Skimmer feeding of sanitizers and pH adjusting chemicals
should always be avoided, and will your warranty.
The acceptable water chemical levels are outlined on page 4 - C2. If you have ques-
tions concerning how to check for these levels, consult your installer for instructions.
Pool and spa water should be checked at least once a week andmeet NSPI/ANSI
Standard 5 Appendix A speci
fi
cations. A few key levels are outlined below. For
additional information, contact the National Pool and Spa Institute (NSPI) at 703-
838-0083.
CHEMICAL LEVELS (PPM)
MINIMUM IDEAL MAXIMUM
Free Chlorine
1.0
1.0-3.0
3.0
Bromine 2.0
2.0-4.0
4.0
pH 7.2
7.4-7.6
7.8
Total Alkalinity
60
80-100
100-180*
*Recommended maximum levels will vary with the tye of pool surface.
Check with builder, installer or manufacturer. Fiberglas pools, for
example, require slightly different chemical levels than those listed.
Failure to maintain your pool or spa water chemistry within the above speci
fi
cations
will shorten the life of your heat pump and may void the warranty. Chemical damage
to the heat exchanger is detectable and preventable. The heat exhcanger has been
designed for many years of continual use providing its integrity has not been compro-
mised by improper water chemistry.
L. MAINTENANCE OF AREA
12.
MAINTENANCE OF AREA
It is important to keep the surrounding area adjacent to your heat pump clear of items
such as shrubs and bushes, lawn furniture, chemicals, stc. These items can prevent
air from circulating properly and result in in inef
fi
cient operation or damge to com-
ponents inside the heat pump. Do not place ojects on top of the heat pump that will
block air from exiting the heater, Damage to the compressor and fan motor may oc-
cur.
OF FILTER
13.
BACKWASHING OF FILTER
It is important to keep your
fi
lter within the manufacturer’s operating speci
fi
cations.
As a
fi
lter gets dirty, the
fl
ow to the heat pump is reduced. The higher the pressure on
the
fi
lter gauge, the lower the
fl
ow rate. If left long enough, the
fl
ow can be reduced
to such an extent that the heta pump will cycle on and off every
fi
ve minutes. Before
calling your dealer or Aquatherm for service, backwash or clean the
fi
lter. Finally,
check for improper valve settings. A partially closed valve after the
fi
lter will cause
the same conditions to occur. If the problem persists, call for service.
Note: During pool re
fi
nishing or acid washing, the pool heater must be bypassed until
the process is completed and the pool chemistry is balanced once again.
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