WINTERISING PROCEDURE
WARNING. Isolate machine before opening! As e heat pump
embodies electrical and rotational equipment, it is recommended
for your own safety at a competent person carries out e
following procedure
(DRAIN DOWN PROCEDURE)
ALL MODELS
OBJECT
To provide frost protection
To eliminate corrosion problems
To inhibit electrical components
1. Switch off electric supply to heat pump
2. Remove external fuses and keep in safe place away from heat pump
to prevent accidental operation of heat pump.
3. Ensure water circulation pump is switched off.
4. Drain water from heat pump by
a drain valve if fitted
b disconnecting pipework to and from heat pump
5. Flush rough water circuit in heat pump by using CLEAN TAP
WATER (NOT POOL WATER) via hose into outlet connection - run for
10 minutes minimum; use spray nozzle if available.
6. Allow to drain - fit plastic bags secured by elastic bands over water
connections.
7. Uncover electrical enclosure (See pages 18 to 20) and liberally
spray interior of unit, wi moisture-repellant aerosol WD40 or similar;
reseal enclosure.
8. If e heat pump located outside, protect from weaer by covering
wi VENTILATED cover. Do not use plastic sheet as condensation
can occur wiin unit.
N.B. If is procedure is not adopted and frost or corrosion damage
results en e warranty will become invalid.START UP
START UP PROCEDURE AFTER WINTERISATION
1. Replace covers (if not fitted).
2. Remove front grille -- using so brush clean finned surfaces of heat
pump. Replace panel.
3. Remove plastic covers on water connections and reconnect water
piping or close drain valve.
4. Start up water circulating pump and leave running for at least 1/4
hour to establish flow and enable any air in piping to escape.
5. Replace fuses to heat pump circuit.
6. Switch on heat pump.
7. Check control ermostat is set to required pool temperature.
8. Check daily to ensure pool water is at correct pH and has correct
chemical balance. See Section 3 Plumbing.
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