Zodiac PF 6M-8M-11M-13M-15M User manual

Réf. : N.C.003.B.EN - Ver. 12-2009
PF 6M-8M-11M-13M-15M
Installation instructions
Heat pump for swimming pool

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1. Installation............................................................................................ 2
1.1 Generals .............................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Cautions ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 General terms of delivery ........................................................................................... 2
1.1.3 Storage and transport conditions ............................................................................... 3
1.1.4 Field of application ..................................................................................................... 3
1.1.5 How it works ............................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Technical characteristics ..................................................................................3
1.3 Operating conditions......................................................................................... 4
1.4 Installation..........................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Access to technical compartment............................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Selection of installation site ........................................................................................ 4
1.4.3 Installing the appliance............................................................................................... 5
1.4.4 Hydraulic connections ................................................................................................ 5
1.4.5 Electric connections ...................................................................................................6
1.5 Starting up..........................................................................................................9
1.5.1 Presentation of the regulation .................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Checks before operating the appliance...................................................................... 9
1.5.3 Starting the appliance.................................................................................................9
1.5.4 Checking .................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.5 Overwintering ...........................................................................................................10
2. Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 11
2.1 Statuses and faults of the regulator............................................................... 11
2.1.1 Statuses ................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Faults........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.3 Display the values of sensors ST1-ST2-ST3 and ST4.............................................12
2.2 Malfunctions of the appliance......................................................................... 13
2.2.1 The appliance does not work ...................................................................................13
2.2.2 The appliance operates but the water temperature does not rise ............................ 13
2.2.3 The fan turns but the compressor stops from time to time without an error message
appearing .......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.4 The heat pump trips out or attempts to start itself from time to time ........................ 13
3. Maintenance....................................................................................... 14
3.1 Maintenance instructions................................................................................ 14
3.2 Available accessories...................................................................................... 14
3.3 Recycling the product .....................................................................................15
Available in the appendices at the end of the manual:
- electric diagram
- dimensions and description

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1. Installation
1.1 Generals
Carefully read this manual before installing, performing maintenance on or
troubleshooting this device!
The symbol indicates the presence of important information that must be taken into
account to avoid injurying people or damaging the device.
The symbol indicates the presence of useful information serving as a guideline.
1.1.1 Cautions
1.1.2 General terms of delivery
Any equipment, even CARRIAGE and PACKING FREE, travels at the consignee's risk. The consignee
shall make reserves in writing on the carrier's delivery bill if he notes damage caused during the
transport (confirmation to be sent to the carrier within 48 hours by registered mail and
Acknowledgement of Receipt).
Contents:
+ + +
Supplied parts (in a bag in the technical compartment, see §1.4.1):
anti-vibration studs x5 + half union Ø50 fitting to stick x2 + gasket x 2
+ M20 cable gland x1
The appliance must be transported upright on its pallet in its original packaging.
If the appliance has been tipped over, express reserves in writing to the transporter.
Elimination or shunting of one of the safety leads automatically to the cancellation
of the guarantee, as for the replacement of parts by non-original parts.
Do not vent R410A into atmosphere: R410A is a fluorinated greenhouse gas,
covered by Kyoto Protocol, with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) = 1975 -
(Directive of the EC 842/2006).
Before working on the appliance, ensure that the power supply is disconnected
and secured, and that the function “priority heating” is disconnected.
This device must be installed and serviced by certified professionals qualified for
electrical, hydraulic and refrigerating interventions.
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1.1.3 Storage and transport conditions
1.1.4 Field of application
1.1.5 How it works
Temperatures for information
1.2 Technical characteristics
PF
Single
phase
voltage
Power
consumed*
Power
restored*
Nominale
current
consumption* COP*
Sound
power*
Sound
pressure at
10 meters*
Weight
kW kW A dBA dBA Kg
6M 230V-50Hz 1.35 6.6 6.25 4.9 65.3 37.3 51
8M 230V-50Hz 1.59 7.8 7.3 4.9 65.2 37.2 52
11M 230V-50Hz 2.20 11 10.5 5 66.7 38.7 63
13M 230V-50Hz 2.83 13.3 13 4.7 65.1 37.1 68
15M 230V-50Hz 3.10 15.5 15 5 65.1 37.1 81
*with an ambient air of +15 °C and a pool water of 24 °C, humidity 70%
unit protection class: IP 24
refrigerant gas: R410A
refrigerant charge: see product name plate
class : I,
degree of pollution : 2,
overvoltage category : II
Exclusive use: heating swimming pool water
It must not be used for anything else.
The appliance must be transported upright on its pallet.
Air 15 °C
Water 28 °C
Water 26 °C
Air 10 °C
Evaporator
Condenser
Compressor
Expansion valve
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condenstates

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1.3 Operating conditions
Operating range:
between 5 °C and 38 °C of air temperature
between 5 °C and 32 °C of water temperature
1.4 Installation
1.4.1 Access to technical compartment
1.4.2 Selection of installation site
the heat pump must be installed:
- at a minimum distance from the end of the pool, as defined by the applicable
national electrical standards. In France, the NF C 15 100 standard (section 702)
specifies that this device must be installed more than 2 meters from any basin or
water reserve. In case it may be subjected to water jets, provide for a minimum
distance of 3.5 meters.
the heat pump must not be installed:
- near a source of heat or inflammable gas,
- near a road with the risk of water and mud splashes,
- facing a strong wind,
- with the blowing towards a window or nearby wall,
- with the blowing less than 4 metres from a permanent or temporary obstacle.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
Any bad installation can cause serious material or bodily damage (and can cause
death).
The appliance must be installed outdoors and must be surrounded by free space
(see §1.4.4).
The installation and the hydraulic and electrical connections must be done to
standards in force and especially standard NF C 15 100 for France (equivalent to
EC I 364).
Do not pick up the unit by the outside case, use the base to lift the unit.
Maximum temperature limited at 32°C to protect the pool liner.
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1.4.3 Installing the appliance
installed the 5 anti-vibration studs (supplied, see §1.1.2),
put onto a stable, solid (concrete slab type) and level surface,
preserve from risks of flooding due to condensation produced by the appliance whilst it is operating
(see §1.4.4)
1.4.4 Hydraulic connections
The connection shall be by Ø 50 PVC pressure pipe, from a by-pass , to the swimming pool filter
circuit, after the filter and before the water treatment :
PF
Hydraulic circuit pressure Fittings
= inlet
= outlet
Average water
flow-rate
head
loss
test operating
bar bar m³/h mCE
6M
3 1.5
half union Ø50
fitting to stick (see
parts and 
§1.1.2)
3 1.3
8M 4 1.4
11M 5 1.5
13M 6 1.5
15M 6.5 1.1
Water treatment, recommended parameters:
- free chlorine: maximum 2.5 mg/l,
- total bromine: maximum 5.5 mg/l,
- pH : between 6.9 and 8.0.
The water treatment system (chemical or electro-physical disinfection) must be installed
downstream from the heat pump (see installation below), and must be compatible
with it (check with the manufacturer).
Possibility of fixing the appliance to the ground, using the holes in the base of the
appliance.
A diagram of drilling is available to the back of the packing box.
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Fixing holes

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1.4.5 Electric connections
1.4.5.1 Voltage and protection
the electrical supply of the appliance must come from a protection and switching device (not
supplied) complying with the standards and regulations in force in the country (in France: NF C
15100).
an additional protection may be required during installation to guarantee the overvoltage category
II,
the unit is designed for connection to a general power supply with full earth and neutral or neutral
earth systems (in compliance with NF C 15-100),
electrical protection: by circuit-breaker (curve D) or fuse (Am) (for calibre, see §1.4.5.3), and with a
30 mA differential trip switch at the head of the supply line (circuit-breaker or switch),
Prior to any operation, check that the voltage on the identification plate of the
appliance corresponds to the mains voltage provided on site.
Condensation drainage:
Caution: your appliance can drain several litres of water per day, and you are
strongly advised to connect the drainage to the sewer.
connect a Ø18 interior pipe (not supplied), to the grooved end piece mounted on the
base of the appliance,
outlet: to the back or on the side :
V1-V2-V3: by-pass valves
V5-V4: setting valves (optional)
*minimum distance
electrical protection boxes
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1.4.5.2 Connections
See placing § “dimensions and description” in the appendix
1.4.5.3 Cable sections
supply cable section: for cables of a maximum length of 20 metres (calculation base: 5A/mm²),
must be checked and adapted depending on installation conditions.
PF
Maximum current
consumption Cable saction Electrical protection
A mm² A
6M 9 3 x 2.5 3G2.5 16
8M 10 3 x 2.5 3G2.5 16
11M 14.5 3 x 2.5 3G2.5 16
13M 16.1 3 x 4 3G4 20
15M 21.9 3 x 6 3G6 25
1.4.5.4 “Priority Heating” function
Objective: to keep the pool water at the required temperature, independent of the filtering time (the
heat pump triggers the operation of the filter every hour):
- the pool temperature > required temperature = the heat pump stops the filter system after 5
minutes.
- the pool temperature < required temperature = the heat pump switches on and keeps the filter
pump running until the correct temperature is attained.
Main advantages offered by this function:
- a guarantee that the heat pump operates long enough to attain the required temperature, in
particular during initial warm-up periods (no longer necessary to manually switch on the filter system
24h/24).
- constant control and monitoring of the pool heating requirements, even when the filter system has
been switched off by the timer.
Connection of the “priority heating” function:to use terminals 16 and 17 to come to control the pump of
filtration using the dry contact (I max. = 5 has under 230Vac with circuit of class AC1 and I max. = 1,2A
under 230Vac with circuit of class AC3), see diagram hereafter.
The cable used for priority heating and the electrical power supply cable must be strapped
together inside the unit until just after the stuffing box.
The appliance must be earthed.
Risk of electrical shock inside the device. Only a qualified and experienced
technician can install the device’s cables.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified technician or in a
Zodiac Pool Care Europe technical station.
acceptable tolerance of tension variation: ± 6% (while working),
electric cables shall be fixed,
use cable suited for outdoor use, of type RO2V or equivalent in countries outside
the European Community, and with an outer diameter between 9 and 18 mm,
use the stuffing box to bring the supply cable into the appliance
Configuration of supply terminal rail
single-phase 230V-50Hz with phase (L)
+ neutral (N) + Earth
Fuse holder F1
3.15 A Type T
(timed) 250Vac
Earth terminal green/yellow

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“Priority heating” wiring and operating diagram:
A1-A2: supply to power contactor coil of the filtering pump
filter timer
power contactor (3-pole or 2-pole), supplying the filter pump
connection cable, wire gauge 2 x 1.5 mm² minimum (service voltage 300Vac)
controller board with “priority heating” output, terminals 16-17
heat pump B1 regulation electronic card (see placing § “dimensions and description” in the appendix)
Never power the filter pump motor directly through terminals 16-17 located on plate
.
Terminals 16-17 may remain live even if the heat pump is disconnected from the
power source.
Before performing any work on the machine, cut off the power to the filter timer at
its circuit breaker (F on the diagram above).
Incorrect connection of terminals 16-17 may damage the regulator and renders the
warranty invalid.
The minimum wire gauge for connection of the priority heating function is: 2x1.5
mm², of type RO2V or equivalent in countries outside the European Community, and
with an outer diameter between 8 and 13 mm.
Remove the plug (upper the cable gland) and fit the cable gland for passage of the
cable into the unit.
Once the cable is inserted in this stuffing box, block it by pulling lightly on the cable
to retract it one centimeter.
Phase
Phase
Neutral
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

F
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1.5 Starting up
1.5.1 Presentation of the regulation
1.5.2 Checks before operating the appliance
the hydraulic connections are tight,
the unit is stable (as well as level and upright),
all cables are secure and all terminal connections are correct,
the electrical supply and priority heating cables are not exposed to sharp or hot elements which
could damage them, both inside and outside the unit,
the unit is connected to earth (green/yellow conductor),
not tools or other objects have been left inside the unit,
the side panel providing access to the technical section is in place.
1.5.3 Starting the appliance
recommendations to attain the required temperature:
- protect the pool with a cover (blister cover, roller cover …),
- switch the filter system to “manual” mode, 24h/24 (unless priority heating is connected),
the by-pass valves and regulation valves (see §1.4.4) must be positioned as follows:
- valve 1 completely open,
- valves 2-3-4-5 closed.
switch on the filter system,
progressively close valve 1 in order to increase the filter pressure to 150 g (0.150 bar),
open valves 2, 3 and 4 completely, then half open valve 5 (see §1.4.4) (the air accumulated in the
heat pump condenser unit and in the filter circuit is then evacuated),
Take advantage of periods when the outside temperature is mild (> on average 10 °C) in
order to facilitate the temperature increase (this can take several days, and its duration is
variable depending on the weather conditions and size of the heat pump). The task of the
heat pump is to extract the heat from the surrounding air and transfer it to the pool water.
The higher the air temperature, the more heat the heat pump will be able to transfer to the
pool water.
Putting the setpoint on maximum will not heat the water any faster.
Strongly recommended to avoid heat loss.
Incorrectly tightened terminals may cause overheating of the electrical terminal rail,
and causes the annulment of the warranty.
: “on/off” or stand-by
: display required water temperature or setting
: setting values
: controller “on” indicator
: priority heating output enabled
indicator
: compressor “on” (steady) or
timed (blinking) indicator
: defrost in progress (steady) or
timed (blinking) indicator