Electro Optima Compact, Installation & Operating Manual

Page 1: ...1 Optima Compact and Titan Optima Pool Heater Installation Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...or future reference Safety The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance Always switch off the power to the Heater before carrying out any maintenance Distributed by 40 Ja...

Page 3: ... Water entry RH End fitting Water exit Thermal Cut Out Manual Reset Fig 1 Positioning Your heater should be horizontally sited allowing sufficient space for pipe connections and wiring Optima Compact Thank you for purchasing the Optima Compact direct electric swimming pool heater manufactured in England to the highest standards Product Overview ...

Page 4: ...3 www elecro co uk Fig 2 FILTER PUMP HEATER POOL WATER TREATMENT NON RETURN VALVE Fig 3 ...

Page 5: ...connections Weather Protection The heater must be installed within a dry weather proof enclosure Caution If the heater is not used during winter months it must be drained to prevent frost damage Electrical Connection The heater must be installed in accordance with the country regional requirements and regulations In any event the work must be carried out by a qualified electrician who will provide...

Page 6: ...3 13 ASP OC 3 T ASP OC 4 4 5 20 5 20 ASP OC 4 T ASP OC 6 6 25 6 25 ASP OC 6 T Optima Compact Product Code 400V 3 Phase 415V 3 Phase Optima Compact Plus Product Code kW Load Amp kW Load Amp ASP OC 12 12 18 13 18 ASP OC 12 T ASP OC 15 15 22 16 5 22 ASP OC 15 T ASP OC 18 18 26 19 5 26 ASP OC 18 T ASP OC 24 24 35 24 35 ASP OC 24 T Flow Requirements The flow rate of water into the heater must not excee...

Page 7: ... that the unit is in Time Delay Mode Digital Thermostat Instructions The digital thermostat displays the temperature in ºC The digital thermostat fitted to your pool heater has been pre programmed with all the necessary parameters to ensure reliable service and operation All you need to do is set the temperature you would like your water to be maintained at this is known as the required temperatur...

Page 8: ... indicator 5 on the digital thermostat see fig 6 Differential When the water has reached the required temperature the heater will switch off and will not switch back on until the water temperature has dropped by 0 6 C This value is known as the differential and is in place to prevent overheating to the switch components caused by cycling Water Quality The water quality MUST be within the following...

Page 9: ... higher the water temperature is to be maintained above average ambient air temperature the slower the heating process will become The only influencing factors are the level of insulation and the location of the pool with regard to wind shelter Useful advice To reduce running costs and speed up the heating process Insulate the pool wherever possible A floating solar cover is an essential minimum t...

Page 10: ... a one hour period The conclusion of the test should prove that for example a 6 kW heater and a horsepower pump will draw between 6 3 kW 6 5 kW in one hour It is impossible for an electric heater to waste energy if it is drawing power then that power will be turned into heat that will be transferred to the water Trouble Shooting HEATER WILL NOT SWITCH TO Heater on RED LIGHT In most cases this will...

Page 11: ...l safety cut out tripping and a low flow rate can be linked ie when a filter becomes choked air can be drawn into the filtration system and become trapped inside the heater so causing the thermostat to trip NO LIGHT APPEARS ON THE HEATER WHEN IT IS SWITCHED ON Possible cause Power failure external to the heater Remedy Check any fuses RCD or other switch components installed in the supply cable Not...

Page 12: ...substances Waste of Electrical Electronic Equipment This product complies with EU directive 2002 96 EC Do Not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste This symbol on the product or on it s packaging indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipm...

Page 13: ...s Plate Top Access Cover Digital thermostat temperature controller Control Panel Assembly Flow Switch R H Manifold Assembly L H Manifold Assembly Positioning Your heater should be horizontally or vertically sited allowing sufficient space for pipe connections and wiring it should be positioned onto a firm level base if floor mounting or if wall mounting onto a suitable structural wall using the su...

Page 14: ...should be positioned downstream of after the filter and upstream of before any dosing or other water treatment plant see fig 3 Fig 2 Correct Horizontal floor mounting In Correct Correct Wall bracket Flow switch at top Wall mounting For vertical wall mounting water must always enter at the bottom ...

Page 15: ...te a safety loop or kick up in the pipe as close as possible to the heater see fig 2 and 3 The outlet of the electric heater must not be connected to any tap or coupling other than in accordance with these installation instructions Weather Protection The heater must be installed within a dry weather proof enclosure Caution If the heater is not used during winter months it must be drained to preven...

Page 16: ... electrical connections Qualified electricians only SUPPLY Power Requirements The table below shows the power requirements and the number of heating element banks within your heater Each bank of elements is supplied by two independent contactors Titan Optima Product Code 400V 3 Phase No of element banks 415V 3 Phase Titan Optima Plus Product Code kW Load Amp kW Load Amp ASP TO 18 18 26 2 19 26 ASP...

Page 17: ...all the necessary parameters to ensure reliable service and operation All you need to do is set the temperature you would like your water to be maintained at this is known as the required temperature To display modify the required temperature press and release the P button The pre programmed required temperature will be displayed Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the required temperature Item D...

Page 18: ...perature has dropped by 0 6 C This value is known as the differential and is in place to prevent overheating to the switch components caused by cycling Water Quality The water quality MUST be within the following limits PH 6 8 8 0 TA Total alkalinity 80 140ppm parts per million Chloride Content MAX 150 mg litre Free Chlorine 2 0 mg litre Total Bromine Max 4 5 mg litre TDS Total Dissolved Solids Ca...

Page 19: ...cade time delay function will begin In 5 seconds time the first bank of elements will be switched on together with the red HEATER ON neon indicator Following a further 5 second time delay the second bank of elements will be switched ON Following a further 5 second delay the third bank of elements will be switched ON This sequence of staged energisation timed energisation will continue depending on...

Page 20: ... tripped Solution Unscrew the black cover on the water exit side of the heater press the red button if a positive click is felt it is likely that an air pocket has built up within the heater and needs to be purged to prevent damage to the heating elements see diagram below IF A POSITIVE CLICK IS NOT FELT Cause The air temperature within the control enclosure is above 60 C to reduce the temperature...

Page 21: ...ance with RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the restriction of hazardous substances Waste of Electrical Electronic Equipment This product complies with EU directive 2002 96 EC Do Not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste This symbol on the product or on it s packaging indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste Instead it should be handed over to the applicable co...

Page 22: ...t installation of the heater inapropriate use or neglect of the heater CE Declaration Of Conformity The manufacturer declares that the herewith products or ranges ELECTRIC SWIMMING POOL HEATER RANGE Are in conformity with the provisions of the ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY directive 89 336 EEC as amended 93 068 EEC Controlled by AEMC Measures laboratory technical report no P96045T The harmonised s...

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