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Waterco Side Discharge User And Care Manual Manual

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    Www.Waterco.Com warning ! Waterco pool heat pump user and care guide manual this equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician. Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the...

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    Table of a note to you ---------------------------------- 02 general safety ------------------------------- 03 instructions installation instructions ---------------- 05 location --------------------------------------- 05 water piping ---------------------------------- 07 plumbing diagram ----------...

  • Page 3: A Note to You

    A note to you congratulations! You have made an excellent choice! The waterco pool heat pump will give you unique comfort at low-price. Using the latest technology in heat capture, the waterco pool heat pump converts the energy released by the sun and transfers it efficiently to your swimming pool. ...

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    Record your model’s information. Keep this manual and your original proof of purchase receipt for warranty and future reference. On the base of your pool heat pump is a name plate which contains information such as model number, serial number and electrical information. Please write these down below...

  • Page 5: Usage of Chemical Products

    All electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, according to the local electrical codes. Always cut off the unit’s main power whenever the access panel is open or removed. It is strongly recommended that the pool heat pump is installed outdoors (unless approved by the manu...

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions do not deprive your pool heat pump of water flow for more than 24 hours without draining it. Make sure you leave the bypass valves as shown in figure 1. At the end of each season, when the pool heat pump is no longer in use, and proper pool water chemistry is not maintain...

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    I pg 06 pool heat pump installation instructions location the unit should be located as close as practically possible to the existing pool pump and filter to minimize water piping. The use of 90 degree bends and short radius elbows in the water piping should be kept to a minimum. Mount the unit on a...

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions water piping the following piping sequence must be followed without exception: 1-pool pump 2-filter 3-pool heat pump 4 chlorinator (when installed). Rigid pvc piping is recommended, all joints should be glued with pvc glue. If rigid pvc is not available, you can use soft or...

  • Page 9: Electrical

    I pg 08 pool heat pump important electrical to ensure your safety and ensure the adequate functioning of your pool heat pump, all electrical work should be performed by a fully qualified and licensed electrician in accordance with local electrical codes. An adequate circuit breaker and copper wiring...

  • Page 10: Bonding

    Because all metals have different electrical potentials, all metal and electrical components of the pool system must be bonded together. This includes the metal framework of the pool, the light, the pump, the filter (if metal), the pool heat pump, any automatic chlorine generator, and any other meta...

  • Page 11: Initial Heating

    I pg 10 pool heat pump operation of your pool heat pump initial heating atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obtain efficiency and avoid codes from appearing on the electronic control temperatu...

  • Page 12: Pool Solar Blanket

    Electronic control with diagnostics and reversible (xlr) electronic control with diagnostics pool solar blanket a pool solar blanket should be used whenever possible. Blankets minimize heat loss and conserve heat in your pool. Un-blanketed pool lose 2-3 times more heat than a blanketed pool defrost ...

  • Page 13: To Start The Pool Heat Pump

    I pg 12 pool heat pump to start the pool heat pump press the button on the electronic control on/off to start the pool heat pump. The temperature display will show the pool water temperature flowing in your pool heat pump and the fan motor starts (fan blade turns) but the compressor does not start. ...

  • Page 14: Control With Diagnostics

    Electronic control with diagnostics reversible (xlr) electronic control with diagnostics in addition to controlling the temperature of the water, this electronic control informs you on the operation of your pool heat pump or any faults that may arise by displaying codes on the temperature display. W...

  • Page 15: Temperature Calibration

    I pg 14 pool heat pump temperature calibration it is possible to have a temperature variation between the water in the swimming pool and the reading of the pool heat pump temperature probe (sensor). Example:if the water in the pool is 26º c (80º f) and the heat pump electronic control displays 24ºc ...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Operation of multi function electronic control panel the temperature display of the electronic control panel is factory set to show pool water temperature in degrees fahrenheit. See “to select temperature in ˚c or ˚f” section on the following page. To start the pool heat pump when the pool heat pump...

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    To raise or lower desired water temperature (pool or spa mode) the multi function electronic control has the capability of memorizing two different programmed temperature settings as follows: for pool the maximum is 95°f (35°c) and for spa the maximum is 104°f (40°c) to access the pool (pol) mode or...

  • Page 18: Codes

    Electrical connection of an automatic mode for the pool and spa (for smart energy model only) the multi function electronic control has the ability to switch from pool to spa mode automatically .This function is used when warm water is directed towards the spa. Activation is carried out by using an ...

  • Page 19: How to Program The Timer

    I pg 18 pool heat pump how to program the multi function electronic control timer to control your pool pump filtration note: this option is available only on the smart energy pool heat pump model. The multi function electronic control includes an adjustable internal timer, which allows to control th...

  • Page 20: Junction Box

    Electrical connection required to use the integrated pool water pump timer of your pool heat pump. Note: this option is available only for smart energy model. If you wish to use the integrated timer of your pool heat pump; you must warn your electrician at the time of installation. All electrical wo...

  • Page 21: Protection Devices

    I pg 20 pool heat pump protection devices the integrity and performance of your pool heat pump and its components are protected by internal safety controls. In normal use, your waterco unit should never reach the thermal protection level. However, if it should happen, you should identify the stated ...

  • Page 22: Cabinet Cleaning

    Maintenance of your pool heat pump waterco pool heat pumps have been specifically engineered to give you years of satisfaction and enjoyment in the pool. Cabinet cleaning to clean the plastic surfaces use mild soapy water and a soft clean cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. Cleaning evaporator i...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    I pg 22 pool heat pump troubleshooting please make sure you carefully read the troubleshooting section in order to avoid unnecessary service call fees. Atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obta...

  • Page 24: Displays Digits Or A Code

    Nothing is working but the electronic control temperature displays digits or a code 1. Identify the analyser code that the electronic control displays and refer to the service analyser codes section; 2. If the electronic control displays digits, make sure that the electronic control is programmed co...

  • Page 25: Compressor Starts and Stops

    I pg 24 pool heat pump compressor starts and stops 1. Check that the unit has been installed correctly (refer to installation procedures). 2. Check that the water inlet and outlet of the unit have not been connected incorrectly. There is water around the pool heat pump it is a normal occurrence for ...

  • Page 26: Coil

    Pool heat pump has ice formed on the evaporator coil atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obtain efficiency and avoid codes from appearing on the electronic control temperature display ; these ...

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    I pg 26 pool heat pump pool heat pump is functioning, but does not reach the desired temperature setting atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obtain efficiency and avoid codes from appearing on...

  • Page 28: Analysis Chart

    Analysis chart important: please record all information for three consecutive days at 12h00 day 1 day 2 day 3 outside air temperature ................................................................. Weather conditions outside (eg: cloudy, sunny or rainy) ................ Pool water temperature .......

  • Page 29: The Pool Heat Pump Is Noisy

    I pg 28 pool heat pump the pool heat pump is noisy 1. Check the pool heat pump is level and on a solid base to prevent any vibrations issues. 2. Ensure the noise is coming from the pool heat pump, not from other equipment which will not be covered by the warranty (for example: noise coming from the ...

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    Service analyser codes (all models) most problems will be detected by the electronic control and a code will appear on the temperature display. Make sure you follow the remedy / action instructions where possible, before making a service call request and avoid paying unnecessary service call fees. I...

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    I pg 30 pool heat pump code problem - action / remedy fs, def, fs4 problem: normal defrost cycle. The fan blades are turning, but the compressor has stopped. For electroheat subzero and reversible model, the fan blades do not turn but the compressor runs. Action / remedy: normal during defrost durat...

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    Code problem - action / remedy lp, lp3 problem: low refrigerant level in the pool heat pump or the low- pressure safety control is defective. Atmospheric conditions as well as the pool water temperature should not be below the minimum operating temperatures as stated below in order to obtain efficie...

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    I pg 32 pool heat pump code problem - action / remedy hp, hp3 action / remedy: make sure the water reaches the pool heat pump and the pool pump is completely filled to the rim. Otherwise: - fill the pool pump with water, and check to see if the pipes between the pool pump and the pool are watertight...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Before you contact waterco for assistance or service, please check the “troubleshooting” and the information stated in this section. Warranty will only cover manufacturing defects. All service call requests which are not of this nature must be paid by the purchaser to the service company authorized ...

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    I pg 34 pool heat pump when buying the pool heat pump, waterco guaranteed parts and labour for a specific determined period to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Contact waterco to find out the warranty that is applicable for your model. There is no other warranties, express or implied, in...

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    Waterco limited abn 62 002 070 733 (zzm1331) 03/2011 australia nsw - sydney (head office) tel : +61 2 9898 8686 vic/ tas - melbourne tel : +61 3 9764 1211 wa - perth tel : +61 8 9273 1900 qld - brisbane tel : +61 7 3299 9900 sa/ nt - adelaide tel : +61 8 8244 6000 canada / north-east usa waterco can...