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3. INSTALLATION ANd CONNeCTION
3.4 Swimming Pool Heat Pumps Plumbing
Poolrite advises that a bypass valve setup, including 2 x 3 way valves be incorporated into the plumbing between the
inlet and outlet pipe work of the heat pump, for servicing requirement’s and winterizing of the heat pump.
PVC connections to the heat pump can either be 40mm or 50mm (class 9 or greater) depending on the requirement’s of
the plumbing provided.
Condensation:
Since the heat pump cools down the air by approximately 4 to 5°C the condenser will gather condensation. If the relative
humidity is very high this could be as much as several litres per hour. The water will run off the condenser into the base
pan and drain out through the drain hole fitting.
NOTE:
Condensation can be mistaken for a water leak inside the unit.
A quick way to verify that the water is condensation, is to turn the heat pump off and keep the pump running. If the water
stops running out of the base pan then it is condensation. You could even check the drain water for chlorine. If there is no
chlorine present, then it is condensation.
From Pump
To Pool
PVC COUPLER
RECOMMENDED (Provided)
CONDENSATION DRAIN
BARB FTG PROVIDED
