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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 

 
This manual provides information to support the installation and operation of the Heatstar swimming pool 
environmental control product. The manual is divided into sections covering the various aspects of the 
installation and operation procedure. The following index is given to assist in locating and using the information 
contained within the manual : 
 

INFORMATION : 

WARRANTY REGISTRATION  

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CLIMATE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS . 

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 

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INSTALLATION : 

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT SUMMARY  . 

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POTENTIAL APPLICATION ISSUES. 

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OFF LOADING AND MANOEUVRING THE PRODUCT 

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PLANT ROOM LAYOUT & NOTES. 

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MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ACCESS 

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POSITIONING THE PRODUCT 

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AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT SYSTEM 

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POOL WATER PIPE CONNECTIONS  . 

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BOILER SYSTEM PIPE CONNECTIONS 

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

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CONDENSATE WATER DRAINAGE 

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OPERATION : 

PRINCIPLE OF CONTROL  . 

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ABOUT THE CONTROLS 

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ABOUT THE HEATSTAR CONTROL PANEL  . 

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INITIAL CONTROL SETTINGS 

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STARTING THE HEATSTAR 

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COMMISSIONING THE INSTALLATION  

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ABOUT THE WARMING UP PERIOD 

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ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTROLS  . 

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CONTROL OF THE POOL WATER CIRCULATING PUMP 

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CONTROL OF THE BOILER  

  

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MAINTANENCE : 

BASIC MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT 

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FROST DAMAGE PREVENTION   

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CORROSION DAMAGE PREVENTION  . 

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FAULT FINDING  

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EXTENDED WARRANTEES . 

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DISPOSAL OF REDUNDENT PRODUCT 

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  . 

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Summary of Contents for XF EC

Page 1: ...by any means to persons not employed by Heatstar without written permission of HS Europe Limited Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary withou...

Page 2: ...016 E Mail info heatstar com WARNING Only suitably qualified personnel who thoroughly understand the operation of this product and any associated machinery should install start up or attempt maintenan...

Page 3: ...indicated rating The Low Temperature Hot Water L T H W supply to the Heatstar product fails to meet the indicated rating The pool water flow through the Heatstar product is more than 20 higher or lowe...

Page 4: ...MANOEUVRING THE PRODUCT 12 PLANT ROOM LAYOUT NOTES 12 MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ACCESS 12 POSITIONING THE PRODUCT 13 AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT SYSTEM 14 POOL WATER PIPE CONNECTIONS 17 BOILER SYSTEM PIPE CONNECT...

Page 5: ..._____ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ POST CODE ___________________________ LAND LINE TEL No __________________________ MOBILE TEL No ____________________...

Page 6: ...ative humidity simply by reducing the air temperature although the actual quantity of moisture in the air would remain unaltered Likewise a decrease in relative humidity can be achieved simply by incr...

Page 7: ...d Please note that liquid evaporation inhibitors although beneficial will not offer the benefits of a physical pool cover FACTORS AFFECTING HEAT LOSS HUMIDITY The following factors affect the rate of...

Page 8: ...uct Super Versions The term Super in the model name means that the Heatstar product incorporates an integral air heating coil to support the main pool room air heating Super Plus Versions The term Sup...

Page 9: ...8...

Page 10: ...heat transfer coil Heat exchanger which is also plumbed to an independent fuel boiler The heat generated by the fuel boiler is allowed to be automatically transferred into the pool water whenever the...

Page 11: ...never mixed The channels through which the warm pool room air is passed are positioned directly adjoining to the similar channels through which the cold fresh air is passed As there is only a thin bar...

Page 12: ...be prone to move significantly either up or down due to the ventilation effect of the Heatstar product This is normal and should be expected Any wood used within the construction of the pool room sho...

Page 13: ...ial maintenance When positioning the unit take care not to obstruct any of the pipe connections or controls and OBSERVE ACCESS WARNING LABELS ON THE HEATSTAR The Heatstar cannot be positioned external...

Page 14: ...ly air duct An effective air seal should be provided between the base of the Heatstar and the area around the entrance to the ducting If necessary a 20 mm thick neoprene pad can be used The pad which...

Page 15: ...r resistance Initially all duct work sizes should be no smaller in area than the respective spigot connection holes on the Heatstar If in any doubt please contact Heatstar Care should be taken to ensu...

Page 16: ...ded in the duct to enable any water which accidentally enters the duct via a hose etc to be quickly removed OVERHEAD DUCTING If the duct work is exposed to cold outside air or positioned in an un insu...

Page 17: ...16 POOL AIR INTAKE AIR FILTER ACCESS SUPPLY AIR DISCHARGE END DISCHARGE FRESH AIR IN EXHAUST AIR OUT FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS HEATSTAR XF EC...

Page 18: ...ections to the Heatstar This will enable the pool filtration system to be operated normally in the unlikely event of a leak within the Heatstar If any valve positioned after the Heatstar is closed whi...

Page 19: ...nt pool water pressure is available Under such circumstances the Heatstar will only be able heat the pool room air and dehumidify with fresh air It is possible that the flow of pool water although ina...

Page 20: ...OL FILTERATION PUMP 4 MANUAL ISOLATION VALVES 7 CHEMICAL DOSING 2 MULTI PORT VALVE 5 HEATSTAR UNIT 3 POOL WATER FILTER 6 INDEPENDANT HEATER IF APPLICABLE POOL WATER PLUMBING 1 2 3 4 6 7 BACK TO POOL F...

Page 21: ...of the system If the flow temperature is inadequate then effective heating will not be possible during colder weather To use a heat pump boiler the Heatstar unit would normally be especially configure...

Page 22: ...The compression connections should be able to be unscrewed to disconnect the unit for maintenance MOTORISED HEATING VALVES The motorised heating valves are simple two port electric valves which when...

Page 23: ...ater heating valves were closed DRAIN DOWN VALVES Drain down valves should be provided at appropriate points around the boiler pipe work circuit ROUTING OF PIPE WORK Do not route pipe work across the...

Page 24: ...HEATSTAR UNIT INC AIR HEAT EXCHANGE COIL 6 MOTORISED HEATING VALVE AIR HEATING 7 MOTORISED HEATING VALVE POOL WATER HEATING 8 POOL WATER HEAT EXCHANGER 5 1 2 3 4 1 FUEL BOILER 2 BOILER WATER CIRCULATI...

Page 25: ...mode switched link 12v to manual switch or pool cover controller etc A Ventilation control switch link is also available to halt the ventilation function of the unit This connection is optional SUPER...

Page 26: ...en the large electric motors within the Heatstar can be damaged Such damage is not covered under the manufacturers warranty CIRCUIT BREAKER In addition to an RCD the mains supply to the Heatstar must...

Page 27: ...e voltage drop within the cable does not exceed the recommended limits Therefore give particular consideration to cable size if there is a long cable run Power cables must have a minimum rating of 1 1...

Page 28: ...27 Exhaust Fan Slow Fast Supply Fan Slow Fast Auxiliary Electrical Contacts...

Page 29: ...SOLATOR SWITCH 4 HEATSTAR UNIT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5 FUEL BOILER 2 5 6 3 3 1 3 4 MAINS LIVE SUPPLY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC SUPER PLUS VERSIONS 6 BOILER CIRCULATING PUMP 7 AIR HEATING MOTO...

Page 30: ...star should not be governed by any form of time clock control The Heatstar may call for heat from the boiler at any time day or night and if that heat is not available then control of the pool room en...

Page 31: ...able to install a relay to enable the boiler pump to run on for a short period of time in order to dissipate any residual heat from the boiler This facility can be specified as an option within the He...

Page 32: ...must be installed to run downhill For ease of cleaning and maintenance it is advised that some of the drain pipe is push fitted together and not glued Equally a short section of transparent pipe would...

Page 33: ...ilable from the Heatstar is a fixed quantity and increasing the control setting will not serve to increase the amount of heat coming from the Heatstar at all The controls are intended to be completely...

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Page 35: ...air temperature To change the desired upper limit Air temperature setting On the digital thermostat press and hold the left hand button the one with both up and down arrows which will then display the...

Page 36: ...t as much outside fresh air as possible is being introduced into the pool room This is when Full Ventilation Rate is being used to help reduce the pool room air humidity level The control setting of t...

Page 37: ...blanket AIR TEMPERATURE SETTING IN USE LEVEL POOL COVER OPEN The control setting determines at which level of pool room air temperature the air heating switches OFF when in the pool cover open mode To...

Page 38: ...s FAN SPEED REGULATION The supply and exhaust fan speeds are both automatically speed controlled Each fan operates on a high speed and a slower speed each of which can be adjusted on site if required...

Page 39: ...65 Full Ventilation Rate switch on point AIR TEMPERATURE L1 30 In use period heating switch off point L2 22 Set back period heating switch off point POOL TEMPERATURE LH 29 Heating switch off point Su...

Page 40: ...ter is in place and that it is not obstructed by dust etc BUILDING DUST Do not start the Heatstar if the pool room is dusty for this will quickly obstruct the air filter AIR DUCT WORK Ensure that the...

Page 41: ...Heatstar running switch off the electrical power supply to the pool water filtration pump On the Heatstar control panel the POOL WATER FLOW CUT OUT red neon should now be lit If there is a head of wat...

Page 42: ...se reduced flow temperatures will directly reduce the heating output ability of the Heatstar If the intention is to operate a condensing boiler at these temperatures then it will be necessary to make...

Page 43: ...ol may require to be manually restricted by the pool owner operator not to exceed 0 25 C hr Contact the pool construction contractor for advice if in doubt It should be noted that if the pool water he...

Page 44: ...ated via a time clock as long as The circulation pump is running during the periods when the pool is in use and the surface cover removed If no surface cover is fitted then the pool circulation pump m...

Page 45: ...s Shortly after the system is initially started it may be necessary to renew the air filter This is because there is likely to be excessive dust in the pool room during this period To remove the filte...

Page 46: ...mage ELECTRICS Isolate the mains electricity supply to Heatstar and all other associated equipment Remove the main access panel on the Heatstar and spray the electrics with a water repellent oil Repla...

Page 47: ...r The following precautions will assist in preventing corrosion damage CHEMICAL INTRODUCTION All purification devices and chemical injection systems must be fitted DOWN STREAM of the Heatstar This inc...

Page 48: ...risk of corrosion The warranty exclusion relates only to corrosion damage ELECTROLYSIS Electrolysis can be caused by a bad or non existent earth connection Faulty electrical insulation on any apparat...

Page 49: ...electrical short within the Heatstar It could also indicate that there is an accumulation of earth leakage of between several electric motors supplied by the same RCD Switch off all other motors and t...

Page 50: ...n the Heatstar The pool room air temperature is above the pool water temperature when the pool is uncovered Please note that during cold weather some condensation on double glazing may be anticipated...

Page 51: ...exchanger This is due to normal expansion contraction as the operating temperatures rise AIR TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS The heating of the pool room air is a very simple process The heated boiler water is c...

Page 52: ...at Contact Heatstar for advice That both the copper pipes coming from the fuel boiler are too hot to touch see CHECKING THE INSTALLATION SERVICES POOL WATER TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS The heating of the poo...

Page 53: ...ry high and the green neon remains off then this may indicate a faulty thermostat Contact Heatstar for advice That both the copper pipes coming from the fuel boiler are too hot to touch see CHECKING T...

Page 54: ...VER Maintenance Cover With Silver cover the equipment is routinely serviced twice per year In addition should any repair work be necessary the client would only be charged for the cost of any componen...

Page 55: ...ROPE LTD Address Manners View Dodnor Park Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5FA ENGLAND Declares that Under our sole responsibility The Product Swimming Pool Environmental control unit Model Heatstar XF EC C...

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