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Pool and Spa

Heat Pump

Owner’s Manual

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Installation Guide

PN: LTP0051

   8/10/05

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Models:

100, 120, & 155

Additional Labels:

APS

 Fox Smart

South Beach

Tropez

HEATING ONLY

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HEATING - COOLING

Summary of Contents for 100AHDE

Page 1: ...URCHASER S PROPERTY AND IS TO REMAIN WITH THE HEAT PUMP OWNER Pool and Spa Heat Pump Owner s Manual and Installation Guide PN LTP0051 8 10 05 7 and Models 100 120 155 Additional Labels APS Fox Smart South Beach Tropez HEATINGONLY and HEATING COOLING ...

Page 2: ..._________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________...

Page 3: ... Layout 12 Buttons Lights and Display 12 Operational Programming Codes 13 Owner Level Programming complete 14 MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL OPERATION 18 General Maintenance 18 Safety During Cleaning Operations 18 Maintaining Proper Water Flow 19 Controlling Water Chemistry 19 Controlling Irrigation and Storm Water Run Off 20 Maintaining Clearances Around Heater 20 Continued on Next Page ...

Page 4: ...lculating Initial Heating Time 22 Seasonal Use Shut Down 23 Use During the Swim Season 23 Freeze Protection and Winterizing Requirements 23 Winterizing Procedure 24 AquaCal Preventive Maintenance Program 25 TROUBLESHOOTING No Op No heat Water from Unit 26 Troubleshooting Flowcharts 27 DEALER SPECIFIC INFORMATION Installation Set Up 31 Dealer Specific Table of Contents 32 CONTACTING THE FACTORY 58 ...

Page 5: ... electric resistance heat your heat pump is nearly 600 more effective You can rest assured your new heat pump is of the highest quality and efficiency and is designed and built to provide years of trouble free operation Moreover should you decide you would like AquaCal to provide regular inspection and maintenance of your heat pump which we do recommend you will find AquaCal s factory trained serv...

Page 6: ... for extended periods during very cold weather Because of its ability to continue to operate even during freezing weather your Icebreaker extends the swimming season longer than any other heat pump Scroll Compressor 50 fewer moving parts than standard piston type compressors This equates to much improved reliability and improved efficiency Scroll compressors are also much quieter in operation than...

Page 7: ...simply transfer heat from the outside air into the water If one considers absolute 0 the point where all heat is absent occurs at 459º Fahrenheit below zero it becomes evident outside air even at the relative cool temperature of 55º Fahrenheit still contains large amounts of heat energy It is that abundant heat energy a heat pump captures and places into your pool or spa W A R M E D W A T E R O U ...

Page 8: ...upport War ranties may be voided if the heater has been used maintained or repaired improperly In addition to voiding the manufacturer s warranty unapproved installation methods nonstandard modifications poor or incorrect maintenance service by unqualified per sonnel or improper use of the heater may result in personal injury and or property damage For personal safety and to avoid damage to equipm...

Page 9: ... individuals If service is deemed necessary contact installing dealer or AquaCal Customer Support at 800 786 7751 WARNING Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death Prolonged immersion in water warmer than normal body temperature may cause a condi tion known as HYPERTHERMIA The symptoms of hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard failure to perceive heat fail...

Page 10: ...n the left side of the display will confirm the SPA control has been selected If heating only a POOL using the DOWN arrow key lower the SPA temperature until OFF is displayed F The heat pump controls are now set to maintain the desired water temperature for the POOL and or SPA 2 Set the Heater Controls Refer to Control Panel Layout Pg 12 OWNER If heater is connected to a Call Flex controller also ...

Page 11: ...w A It will be necessary to allow the filter pump to run continuously until the water has reached the desired temperature If a timer controls the pool filter pump it will be necessary to override the timer to allow 24 hr operation B Once the desired temperature has been obtained 1 4 days reset the pump control device Colder months require longer running times generally eight to twelve hours day C ...

Page 12: ...the Heating Cooling Auto Changeover and Off for Heat Cool models Used to select between Heating and Off for heat only models 7 SPA INDICATOR LIGHT Indicates heater is referencing spa thermostat 8 POOL INDICATOR LIGHT Indicates heater is referencing pool thermostat 9 LED DISPLAY Displays water temperature when no keys are being pressed Displays desired temperature when UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW is pre...

Page 13: ...ction with an AquaCal Call Flex add on kit permits the use of CALL or FLEX options FS Heater in Defrost Mode Applicable to Heat Only Units only This code appears as a normal display during periods of lower air temperatures Sequence follows Heat Only Defrost Sequence Fan continues to run and compressor is off Compressor will restart when air coil temperature rises to approximately 38 F LOC This is ...

Page 14: ...cause the display to read OFF To switch the unit ON first use the mode button to select the HEAT mode for Heat Only models or if the heat pump is a Heat and Cool model use the mode button to select one of the following modes HEAT COOL or ACH Auto Changer Over In the OFF mode the actual water temperature will be displayed as long as the circulating pump is operational and correct water flow is pres...

Page 15: ...e DOWN ARROW key will lower the set point 1 degree for every push of the button 7 Selecting Between o F and o C A Simultaneously press and hold both the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys until CF1 Celsius Fahrenheit code appears B With the CF1 code displayed pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys will change the selection code to either 0 or 1 Select 1 for Fahrenheit temperature display or 0 for Cels...

Page 16: ...as been enabled pressing any key will momentarily display LOC followed by 0 prompting the entry of the correct lock code number To gain access to the controller a Using the UP ARROW key scroll to the correct lock code number then b Press the POOL SPA key Current water temperature will be displayed Control setting can now be viewed or changed as desired c After a period of approximately four 4 minu...

Page 17: ...s to scroll the display to CFO B With the CFO Call Flex Options code displayed use the Up or Down keys to select 0 to disable the Call Flex Options 1 to enable the Call Option or 2 to enable the Flex Option Not pressing any buttons for 15 seconds will allow the controller to save the selection and return to the normal operating mode Pressing the POOL SPA key will also save the selection and will s...

Page 18: ...f you choose not to participate in the Planned Maintenance Program rinsing the air coil regularly and keeping the base of the unit clear of leaves and debris is a necessity Should you as the owner desire to perform the coil rinsing and other cosmetic care of the heat pump please contactAquaCal Customer Support 1 800 786 7751 request the document titled Appearance Care for Air Source Heat Pumps App...

Page 19: ...til water chemistry is once again in balance and the water is clear in appearance Failure to follow these instructions may void heater warranty Chlorine Bromine pH TotalAlkalinity Calcium Hardness Total Dissolved Solids 1 0 3 0 ppm in pools 1 5 3 0 ppm in spas 2 0 4 0 ppm in pools 3 0 5 0 ppm in spas 7 4 7 6 ppm in pools 7 2 7 8 ppm in spas 80 140 ppm in pools 80 120 ppm in spas 200 400 ppm in poo...

Page 20: ...ound your heater unobstructed Please see diagrams below for specific clearance requirements Control Irrigation In regions were wells are used for irrigation water quality is sometimes poor and water spray can damage heater components Regardless of water quality it is important that irrigation be directed away from the heat pump Prevent rain water runoff from pouring directly into the heater The he...

Page 21: ...s completely removed under no circumstances should anyone swim under the blanket Follow all safety recommendations of the blanket manufacturer Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death WARNING MAINTENANCE OPERATION continued A solar blanket will significantly reduce your heating bills Check with the installing dealer to see if your heat pump was sized to be used in conj...

Page 22: ...sly until the desired water temperature is attained This may take several hours to several days depending upon the size of the pool or spa and weather conditions If a time clock or similar device controls the operating times of the water circulating pump temporarily override the water pump controller allowing for 24 hour continuous water pump operation Once the body of water has reached the desire...

Page 23: ...llowing Important Information Critical to the Survival of Your Heater Follows In areas where freezing conditions are a rare occurrence allow the filtration system to run continuously throughout the freeze period Typically during light freeze conditions circulating moving water will not freeze In areas where freezing conditions are prevalent and sustained the heat pump MUST be winter ized please re...

Page 24: ...nnection unions couple each union one or two threads this will permit condensation to drain but will prevent most insects and animals from entering the plumbing circuit 6 Next Season To ready the heat pump for use simply retighten plumbing connection unions Hand tight is generally sufficient Winterizing Procedure While the plumbing connections are in the winterized condition not fully tightened it...

Page 25: ...Refrigerant Levels Clean Heat Pump Cabinet Check Fan Blade Clearances Check Flow Pressure Switch Check Electrical Connections Check Proper Voltage To Unit Oil Fan Motor As Applicable Check Fan Motor Amperage Draw Check Pool Spa Water Chemistry Check and Clean Condensate Drains Check Compressor Amperage Draw Check Water Pump Amperage Draw Acid Wash Source Coil As Applicable Check Air Temperature Ch...

Page 26: ...or spa Using a water test kit or a test strip check a sample of the water for chlorine or bromine If the sample tests positive for sanitizer call AquaCal for service at 800 786 7751 If the test is negative the water is probably harmless condensate Heat Pump Running but is it Heating Is the air blowing out of the top of the unit noticeably cooler than the surrounding air A 9 F to 12 F difference is...

Page 27: ...er to be heated and hav ey ou tried selecting a higher temperaturesetting Is the Poolor Spa thermostat selectedf or the correct body of water to be heated and hav ey ou tried selecting a higher temperaturesetting Display isilluminated If FLO is display ed check to be sure the circulating pumpis operating and the f ilter is clean There may also bea v alv e positionedincorrectly Be certain water is ...

Page 28: ...EAT COOLMODELS FS indicates heateris defrosting HEATONLY MODELS FS displayed indicatesair temperature may be too lowto support the heater s operation Heater will remain in def rost untilair temperature rises HEAT COOLMODELS FS indicates heateris def rosting CallAquaCal for Assistance 800 786 7751 CallAquaCal for Assistance 800 786 7751 No Yes No Yes No Problem Solved Problem Solved HEATONLYMODELS ...

Page 29: ... water continues tocome f rom theheater TESTING If using chlorine or bromine as a pool spa sanitizer use a test strip or test kit to determine whether the water is f rom the pool or is normal condensation O R An alternativ e method of determining a water leak in the heater is to turn the heater of f f or a f ew hours leav e the water pump running and see if water continues tocome f rom theheater D...

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Page 31: ...31 Models 100 120 155 HEATING ONLY and HEATING COOLING DEALER SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOLLOWS Installation Specifications Controls Configuration ...

Page 32: ...nt of Heater 39 Indoor Installations 39 Outdoor Installations 39 Required Clearances 39 Irrigation Rain Runoff and Landscape Factors 40 Equipment Mounting Pad Requirements 40 Anchoring heater to Pad 40 Plumbing Requirements 41 Overview 41 Parts and Materials approved 41 In Line Chlorinators use and placement of 41 Maintaining Ability to Winterize 41 Maximum Operating Pressure 41 Minium Maximum Wat...

Page 33: ...elay 47 3 Configuring for External Controllers 47 4 Water Sensor Calibration 47 5 Defrost Sensor Calibration 48 6 Spa Dead Band Differential and adjustment 49 7 Pool Dead Band Differential and adjustment 49 8 Changing Service Lock Code Back Door Entry 50 Level 2 Set Up Calibration Codes 51 Factory Default Settings 51 Troubleshooting Using Displayed Codes 52 Mode Jumper and Positioning 53 Defrost S...

Page 34: ...H HEAT R REVERSING SAFETY INFORMATION DATA PLATE NOMENCLATURE WARNING Failure to heed the following may result in permanent injury or death Heat pumps contain no owner repairable components Repairs must not be attempted by untrained and or unqualified individuals If service is deemed necessary contact installing dealer or AquaCal Customer Support at 800 786 7751 WARNING Failure to heed the followi...

Page 35: ...35 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics 100 120 MODELS 155 MODELS ...

Page 36: ... 36 X 44 40 X 36 X 44 Uncrated Weight lbs 273 273 273 273 Uncrated Size l x w x h 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 100 Heat Cool Models Reversing 100ARDE 100BRDE 100DRDT 100HRDT BTU 80 RH Air ºF Water ºF 80 80 88 000 88 000 70 000 70 000 COP 5 6 5 6 5 4 5 4 Voltage Hz Phase 208 230 60 1 208 230 60 3 380 415 50 3 200 240 50 1 Min Circuit Ampacity 38 22 10 27 Max Fuse or Breaker 6...

Page 37: ...h 40 X 36 X 44 40 X 36 X 44 40 X 36 X 44 40 X 36 X 44 Uncrated Weight lbs 296 296 296 296 Uncrated Size l x w x h 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 34 X 31 X 39 120 Heat Cool Models Reversing 120ARDE 120BRDE 120DRDT 120HRDT BTU 80 RH Air ºF Water ºF 80 80 103 000 103 000 92 000 92 000 COP 5 4 5 6 5 4 5 4 Voltage Hz Phase 208 230 60 1 208 230 60 3 380 415 50 3 200 240 50 1 Min Circuit Ampacity...

Page 38: ... 37 x 47 40 x 37 x 47 Uncrated Weight lbs 403 403 403 403 Uncrated Size l x w x h 37 x 33 x 41 37 x 33 x 41 37 x 33 x 41 37 x 33 x 41 155 Heat Cool Models Reversing 155ARDE 155BRDE 155DRDT 155GRDE BTU 80 RH Air ºF Water ºF 80 80 120 000 120 000 105 000 105 000 COP 6 1 6 1 5 9 5 9 Voltage Hz Phase 208 230 60 1 208 230 60 3 380 415 50 3 460 60 3 Min Circuit Ampacity 37 30 15 22 15 22 Max Fuse or Bre...

Page 39: ...ice and Operational Clearances To operate correctly heat pumps require large volumes of air moving over the heat collector allow adequate clearance between the heat pump and walls fences shrubs or other objects Refer to required clearance drawings below Allow five 5 feet of vertical clearance between the top of the heat pump and any roof overhang or other obstruction This clearance prevents cold d...

Page 40: ...hen contactingAquaCal Parts Group As necessary contact theAquaCal Technical Support Group 800 786 7751 for assistance in determining best method of compliance INSTALLATION PLACEMENT OF HEATER continued Equipment Mounting Pad Requirements The equipment pad shall be constructed of concrete pressure treated wood or other material intended for the use The equipment pad shall meet all requirements of a...

Page 41: ...atic contained on next page Flow Greater than 70 GPM Parts and Materials Industry technology changes much too rapidly for AquaCal to specify with exactness any items out side and beyond the heat pump What is specified is that the heater must be installed in accordance with all applicable local state or national codes standards Water Connections to Heat Pump All AquaCal heat pumps are supplied with...

Page 42: ...ts continued INSTALLATION Plumbing Schematics Flow 20 to 70 GPM TYPICAL POOL FLOW LESS THAN 70 GPM POOL SPILL OVER SPA TWO PUMP SYSTEM HEAT PUMP WITH SOLAR PANELS POOL SPILL OVER SPA ONE PUMP SYSTEM Bypass Check Valve TYPICAL POOL FLOW GREATER THAN 70 GPM 2 HP PUMP ...

Page 43: ...rt of the heater Likewise connect piping returning to the pool spa to the OUT port of the heater See drawing below PLUMBING CONNECTION DETAIL From Pump Filter Return to Pool Spa HEAT PUMP WITH GAS HEATER BACK UP MULTIPLE HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION MINIUM SPACING 24 INCHES Plumbing Requirements INSTALLATION Water IN OUT Connections Typical exact location varies by model ...

Page 44: ...680 Swimming Pools Fountains and Similar Installations shall apply National Electrical Code Article 440 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment shall apply Electrical Requirements Connecting External Controllers See document entitled Connecting External Controllers to AquaCal Heat Pumps this document is shipped with every AquaCal heater For extra copies contact AquaCal Customer Support 800 78...

Page 45: ...Electrical Requirements continued Sizing the Electrical Service Reference the Equipment Data Plate A Word Concerning Ground Fault Protection The National Electrical Code NEC contains no standards requiring Ground Fault Interruption protection via GFI Circuit Breaker or otherwise of Fixed or Stationary equipment under article 680 Swimming Pools Fountain Similar Installations or Article 440 Air Cond...

Page 46: ... service menu juncture Controls Configuration Adjustments Level 2 Dealer Service Microprocessor Programming Includes Configuration for External Controllers Failure to heed the following may result in equipment dam age and voiding of manufacturer s warranty CAUTION Heat pumps contain no owner serviceable components Owner initiated adjustments beyond the controller LOC code must not be attempted If ...

Page 47: ...u have measured the water temperature compare the result to the heater s displayed water temperature If the water temperatures are the same or within 1o F no calibration is necessary If the temperatures differ by 2 to 3o F calibration is necessary Perform calibration procedure as follows 3 Configuring for External Controllers JAO or FS2 A Configuring for External Controllers Using JAO Selection 1 ...

Page 48: ...ensor will be found strapped to the suction line in combination with the TXV bulb or strapped and separately insulated nearby the TXV bulb Note if unsure of sensor location follow to termination the pair of wires leading from the FS terminals on the controller PC board C Position a clamp on thermocouple type temperature sensor onto the suction line position the clamp immediately adjacent to the de...

Page 49: ...g Using the UP or DOWN arrows keys will increase or decrease the value respectively The differential is adjustable in 1o increments from 1 to 5 degrees C Once the desired dead band value has been selected not pressing any buttons for 15 seconds will allow the controller to save the selection and return to the normal operating mode Pressing the POOL SPA key will also save the selection and step to ...

Page 50: ...y to display the current service lock code value With the current value displayed the UP arrow key will increase the value while the DOWN arrow key will decrease the value When the desired value is displayed not pressing depressing any buttons for 15 seconds will allow the controller to save the selection and return to the normal operating mode Pressing the POOL SPA key will also save the selectio...

Page 51: ...enu Code Description Default Value Range Level 1 CF1 Celsius Fahrenheit 1 0 1 Level 1 ULC User Lock Code 0 0 1 Level 1 ELC Enter Lock Code 0 00 99 Level 1 CFO Call Flex 0 0 1 2 Level 1 LOC Service Lock Code 50 00 99 Mode Key Pad Operating Mode OFF For Heat Only OFF HEAT For Heat Cool OFF HEA COO ACH Thermostat Key Pad Thermostat Settings Pool Spa OFF 45 o F 104 o F Level 2 dEL Anti Short Cycle 4 m...

Page 52: ...power to controller If error continues replace control board display board or both Troubleshooting Using Displayed Codes Interpreting Error Codes The HP7R heat pump microprocessor controller is designed to be self diagnostic through the display of various fault codes Owners Operators If you believe you are experiencing a problem with the heater and feel a need to call the factory for assistance it...

Page 53: ...tion with a heater designed to heat only will not make a heat only heater heat cool In fact a mis positioned mode jumper will cause heater control difficulties Verifying the Mode Jumper Position is Correct 1 To access the jumper disconnect electrical power and remove the heater front entry panel then remove the metal cover from heater electrical enclosure For layout details of the PC control board...

Page 54: ...54 Controls Configuration Adjustments Microprocessor Mode Jumper Positioning continued ...

Page 55: ...ute counting period the controller senses a need to defrost 1 The refrigerant circuit reversing valve will be activated changing the flow of hot refrigerant gas from the pool water heat exchanger to the air coil 2 Fan operation will be suspended permitting maximum heating of the air coil 3 The reverse cycle will continue until either A The air coil attains a predetermined temperature indicative of...

Page 56: ...cal enclosure at lower edge exact location will vary by heater model see photo P 1 on following page 3 AquaCal heat pumps may come equipped with either of two 2 water pressure switches Len Gordon or TecMark brand see photos P 2 and P 3 on following page to determine which brand pressure switch is installed The adjustment procedures differ slightly between the two brands To Adjust a Len Gordon Swit...

Page 57: ...f the heater continues to operate with water pump off readjust water pressure switch to ensure heater will not run without water flow 2 Reinstall heater front cover SHOULD ADJUSTMENT OF THE WATER PRESSURE SWITCH PROVE UNSUCCESSFUL CONTACT AQUACAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 800 786 7751 SITE SPECIFIC FACTORS MAY REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERNAL FLOW SWITCH P 1 WPS Location P 2 Len Gordon Style Switch...

Page 58: ...d allow us to respond more quickly A brief but concise description of what the unit is or is not doing will also help us to help you Please call toll free at 800 786 7751 We are here to serve you from 8 a m to 5 p m EST Monday through Friday If calling after hours our voice mail system will handle your call Be sure to leave your name complete address and telephone number If you prefer you may FAX ...

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Page 60: ...60 2737 24th St North St Petersburg FL 33713 1 800 786 7751 ...

Page 61: ...will NOT be equipped with a Mode button on the programming pad 50 HEAT PUMP OWNER S INSTRUCTIONS for PROGRAMMING AN HP7 CONTROLLER NO TE THIS M AN U AL A LS O AP P LIES TO X L1 00 X L1 20 S B1 20 APS 12 0 M OD ELS H e a t W a v e A e r o T e m p H 1 0 0 A T 1 0 0 H 1 2 0 A T 1 2 0 H 1 5 5 A T 1 5 5 AQ Tech 4 28 06 ...

Page 62: ... setting is 104 F Indicator Lights Displays AS INDICATED BY CIRCLED NUMBERS 1 Spa Indicator Light If lit indicates spa thermostat is controlling heater 2 Heating Indicator Light If lit indicates heat pump is heating 3 Pool Indicator Light If lit indicates pool thermostat is controlling heater 4 LED Display Displays water temperature when UP DOWN ARROWS are not being pressed or desired temperature ...

Page 63: ...C o ELC Enter Lock Code Allows end user to select a secret code so only authorized persons can change heater settings o CFO Call Flex Options When activated steps to the next menu level CFS o CFS Call or Flex selection Allows user to choose between call or flex options o FS Heater in defrost mode Normal function in lower air temperatures Fan continues to run and compressor is off Compressor will r...

Page 64: ...splayed see the Trouble Shooting section 2 If the display reads OFF press the up arrow key until the display reads 60 F or higher NOTE THE DISPLAY READS CURRENT POOL SPA WATER TEMPERATURE WHEN THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS SET TO 60 F OR ABOVE WHEN THE DESIRED WATER TEMPERATURE IS SET BELOW 60 F THE DISPLAY READS OFF 3 Once the unit is displaying the current water temperature the system is ready to o...

Page 65: ...g produced REQUIRED HOURS OF POOL PUMP OPERATION SOME POOL SYSTEMS UTILIZE A TIMER TO CONTROL THE POOL FILTER PUMP ON A TIME OF DAY BASIS IF 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 overr...

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