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VERTIGO FI Manuel d’installation et d’utilisation Installation and user manual Manual de usuario y instalación Manuale d’installazione e d’uso Installations und Gebrauchsanleitung Installatieen en gebruikershandleiding WWW.POOLEX.FR...
Our products are the result of years of research in the design and manufacture of heat pumps for pools. Our goal is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional performance. We took great care to put together this manual so you can get the most out of your Poolex heat pump.
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WARNING This heat pump contains a flammable refrigerant R32. Any intervention on the refrigerant circuit is prohibited without a valid authorization. Before working on the refrigerant circuit, the following precautions are necessary for safe work. 1. Work procedure The work must be carried out according to a controlled procedure, in order to minimize the risk of presence of flammable gases or vapors during the execution of the works.
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. Keep this manual in an accessible place for easy future reference.
1. GENERAL 1. 1. 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).
The low and high side test pressure must not exceed 42 bar. 1. 3. Water treatment Poolex heat pumps for swimming pools can be used with all types of water treatment systems. Nevertheless, it is essential that the treatment system (chlorine, pH, bromine and/or salt chlorinator metering pumps) is installed after the heat pump in the hydraulic circuit.
4 anti-vibration pads (fastenings not supplied) ✓ This installation and user manual 2. 2. 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 2. 5. Exploded view 55 / 75 / 95 Evaporator LED indicator Pressure gauge Right side panel 4-way valve Therminal cover Front panel Back plate Top cover Left back panel Top frame Heat exchanger Fan blade Chassis Motor waterproof box Compressor Silicon cover ring Electrical box...
2. DESCRIPTION Model: Vertigo Fi 155 , 155T 155 / 155T 13 14 1.Evaporator 11.Filterboard 21.Condensingoutletpipe Evaporator LED indicator 2.Pressuregauge 12.DriverModule assembly Pressure gauge 3.Rightsidepanel 13.PCBboard 22.Condensinginletpipe Right side panel Condensate outlet hose assembly 4.Terminalcover Thermal cover Condensate inlet hose assembly 14.Reactorwaterproofbox(155T) assembly Back plate 4-way valve 5.Backplate...
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9.Compressormountingplate 17.Touchcontroller 2.Pressuregauge 10.Compressor 18.LEDindicator Evaporator Touch controller 3.Rightsidepanel Pressure gauge 11.Electricalbox 19.POOLEXlogo LED indicator Right side panel 4.Backplate POOLEX logo 12.PCBboard 20.EEV Back plate 5.Terminalcover 13.Filterboard 21.4-wayvalve Terminal cover 4-wayvalve 6.Leftbackpanel 14.DriverModule 22.Frontpanel Left back panel Front panel Chassis 7.Chassis...
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Evaporator Left panel 18.Touchcontroller Pressure gauge Touch controller 3.Rightsidepanel 11.Electricalbox 19.LEDindicator Right side panel LED indicator 4.Backplate 12.PCBboard 20.POOLEXlogo Back plate POOLEX logo 5.Terminalcover 13.Reactor 21.EEV Terminal cover 6.Leftbackpanel Left back panel 4-wayvalve 14.Filterboard 22.4-wayvalve Chassis Front panel 7.Chassis 15.DriverModule 23.Frontpanel...
3. INSTALLATION WARNING: Installation must be carried out by a qualified engineer. This section is provided for information purposes only and must be checked and adapted if necessary according to the actual installation conditions. 3. 1. Pre-requirements Equipment necessary for the installation of your heat pump: ✓...
3. INSTALLATION 3. 3. Installation layout Heat pump Automated treatment system 4-way valve (salt chlorinator, metering pump) Valve 1 Valve 5 Valve 3 Valve 2 Water outlet Water inlet Elevating Valve 4 studs Filtration Condensation Circulating draining pump FROM THE POOL TOWARDS THE POOL Valves 1, 2 et 3 : Bypass valves Valves 4 et 5 : Regulating valves...
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3. INSTALLATION Making a hydraulic connection with the By-Pass kit WARNING: Do not run water through the hydraulic circuit for 2 hours after applying the adhesive. Step 1: Take the necessary steps to cut your pipes. Step 2: Make a straight perpendicular cut through the PVC pipes with a saw. Step 3: Assemble your hydraulic circuit without connecting it in order to check that it perfectly fits your installation, then dismantle the pipes to be connected.
In places open to the public, it is mandatory to install an emergency stop button close to the heat pump. Thermal-magnetic (D curve) Models Electricity supply Max. current Cable diameter protection Poolex Vertigo Fi 55 7.1A RO2V 3x2.5 mm² Poolex Vertigo Fi 75 8.87A RO2V 3x2.5 mm² Poolex Vertigo Fi 95 12.42A...
3. INSTALLATION 3. 8. Electrical connection WARNING: The heat pump’s power supply MUST be disconnected before any operation. Please comply with the following instructions to electrically connect the heat pump. Step 1: Detach the electrical side panel with a screwdriver to access the electrical terminal block. Step 2: Insert the cable into the heat pump unit by passing it through the opening provided for that purpose.
4. USE 4. 1. Wired remote control Frequency mode Lock Button : + / - Button: Operating mode Button : ON / OFF Control panel locking To lock or unlock the control panel, press the button for 3 seconds. Remember to unlock the control panel before taking any action. The screen locks automatically if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds.
4. USE 4. 2. Operating mode selector Operating Active mode Before starting, ensure that the filtration pump is working and that Heating water is circulating through the heat pump. Cooling To choose the operating mode, press the button. To change the frequency mode, press the button.
4. USE 4. 3. Setting the clock Set the system clock to local time, as follows: Step 1: Press for 3 seconds to enter the time setting interface. Step 2: Press again to enter the hours setting interface. Step 3: Press the keys to adjust the hours.
4. USE 4. 6. Status value query interface Press for 3 seconds to access the device status query interface. Press the to check the status parameters. Press to return to the main menu. If no action is taken for 15 seconds, the screen returns to the main display. Example of device status query interface display for status value C1: Code Description...
4. USE 4. 7. Restore default settings Step 1: Press for 3 seconds to access the device status query interface. Step 2: Press again for 3 seconds to access the password entry interface. The controller displays : O___. You must enter the password 418. Step 3: Use the arrows to change a number.
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.
4. USE 4. 10. 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) Enter the details of your home. Step 4: (Recommended) Add a room by pressing «Add Room», now enter the name of the room to be added («Pool» for example), then press «Done». 70 | EN...
4. USE Step 5: Now add a device to your «Pool» Click «Add» or «+» and then «Large appliances...» followed by «Water heater.» At this point, leave your smartphone on the «Add» screen and go to the pairing step for your control box. 4.
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The icon flashes quickly. The control box is ready to be paired. Once pairing has been successfully completed, you can rename your Poolex heat pump and then press «Done». Congratulations, your heat pump can now be controlled from your smartphone.
4. USE 4. 12. Controlling User 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 Choice of operating modes For Inverter heat pumps : You can choose between Silent Heating, Smart Heating, Boost Heating, Silent Cooling, Smart Cooling, Boost Cooling and Automatic modes.
5. OPERATION 5. 1. Operation Conditions of use For the heat pump to operate normally, the ambient air temperature must be between -10°C and 43°C. Recommendations prior to start-up Before activating the heat pump, please: ✓ Check that the unit is firmly secured and stable. ✓...
5. OPERATION 5. 3. Using the pressure gauge The gauge is for monitoring the pressure of the refrigerant contained in the heat pump. The values it indicates can vary considerably, depending on the climate, temperature and atmospheric pressure. When the heat pump is in operation: The gauge’s needle indicates the refrigerant pressure.
6. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 6. 1. Maintenance and servicing 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.
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7. REPAIRS Code Anomalies Possible causes Actions Check the high pressure switch wiring Bad wiring of high pressure switch High pressure switch Replace the high pressure switch High pressure switch is broken protection Check according to the cause of Insufficient water flow insufficient water flow Bad wiring of low pressure switch Check the low pressure switch wiring...
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7. REPAIRS Code Anomalies Possible causes Actions E49 In sensor error E50 Coil sensor error E51 Discharge sensor error Wiring error Check the sensor wiring Sensor is broken Replace the sensor E52 Suction sensor error E53 Inside coil sensor error E54 Ambient sensor error E55 Reserved E56 Reserved...
8. 2. General warranty conditions The Poolstar Company guarantees the original owner against defective materials and faults in the manufacture of the Poolex Vertigo Fi heat pump for a period of five (5) years. – The compressor is guaranteed for a period of seven (7) years.
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