ULTRATEMP
®
Heat Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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ULTRATEMP
®
Heat Pump Installation and User’s Guide
OPERATING THE HEAT PUMP
Do not use this heat pump if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater
and replace any part of the control system which has been under water. Keep all objects off the top of the heat pump. Blocking air
flow could damage the unit and may void the warranty.
ATTENTION - INITIAL START UP PRECAUTIONS
After the water pressure switch is activated there is a one minute temperature sensing delay then if there is a call for heat or cool the fan
will turn on and there will be an additional 5 minute delay for the compressor to start. Be sure that there is water in the pool and that the
surface level is above the skimmer or other inlets of the pool’s filter system.
The pool pump must be on and water flowing through the heat pump for it to operate.
With any new pool or spa installation, operate the filter pump with the heat pump off long enough to completely clean the water. This will
remove any installation residue from the water. Clean the filter at the end of this operation before starting the heat pump. When raising
the temperature of a cold pool, program the time clock to run the pump continuously. This lets the filter system and heat pump operate
continuously until the water reaches the temperature setting on the temperature control. When that happens, the heat pump will automatically
shut off, but the filter pump will keep running.
Heat Pump Control Panel Overview
1.
ON/OFF button – Turns the heat pump On and Off.
2.
MENU SELECT button – Displays Menu Select
Screens; also used to scroll through the Operator
Setup Menus
3.
POOL/SPA button – If pressed once, the current
heat, cool or auto mode will be displayed along with
the active set point, pool or spa.
Pressing again will toggle between the pool or spa
set points screens. The operator can also toggle
between the pool and spa set point by using the UP
and DOWN arrows.
4.
UP and DOWN Arrow buttons – The UP and DOWN
arrows will raise or lower the temperature set point if
pressed while the run screen is displayed. They are
also used to scroll through the various parameter
values on the Menu Select and Operator Setup
screens.
5.
LCD SCREEN – Displays water temperature, set
point temperature and heat pump parameters.
6.
ON Light – Shows the heat pump is on.
7.
SERVICE Light – Lit if alarm condition exists.
Swimming Pool Energy Saving Tips
It is important to note that a UltraTemp
®
Heat Pump will
not heat a pool as fast as a large gas or electric pool
heater. If the pool water is allowed to cool significantly, it
may take several days to return to the desired swimming
temperature.
For weekend use, it is more economical to maintain the
water temperature at or near the desired temperature.
For extended non-use, turn the heat pump completely
off or decrease the temperature setting of the control
several degrees to minimize energy consumption.
Pentair offers the following recommendations to help
conserve energy and minimize the cost of operating
your heat pump without sacrificing comfort.
1. The American Red Cross recommends a maximum
water temperature of 78° F. [25° C.]. Use an accurate
pool thermometer. A difference of 4° F. [2° C.] ,
between 78° F. and 82° F. [26° C. and 28° C.], will
significantly increase energy consumption.
2. Carefully monitor the water temperature of your pool
in the summertime. You can reduce heat pump usage
due to warmer air temperatures.
3. During the winter or when on vacation for longer than
a week, turn off the heat pump.
4. Find the proper setting on the heat pump temperature
control and use the Keypad Lock function to
discourage further adjustments.
5. Where possible, shelter the pool from prevailing
winds with well-trimmed hedges or other landscaping,
cabanas, or fencing.
6. Pentair recommends the use of a pool cover. Besides
providing a valuable safety feature, a pool cover will
reduce heat loss, conserve chemicals, and reduce
the load on filter systems.
ON / OFF
MENU SELECT
POOL / SPA
ON
PRESS ON/OFF TO START
SELECT POOL or SPA
SET WATER TEMPERATURE
ALLOW 5 min. FOR START
UP
SERVICE
POOL IDLE °F
SET = 78 ACT = 78
