Basic Heat Pump Operation - Aquacal 5213 Manual De Instalación Y Operación

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1) ON/OFF Toggle Switch:
In the OFF ( O ) position, the heater will be prevented from operating; however, there is power to
the unit. With the switch in the ON ( I ) position, the unit will run anytime the water temperature
drops below the thermostat setting and the pool or spa pump is in operation.
Note: If the thermostat is turned all the way down and the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position, the
heater will run any time water temperatures fall below 60° F. For Tropical models, you must
position the toggle switch in the middle (OFF) position to keep the unit from operating when
water temperatures fall below 60° and heating is not desired. For Heatwave models, simply turn
the ON/OFF toggle switch to the OFF position.
2) Power Light On:
This indicates that there is power to the unit. The heat pump will turn on if the thermostat calls
for heat and there is proper water flow to the heater.
3) Power Light Off:
This indicates that power is not getting to the unit. Check any disconnect switches or circuit
breakers.
4) Flow Light On:
The green flow light indicates that there should be sufficient water pressure (water flow) to allow
your heat pump to come on if the thermostat calls for heat.
How To Operate Your Heat Pump
Consult the diagrams on pages 9 and 10 for the control panel on your heat pump. The legend
underneath the diagrams will explain what each control does and what each indicator light means.
1) Turn both thermostat knobs counterclockwise to their lowest settings. Using the thermostat
selector switch, select either the pool or spa thermostat.
2) Next, position the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3) Make sure that your pool or spa pump is running for a few minutes to clear any air that might be
in the lines. The heat pump will not start without water flowing through it. The power light and the
flow light should be on.
4) Turn the selected pool or spa thermostat dial clockwise to it's highest setting. As soon as the
thermostat setting is above the temperature of the water, the heat pump will begin to run.
Note: If you do not have a spa, this switch gives you a backup thermostat. This secondary thermostat
can be used as a fall back setting for short periods when you don't want to maintain full
temperature. For example, if you like to swim at 82° on weekends, you may opt to keep the pool
temperature at 78° during the week. This will significantly reduce your heating bills. On Friday,
simply flip the switch to the higher setting and your pool should be ready for you on Saturday.
(You may have to increase the filter run time on Friday.)
If you turn the thermostat back and below the water temperature, the heat pump will shut off. It
will not start for approximately five (5) minutes, no matter how far you turn the thermostat up.
This time delay prevents damage to the compressor if the heat pump was to repeatedly cycle on
and off.
START UP AND THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
(Refer to control Panel Diagrams on pages 9 and 10)

BASIC HEAT PUMP OPERATION

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