Rheem Compact Heat Pump Pool Heaters- Manuals

Page 2 - Water Chemistry; Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas

Water Chemistry (Corrosive water voids all warranties) For your health and the protection of your pool equipment, it is essential that your water be chemicallybalanced. The following levels must be used as a guide for balanced water. Recommended Level(s) Fiberglass Pools Fiberglass Spas Other Pool &...

Page 3 - ONTENTS

Water Chemistry 2 Warnings 4 Pay Attention to These Terms 4 Introduction 5 Installation Considerations 5 Electrical Connections 6 Water Connections 8 Controls 9 Controls Operating Instructions 9 To Select Pool or Spa Mode 9 To Increase the Desired Water Temperature (Pool or Spa Mode) 9 To Lower Desi...

Page 4 - Warnings; Pay Attention to These Terms; Pregnant Women Beware!

CAUTION: Improper chemical content in a swim- ming pool or spa can damage the heat pump pool heater. DO NOT add pool chemicals to the skimmer. This will damage the heat pump pool heater and could void the heat pump pool heater warranty. ALWAYS follow the product manufacturer’s direc- tions when addi...

Page 6 - Electrical Connections; Minimum Circuit

Table A: Typical System Electrical Power Requirements 60” (1.52m) MIN 12” (0.3m) MIN 3 ft. (0.9m) MIN Fig. 1: Installation Clearances Electrical Connections Refer to the unit rating plate for precise power require- ments for your unit, and for ampacity and over-current protection requirements. All w...

Page 8 - Water Connections

8 Fig. 3: Utility Connections NOTE: Units are provided with 1/4” service ports, as shown in Fig. 3 above. The upper port is for meas- uring high pressure, and the lower port is for measuring the low pressure. CAUTION: Caps must be reinstalled after service is complete. Water Connections 1. Connect t...

Page 9 - Controls; Controls Operating; To Select Pool or Spa Mode

Controls Your heat pump pool heater incorporates digital safety controls and indicators to ensure its safe, reliable operation. Water Pressure Switch: Prevents operation when the pump is OFF. The unit requires 5 psi minimum pres- sure. Digital Water Temperature Control: The pool water temperature is...

Page 10 - Summer Shutdown; DO NOT; Freeze Protection; Continuous Pump Operation

System Start-Up 1. Verify that the Digital Board is displaying a temper- ature and the pool pump is running and water is circulating properly. 2. Verify that the Board is programmed so that the desired temperature of the Pool and Spa is higher than the displayed current water temperature. 3. Allow t...

Page 11 - Air Coil Cleaning

Troubleshooting If your unit does not operate, or simply does not heat your pool water, Fault Codes on the front control panel, can provide valuable clues as to what is wrong, and may even indicate precisely what the problem is. Always observe these codes before calling a service representative. By ...

Page 12 - Service Call Verification; Power Supply; Installing a Remote Control; Wiring

• Is airflow through the unit being obstructed? Restrictions such as shrubbery, tall grass, dirty coils, or any other obstruction to airflow will reduce performance. • Is the pool blanket/cover being used? Unblanketed pools can lose up to 10 ° F (5.5 ° C) per night compared to 4 ° F (2.2 ° C) or few...

Page 13 - Heater Settings

Fault Code Meaning of Code OFF The desired programmed temperature point is lower than 60°F (15°C). LP & LP3 Shortage of refrigerant gas in the unit or faulty low pressure control. The unit will show (LP3) after 3 LP faults and shuts down the unit and pool pump for protection. If this occurs, you...

Page 14 - Plumbing Diagrams

Plumbing Diagrams Fig. 5: For systems with pumps of less than 1-1/2 HP (under 50 gpm), no external bypass is required. Connections are 1-1/2 inch unions. Plumb the heat pump pool heater AFTER the filter and BEFORE any chlorinators. 14