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HOOTING
A large domestic pool pump of 1-horsepower will draw less than 1-kW in a one
hour period. The conclusion of the test should prove that for example a 6-kW heater
and a ½ horsepower pump will draw between 6.3-kW to 6.5-kW in one hour. It is
impossible for an Elecro heater to waste energy, if it is drawing power then that
power will be turned into heat that will be transferred to the water.
Quick Function Test
Observe the property’s main electricity meter when the heater is on (i.e. red light
on) and then observe it again when the heater is in the standby mode (i.e. yellow
light on). The test should show that the meter is recording more electricity being
used by the heater when the red light is on.
It is impossible for an Elecro heater to waste energy, if it is drawing power then that
power will be turned into heat that will be transferred to the water.
Accurate Function Test
If a more accurate test is required to confirm that your Elecro heater is delivering
the specified heat output, two electricity meter readings will need to be taken from
the property’s main electricity meter, with an exact one hour interval (i.e. take one
meter reading and then a second reading exactly one hour later). Then by subtract-
ing the first reading from the second reading the number of units (kilo watts kW)
consumed can be calculated. Note that your Elecro heater is also rated in kW hours.
The pool pump and heater will need to be running continuously during the test (i.e.
with the heater red light on).
To avoid inaccurate results when performing this test, it is important to refrain from
using other high current drawing appliances in the property (such as tumble dryer,
showers etc).
Heater will not switch from standby to on (red light)
In most cases this will be the result of one of the following not being met.
Possible Cause 1.) The set point temperature has been achieved.
To confirm - increase the set point value by turning the temperature set point dial to
a value greater than the current water temperature.
The flow rate of water entering the heater
must not
exceed 13,000-litres per hour
(2,860 UK gallons per hour). A higher flow rate
will
require the installation of a by-
pass to prevent damage to the element(s).
The heater will not operate with a flow rate of less than 1,000-litres per hour (220
UK gallons per hour).
W
ATER
Q
UALITY
The water quality
must
be within the following limits:
PH 6.8-8.0
Chloride Content MAX: 150-mg/litre
Free Chlorine: 2.0-mg/litre
Total Bromine MAX: 4.5-mg/litre
Elecro Titanium heaters are suitable for use on saline (salt) water pools.
Warning!
The flow switch paddle can be damaged when reversing the flow direction if it is
lifted by more than 5-mm from its housing and turned with force. If the flow switch
has been rotated it is important to ensure that it is finally locked in the correct orien-
tation perpendicular (at right angles) to the flow of water.
