Aquacal AT120 Heat Pump User Manual


 
11
GETTING YOUR HEAT PUMP STARTED & STOPPED
(Continued)
8. In operation, whenever the actual (displayed) water temperature falls below
the desired set point, the unit will start heating after an initial time delay of
3-4 minutes.
NOTE: T
HE HEAT PUMP INCORPORATES AN ANTI
-
SHORT CYCLE TIME DELAY
. S
HOULD
OPERATION BE INTERRUPTED
,
RESTART WILL BE DELAYED BY APPROXIMATELY
4-
MINUTES
.
CONTINUOUS USAGE AND WATER AROUND UNIT
o If you have followed the directions up to this point, you should be on your way to
enjoying a warm pool or hot spa.
o After the heat pump has been running for some time, you may see water present
around the heater. This water is condensation produced as a by-product of
transferring heat from the air to your pool or spa. If the humidity is high, water
quantities of 6-8 gallons per hour are not uncommon. Conversely, a low-
humidity condition may result in no condensation being produced.
REQUIRED HOURS OF POOL PUMP OPERATION
S
OME POOL SYSTEMS UTILIZE A TIMER TO CONTROL THE POOL FILTER PUMP ON A TIME
-
OF
-
DAY
BASIS
. I
F YOUR POOL SYSTEM INCORPORATES A TIMER
,
USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
:
o It will be necessary to allow your pool circulator pump to run continuously until
the pool has reached the desired temperature.
o If a timer controls your pump, it will be necessary to override the timer to
temporarily allow for 24-hr. pump operation.
o Once the desired temperature has been obtained (this may take up to four days),
you should reset your pump time clock for normal operating hours.
R
EMEMBER
THE HEAT PUMP CAN ONLY OPERATE WHEN THE CIRCULATOR
P
UMP IS RUNNING
. T
HEREFORE
,
IN ORDER TO KEEP UP WITH INCREASED HEAT
LOSS DURING COOLER WEATHER
,
IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO EXTEND THE PUMP
S
DAILY HOURS OF OPERATION
.
TO SHUT THE UNIT OFF
o The unit can be stopped by switching off the electrical supply or by setting the
desired temperature lower than the actual water temperature.
o The unit will display “OFF” if the desired water temperature is set below 60°F.