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Planned maintenance, 4 planned maintenance – Aquacal LTM0266 User Manual

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Cupronickel Exchanger

a) Re-install front access panel.
b) Place a garden hose into the pool side inlet of the heat

pump; wrap a clean rag around the hose to form a
temporary seal.

c) Turn on the garden hose water supply.
d) Allow water to run through the heat exchanger for 2-3

minutes; fresh water should be seen exiting the pool’s out-
port.

e) Place a garden hose into the source-side inlet of the heat

pump; wrap a clean rag around the hose to form a
temporary seal.

f) Turn on the garden hose water supply.

Cupronickel Exchanger

(no drain plug)

Figure 5

g) Allow water to run through the heat exchanger for 2-3 minutes; fresh water should be seen

exiting the out-port connection unions.

h) After flushing is complete, shut off and remove the water supply.
i) Place an air hose into the pool inlet of the heat pump; wrap a clean rag around the hose to

form a temporary seal.

j) Push all water from the water circuit using compressed air at approximately 50 psig. The

residual water should be forced out of the pool out connection.

k) Allow compressed air to blow into the heat pump inlet connection unions for at least 15-20

seconds after water stops coming out of the pool outlet.

l) Repeat process on source side.
m) Partially reconnect plumbing connection unions.

3.4 Planned Maintenance

An annual inspection and maintenance program is strongly recommended starting one (1) year after
installation of heat pump. See Figure 6 for recommended inspection checklist. AquaCal AutoPilot can
perform this service in limited areas. Contact Customer Support for more information.

WARNING - Failure to heed the following may result in injury or death.

Annual inspection and service must be performed by a qualified pool and heat pump
specialist in order to prevent physical injury or damage to equipment.

Planned Maintenance Checklist

Check Water Flow

Check Pool & Spa Water Chemistry

Clean Evaporator Coil

Check and Clean Condensate Drains

Check Relay Contacts

Check Compressor Amperage Draw

Check Capacitor Values

Check Water Pump Amperage Draw

Check Refrigerant Levels

Acid Wash Source Coil (As Applicable)

Clean Heat Pump Cabinet

Check Air Temperature Change Through Evaporator

Check Flow/Pressure Switch

Check Operating Controls and Temperature Sensors

Check Electrical Connections

Check Water Temperature Change Through Condenser

Check Proper Voltage To Unit

Figure 6