Installing The Appliance; Hydraulic Connections - Zodiac PW-5m Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

• The heat pump must be installed at a minimum distance from the end of
the pool so as to avoid exposure to water splashes. The appropriate distance
should be defi ned with reference to the national electrical standards that ap-
ply in the country of installation.
• The heat pump must not be installed:
- near a heat source or near infl ammable gas,
- near a road with a risk of water and mud splashes,
- facing strong wind,
- with the extractor vent oriented towards a window or close to a wall,
- with extractor vent less than 3 meters from a permanent or temporary
obstacle.
Incorrect installation may cause serious damage and/or personal injuries
(possibly death).
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

1.3.2 Installing the appliance

• install the 4 stabilizing studs (sup-
plied),
• place onto a stable, solid (concrete
slab type) and level surface,
• protect from risks of fl ooding due to
condensation produced by the appliance
whilst it is operating
It is possible to fi x the appliance to the ground using the holes in the base
of the appliance or using fi xing rails (not supplied). It is also possible to fi x
the appliance with brackets (not supplied).
A drilling explanation diagram is available on the rear of the packaging box.

1.3.3 Hydraulic connections

Connections should be made using Ø50 PVC pipe, gluing the pipework con-
nectors to the swimming pool fi ltration system, after the fi lter  and before
any water treatment system . Even if the water fl ow is lower than 8m
it is recommended that a by-pass installation be used  (valve VB closed,
valves VE and VS open) so as to facilitate interventions on the appliance.
Installing a by-pass is mandatory if the water fl ow is higher than 8m
valve VB to adjust the water fl ow and leave valves VE and VS open.
Fixing holes
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