DURATECH heat pumps 1. Preface In order to provide our customers with quality, reliability and versatility, this product has been made according to strict production standards. This manual includes all necessary information about installation, start-up, winterizing and maintenance. Please read this manual carefully before opening or servicing the unit. The unit must be installed by qualified personnel.
DURATECH heat pumps 3. Installation and connection 3.1 Remarks The factory only provides the heat pump unit; the other parts, including a contingent by-pass, are to be provided by the user or the installer. Attention: Please take the following steps when installing the heat pump: 1.
DURATECH heat pumps 3.3 Distance from the pool Normally, the pool heat pump is installed within a 7.5 meter radius of the pool. The greater the distance from the pool, the greater the heat loss from the piping. Since the piping is buried for the most part, heat loss is minimal for distances of up to 30 meters (15 meters to and from the pump = 30 meters total), unless the soil is wet or the water level is high.
DURATECH heat pumps 3.5 Typical setup Note – This setup is just an example 3.6 Adjusting the by-pass Adjust the by-pass as follows: • open the 3 valves completely • slightly close valve 1 until water pressure has increased with approximately 100 to 200 grams (see also 3.8)
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DURATECH heat pumps 3.7 Electrical hook-up Important - Although the heat pump is electrically isolated from the rest of the unit, this only prevents the passage of electricity to or from the pool water. Grounding the unit is still required to protect yourself from short circuits inside the unit.
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DURATECH heat pumps 3.8 First time start-up Note - In order for the unit to heat the pool (or spa), the filter pump must be running so that the water can circulate through the heat pump. Without this circulation, the heat pump will not start.
DURATECH heat pumps 4. Use and operation 4.1 Features of the LED control panel LED screen Press “ to modify ▲ ” “ ▼ ” settings Access to parameters Press “CLOCK” to set the On/Off time With the “On/Off” key “ “, the heat pump is turned on or turned off (stand-by status). If the LED next to this key lights up, the heat pump is turned ON.
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DURATECH heat pumps The first number on the LED screen stands for the number of the parameter and the second one for its value. Parameter Description Standard 20°C Desired temperature in cooling mode (6 28°C) ⇒ 27°C Desired temperature in heating mode (6 4 0°C)
DURATECH heat pumps Parameter 7 indicates if the heat pump should or shouldn’t start automatically after an interruption of the power supply. Parameter 11 controls the opening/closing of the expansion valve. This can be controlled from –20 to 20°C and has a standard value of 3°C.
DURATECH heat pumps 5. Protection systems ® DURATECH heat pumps are equipped with the following standard protection systems: 5.1 Water pressure switch Thanks to this pressure switch, the heat pump will not work when the filter pump is not working (and the water is not circulating).
DURATECH heat pumps 5.7 Anti-frost protection during winter This protection can only be activated if the heat pump is in STAND-BY mode. 5.7.1 First anti-frost protection If the filter pump is controlled by the heat pump (regardless of the value for parameter 9) and when the water temperature lies between 2 and 4 °C and the air temperature is lower than 0 °C, the filter pump will be...
DURATECH heat pumps 6. Directions 6.1 Swimming pool water chemistry Special attention should be paid to the chemical balance of the pool water. The pool water values should always stay within the following limits: Min. Max. Free chlorine (mg/l) TAC (mg/l) Salt (g/l) Important: failure to comply with these limits will invalidate the warranty.
DURATECH heat pumps 6.3 Heat pump winterizing Important: failure to take the necessary precautions for winterizing can damage the heat pump, which will invalidate the warranty. The heat pump, filter pump, filter and conduits must be protected in areas where the temperature can drop below the freezing point.
DURATECH heat pumps 7. Maintenance and inspection 7.1 Maintenance • Check the water inlet and drainage often. The water and air inflow into the system should be sufficient so that its performance and reliability does not get compromised. You should clean the pool filter regularly to avoid damage to the unit caused by clogging of the filter.
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DURATECH heat pumps Problem: the heat pump doesn’t work Observation: the screen does not light up and the fan/compressor doesn’t make a sound Possible cause Solution No electrical power supply Check power supply (wiring, fuses, ...) Problem: the heat pump doesn’t work Observation: the screen displays “OFF”...
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DURATECH heat pumps Problem: the heat pump works but stops after a short while Observation: the screen displays “OFF” Possible cause Solution 1. Wrong setting of parameters 1. Check the settings of the parameters and modify if necessary Problem: the heat pump doesn’t stop...
DURATECH heat pumps 7.3 Overview of possible error codes displayed on the screen Go back to chapter 5 “Protection systems” for more detailed information. The heat pump screen displays one of the following codes: Display Problem Cause Solution “WATER IN” sensor out of...
DURATECH heat pumps 9. Warranty and RMA (return material authorization) 9.1 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing our heat pump. We warrant all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of retail purchase.
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