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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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Qualified personnel should perform installation, maintenance and service.
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Make sure all field wiring conforms to the heater specifications and all national and local
codes.
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Disconnect all power sources before performing any maintenance or service to the heater.
INSPECTION
Immediately upon receipt, inspect cartons and their contents for damage due to transit.
Damage, if found, should be noted on delivery papers and a claim filed with the carrier. Also,
check unit data plate to make sure you have the proper model, before installing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The information in this manual was prepared to assist in the proper installation, operation,
maintenance and service of your new heat pump pool heater. Please read the entire manual
and follow all instructions. Improper installation and use can result in damage to the heater,
unsatisfactory operation, and may void the warranty. Retain this manual for quick reference.
INSTALLATION
When selecting a location consider the following:
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Heater must be located outdoors.
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Minimum of 24” of clearance on access / service side of heater.
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Minimum of 18” of clearance on all three air intake sides of heater.
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Minimum of 48” of clearance for air discharge (top of unit).
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The heater should sit on a solid level surface sufficient above grade to prevent water from
entering it, and allowing condensate to drain from base.
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The length of water piping and electric should be kept to a minimum to avoid capacity loss
and decreased efficiency.
WATER FLOW & CONNECTIONS
Water connections are made at the rear of the heater. Both water in and out are labeled just
above the water connections. LEFT REAR = WATER OUT and RIGHT REAR = WATER IN.
2” unions are supplied and are made to accept 2” rigid PVC pipe. NOTE: unions can be used
for quick drainage of your heater and winterizing.
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Heater must be piped downstream from filter in the pool return line.
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Inline chlorinators must be piped downstream from heater. A check valve must be
installed between the heater and chlorinator to prevent drain back of the chlorine when
the pump is off. A chemical trap may also be piped at least six (6) inches above the
