Aquacal T65 Heat Pump User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE TEAM ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
IMPORTANT FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HEAT PUMP -------------------------------- 5
SAFETY INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
QUICK START & STOP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS & PERFORMANCE ----------------------------------- 9
Dimensional Information - TropiCal Models T65 and T115 --------------------------- 9
Dimensional Information - TropiCal Model T135 --------------------------------------10
TropiCal: Table of Specifications--------------------------------------------------------- 11
Refrigerant Circuit Performance Charts -------------------------------------------------11
Guide: Troubleshooting Refrigerant Circuit Problems --------------------------------- 13
INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Placement of Heater------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Plumbing Requirements--------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Electrical Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
START-UP & OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Overview of Controls------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Initial Start-up and Basic Operation ------------------------------------------------------- 21
Heating Tips ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Calculating Initial Heating Time ----------------------------------------------------------- 23
MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Planned Maintenance -----------------------------------------------------------------------25
General Maintenance -----------------------------------------------------------------------25
Maintaining Proper Water Flow -----------------------------------------------------------26
Maintaining Proper Clearances Around Heater------------------------------------------ 27
SEASONAL USE & SHUT DOWN ---------------------------------------------------------- 27
During the Swim Season -------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Freeze protection / Extended Shut Downs ------------------------------------------------ 27
Winterizing (Hard Freeze Conditions) --------------------------------------------------- 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29
Common Troubleshooting Issues ---------------------------------------------------------- 29
Troubleshooting Flow Charts --------------------------------------------------------------- 30
REPLACEMENT PARTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
CONTACTING THE FACTORY --------------------------------------------------------------35