Aquacal 121 Heat Pump User Manual


 
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACTING AQUACAL AUTOPILOT
Web www.AquaCal.com
Phone
(727) 823-5642
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday
Fax (727) 821-7471
If you should need to call AquaCal AutoPilot for questions, service, or parts, please have your model and serial
numbers available.
SAFETY
For personal safety, and to avoid damage to equipment, follow all safety instructions displayed in this guide. Repair
and service of your heat pump must be performed by qualified service personnel. Failure to properly install, operate,
maintain, or repair the heat pump will void factory warranty. Safety signals are placed where particular attention is
required. Please note "WARNING" signals relate to personal safety, while "CAUTION” signals promote avoiding
damage to equipment.
Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) unless State or Local guidelines supersede. When installing and using your
heat pump, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the following:
WARNING - Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death.
 Heat pumps contain no owner-repairable components.
 Electrical Installation should be by Licensed Electrician only.
 Service to the refrigerant circuit must be performed only by qualified HVAC Technicians.
 Heat pumps utilize high voltage and rotating equipment. Use caution when servicing.
 Heater contains refrigerant under pressure. Recover refrigerant before opening system.
 Prolonged immersion in water warmer than normal body temperature can cause fatal Hyperthermia.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal Hyperthermia.
 Persons having an adverse medical history, or pregnant women, should consult a physician before
using a hot tub or spa. In addition, children and the extreme elderly should be supervised by a
responsible adult.
CAUTION - Failure to heed the following may result in equipment damage.
 Improper water chemistry can cause damage to pump, filter, pool shell, etc. To avoid equipment
damage, maintain Pool/Spa water per standards detailed later in this manual.
 Water flow exceeding 70-GPM requires a bypass. Damage due to excessive water flow will void
warranty.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Description
Water Flow
Requirements
30 - 55 gallons per minute (gpm) ideal range. A heater bypass is required for water flow greater than 70 gpm.
Electrical Service See data plate attached to front cover or behind front access panel on equipment.
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AGENCY APPROVALS
Agency Description
NEC NFPA No. 70, and all applicable state codes
NEC Article 680, Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
NEC Article 440, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
ETL UL 1995
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