PoolFact Industries Perfectemp User manual

Manual Effective Date: 12/10/2007
Replaces: All Previous Versions
Developed and printed in U.S.A. Part No. 00-01 104B
This manual should be maintained in legible condition
and in a safe place for future use.
Manufactured by
P
erfectempTM Swimming
Pool
Heat/Cool Heat Pump
OWNER’S MANUAL
C
9900276
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PRODUCT SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS
This manual, as well as the pool/spa heat pump itself, contains ANSI-approved product safety
signs and labels. Please read these signs and labels, as they convey important safety information
about hazards that may be potentially present in and around the heat pump. They are classified
according to relative seriousness of the hazard potential, from DANGER as the most serious, to
WARNING, to CAUTION as the least serious.
Improper chemical content in a swimming pool or spa can damage the heat pump.
DO NOT add pool chemicals to the skimmer. This will damage the heat pump and
could void the heat pump warranty. ALWAYS follow the product manufacturer’s
directions when adding any chemicals to your pool.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
For the Warranty to apply, proper authorization MUST be obtained PRIOR to making any repairs.
This Warranty will be VOID if the product is repaired or altered in any way by ANY persons or
agencies other than those authorized.
The heat pump warranty will be VOID if chemical levels are not maintained within the limits
stated in the Warranty.
Recognize this symbol in the
manual as an indication of
important safety information!
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Perfectemp Heat/Cool Heat Pump
OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
III. Water Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IV. Controls and Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
V. Initial Start-Up and Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VI. Seasonal Start-Up or Annual Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VII. Heat Pump Running Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VIII. Summer Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
IX. Freeze Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
X. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
XI. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
XII. Service Call Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plumbing Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Introduction
This pool/spa heat pump is an electromechanical machine that incorporates
a pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. ONLY trained and qualified
service personnel are authorized to install or service this equipment.
Without proper training and knowledge of such equipment, any attempt to
install or service the unit could result in serious injury or even death.
This manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of your
new heat pump. This unit must be properly installed, maintained and operated for optimal
performance. This heat pump is an extremely efficient, economical machine designed
specifically for swimming pool heating. It is similar in design and operation to a typical residential
air conditioning system. The heat pump employs a hermetic motor/compressor operating in a
refrigeration cycle to extract heat from ambient air and deliver it to the circulating pool water.
As with all pool heat pumps, compared to other types of heaters such as gas- or oil-fired, this heat
pump has lower heating capacity on a BTU/hr basis. As a result, it will be required to operate longer
to accomplish the desired results. It may, at certain times, operate as much as 24 hours per day.
However, this should not be of concern to the owner, because the unit is designed to operate
continuously. Even though it may operate continuously for many hours, it will still heat the pool
with greater economy than other types of fossil fuel heaters.
Place a cover or blanket over the pool at night and other non-use periods. This will keep
evaporation, the cause of the greatest heat loss, to a minimum, and will greatly reduce pool
heating costs. During warmer weather, the cover may be required only at night.
I. Installation Considerations
Do not install the unit within 3 ft of fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake
along the sides of this heat pump could disturb the combustion process
of the unit, and could cause damage or personal injury.
Mount the unit on a level, sturdy base, preferably a concrete slab or blocks. The size of the
base should be at least 3 ft by 3 ft.
Each side of the unit must be located at least 1 ft from walls, pipes, or other obstructions for
unrestricted air intake and service access.
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The unit’s supporting base must be high enough to keep unit completely
free of standing water at all times.
Situate the pool heat pump carefully to minimize installation costs while providing maximum
efficiency of operation, and to allow adequate service access, as follows:
Air flow path: For unrestricted air intake, position the unit at least 1 ft from walls, pipes and
other obstructions, but allow 2 ft access to the service panel.
The unit is designed for outdoor installation; do NOT install it in an enclosed area such as a
shed or garage, unless ventilation is provided to ensure adequate air exchange for proper
operation. Recirculation of cold discharge air back into the evaporator coil will greatly
reduce the unit’s heating capacity and efficiency.
This unit feature an ‘up-flow’ discharge for quiet operation. Air is pulled up through the
evaporator coil and discharged through the top grill. Allow at least 8 ft clearance above the
unit for unrestricted air discharge. Do NOT install the unit under a porch or deck.
To minimize water piping, locate the unit as close as possible to the existing pool pump and
filter.
When installed in areas where freezing temperatures can be encountered, drain the water
circuit to prevent possible freeze-up damage. See Section IX, Freeze Protection.
II. Electrical Connections
Refer to the unit rating plate below the control panel for precise power requirement for your unit,
and for ampacity and over-current protection requirements.
This unit is pre-wired to work with external control systems, heat-on-demand options and other
external time clock overrides. Refer to the external control system’s instructions for installation
information.
III.Water Connections
The heat pump inlet and outlet connections are NOT interchangeable.
They must be connected as instructed below.
1. Connect the heat pump in the return water line between the filter and the pool/spa. See Plumbing
Diagrams.
2. Connect the filter outlet to the fitting marked WATER IN at the bottom front of the unit.
3.Connect the fitting marked WATER OUT to the return piping to the pool/spa. Unit inlet/outlet
connection fittings are PVC unions. Water connections from the heat pump to the main return
line can be PVC pipe or flexible pipe approved for the purpose and, in either case, should be at
least equal in size to the main pool/spa circulation piping.
4. In cold weather (freeze zone) areas, shutoff valves (ball or gate type) must be installed at the
heat pump inlet and outlet to facilitate service and cold weather drain-down.
5. Operate the pump and check the system for leaks.
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