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INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat Pump
Pool & Spa
Heater
Model Series
5356, 5357, 5358,
6356, 6357, 6358,
8357 & 8358
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FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To
do so may result in an explosion or fire.
NOTE: The instructions in this manual are for the use of qualified individuals specially trained and experienced
in the installation and maintenance o
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Water Chemistry (Corrosive water voids all warranties) For your health and the protection of your pool equipment, it is essential that your water be chemically balanced. The following levels must be used as a guide for balanced water. Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas Other Pool & Spa Types Water Temp. (Deg. F) 68 to 88 89 to 104 68 to 104 pH 7.3 to 7.4 7.3 to 7.4 7.6 to 7.8 Total Alkalinity (PPM) 120 to 150 120 to 150 80 to 120 Calcium Hardness (PPM) 200 to 300 150 to 200 20
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CONTENTS Water Chemistry 2 Continuous Pump Operation 9 Warnings 4 Maintenance 9 Pay Attention to These Terms 4 Air Coil Cleaning 9 Introduction 5 Cabinet Care (optional) 9 Installation Considerations 5 Unplug Condensation Drain Holes 9 Electrical Connections 6 Troubleshooting 10 Water Connections 7 Service Call Verification 11 Controls 7 Power Supply 11 Controls Operating Instructions 9 Water Flow 11 To Select Pool or Spa Mode 8 Time Clock Adjustment 11 Plumbing Diagrams 12 To Increase the Desir
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Warnings — Pay Attention to These Terms Indicates the presence of immediate hazards which will cause severe personal injury, death DANGER: or substantial property damage if ignored. Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause severe personal WARNING: injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored. Indicates the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which could cause minor personal CAUTION: injury or product or property damage if ignored. Indicates special
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Introduction Installation Considerations WARNING: Do not install the unit within 3 ft of WARNING: This pool/spa heat pump pool heater is fossil fuel burning heaters. Air intake along the an electromechanical machine that incorporates a sides of this heat pump pool heater could disturb pressurized refrigerant gas in a sealed system. the combustion process of the unit, and could ONLY trained and qualified service personnel are cause damage or personal injury. authorized to install or service this
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60” (1.5m) MIN AIR FLOW OUT 3 FT (90cm) 12” (30cm) MIN MIN AIR AIR GAS FLOW FLOW HEATER IN IN Fig. 1: Installation Clearances • When installed in areas where freezing tempera- • In sizing power wiring, be especially aware of up- tures can be encountered, drain the water circuit sizing requirements necessary due to wiring to prevent possible freeze-up damage. See the distances. Always satisfy applicable codes and Freeze Protection Section. standards. • Electrical installation should be done by a
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WATER IN WATER OUT Fig. 2: Water Connections Water Connections Controls CAUTION: The heat pump pool heater inlet and Your heat pump pool heater incorporates digital safety outlet connections are NOT interchangeable. They controls and indicators to ensure its safe, reliable must be connected as instructed below. operation. 1. Connect the heat pump pool heater in the return Water Pressure Switch: Prevents operation when the water line between the filter and the pool/spa. See pump is OFF. The unit
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Defrost Sensor: Prevents unit operation if ambient air To Select Temperature in °C or °F temperature falls below a predetermined safe mini- mum (approximately 42°–48°F, based on humidity). Press the SET key until you see F _C. By pressing the The compressor will shut OFF but the fan will continue UP or DOWN key you can switch to °F or °C. Once the to run. temperature display mode has been programmed it will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, then Delay Timer: Prevents compressor from shor
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Continuous Pump Operation NOTE: If the pool pump and heat pump pool heater shut OFF before the water temperature is raised to It is also possible in some areas to prevent unit freeze the desired level, you must lengthen the running time damage by operating the pump continuously during of both. To do this, reset the time clock dial for the freezing weather. However, this results in significantly longer running time, or manually operate the pump higher pump operating costs. Further, if a sustained
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• Is the pool blanket/cover being used? Troubleshooting Unblanketed pools can lose up to 10 degrees per night compared to 4 degrees or fewer when a If your unit does not operate, or simply does not heat blanket is used. Without a blanket, the total heat your pool water, Fault Codes on the front control gained during the day can be lost overnight. panel, can provide valuable clues as to what is wrong, and may even indicate precisely what the problem is. • Are rapid heat losses occurring in some o
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Water Flow Service Call Verification • Verify that the pool filter is clean to provide good Before you make a service call, first determine if the flow. problem is: • Verify that valves are properly positioned to allow • Warranty Service adequate water flow through the unit. • Unit operation (power supply, water flow, or time Time Clock Adjustment clock adjustment) Verify that the time clock is set to permit the unit to run NOTE: The MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPON- long enough to heat properly. SIBL
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Plumbing Diagrams Fig. 4: For systems with pumps of less than 2 HP (under 80 gpm), no external bypass is required. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators. 12 CHEMICAL INTRODUCTION WATER OUT (TO POOL OR SPA) CHECK VALVE FILTER WATER IN (FROM POOL OR SPA)
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Fig. 5: For systems with pumps of 2 HP or greater (over 80 gpm), an external bypass is required. Adjust the bypass valve to divert a minimum of 40 gpm through the heat pump pool heater. Connections are 2-inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators. 13 CHEMICAL INTRODUCTION WATER OUT (TO POOL OR SPA) CHECK VALVE FILTER WATER IN (FROM POOL OR SPA)
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Fig. 6: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heater and Gas Pool Heater 14
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Fig. 7: Pool Piping for Heat Pump Pool Heaters, Multiple, Primary/Secondary 15 UNITS UNITS UNITS
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Wiring Diagram 220/240V Single-Phase 16
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Wiring Diagram 200/220V Three-Phase 17
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Wiring Diagram 380/420V Three-Phase 18
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Installing a Remote Control Device Wiring For a 2-wire control, use the TOTAL and COMMON connections on the heat pump pool heater wiring block. For a 3-wire control, use the COMMON, SPA and POOL connections on the heat pump pool heater wiring block. Heater Settings 1. Make sure the heater is disabled on the remote control device. Then, push the SET key until POL Fig. 8: Heater Wiring Block is displayed. Push the DOWN arrow key until OFF is displayed. Wait until a temperature is displayed before
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