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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
ThermoTec Pro
Heat Pump
Pool Heater
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To
do so may result in an explosion or fire.
NOTE: The instructions in this manual are for the use of qualified individuals specially trained and experienced
in the installation and maintenance of this type of equipment and related system components. Installation and
service personnel are required by some states to be licensed. Persons not qualified shall not attempt to install,
service, or maintain this equipment.
This manual should be maintained in legible condition and kept adjacent to the heat pump pool heater or in a
safe place for future use.
Effective: 12-30-09
INSTRUCTIONS
Replaces: NEW
P/N 241388 Rev. 1
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Page 1: Heat Pump
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ThermoTec Pro Heat Pump Pool Heater FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To do so may result in an explosion or fire. -
Page 3: Water Chemistry
Water Chemistry (Corrosive water voids all warranties) For your health and the protection of your pool equipment, it is essential that your water be chemically balanced. The following levels must be used as a guide for balanced water. Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas Other Pool &... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS System Drain-Down Water Chemistry Continuous Pump Operation Warnings Pay Attention to These Terms Maintenance Air Coil Cleaning Introduction Cabinet Care (optional) Installation Considerations Unplug Condensation Drain Holes Electrical Connections Water Connections Troubleshooting Controls & Indicator Lamps Service Call Verification Power Supply (Analog Models) Water Flow... - Page 5 — Warnings Pay Attention to These Terms Indicates the presence of immediate hazards which will cause severe personal injury, death DANGER: or substantial property damage if ignored. Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause severe personal WARNING: injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
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Page 6: Installation Considerations
Introduction Installation Considerations WARNING: Do not install the unit within 3 ft of WARNING: This pool/spa heat pump pool heater is fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake along the an electromechanical machine that incorporates a sides of this heat pump pool heater could disturb pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections
60” AIR FLOW OUT 3 FT 12” FLOW FLOW HEATER Fig. 1: Installation Clearances • When installed in areas where freezing tempera- • In sizing power wiring, be especially aware of up- tures can be encountered, drain the water circuit sizing requirements necessary due to wiring to prevent possible freeze-up damage. - Page 8 WATER IN WATER OUT Fig. 2: Water Connections CAUTION: The heat pump pool heater inlet and outlet connections are NOT interchangeable. They must be connected as instructed below. 1. Connect the heat pump pool heater in the return water line between the filter and the pool/spa. See the Plumbing Diagrams beginning on page 16.
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Page 9: To Select Pool Or Spa Mode
Digital Controls Operating Instructions The electronic board has the capability of memorizing two different programmed temperature settings as fol- lows (refer to Fig. 5): • For a pool, maximum 95°F (35°C) Controls (Digital Models) • For a spa, maximum 104°F (40°C) To Select Pool or Spa Mode Your heat pump pool heater incorporates digital safety controls and indicators to ensure its safe, reliable... -
Page 10: Freeze Protection
System Start-Up Summer Shutdown If you do not plan to use the heat pump pool heater 1. Verify that the Digital Board is displaying a temper- during the summer months, secure and protect it as ature and the pool pump is running and water is follows: circulating properly. -
Page 11: Air Coil Cleaning
Maintenance Troubleshooting NOTE: The heat pump pool heater MANUFACTUR- If your unit does not operate, or simply does not heat ER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for maintenance your pool water, Fault Codes (digital models), or the adjustments. indicator lamps (analog models) on the front control panel, can provide valuable clues as to what is wrong, The following maintenance procedures are designed and may even indicate precisely what the problem is. -
Page 12: Service Call Verification
Service Call Verification coils, or any other obstruction to airflow will reduce performance. Before you make a service call, first determine if the • pool blanket/cover being used? problem is: Unblanketed pools can lose up to 10 degrees per night compared to 4 degrees or fewer when a •... - Page 13 Fault Code Meaning of Code The desired programmed temperature point is lower than 60°F (15°C). Shortage of refrigerant gas in the unit or faulty low pressure control. The unit will show LP & LP3 (LP3) after 3 LP faults and shuts down the unit and pool pump for protection. If this occurs, you should call for service.
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Page 14: Plumbing Diagrams
Plumbing Diagrams Fig. 6: For systems with pumps of less than 2 HP (under 80 gpm), no external bypass is required. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators. - Page 15 Fig. 7: For systems with pumps of 2 HP or greater (over 80 gpm), an external bypass is required. Adjust the bypass valve to divert a minimum of 40 gpm through the heat pump pool heater. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators.
- Page 16 Fig. 8: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heater and Gas Pool Heater...
- Page 17 Fig. 9: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heaters, Multiple, Primary/Secondary...
- Page 18 Wiring Diagram — 200V/220V Single-Phase — Analog Models...
- Page 19 Wiring Diagram 200V/220V Single-Phase Digital Models...
- Page 20 Wiring Diagram — 220V & 380V Three-Phase — Analog Models...
- Page 21 Wiring Diagram 220V & 380V Three-Phase Digital Models...
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Page 22: Heater Settings
Installing a Remote Control Installing a Remote Control Device on Analog Heaters Device on Digital Heaters Wiring Wiring For a 2-wire control, use the TOTAL and COMMON For a 2-wire control, use the TOTAL and COMMON connections on the heat pump pool heater wiring connections on the heat pump pool heater wiring block.
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