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INDICATOR LAMPS 

There are 3 indicator lamps located on the unit control panel: 

 

 Power 

(red lamp): When lit, indicates power is applied to the unit. 

NOTE: The heat pump will not run when the Remote position is selected 
and there is no remote control system attached. 

 Heat Light 

(Green lamp): When lit, indicates that the unit is in the heating mode 

 Cool 

Light 

(Green lamp): When lit, indicates that the unit is in the cooling mode. 

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Summary of Contents for Perfectemp

Page 1: ...ious Versions Developed and printed in U S A Part No 00 01 104B This manual should be maintained in legible condition and in a safe place for future use Manufactured by PerfectempTM Swimming Pool Heat Cool Heat Pump OWNER S MANUAL C 9900276 R US Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ng pool or spa can damage the heat pump DO NOT add pool chemicals to the skimmer This will damage the heat pump and could void the heat pump warranty ALWAYS follow the product manufacturer s directions when adding any chemicals to your pool WARRANTY CLAIMS For the Warranty to apply proper authorization MUST be obtained PRIOR to making any repairs This Warranty will be VOID if the product is repair...

Page 3: ...al Connections 2 III Water Connections 2 IV Controls and Indicator Lamps 3 V Initial Start Up and Check 5 VI Seasonal Start Up or Annual Check 7 VII Heat Pump Running Time 7 VIII Summer Shutdown 7 IX Freeze Protection 8 X Maintenance 8 XI Troubleshooting 9 XII Service Call Verification 10 Plumbing Diagrams 11 Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...red this heat pump has lower heating capacity on a BTU hr basis As a result it will be required to operate longer to accomplish the desired results It may at certain times operate as much as 24 hours per day However this should not be of concern to the owner because the unit is designed to operate continuously Even though it may operate continuously for many hours it will still heat the pool with ...

Page 5: ...red drain the water circuit to prevent possible freeze up damage See Section IX Freeze Protection II Electrical Connections Refer to the unit rating plate below the control panel for precise power requirement for your unit and for ampacity and over current protection requirements This unit is pre wired to work with external control systems heat on demand options and other external time clock overr...

Page 6: ... Your heat pump incorporates controls and indicators to ensure its safe reliable operation Water Temperature Control Pool water temperature is controlled by the heat pump thermostat on the unit control panel which contains a switch and 2 thermostats one for setting a heat temperature and the other for setting cooling temperature The switch can operate an optional external control system or can swi...

Page 7: ...tes power is applied to the unit NOTE The heat pump will not run when the Remote position is selected and there is no remote control system attached Heat Light Green lamp When lit indicates that the unit is in the heating mode Cool Light Green lamp When lit indicates that the unit is in the cooling mode Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...the thermostat control knob to the desired water temperature Whenever the setting on the thermostat control knob is above the actual water temperature the fan will run NOTE Whenever the unit is turned OFF and turned back ON the fan will start but the compressor will not restart for approximately 5 minutes This delay protects the compressor Heating Confirmation After a few minutes of operation the ...

Page 9: ...TE Whenever the unit is turned OFF the compressor will not restart for 6 minutes This delay protects the compressor Cooling Confirmation After a few minutes of operation the unit will begin cooling The discharge air temperature should be warmer than the air entering the unit Initial Cooling Check the water temperature and note the time The rate of cooling depends on 3 factors How many pounds of wa...

Page 10: ...ly warmer VII Heat Pump Running Time 1 Determine the length of pump and heat pump operating time necessary for your particular requirements Minimum run time should be the required hours to attain proper water filtration Maximum run time obviously is 24 hours per day or as required to reach desired water temperature and depends on such things as weather pool spa size covering shading etc 2 If coole...

Page 11: ...her pump operating cost Further if a sustained power failure occurs the heat pump would have to be drained anyway or freeze damage could result X Maintenance NOTE The heat pump MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for maintenance adjustments The following maintenance procedures are designed to keep your heat pump operating at a high level of reliability Maintenance must be performed on a periodic basis...

Page 12: ...eat removal from the air When the air is cool with low humidity condensation may not be evident How long has the unit been operating During initial pool heating in cold weather it may require a week to elevate the water temperature to a comfortable level Normally it takes about 4 days How many hours per day is the unit operating Remember that the heat pump only operates while the pool pump is runn...

Page 13: ... pumps can produce a large amount of condensation water during operation If you suspect that the heat pump is leaking a Use a pool chemistry test kit to confirm there is no chlorine in the condensation Or b Shut the heat pump OFF and leave the filter pump running to see if the water stops dripping If the water stops dripping the heat pump is not leaking XII Service Call Verification Before you mak...

Page 14: ...hlorinators For systems with pumps of 2 HP or greater over 80 gpm an external bypass is required Adjust the bypass valve to divert a minimum of 40 gpm through the heat pump Connections are 2 inch unions Plumb the heat pump after the filter and before any chlorinators Filter Water In from pool or spa Water Out to pool or spa Filter Water In from pool or spa Water Out to pool or spa Page 14 ...

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