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Startup Troubleshooting 
 
 
 

PROBLEM 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

SOLUTION 

Temperature display not lit 
Unit will not start 

Check power supply to unit. 
Check circuit breaker or fuses 
Check 24 volt transformer 

Turn on or reset breaker. 
 
Check transformer/replace if 
required. 

Temperature display lit 
Unit will not start. 

 
Water flow less than the 20 
gpm minimum required. 
 
 
 
 
 
Time delay and anticycle 
timers satisfied. 
 
 
 
Temperature set too low. 

 
Check that pump is on.  
Check that water is flowing 
through heater. 
Check any bypass valves that 
are installed. 
Check filtering system. 
Check pump and impeller. 
Check that pressure switch is 
closed. (needs 2 psi to close) 

Wait at least 8 min. without 
resetting on/ off switch or 
breakers.  

Set temperature setpoint above 
water temperature. 
 

Pool water does not reach 
temperature setpoint. 

Heater runs only when pool 
timer is on. 
 
 
Outside air temperature is low.

Turn on pool pump. 
 
 
 
Install solar blanket on pool. 
 

Water dripping from bottom 
of unit. 

Water vapor will condense on 
the outside of the evaporator 
coil during normal operation. 
 
Leak at pipe connection 

No action

. This is normal. 

 
 
 
Repair as required. 

 

For specific controller issues, please see Chapter 9 of the Viconics 
HP727-S manual. 

Summary of Contents for TM121

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AQUEFIER POOL HEATERS Model TM121 WCC115 Trevor Martin Corp 4151 112th Terrace North Clearwater FL 33762 Bulletin PH 121 1 ...

Page 2: ...ature even if the pool timer turns off CAUTIONS DISCLAIMERS The AQUEFIER Pool Heater operates in conjunction with your pool equipment Improper installation can cause damage to both your Pool Heater your pool pump and filter piping Only skilled technicians with appropriate training and experience should perform the installation The Manufacturer accepts no liability for equipment damage personal pro...

Page 3: ...ter temperatures to 100 degrees F c Before entering a pool or tub the user should measure the water temperature at several occupant locations using an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of the water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as or 5 degrees F d Alcohol drugs or medication should not be used before or during pool or tub use since their use may lead to unconsciousness wit...

Page 4: ... by the normal operation of the heat pump 3 Do not install the Pool Heater in an enclosed area such as a filter equipment room It is important to prevent the cool discharge air from being drawn back into the heat pump A beach location presents additional concerns Exposure to salt water spray and high winds will cause premature wear on the heat pump Salt and sand accumulation will clog up the heat ...

Page 5: ...the authority having jurisdiction Bonding to Pool Steel Electrical corrosion known as electrolysis will occur if the heater is not bonded to the pool reinforcement steel Most local codes also require that the water pump be bonded Connect using a 8 gauge or larger solid copper wire to bond the cabinet to the pool reinforcement steel Power to the Pool Pump An optional feature on the Aquifier Pool He...

Page 6: ...s designed to handle the full flow from the pool pump No bypass is required if the water flow is in the 20 to 80 gallon per minute range See Figure 4 The Pool Heater piping must be connected at a point in the pool piping loop after the pool water passes through the filter and before the chlorinator or chemical feeder Connecting the Pool Heater after the chlorinator will cause premature failure of ...

Page 7: ...ng the temperature control check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer It may be necessary to calibrate the Viconics controller in rare instances CAUTION Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98 6 degrees F The symptoms of hyperthermia include d...

Page 8: ...ed to start for an additional 3 minutes The heater will not start until at least 5 minutes has passed without resetting the breakers The heater will continue to heat the pool until the temperature setpoint has been satisfied PLEASE NOTE 1 It is important to remember that the pool heater will not run unless the pool pump is running 2 Water vapor will condense on the outside of the unit and drain du...

Page 9: ... Drop Water Flow gal min Pressure Drop psig 20 0 23 30 0 46 40 0 74 50 1 06 60 1 42 70 1 86 80 2 32 Temperature Rise Across Heater Water Flow gal min Temperature Rise deg F 20 10 0 30 6 7 40 5 0 50 4 0 60 3 3 70 2 8 80 2 5 ...

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Page 14: ...bypass valves that are installed Check filtering system Check pump and impeller Check that pressure switch is closed needs 2 psi to close Wait at least 8 min without resetting on off switch or breakers Set temperature setpoint above water temperature Pool water does not reach temperature setpoint Heater runs only when pool timer is on Outside air temperature is low Turn on pool pump Install solar ...

Page 15: ... as may be authorized by an officer of Trevor Martin Corporation in a signed written document THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT APPLY TO THIS SALE LIMITATION OF REMEDY Trevor Martin Corporation will replace or repair at its option any product or component found to be defective during the Warranty Period either by act of Factory Service on t...

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