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WINTERISING
The Heatstar unit incorporates water heating coils and, if exposed to freezing temperatures, the water contained
within the coils would be prone to frost. The resulting damage would be extensive and costly to repair.
Even before initial installation, the Heatstar unit should always be protected from frost during storage, for the unit
will invariably contain residual water from the testing procedures applied.
If the pool is not in use at any time during the winter months and the heating system shut down, the following
procedures should protect the Heatstar unit from frost and corrosion damage :
ELECTRICS :
Isolate the mains electricity supply to Heatstar unit and all other associated equipment.
Remove the main access panel on the Heatstar unit and spray the electrics with a water repellent oil. Replace
the access panel.
POOL WATER :
Disconnect and drain the pool water circulation pipe work circuit. Consider where such a large quantity of water
will go!
Flush out, using a hose, the pool water inlet and outlet connections on the Heatstar unit with FRESH water and
drain again.
IMPORTANT : Drain out the heat exchanger inside the Heatstar. The heat exchanger has a drain port with a
manually opened plug. The pool water from the heat exchanger will drain away into the condensate water pipe.
STARTING UP THE SYSTEM :
Follow the procedures listed in
‘Putting The Unit Into Commission’.
Please note :
Frost and corrosion damage is not covered by the manufacturers warranty.
