Before Installing The Heat Pump; General Features - Pentair UltraTemp-E Serie Guide De L'installateur

Before Installing the Heat Pump

Heat Pump Overview
Your Pentair heat pump will provide you with years of heated pool enjoyment. Heat pumps operate by taking heat
from the surrounding air and transferring it into the water. The warmer the air and the more humidity in the air, the
more latent heat is available for heating your pool. With a properly sized heat pump for your pool, the heat pump
should raise your pool on average 1° C per 6 hour depending on air temperature, humidity, and water temperature.
The ideal or rated condition for the heat pump is 26° C air temperature, 80% relative humidity, and 26° C water
temperature. As conditions decrease from 80/80/80, the heat pump performance will decrease slightly.
Heat Pumps are best utilized to maintain a set water temperature; they are not intended to provide instant or fast
heating. It is not reasonable to expect a heat pump to perform like a conventional heater which has a much higher
output and faster response. Also, conventional heaters are not dependent on environmental conditions. Swimming
pool heat pumps are very similar to home heating and air conditioning heat pumps and therefore should be treated
similarly.
Proper operation and use of the heat pump is to set it at your desired temperature and leave it. Your heat pump will
turn on and off automatically to maintain your desired temperature much like your home air conditioning unit. To
take advantage of the sun's energy, operate your heat pump during the heat of the day.
Your heat pump will still operate when the temperature drops at night, but the output will be decreased. It is
acceptable to shut the heat pump off and not use it for extended periods of time. When you have a need to heat your
pool, please plan accordingly since it may take the heat pump days to heat your pool back to your desired
temperature, depending on your pool temperature and environmental conditions.
Heat Pump Installation Requirements
Correct installation is required to assure safe operation. The requirements for Pentair heat pumps include the
following:
• Dimensions for critical connections.
• Field assembly (if required).
• Appropriate site location and clearances
• Proper electrical wiring
• Adequate water flow
This manual provides the information needed to meet these requirements. Review all application and installation
procedures completely before continuing the installation.

General Features

• Dual digital thermostats offer precise temperature control to maintain the desired separate water temperatures in
pool/spa combinations without overheating or wasting energy.
• Long-life corrosion resistant composite plastic cabinet stands up to severe climates and pool chemicals.
• 100% pure titanium heat exchanger assures corrosion-free performance for extra long life.
• Self-diagnostic control panel monitors and troubleshoots heat pump operations to ensure safe, dependable
operation.
• Autoset (time clock over-ride) feature monitors water temperature and turns the water circulation pump on and off
as needed to maintain desired pool temperatures.
• Automatic defrost feature senses refrigerant temperature and prevents the heat pump from freezing, allowing the
heat pump to operate at even lower temperatures.
• Compatible with all automated control packages using the pool/spa remote input. RS485 communication compatible
with IntelliPool automation enabling remote diagnosis and e-mail alert.
• Elevated base pan for positive drainage of condensation.
• 50mm plumbing connections for easy installation.
• Separate isolated electrical compartment prevents internal corrosion, extends heater life.
• Adjustable timer allows to set the heat pump to run for a predetermined time. Incremental by 10 minutes to a
maximum of 99 hours.
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