Calorex 1231 Owners & Installation Manual

Manual is about: AIR/WATER HEAT PUMPS FOR SWIMMING POOLS

Summary of 1231

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    Page 1 owner installation manual for aw631, 831, 1231, 1531 air/water heat pumps (sd526750 issue 10) 04/11/08.

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    Page 2 contents air/water heat pumps for swimming pools .................................................................................... 3 how the heat pump works .................................................................................................................... 4 installation ....

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    Page 3 air/water heat pumps for swimming pools models aw631, 831,1231, 1531 the calorex ‘31’ range of air/water heat pumps is for swimming pool applications and consists of 4 models. Heat pumps in this manual are designed to heat pool water and spas within the range of 10°c to 40°c. Standard units a...

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    Page 4 how the heat pump works the calorex swimming pool heat pump provides thermodynamic heating by means of a vapour compression cycle (similar to that employed in a conventional refrigerator), in addition to operating as an active solar collector. Cooled air exhaust compressor expansion device ou...

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    Page 5 installation 1. Siting a ensure heat pump on site is as ordered, i.E. Model, electrical supply and factory fitted options. B inspect unit for damage, in particular inspect the evaporator (finned side) to ensure that it is undamaged. (minor indentations in the fins do not affect performance). ...

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    Page 6 2. Air flow due consideration must be given to air flow, i.E. Do not obstruct inlet or outlet and ensure discharge air cannot re-circulate to inlet. (see figure 1) suitable opening suitable opening > 50 cm plant room wall wall fig 1 possible positions of a calorex 31 unit swimming pool/spa ca...

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    Page 7 this type of installation should be avoided incorrect drainage for condensate correct drainage for condensate elbow 'u' trap adequate fall figure 3 3. Plumbing a. Calorex '31' range heat pumps have water inlet/outlet connections as follows: all models have 1½ " bsp parallel, male threads. The...

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    Page 8 h. When the pipework installation is complete the pool pump should be switched on and the system tested for leaks. Also check the filter gauge to see that there is not an excessive increase in back pressure. If everything is then working normally the water circulating system is ready to use. ...

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    Page 9 k ey iso l a t io n valve br ea ka bl e c o u p lin g n o n r e t u r n v a lve th r e e way valv e n o n re turn va lv e ch em ical d o sin g sa n it ise r o r d evic e , if fit t ed au x he ater if fitted fil t er pum p to was t e fo r win t erisi n g drai n do wn anti r e tur n lo o p to b...

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    Page 10 =i 6 mins i= d436856 iss 1 =0 =0 =i 6 mins i= flow lamp illuminated, adequate flow flow lamp not illuminated, inadequate flow pool/spa pump filter water heating after 6 minute delay symbol chart- all machines remove and dispose of label 4. Determining water flow plumbing. The machine must be...

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    Page 11 5. Electrical (machine wiring and supply). See figures 5,6,7 and 8 for preferred method use of the calorex energy management controller will enable greater savings to be made because the circulating pump need only run when required and this can be at a time preferred by the customer, i.E. In...

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    Page 12 electric box access remove the 6 screws from top cover and lift off n l w ater pressure sw itch so ft st art kit fan l fan n energy management co nt rol ler wat er fl ow sw itch in te rlo cks reversing valve sw itch reversing valve ' y' vrsn only 2 4 6 1 3 5 remove the 6 screws from service ...

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    Page 13 recommended electrical installation for calorex heat pump (1Ø or 3Ø) with single phase water pump larger than ¾ h.P. And energy management controller l1 l2 l3 n 5 6 9 10 l n 5 6 9 10 n l 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 l n n l calorex energy management controller available from calorex distributor single p...

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    Page 14 recommended electrical installation for calorex heat pump (1Ø or 3Ø) with three phase water pump and energy management controller l n 5 6 9 10 soft start interlock calorex heat pump single phase energy management controller n l 3 4 7 8 9 10 l1 l2 single phase 13 amp supply 230v fused at 1 am...

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    Page 15 recommended electrical installation for calorex heat pump (1Ø or 3Ø) l1 l2 l3 n 5 6 9 10 soft start interlock calorex heat pump three phase l n 5 6 9 10 soft start interlock calorex heat pump single phase l n single phase 13 amp supply 230v fused to suit water pump n l switched fuse isolator...

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    Page 16 l1 l2 l3 n 5 6 9 10 soft start interlock calorex heat pump three phase l1 n 5 6 9 10 soft start interlock calorex heat pump single phase l1 l2 n l switched fuse isolated within 2m of heat pump and sized in accordance with data sheet water pump three phase three phase supply to suit capacity ...

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    Page 17 aw631, 831, 1231 al single phase (230v ~ 1 n 50hz) aw 631, 831, 1231 1531bl three phase ( 400v ~ 3 n 50hz) li ve neut ral w a ter flo w s w it c h 8 7 co m p ressor w ( c ) v( s) u( r) de l a y ti m e r hp s w it ch cont rol fuse fa ul t li g h t ma ins l igh t run cap defrost fan so ft st a...

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    Page 18 aw631, 831, 1231 aly single phase (230v ~ 1 n 50hz) aw 631, 831, 1231 1531bly three phase ( 400v ~ 3 n 50hz) li v e d e fro s t co nt r o l sta t 1 4 2 3 neu t ral w a ter flo w li ght w a te r fl ow sw it c h 8 7 c o mp ress or c[ w ] s [v ] r[ u] dela y ti me r hp s w it ch con t ro l fus ...

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    Page 19 u p controls and indication lamps thermostat adjustable digital thermostat, controls pool water temperature at the required level. Press and release key ‘p’ to display required temperature, to alter required temperature press up or down symbols. After 5 seconds display will revert to actual ...

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    Page 20 heat pump malfunction warning: isolate machine electrically before entering machine or removing panels. The user check list should be carried out before initiating a service call. Do not attempt to interfere with any internal control settings as these have been factory calibrated and sealed....

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    Page 21 for accurate application sizing consult calorex heat pumps ltd. Notes:- 1) weight and dimensions nett 2) performance design iimitations ambient = 7°c min, 40°c max water = 10°c min, 40°c max 3) pool water to have correct balance, ph 7.4 ± 0.4 free chlorine 1.0 - 3.0 ppm 4) allow 500mm cleara...

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    Page 22 heat pumps for outdoor pools reverse cycle defrost (aly, bly) model units aw631 aw831 aw1231 aw1531 heat to pool water ambient 10°c, water 24°c :- kwhr 7.2 9.9 12.4 17.7 electrical electrical supply 1 phase electrical supply 3 phase total power consumed:- ambient 10°c, water 24°c :- kwhr 1.8...

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    Page 27 winterising procedure all models objective to provide frost protection to eliminate corrosion problems to inhibit electrical components 1. Switch off electric supply to heat pump. 2. Remove external fuses and keep in safe place away from heat pump to prevent accidental operation of heat pump...

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    Page 28 start up procedure after winterisation 1. Replace covers (if not fitted). 2. Remove front grille .Using a soft brush clean finned surfaces of heat pump. Replace panel. 3. Remove plastic covers on water connections and reconnect water piping or close drain valve. 4. Start up water circulating...

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    Page 29 warranty conditions. The following exclusions apply to the warranty given by calorex heat pumps ltd. No claims will be accepted if : - 1. The heat pump is incorrectly sized for the application. 2. The heat pump is installed in any way that is not in accordance with the current procedures as ...

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    Page 30 if in any doubt please ask note:- the reply paid warranty registration card must be returned, to ensure that the correct warranty is given. If you do not find a registration card with your heat pump please contact the calorex service department giving your name, address and serial number of ...