Raypak 5300 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Swimming Pool Heat Pump

Summary of 5300

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    Raypak ® swimming pool heat pump owner’s manual this manual should be maintained in legible condition and kept adjacent to the heat pump or in a safe place for future use. For additional information call: (800) 260-2758 manual effective date: 6/24/2005 developed and printed in u.S.A. Part no. 00-021...

  • Page 2: Caution

    I 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. ...

  • Page 3: Swimming Pool Heat Pump

    Ii swimming pool heat pump owner’s manual - models 5300, 6300, 8300 contents introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 i. Installation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 4: Warning

    1 introduction this pool 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 attemp...

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    2 situate the pool heat pump carefully to minimize installation costs while providing maximum efficiency of operation, and to allow adequate service access, as follows: • for unrestricted air intake and service access, position each side of the unit at least 1 ft (30 cm) from walls, pipes and other ...

  • Page 6: Caution

    3 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 page 10, plumbing diagrams. 2. Connect the filter outlet to the fitting ...

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    4 interruption, this solid state device will prevent compressor restart for approximately 5 minutes. Upon power failure or interruption, a 6 to 8 minute delay will also be initiated. Refrigerant low pressure control: stops the compressor if refrigerant suction (low side) pressure falls too low as a ...

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    5 v. System start-up 1. Verify that the power lamp is on and that the pool/spa pump is running and circulating properly. 2. Verify that the control panel spa-remote-pool switch is in the remote (off) position; see the figure. 3. Turn the control switch to either pool or spa to turn the system on and...

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    6 vii. Heat pump running time 1. Determine the length of pump and heat pump operating time necessary for your particular requirements. Minimum run time should be the required hours to attain proper water filtration. Maximum run time obviously is 24 hours per day, or as required to reach desired wate...

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    7 x. Maintenance note: the heat pump manufacturer is not responsible for maintenance adjustments. The following maintenance procedures are designed to keep your heat pump operating at a high level of reliability. Maintenance must be performed on a periodic basis to maintain warranty coverage and pre...

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    8 • is water condensing on the evaporator and internal copper pipes? This is also evidence of heat removal from the air. When the air is cool with low humidity, condensation may not be evident. • how long has the unit been operating? During initial pool heating in cold weather, it may require a week...

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    9 c. Condensation seems excessive heat pumps can produce a large amount of condensation (water) during operation. If you suspect that the heat pump is leaking: a. Use a pool chemistry test kit to confirm there is no chlorine in the condensation. Or, b. Shut the heat pump off and leave the filter pum...

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    10 plumbing diagrams 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. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump after the filter and before any chlorinators. Water in (from p...