanced settings WARNING: This operation is used to assist servicing and future repairs. The default settings should only be modified by an experienced professional person. The system’s settings can be checked and adjusted via the remote control by following these steps Step 1 : Keep pressing 3s until you enter the settings verification mode.
5. Operation Operation Conditions of use For the heat pump to operate normally, the ambient air temperature must be between -5°C and 43°C. Recommendations prior to start-up Before activating the heat pump, please: Check that the unit is stable. Control the proper functioning of your electrical installation. Check that the hydraulic connections are tight and that there is no leakage of water.
6. Maintenance and servicing Maintenance, servicing and winter storage WARNING: Before undertaking maintenance work on the unit, ensure that you have disconnected the electrical power supply. Cleaning The heat pump’s casing must be cleaned with a damp cloth. The use of detergents or other household products could damage the surface of the casing and affect its properties.
7. Repairs WARNING: Under normal conditions, a suitable heat pump can heat the water in a swimming pool by 1°C to 2°C per day. It is therefore quite normal to not feel any temperature difference in the system when the heat pump is working. A heated pool must be covered to avoid any loss of heat.
8. Recycling Recycling the heat pump Your heat pump has reached the end of its life and you wish to dispose of it or to replace it. Do not throw it in the rubbish bin. A heat pump must be disposed of separately with a view to its reuse, recycling or upgrading. It contains substances that are potentially hazardous to the environment but which will be eliminated or neutralized by recycling.
Poolstar company. The guaranteed parts shall be replaced or repaired at Poolstar’s discretion. Defective parts must be returned to our workshops to be covered during the warranty period. The warranty does not cover labor costs or unauthorized replacements.
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Annexes / Apéndices / Appendici Appendices / Anhänge / Bijlage Schémas de câblage de la carte électronique / Diagramas de cableado / Schemi di cablaggio Wiring diagrams / Schaltpläne / Bedradingsschema MAG FI 4 - 5...
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Peut-on changer le fil électrique pour une plus grande longueur (10m) et le brancher sur un disjoncteur 10A