Aqua Comfort ACT1100, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...844 770 HEAT www AquaComfort com XL Series Heat Pump Pool Heater INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...on Location Clearances 5 Water Flow Connections 8 Electrical Connections 12 Wiring Diagram 13 Connecting to Automated System 14 Automated System Diagram 15 Start Up 15 Electronic Control Panel 16 Mode of Operation 22 Maintenance 27 Winterizing 27 Troubleshooting 28 Requesting Service 30 ...

Page 3: ...cian only Improper water chemistry can present a serious health hazard To avoid possible hazards maintain pool spa water per standards detailed in this document ProlongedimmersioninwaterwarmerthannormalbodytemperaturemaycauseHyperthermia The symptoms of Hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard failure to perceive heat failure to recognize the need to exit the spa and unconsciousness Th...

Page 4: ...0 60 1 230 60 1 Water Flow gpm 15 50 20 70 20 70 20 70 20 70 Dimensions L x W x H 28 x 28 x 26 39 x 30 x 32 39 x 30 x 32 39 x 30 x 32 39 x 30 x 32 Shipping Weight lbs 170 240 240 250 290 Recommended clearance access on service side is 24 and 18 on other three air intake sides Recommended minimum over head top of unit clearance is 48 HeatCOOL Model ACT 1100HC ACT 1250HC ACT 1500HC ACT 1750HC Compre...

Page 5: ...4 ACS XL Heat Pump Pool Heater Installation Manual FIGURE 2 HEAT PUMP DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 HEAT PUMP WATER CONNECTION TEMPLATES ...

Page 6: ...led on the roof edge to direct this water away from the heat pump or install the heat pump in another location MOUNTING PAD REQUIREMENTS Build the heat pump pad out of concrete or another code approved material Confirm the pad can support the weight of the heat pump See Model Specifications table in previous section Elevate the pad enough to allow for drainage Make sure the pad is flat and level H...

Page 7: ...FIGURE 3 1 HURRICANE CLIP INSTALLATION DETAIL FIGURE 3 2 HURRICANE CLIP ANCHOR LAYOUTS 6 ACS XL Heat Pump Pool Heater Installation Manual ...

Page 8: ...also hinder maintenance access Avoid storing corrosive chemical containers near the heat pump Certain chemicals can cause equipment damage premature failure Minimum of 36 of clearance on access service side of heat pump Minimum of 18 of clearance on all three air intake sides of heat pump Minimum of 48 of clearance for air discharge top of unit For optimal performance it is recommended that nothin...

Page 9: ...e no obstructions in the filtering system Proper water flow is essential to the performance of the heat pump The minimum flow rate is 20 GPM Use proper PVC cleaner PVC glue and proper gluing techniques when making PVC pipe connections PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage Do not use glue on the threaded portion of the equipment s unions Gluing a...

Page 10: ...9 FIGURE 5 2 SINGLE HEAT PUMP POOL SPA FIGURE 5 3 SINGLE HEAT PUMP POOL WITH SOLAR POOL HEATING SYSTEM ...

Page 11: ...FIGURE 5 4 SINGLE HEAT PUMP POOL WITH GAS HEATER FIGURE 5 5 MULTIPLE HEAT PUMPS POOL 10 ACS XL Heat Pump Pool Heater Installation Manual ...

Page 12: ...d heat pump must be done in a way to isolate chemical concentrations from entering the heat pump when the pool s filter pump is off The isolation loop method shown in Figure 6 is one method to achieve this Failure to isolate high concentrations of chemicals in the water from entering the heat pump pool heater will damage the heat exchanger FIGURE 6 ISOLATING IN LINE CHLORINATOR ...

Page 13: ...t flexible conduit through opening at base of unit 4 Connect conduit to bottom of the electrical enclosure using a weather tight fitting A 1 13 hole is provided near the main contactor to accept a weather tight fitting Mounting conduit directly to the electrical enclosure will ensure a moisture tight seal thus extending the life of the heat pump Attach grounding conductor to the ground lug provide...

Page 14: ...er conductors only 2 Connect field wiring in grounded rain tight conduit per rating plate 3 Connect bond wire to pool steel using 8 solid copper wire or larger 4 All wiring must conform to National N E C and local electrical codes ...

Page 15: ...tomated system it will switch into SPA mode This does not mean it has changed how it heats but simply that SPA mode is the mode that is enabled for Automated system control in heating CONTROLLING A HeatCOOL MODEL WITH AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM If a remote thermostat or any other control system is to be used to turn a Heat Cool unit on and off first go to the pool mode set point temperature This is accom...

Page 16: ... unit from off to on Press the SELECT KEY until you reach OFF Then immediately press the down arrow twice The display should read on in lower case letters To switch the unit from on to off Press the SELECT KEY until you reach OFF Then immediately press the up arrow twice The display should read OFF in lower case letters NOTE Some units will have a power button on the control board Pressing this si...

Page 17: ...wo seconds MENU OPTIONS The unit will be factory preset as follows Heat only unit Will be programmed in Pool mode POL to heat and set to desired temperature of 82 F Chill only unit Will be programmed in Pool mode POL to cool and set to desired temperature of 87 F Heat Cool unit Will be programmed in Pool mode POL to auto and set to desired temperature of 87 F FACTORY SELECT MENU Select Menu Settin...

Page 18: ...set point screen SSP The set point is raised by pressing the UP button up to 105 105 F 41 C The set point is lowered by pressing the DOWN button down to 61 61 F 16 C The value for SSP may be equal to or greater than the value for POL but not lower when operating in pool mode The value for SSP may be equal to or greater than the value for SPA but not lower when operating in spa mode The set point i...

Page 19: ...18 ACS XL Heat Pump Pool Heater Installation Manual FACTORY SELECT MENU CHART ...

Page 20: ...ture Reading Calibration When SELECT button is pressed again after SLR then the display reads tSC This feature is used to adjust the reading calibrated of the water temperature 5 F 3 C The control will show the water temperature reading plus calibration setting when is in normal operating screen Factory default is 0 Evaporator Temperature Reading Calibration When SELECT button is pressed again aft...

Page 21: ...he SDS then display reads SDO This feature can be adjusted from 2 to 5 F in 1 increment 1 3 C 0 5 increments This is the minimum distance between heat and cool set points in pool mode Factory default is 3 F Defrost Selection When SELECT button is pressed again after the SDO then display reads DEF This feature DEF is either Air defrosting selected by pressing the Up button or Reverse cycle defrosti...

Page 22: ...21 FACTORY CONFIGURATION MENU CHART ...

Page 23: ... displaying the actual pool water temperature Within 5 minutes of start up the ON LED will illuminate yellow to indicate that the chiller is cooling The compressor will start the board will then display the current pool water temperature and COL intermittently HeatCOOL UNIT Power up the unit After a 3 5 minute delay the fan will start and the board will display rXX and then it will display the cur...

Page 24: ...er temperature sensor must be disconnected from the controller A new temperature sensor must be electrically connected to the control board and installed in the PVC piping between the filter outlet piping and the 3 way solar diverter valve in the pool plumbing circuit TEMPERATURE SET POINT Temperature set point maximum for POOL mode is 95 F 35 C Temperature set point maximum for SPA mode is 104 F ...

Page 25: ...d velocity at the water surface reduces convective and evaporative losses Fences trees hills or tall hedges close to the pool perimeter are effective windbreaks Locate the obstructions to take the maximum advantage of their effectiveness as windbreaks without shading the pool surface from the sun DEFROST CYCLE The heat pump pool heater has an automatic defrost function When the outdoor temperature...

Page 26: ...oper valve positioning NO WATER FLOW Indicated by FLO on the control panel When the filter pump is off or if the water flow to the heat pump is interrupted during the heating mode the internal water pressure switch will shut down the unit When normal water flow resumes the heat pump will automatically restart itself as long as there is a call for heat Other analyzer codes include LPS tSO tSS and E...

Page 27: ...e set code Control will be shipped with pre set code of 20 User presses SELECT button and control flashes LOC 3 times then show and switches to show water temperature Each time user presses a button the control will show LOC for 3 seconds and then show water temperature Unlocking Process To unlock the keypad user will press SELECT button for 5 seconds and display shows spacing for a two digit code...

Page 28: ...ar cleaning of the cabinet will improve its appearance and extend the life of the finish Winterizing When the heat pump is exposed to freezing below 32 F 0 C temperatures it is essential that all water within the unit be properly drained When water freezes it expands which can damage or cause the piping to burst We highly recommend that your pool be opened and closed by a pool professional Freeze ...

Page 29: ... the control panel as DEF NOTE IT IS NORMAL FOR WATER TO DRIP FROM THE DRAINHOLES AT THE BASE OF THE HEAT PUMP THE UNIT PRODUCES CONDENSATION WHEN IT OPERATES Often this condensation is mistaken for a leak in the unit There are 2 quick ways to check to see if your leak is condensation Check as follows Use a chlorine test strip to test the water coming out of the base of the heat pump If there is n...

Page 30: ... pressure switch LP5 Compressor Low Pressure Switch is Open Evaporator coil dirty Fan motor not running Low refrigerant pressure Defective low pressure switch Low ambient air temperature E5O Evaporator Temperature Sensor Connection Opened Check for cut or loose sensor wiring or a defective sensor t5O Water Temperature Sensor Connection Opened Check for cut or loose sensor wiring or a defective sen...

Page 31: ...st form This is the fastest and most effective way to get service Service performed within the warranty period MUST BE APPROVED by AquaComfort Solutions LLC prior to service being performed and only by an AquaComfort Solutions Authorized Technician See warranty for details Please have the following ready before completing your service request online OWNER NAME OWNER ADDRESS OWNER PHONE DATE OF INS...

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